Lanzhou Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
prefecture-level city in Gansu, China
About Lanzhou
Lanzhou is an industrial city of about 4.5 million people. It is located on the shores of theYellow River.It used to be one of the most polluted cities in China but the situation has improved. The elevation of Lanzhou is 1,570 m. Lanzhou was a major stop on theSilk Road; in those days, it was known as the Golden City. From the 5th to the 11th century the city was a major seat of Buddhist learning, and it acquired its present name during the Qing Dynasty in 1656. Until the 19th century, Lanzhou was the primary point for crossing the Yellow River via a bridge made by chaining a flotilla of boats together with a road on top to cross on.
Top Attractions in Lanzhou
Explore the best things to see and do in Lanzhou:
- ★Bingling Temple / Bingling Si
- ★Five-Spring Mountain
- ★Gansu Provincial Museum
- ★Gansu Sanmu Bicycle Museum
- ★Gaolan Mountain
- ★Green Corridor along Binhe Road
- ★Lanzhou Shuimo Danxia National Park
- ★Sculptures of the Mother River
Where to Eat in Lanzhou
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Mazilu
- 🍴UBC Coffee House
Where to Stay in Lanzhou
- 🏨Friendship Hotel Lanzhou
- 🏨Ibis Peili Square
- 🏨Jialeho Hotel
- 🏨Jinjiang Sun Hotel
- 🏨Lanshan Hotel
- 🏨Lanzhou Hotel
Lanzhou Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: