Lanzhou First Impressions | One-Day City Walk, Encounter the Charm of the Golden City

| One-day city walk, encounter the charm of the Golden City. A long-awaited weekend is finally here, so don't waste it by staying home! If you only have one day to experience the unique charm of Lanzhou, be sure to save this carefully planned city walk route! Along the Yellow River basin, you can not only check in at major attractions and explore museums, but also enjoy the stunning city nightscape. 🚶 City Walk Route: Mother Yellow River Sculpture ➠ Lanzhou Waterwheel Garden ➠ Yellow River Cableway ➠ Zhongshan Bridge ➠ Baitashan Park ➠ Qiaomen Mosque ➠ Zhangye Road Night Market ➠ Waterwheel Expo Park ➠ Dunhuang Art Gallery ➠ Readers Museum This route is relaxing and easy, allowing you to enjoy a fulfilling day trip. You won't miss Lanzhou's beautiful scenery and local snacks. It's simply the best way to explore Lanzhou! Diverse Attractions, Each with Its Own Charm Mother Yellow River Sculpture: By the Yellow River, the sculpture of a child lying peacefully in its mother's arms is full of warmth and strength. Strolling here, you'll be enveloped by a harmonious and pleasant atmosphere. Lanzhou Waterwheel Garden: Two giant wooden waterwheels stand tall, bearing witness to history. Imagining the irrigation scenes of the past, one can't help but marvel at the wisdom of our ancestors, a truly awe-inspiring experience. Yellow River Cableway: Take the cableway across the Yellow River, with the wind gently blowing in your ears and the magnificent scenery of the Yellow River unfolding before your eyes. Upon reaching the other side, you'll find the Stele Forest. Walk along the Stele Forest to reach Baitashan Park. Zhongshan Bridge: Located in the heart of the Yellow River Scenic Line, it was named in memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. This is an excellent spot to watch the sunset. As the sun sets, the afterglow casts a shimmering light on the river, creating a mesmerizingly beautiful scene. Baitashan Park: The park's architecture dates back to the Yuan and Ming dynasties, and the White Pagoda Temple on the summit is solemn and majestic. Ascend to the top, and the entire city of Lanzhou will be at your feet. As night falls, the dazzling nightscape is even more breathtaking. Qiaomen Mosque: With its unique Chinese architectural style, featuring flying eaves, brackets, carved beams, and painted rafters, its solemn and impressive exterior is full of artistic beauty, making it hard to resist stopping to admire it. Zhangye Road Night Market: This is a foodie's paradise! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside roasted potatoes, savory and delicious chicken leg wraps, spicy and satisfying Lanzhou Mala Tang, unique Tianshui Mala Tang, and sweet and sour appetizing yogurt... Specialty foods from all over Gansu gather here to satisfy your taste buds. Waterwheel Expo Park: This is arguably the theme park with the largest variety and number of waterwheels in the world. Various waterwheels are arranged in an orderly fashion, showcasing the unique water conservancy culture. Dunhuang Art Gallery: If you can't make it to Dunhuang for now, come here! Experience the magnificence of Dunhuang murals and grottoes up close and appreciate the charm of millennia-old culture. This weekend, follow this route to embark on a wonderful journey through Lanzhou and create lasting memories!