Gansu Provincial Museum

If I only stay in Lanzhou for one day, I would definitely waste a whole day by the Yellow River Eating Lanzhou noodles, drinking Sanpaotai, basking in the sun Just being a carefree child of the Yellow River for a day~ 🍜🍜 A day in Lanzhou starts with a steaming hot breakfast The freshly pulled Lanzhou noodles, any random shop is delicious Add eggs🥚, vegetables🥬➕, and soy-simmered beef🥩, Eating slices of the beef while it's hot, it's really comfy~ 🌊🌊 Not wanting a packed tour, I only went to three places ✅Gansu Provincial Museum A must-visit museum in China, it's recommended to book in advance, closed on Mondays The museum is really great to wander around, with treasures like the Flying Horse of Gansu, and an endless array of exquisite exhibits ✅Forest of Steles After finishing the museum, I took a taxi to the Forest of Steles From there you can overlook the winding Yellow River, and also appreciate some Northwest calligraphy and paintings Admission: Free🆓, just register upon entering (The Yellow River cable car is not open yet, can only walk down the mountain, about 30min, passing through Baita Mountain Park) ✅Zhongshan Bridge, Yellow River Zhongshan Bridge, a landmark of Lanzhou, the first permanent bridge in the Yellow River basin of Lanzhou Below the bridge is the Yellow River, the river in March is green and blue, really awesome to see You can also take a speedboat🚤, cruise ship🚢, or sheepskin raft on the Yellow River There are flocks of pigeons flying around, really has a relaxed and leisurely feeling~ Walking along the riverbank to the Mother of the Yellow River sculpture, ending a pleasant Lanzhou day tour~ Lanzhou Cuisine: Most of Lanzhou's delicacies are concentrated in Xiguan, for night markets there are Dazhong Alley, Zhengning Road night market You can try local milk tea🥤, grilled lamb skewers, Lao Ma's fresh milk egg fermented rice, spicy hot pot... (Didn't look at recommendations, the random choices were all pretty good)

Buddies👫, here comes the five-day tour guide for Lanzhou🎈! Follow my steps👣 and let's explore the beauty of Lanzhou together😎! 🎯Itinerary Planning: Day One☝️: Gansu Provincial Museum➡️Mother of the Yellow River Statue. Visit the museum to immerse in historical culture😜, then see the kind Mother of the Yellow River Statue🤗. Day Two✌️: White Pagoda Mountain Park➡️Zhongshan Bridge. Climb White Pagoda Mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery🌄, and stroll on Zhongshan Bridge in the evening to watch the sunset🌅. Day Three👌: Waterwheel Expo Park➡️Zhengning Road Snack Street. Learn about ancient irrigation tools👀, then indulge in a feast of delicacies on the snack street😋. Day Four🖐️: Wushan Mountain Park. Breathe fresh air🥰, and feel the charm of nature🤩. Day Five🤚: Time to head back🙋, but you can still visit other small attractions in Lanzhou before leaving😜. ✨Highlights of each scenic spot: Gansu Provincial Museum📜, with its rich and diverse collections👀, seems to be telling the stories of history🤔. Mother of the Yellow River Statue🗿, the image of the mother and child is warm and touching😍, making one feel the greatness of maternal love🤗. White Pagoda Mountain Park🧐, the buildings on the mountain are simple and elegant🤓, and there are many interesting spots waiting for you to discover👍. Zhongshan Bridge🌉, this ancient bridge has witnessed the historical changes of Lanzhou👏, and its night lights are especially charming🤤. Waterwheel Expo Park🎡, displays various types of waterwheels🤩, showing the wisdom of the ancients👍. Wushan Mountain Park🌳, with its undulating mountains🧗 and babbling springs😆, is a great place for leisure and vacation👀. 🍕Recommended five kinds of delicacies: 🥘Lanzhou Beef Noodles: The noodles are evenly thick🤩, and the soup is rich and savory😋, 'one clear, two white, three red, four green, five yellow', it makes your mouth water just looking at it😍! 🍜Stuffed Pancake: Smooth and delicate texture👀, with spicy seasoning😍, so delicious you can't stop eating😆! 🐟Hand-grabbed Mutton: The meat is fragrant and rich😋, fatty but not greasy👍, the feeling of eating meat with your hands is so satisfying🤤! 🌮Gray Peas: Sweet and soft😍, with a unique flavor🤓, a local favorite👍! 🍘Sweet Fermented Rice: Sweet taste😆, with a hint of wine aroma👀, buddies must try it😜! Buddies👫, Lanzhou is really a fantastic place👏👏👏! Here you have the magnificent Yellow River👀, beautiful scenery🎇, delicious food🥘, and warm and hospitable people🤗🤗🤗. Believe me👌, you will fall in love with this place once you come🙋🙋🙋!

