Welcome to Lanzhou is the capital city of Gansu Province in northwest China. The Yellow River, the Chinese Mother River, runs through the city, ensuring rich crops of many juicy and fragrant fruits. The city is the transportation and telecommunication center of the region, it was once a key point on the ancient Silk Road. Today we will visit Gansu Province Museum, which is the biggest comprehensive museum in the province. Visit White Pagoda Park with the exception of the green top which greatly enhances the glamour of the whole building. Continue the tour at the First Bridge of Yellow River, lies at the foot of Bai Ta Mountain. Lastly, a visit to the Waterwheel Garden will provide an insight into the irrigation tools of ancient times.
Our professional tour guide will meet you at your located hotel lobby, and your private day tour begin with Gansu Province Museum, which is one of the best sights in the city and a visit is well worthwhile. Then pay a visit to the White Pagoda Park located in the north of Lanzhou City, which owes its name to the amazing White Pagoda within it, is a pure white from top to bottom with the exception of the green top which greatly enhances the glamour of the whole building. And travel to the First Bridge of Yellow River, it is the first highway bridge in the ancient Yellow River, also the second city steel bridge in China. Visit the Waterwheel Garden, which is a theme garden exhibiting the waterwheel culture. Here, we could appreciate the waterwheel driven by the flowing water all year round to collect water from the river or cofferdam.
Travel Tips make an effort to enjoy the very best experience of tour:
When traveling in Gansu, you will need to bring more headscarves or dust masks. Especially in the spring when the sand weather is common, there are dust storms.
As large number of Muslims are living in Lanzhou, the travelers are requested to respect the religious beliefs and living habits of ethnic minorities.
Do not bring outside food to enter halal restaurants, do not drink alcohol in restaurants, and do not talk about topics related to pork.
Traffic: Car
Hotel: Overnight in Lanzhou
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 1520m
