Five-Day Tour of Lanzhou [Gansu Museum • Waterwheel Expo Park • Xinglong Mountain]
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18 attraction(s) |
total distance 200
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Day1: Lanzhou
4 attraction(s) ·
5 km
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Opened in 1909 & now closed to traffic, a bridge with 5 steel arches spanning the Yellow River.
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This attraction is located near the center of Lanzhou, close to the north bank of the Yellow River, and is connected to Zhongshan Bridge at the entrance. The ancient white tower on the mountain top is one of the most well-known attractions, surrounded by many magnificent palace-style buildings. Tourists can take a cable car to the opposite bank and then walk for about 20 minutes to reach the white tower. From the top of the tower, you can overlook the entire Lanzhou city, and the Yellow River is at the foot of the mountain. If the weather is good, tourists can enjoy tea and chat at the tea shop on the mountaintop, enjoying peace and comfort.
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Day2: Lanzhou
4 attraction(s) ·
26 km
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Gansu Provincial Museum is the largest museum in Gansu, with a rich collection of cultural relics, allowing visitors to have a comprehensive understanding of the historical culture of Gansu and the ancient Silk Road. The Silk Road exhibition on the second floor is one of the highlights of the entire museum, showcasing treasures such as "Flying Horse Treading on a Galloping Steed" and the Chinese postal logo drawing brick. In addition, the Buddhist Hall also displays different characteristic Buddhist cultures from the Han, Tibetan and Western Regions, as well as the grotto art from Dunhuang and Tianshui, which is very exciting.
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Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Garden is located on the south bank of the Yellow River on Binhai East Road in Lanzhou, about 2.6km from the east side of Zhongshan Bridge. It retains the ancient Lanzhou waterwheel, which is the oldest irrigation tool along the Yellow River in ancient times, also known as "heavenly cart", "overturned cart", "irrigation cart", and "tiger cart". Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Garden is divided into three parts: Waterwheel Garden, Waterwheel Square, and Cultural Square. This park was carefully planned and built by the Lanzhou Tourism Bureau to showcase this ancient irrigation tool, and reproduces the magnificent scene of the waterwheels on both sides of the Yellow River rising over 50 years ago.
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Day3: Lanzhou
4 attraction(s) ·
9 km
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Wuquan Mountain Park is located at the northern foot of Gaolan Mountain in the south of the city. Its main attractions are the five famous springs and Buddhist ancient architecture, and it is named after the delicious and clear water of the five springs. The park has beautiful scenery, lush trees, and a peaceful and pleasant environment. In addition, the Buddhist ancient architecture in the park is also famous, known as the Ming Dynasty mural hall of solemn temple. The buildings are built along the mountain, with a cleverly connected and sophisticated structure. The park can be divided into three tour routes: west, middle and east, each with unique pavilions, towers, long-stack rainbow bridges, and clear springs and waterfalls, respectively, which are quite distinctive.
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Lanshan Park is a newly built park located on the southern Gaolan Mountain in the downtown area of Lanzhou. It covers an area of 5,200 acres and is built along the mountains, extending more than 10 kilometers from Pipaling to Santai Pavilion. The park is dotted with pavilions and pagodas, with red columns and green tiles, reflecting the mountain scenery, making it a beautiful summer resort. Gaolan Mountain is a natural barrier in the south of Lanzhou. The park is located on the top of the mountain, with an absolute height of nearly 500 meters. It overlooks the cityscape, with the Yellow River flowing through the city and the city's scenery within sight. In the evening, the mountain scenery, cityscape, and lights create an extraordinary atmosphere. The park also has an amusement park with complete facilities. There are also human activity sites and cultural relics from over 4,000 years ago nearby. In short, it is a great place for natural relaxation and full of historical and cultural significance. Lanshan Park is conveniently located near the city center and can be reached directly by car or by taking a cable car at the east gate of Wuquan Mountain Park, which is also the first of its kind in the country.
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Day4: Lanzhou
3 attraction(s) ·
87 km
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Located east of Lanzhou, Yuzhong County is a natural landscape called Xinglong Mountain. This mountain has an altitude of about 2500m and is composed of two peaks, the East and West Peaks. On the East Peak, there are many historical sites, such as Taoist temples and Buddhist temples. The West Peak is more magnificent, and Xinglong Gorge can also be found between the two peaks. Visitors can eat and stay at a hotel at the foot of the mountain. In addition, there is an international ski resort at the foot of Xinglong Mountain, which is the only fully equipped alpine ski resort in Lanzhou. The scenic routes in the area include Yunlong Bridge, Big Buddha Hall, Chiang Kai-shek's official residence, Maxian Mountain tourist resort, and Guantan Gully.
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The south bank of the Yellow River is the northernmost area of Yuzhong County, Gansu Province. It is the only provincial-level historic and cultural town in Lanzhou City and is also known as the hometown of folk art in the country. Ancient architecture and ancient residential clusters are the main landscapes of the region. These historical relics are well-preserved and have important historical value for understanding the folk houses and customs of the northwest region. Many TV dramas have also been filmed here, such as "Old Persimmon Tree" and "The Waves of Qingcheng Ancient Town on the Yellow River."
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Day5: Lanzhou
3 attraction(s) ·
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Located in the north of Liujiabao, Anying District, Lanzhou City, there is a mountain peak called Renshou Mountain, about 15 kilometers away from the city center. There are many pavilions and halls on the mountain, and there is a 27-meter-high green dragon sculpted on the hillside, soaring up into the sky, with sharp eyes and claws. There are also ancient buildings such as Xuanwu Temple, Lingyun Pavilion, Ancestor Hall, and Renshou Pavilion on the mountain. Renshou Mountain is surrounded by a ten-mile peach blossom sea. When the peach blossoms bloom in spring, a grand peach blossom festival is held here, attracting a large number of tourists.
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Lanzhou Botanical Garden, located in Anning District of Lanzhou City, covers an area of 550 acres. The garden is filled with lush forests and a variety of tree species, including over 100 varieties, such as precious trees like ginkgo and silk cottonwood. The garden also features a "Dunhuang Garden," which is a scaled-up replica of the original landscape in Kunming Expo Garden, serving as a major highlight of the park. The botanical garden serves as an important flower research base in Lanzhou and is also planning to establish facilities such as a plant specimen museum, photography museum, and sculptures of scientists. The garden is a large, open park aiming to integrate high technology, rare plants, sightseeing, leisure, and entertainment.
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West Happy Land is located in the central area of Xichuan, Qilihe, Lanzhou, on the banks of the Yellow River. It was built in 1996 and covers an area of over 300 acres. With strong support from all sectors, it has now developed into the largest theme amusement park in the northwest region.
