Top 10 tourist attractions in Lanzhou

　　Lanzhou, referred to as "Lan" and "Gao", also known as Jincheng, has rich historical relics and unique natural scenery, and is known as the "Pearl of the Yellow River". Lanzhou is an important city in Northwest China and one of China's famous historical and cultural cities. With its unique geographical location, rich history and culture, and natural scenery, it attracts tourists from all over the world. Next, Travel Diary will sort out the top ten tourist attractions in Lanzhou for everyone, let's take a look.

　　1. Yellow River Iron Bridge

　　Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge, also known as Zhongshan Bridge, is located in the middle section of Binhe Road under Baita Mountain in Lanzhou City, Gansu Province. It was built in 1908 and is known as the "First Bridge over the Yellow River". Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge is the first bridge built with foreign technology in Lanzhou City, Gansu Province and even the entire Northwest region in modern Chinese history, and occupies a unique position in China's architectural history.

　　2. Qingcheng Ancient Town

　　Qingcheng Ancient Town, located on the southern bank of the Yellow River at the northernmost end of Yuzhong County, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, is a famous historical and cultural town in China and a hometown of Chinese folk culture and art. It is also an ancient town in Gansu Province where ancient dwellings are relatively well preserved and a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. Qingcheng Ancient Town is mainly composed of ancient buildings and ancient dwellings, which has a certain historical value for studying Northwest dwellings and Northwest customs. It used to be a place where merchants gathered, talents gathered, education flourished, and folk customs were simple, enjoying the reputation of "elegant Qingcheng, the hometown of benevolence and righteousness".

　　3. Ink Danxia

　　Lanzhou Ink Danxia Scenic Spot is located in Xinghua Village, Shuping Town, Yongdeng County, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province. It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. Lanzhou Ink Danxia Scenic Spot is a comprehensive cultural tourism project built by Lanzhou City that integrates natural sightseeing, cultural experience, geological research, and rural tourism. It is known as the "Nine Bests" because of its largest distribution area, the most complete landform types, the oldest formation time, the latest discovery time, the best preservation, the closest to the city, the least indigenous residents, the deepest cultural accumulation, and the most celebrities passing by.

　　4. Waterwheel Expo Park

　　The Waterwheel Expo Park, located on the south bank of the Yellow River at Binhe East Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, is a theme park that showcases the waterwheel culture and is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. The Waterwheel Expo Park was built in 2005 and is the theme park with the largest number and variety of waterwheels in the world. The Waterwheel Expo Park consists of three parts: the Waterwheel Park, the Waterwheel Square, and the Cultural Square, which reproduce the spectacular scene of waterwheels standing on both sides of the Yellow River more than 50 years ago.

　　5. Xinglong Mountain

　　Xinglong Mountain, located 5,000 meters southwest of Yuzhong County, Lanzhou City, was named "Qiyun Mountain" in ancient times because of the "vast white clouds". It has long been known as the "famous scenic spot in Longshan" and is known as the "No. 1 famous mountain in Longyou". Xinglong Mountain is densely covered with trees and many green pines. There are streams running through the mountains. The environment is very beautiful. It is a rare place with beautiful mountains and clear waters in the arid land of Northwest China. It is also a popular place for local people in Lanzhou to climb mountains, exercise, and escape the summer heat.

　　6. Shichuan Pear Garden

　　Shichuan Pear Garden In the northeast of Lanzhou, Gansu, there is an ancient town called Shichuan, which is known as the "Pear Garden in the World". Shichuan Town is located about 20 kilometers northeast of Lanzhou. The Yellow River runs through it. It is rich in fruits and vegetables and is known as the "Little Jiangnan" on the frontier. There are green mountains in the north and south, and turbulent rivers in the east and west. The scenery is beautiful and the climate is pleasant. However, the most amazing thing is that there is the largest pear garden in China with an area of 10,000 mu, which is known as the "World's First Ancient Pear Garden".

　　7. Yellow River Mother Sculpture

　　The Yellow River Mother Sculpture is the most famous urban sculpture in Lanzhou, symbolizing that the Yellow River has nurtured the people on both sides of the river and has become an iconic symbol of the Yellow River culture. The sculpture was completed on April 30, 1986 in the middle of Binhe Road on the south bank of the Yellow River in Lanzhou. It is carved from granite and consists of a "mother" and a "baby". The mother and the child respectively symbolize the Yellow River Mother who has nurtured the Chinese nation's endless and indomitable life, and the happy, blessed, and thriving Chinese descendants.

　　8. Wuquan Mountain Park

　　Wuquan Mountain Park, located at the northern foot of Gaolan Mountain in Chengguan District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, is a comprehensive park integrating culture, history, natural scenery and entertainment facilities. It covers an area of 267,000 square meters and is the first famous park in Gansu. Wuquan Mountain Park is named after the five springs it has: Huiquan, Ganluquan, Juyuequan, Moziquan and Mengquan.

　　9. Baita Mountain Park

　　Baita Mountain Park is located on the north bank of the Yellow River in Chengguan District, Lanzhou City. It is named after a white pagoda from the Yuan Dynasty on the top of the mountain. There are many types of buildings in Baita Mountain Park. There are not only six Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings, including Baita Temple (Ci'en Temple), Sanxing Hall, Sanguan Hall, Fayu Temple, Yunyue Temple and Fenglin Xiangniao Archway, but also the "Jiuqu Anlan" open hall, the second archway, and the third hall, which were relocated and rebuilt in 1958.

　　10. Gansu Provincial Museum

　　Gansu Provincial Museum is located at No. 3, Xijin West Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province. It is an intelligent comprehensive museum integrating office area, collection storage area, exhibition area, etc. Gansu Provincial Museum brings together precious cultural relics from ancient times to modern times in Gansu. It has more than 80,000 precious historical relics and natural specimens. It is the central position and important place for Gansu Province's publicity, education, culture, tourism and foreign affairs activities.