Gansu's First City: The Legend of 'Afghanistan by Day, Manhattan by Night' in Lanzhou

Lanzhou Lanshan Santai Pavilion, night view 🌃 The legendary 'Afghanistan by day, Manhattan by night' Lanzhou night view is really beautiful~ 5 years ago, I saw Lanzhou during the day, and 5 years later, I saw Lanzhou at night. 📍Detailed Address: Santai Pavilion is located at the top of Gaolan Mountain in Lanzhou, Gansu Province. It is the main building and the highest point of Lanshan Park. 🌟Highlights: Originally named Kuixing Pavilion, it was first built in the 31st year of the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty (1398) by Zhu Ying, the first generation of the Ming Dynasty's Su Zhuang King, after he moved to Lanzhou. It was built to promote local culture and to express homesickness by climbing high. It has a history of more than 600 years, having been destroyed and rebuilt multiple times. The existing building was renovated by Chengguan District in 2020, with new cultural elements added. ❤Cultural and Scenic Value Cultural Landmark: Santai Pavilion is not only an important historical building in Lanzhou but also one of the cultural landmarks of Lanzhou. It has witnessed the historical changes of Lanzhou and carries rich cultural connotations. Scenic Spot: Climbing up Santai Pavilion, you can overlook the cityscape of Lanzhou and have a panoramic view of Jincheng. Especially at dusk, the distant mountains are shrouded in clouds and mist, and the city lights are particularly spectacular. Therefore, Santai Pavilion has become an excellent spot for tourists and citizens to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lanzhou.