Travel Notes丨Lanzhou Travel Guide

Introduction

Lanzhou, referred to as "Lan" or "Gao", and known as Jincheng in ancient times, is the capital of Gansu Province. It is one of the important central cities in western China approved by the State Council, an important industrial base and comprehensive transportation hub in the northwest region, and a member of the Silk Road Economic Belt. Important node cities.

Lanzhou is an important town on the ancient Silk Road. Humans have thrived here as early as 5,000 years ago. The county was established in the Western Han Dynasty and was called Jincheng after the meaning of "Jincheng Tangchi". In the early Sui Dynasty, the Lanzhou General Administration Office was renamed and it was first called Lanzhou. In the Tang and Song Dynasties, with the opening of the Silk Road, there was a grand phenomenon of silk going west and horses coming from the east. Lanzhou gradually became an important transportation artery and commercial port on the Silk Road, and an important city and link connecting ethnic minorities in the Western Regions. , is an important intersection of Yellow River culture, Silk Road culture, Central Plains culture and Western Regions culture.

Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge (Zhongshan Bridge)

Zhongshan Bridge is located in Chengguan District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province. It is an iron bridge across the Yellow River. It was built in the 33rd year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1907). It was first named "Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge" and later renamed "Zhongshan Bridge".

Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge, commonly known as "Zhongshan Iron Bridge" and "Zhongshan Bridge", is located on the north side of the middle section of Binhe Road, at the foot of Baita Mountain. The Yellow River Iron Bridge is not only an ancient bridge with a long history in Lanzhou, but also the first real bridge on the 5,464-kilometer Yellow River. Therefore, it is known as the "No. 1 Yellow River Bridge in the World." At the same time, Zhongshan Bridge is among the sixth batch of national key cultural relics protection units announced by the State Council.

Wuquanshan Park

In Lanzhou, there is a saying of "Five Springs in the South and White Pagoda in the North". The "Five Springs in the South" here refers to Wuquan Mountain Park located in the south of Lanzhou City. It is a famous tourist attraction with a history of more than 2,000 years. The park's scenic spots are mainly composed of five famous springs and ancient Buddhist buildings. It is more than 1,600 meters above sea level and covers an area of ​​267,000 square meters. There are more than 10 architectural complexes dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with more than 1,000 rooms, and a construction area of ​​more than 10,000 square meters. It is large in scale. The park has undulating hills and ravines, lush trees, and a quiet environment; the temple buildings are built according to the mountains, and the corridors and pavilions are connected in an orderly manner. Wuquanshan Park is named after the five springs of Ganlu Spring, Juyue Spring, Mozi Spring, Huiquan and Mengquan. According to legend, in the third year of Yuanshou, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty (120 BC), Huo Qubing stationed troops here during his expedition to the west. The soldiers were tired and thirsty. , Huo Qubing held a riding whip and struck it five times in a row. The sound of the whip made a spring flow, forming five springs.

Baitashan Park

Baitashan Park is a landmark attraction in Lanzhou, located on the north bank of the Yellow River, next to the Zhongshan Bridge. But it is not as crowded as the "must-see attractions" in other cities. It has many wonderful sights and a unique sense of winding paths. Especially when hiking in the evening, along the winding path shaded by vegetation, the occasional pedestrians passing by, the cornices of ancient buildings that suddenly appear when you look up, and the suddenly bright and clear view will all increase your climbing pleasure. After climbing to the top, the feeling of standing at Baita Temple and looking down at Lanzhou City is the most fascinating: the bustling lights go down the Yellow River with no end in sight, and you can easily see the bare and desolate ridge on the other side - the subtle harmony of light and shadow at dusk. Lanzhou below makes people feel like they have traveled through the years of the golden city. At the foot of the mountain is the Zhongshan Bridge, which connects the two together and becomes a must-visit place in Lanzhou.

Waterwheel Expo Park

On August 26, 2005, Lanzhou, known as the "City of Waterwheels", built a waterwheel expo park, recreating the spectacular scene of waterwheels on both sides of the Yellow River more than 50 years ago. Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Park is located on the south bank of the Yellow River on Binhe East Road, the Baili Yellow River style line.

Lanzhou Yellow River Style Line

The core scenic spot of Lanzhou City starts from Yantan in Chengguan District in the east and ends in the west of Xigu District in the west. The north-south Binhe Road is more than 100 miles long and is currently the longest urban riverside road in the country. With the Zhongshan Bridge as the central axis, the scenery on both sides of the Yellow River as the basis, and the natural scenery of the mountains, the riverside scenic spot is known as the "Lanzhou Bund" by guests traveling from the south to the north.

Qingcheng Town

Qingcheng has a long history and advantageous geographical conditions. The gathering of literati and merchants from all dynasties has created a splendid Qingcheng culture and left behind many precious historical and cultural heritage and relics.

Xinglong Mountain

Xinglong Mountain is the closest national natural forest reserve to Lanzhou City. It is located five kilometers southwest of Yuzhong County, Lanzhou City, 60 kilometers away from Lanzhou City, and has an altitude of 2,400 meters. In ancient times, it was named "Qiyun Mountain" because "there are often endless white clouds". It has always been known as "Longshang Scenic Spot" and is known as "The First Famous Mountain in Longyou".

Lanzhou University

Lanzhou University is a national key comprehensive university directly under the Ministry of Education. It is one of the key universities under the national "985 Project" and "211 Project". The school was founded in 1909. Its predecessor was the Gansu School of Law and Politics established during the New Deal in the late Qing Dynasty. It marked the beginning of modern higher education in Gansu and set a precedent for higher education in the northwest. In 1928, it was expanded to Lanzhou Sun Yat-sen University, and in 1945, it was named National Lanzhou University. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Lanzhou University adhered to the party's education policy and the correct direction of running a school, developed and grew rapidly.

Gansu Provincial Museum

The Gansu Provincial Museum is located in Qilihe District, Lanzhou City. It has a collection of many precious cultural relics and treasures. Its brilliance and richness rank among the top museums in the country. It is a must-visit place when visiting Lanzhou. Since Gansu is located on the Silk Road and is the junction of Han and Tibetan areas, a large number of cultural relics that reflect the culture of the Western Regions, the Central Plains, and Tibetan areas have been unearthed and displayed, making the cultural relics in the museum rich, colorful and unique. Worth visiting. The bronze statue of a horse trampling on a flying swallow and the Yishi picture tiles in the museum are even more famous and precious national treasures. You must not miss it when you visit here.

Renshoushan Park

The park is located in Taoyuan, north of Liujiabao, Anning District, about 15 kilometers from the city center. The park is lined with trees and there are pavilions and pavilions on the mountain. A 27-meter-long green dragon is sculpted on the hillside, seeming to leap into the air with angry eyes and claws. There are also antique buildings such as Xuanwu Temple, Lingyun Pavilion, Patriarch's Hall, and Renshou Pavilion built in the mountain.