🐎 Spend two days and one night in Lanzhou It's definitely a great stopover choice for a trip to the Northwest Not only is it convenient for transportation, but there are also various delicacies to enjoy❗️ ✅Day1️⃣ 🔶Gansu Provincial Museum Here you can find the Chinese tourism icon 🐎 Flying Horse of Gansu History buffs should definitely book a guided tour in advance 🔶Lanzhou City Museum Built on top of the existing White Pagoda Temple If you get the chance, come and see 👀 there are also special exhibitions❗️ 🔶Zhongshan Bridge The bridge is super crowded with tourists at night As the first bridge over the Yellow River, it's definitely worth a visit You can also enjoy tea 🍵 and chat 💬 by the river ✅DAY2️⃣ 🔶Xiaoxihu Park Scenery of the north and the water towns of the south coexist This is a treasure park in the city center 🔶Mother of the Yellow River Statue The hardworking Mother of the Yellow River embraces countless children As a must-visit spot in Lanzhou, it's worth the trip❗️ 🔶Baita Mountain Park You can choose to take the Yellow River cable car to reach the top of the mountain⛰️ This is an excellent spot to view the Yellow River flowing through the city 📍Other attractions ✅Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Park ✅Dunhuang Art Gallery ✅Lanzhou Old Street 🍽️Must-try local foods 1⃣️Lanzhou Center 2⃣️Zhengning Road Night Market 🥘 🔹Beef Noodles🔸Starch Noodle Soup🔹Potato Slices 🔸Lamb Skewers🔹Hand-grabbed Lamb🔸Stuffed Pancake 🔹Sweet Fermented Rice🔸Grey Peas🔹Pulled Noodles 🔸Sanpaotai🔹Milk Egg Fermented Rice

Lanzhou, this affectionate and ancient city, embodies the glory of the Silk Road and the wisdom of the Chinese people🔮. As an important node on the Silk Road, its historical significance is self-evident. Here, you can overlook the entire city from the White Pagoda, taking in its prosperity at a glance🎡. You can admire exquisite murals and sculptures in the grottoes, savoring the outstanding achievements of ancient art. You can stroll through the old streets, experiencing the local life full of the flavor of daily living☕... We cannot fully express the joys and sorrows of a city through a single image or article. To truly understand a city often starts with the decision to set foot on its land🐾. 🎈Transportation Information Airplane: You can choose flights that arrive at 💺Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport. The airport is quite far from the city center, about 70 kilometers away. You can take a high-speed train to the city center after arriving at the airport. High-speed train: You can arrive at 🚄Lanzhou Station, which is located within the city center, making travel very convenient. 🎈Recommended Routes Route One: Gansu Provincial Museum—Lanzhou Office of the Eighth Route Army Memorial Hall—Wuquan Mountain Park The quickest way to understand a city is to visit its museum. The Gansu Museum is large, and the famous 'Flying Horse of Gansu'🐴 is located here. It is recommended to visit the Dunhuang Museum📀, which is stunningly beautiful and impressive. The Lanzhou Office of the Eighth Route Army Memorial Hall has detailed graphic introductions that can profoundly educate children about that period of history. Wuquan Mountain Park has pleasant scenery🌺 and good air quality, suitable for a post-meal stroll. This park also has historical stories. Route Two: Gansu Numismatic Museum—Gansu Geological Museum—Gansu Sanmu Bicycle Museum—Lanzhou Tianqing Museum This route features museums that are more niche✨, very suitable for family outings👨‍👩‍👦. It's a chance for children to learn about meaningful historical and cultural topics. Pay attention to the museum's opening hours❗, avoid closed days, and you can also book in advance online. Route Three: Jincheng Pass Five Museums—Lanzhou Chinese Studies Museum—Lanzhou Stele Forest At Jincheng Pass Five Museums, you can understand a lot about intangible cultural heritage🎭, and children can gain a more tangible understanding of it through contact with actual objects. Lanzhou Chinese Studies Museum is a great place to learn about Chinese studies, and the classical garden-style architecture of Lanzhou Stele Forest is stunning🎑. Here, you can also learn a lot about calligraphy culture📜. 🎈Hotel Recommendations It is recommended to stay at 🚩Lanzhou Licheng Hotel, which is located in the city center's Chengguan District, close to several museums mentioned in the routes🏃‍♀️, and transportation is very convenient. 1. From the hotel, you can walk to the subway station Dongfanghong Square Station, about a 5-minute drive from the train station, and about an hour's drive from the airport🚗. 2. The hotel's design incorporates local styles, blending warmth with Dunhuang charm just right🎇. In such a beautiful environment, sitting on the soft sofa in the lobby, sipping a cup of aromatic Cudi coffee, listening to a piece of elegant music💿, even waiting becomes a pleasure. 3. The hotel offers local specialty dining🍜+ affordable seafood supermarket, creating Licheng's signature dining experience. The nutritious breakfast restaurant can accommodate 400 people dining at the same time, with more than sixty breakfast items🥙, offering a diverse variety to meet your various needs.