Charming Lanzhou

📍Attraction address: - Gansu Provincial Museum: No. 3, Xijin West Road, Qilihe District - Zhongshan Bridge: at the foot of Baita Mountain on the north side of the middle section of Binhe Road, Chengguan District - Baitashan Park: No. 1 Baitashan, Chengguan District - Yellow River Mother Statue: Nanbinhe Middle Road, Qilihe District - Lanzhou Yellow River Tower: No. 1501, Nanbinhe Middle Road, Qilihe District - Lanzhou Ink Danxia Tourist Scenic Spot: Xinghua Village, Shuping Town, Yongdeng County 🚗 Transportation to attractions: - External transportation: - Plane: After arriving at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport, you can take the airport bus (20-30 yuan, 1-2 hours drive), Metro Line 1 (about 7 yuan, about 1 hour drive) or take a taxi (150-200 yuan, about 1 hour drive) to the city center. - Train/High-speed rail: Lanzhou Station mainly operates ordinary trains, while Lanzhou West Station is a high-speed rail and EMU station. After arriving, you can choose to go to the city by bus (1-2 yuan), Metro Line 1 (2-7 yuan), taxi, etc. - Transportation in the city: - Public transportation: There are many routes that can reach most attractions. The ticket price is 1-2 yuan, but some routes end early. - Subway: Line 1 can directly reach many popular attractions, making travel convenient. - Taxi/Online Ride-hailing: Convenient travel, you can check road conditions and estimated fares through mobile phone apps. - Shared bicycles/electric vehicles: suitable for short-distance travel and convenient for enjoying the scenery along the way. 👍️Must-see attractions: - Gansu Provincial Museum: The museum has a rich collection of cultural relics, where you can see precious cultural relics such as "Horse Stepping on Flying Swallow" and learn about the history and culture of Gansu. - Zhongshan Bridge: Known as the "No. 1 Bridge over the Yellow River", it is a landmark of Lanzhou. Standing on the bridge, you can overlook the Yellow River. - Baitashan Park: connected to Zhongshan Bridge, you can overlook the entire Lanzhou city and the Yellow River from the top, and there are ancient buildings scattered around the park. - Yellow River Mother Statue: A symbol of Yellow River culture, with beautiful lines and profound meaning, it is a great place to take photos. - Lanzhou Yellow River Tower: An antique building with a unique style. Climb the tower to enjoy the view of the Yellow River and learn about its history and culture. - Lanzhou Ink Danxia Scenic Area: unique Danxia landform, colorful and magnificent scenery. 🎟️Ticket related: - Gansu Provincial Museum: Free, reservation required through the official account, closed on Mondays (except statutory holidays). - Zhongshan Bridge: Free. - Baitashan Park: free. - Yellow River Mother Statue: Free. - Lanzhou Yellow River Tower: charged. The specific ticket price is subject to the announcement of the scenic spot. - Lanzhou Ink Danxia Scenic Area: Fees apply. Please refer to the announcement of the scenic area for specific ticket prices. 💗Other tips: - Travel time: April to October is the golden period for tourism. From April to June, the temperature rises, which is suitable for strolling along the Yellow River Scenic Line; from July to September, you can appreciate the majestic momentum of the Yellow River and go to Xinglong Mountain to escape the summer heat; in October, you can enjoy the autumn scenery of Lanzhou; from November to March of the following year, it is relatively cold, and you can go to the Gansu Provincial Museum or Anning Ski Resort for fun. - Luggage preparation: In spring and autumn, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so bring long-sleeved jackets, thin sweaters, etc. In summer, wear light and breathable clothes and pay attention to sun protection; in winter, wear thick cotton-padded clothes and other warm clothes. Prepare comfortable sports shoes, a camera, a power bank, and common medicines. - Document preparation: Bring your mainland China ID card, as well as any preferential documents such as student ID, senior citizen ID, military officer ID, etc. Download the map software in advance. If you want to have a deeper understanding of history and culture, you can download the explanation APP. - Food recommendations: Taste Lanzhou beef noodles, hand-pulled lamb, gray beans, sweet mash, stuffed skin, milk and egg mash and other special foods. Recommended restaurants include Ma Zilu Beef Noodles, Ma Laoliu Halal Restaurant, Zhengning Road Night Market, etc.