3-Day Lanzhou Itinerary: The Ultimate Guide

❤️ Lanzhou Travel Guide ❤️ 1. Getting to Know Lanzhou Welcome to Lanzhou, the pearl of the northwest! This historic and vibrant city will offer you a unique experience. The Yellow River flows through the city, giving Lanzhou its unique charm. Here, you can feel the grandeur of the Yellow River and the boldness of the northwest. ❤️ 2. Itinerary ✨ Day 1: History and Culture Tour Morning: Gansu Provincial Museum First, visit the Gansu Provincial Museum, which houses a rich collection of historical artifacts, including the famous "Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow." Admission is free, and don't forget to visit the cultural and creative museum on the first floor for some surprises. Noon: Yellow River Scenic Area Start from the Yellow River Mother Pier and walk to the Yellow River Cableway. Along the way, try Lanzhou's specialty, Sanpao Tai, and enjoy the breeze by the Yellow River. Afternoon: Baita Mountain Park & Zhongshan Bridge Head to Baita Mountain Park and climb to the top for a panoramic view of Lanzhou. The best viewing point is at the Lanzhou Stele Forest. Then, head to Zhongshan Bridge, which has its own charm during the day and at night. It is even more beautiful when lit up at night. ✨ Day 2: Nature Tour Morning: Shuimo Danxia Scenic Area It takes about 45 minutes to drive from the city to the Shuimo Danxia Scenic Area. This is a great place for photos. Tickets are CNY 60 (including a sightseeing bus). Afternoon: Reader Museum & Dunhuang Art Museum Head to the Reader Museum, which holds childhood memories for many people. Then, head to the Dunhuang Art Museum, which is next to the Reader Museum and within walking distance. Note that admission ends at 4:30 pm. Evening: Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street & Dazhong Lane Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street is a bustling commercial street in Lanzhou, with various specialty snacks and shopping venues. Dazhong Lane is a famous food street in Lanzhou, a great place to try local specialties. ✨ Day 3: Suburban Tour Morning: Tianfu Sand Palace & Lanshan Park Head to Tianfu Sand Palace to explore the unique Danxia landform. Then, head to Lanshan Park and enjoy a panoramic view of Lanzhou from the top of the mountain. Afternoon: Huangtao Confluence Viewing Point & Liujiaxia Dam Head to the Huangtao Confluence Viewing Point to see the confluence of the Yellow River and Tao River. Then, head to Liujiaxia Dam and take a boat to and from Bingling Temple Grottoes to enjoy the beautiful scenery and the mystery of the grottoes. ❤️ 3. Food Recommendations Lanzhou beef noodles, niangpi, gray beans, sweet fermented rice, hand-pulled lamb, and lamb offal are all local specialties. We recommend trying authentic flavors at time-honored brands such as Mazilu and Wumule. You can also try some local food stalls to experience the authentic Lanzhou night market culture. ❤️ 4. Accommodation Recommendations We recommend choosing a hotel or homestay near Xiguan Cross, which is convenient for transportation and has many nearby restaurants. Hilton Garden Inn Lanzhou Center is a good choice. In addition, we remind you to keep warm, protect yourself from the sun, and book tickets in advance! Although it is summer, Lanzhou is still very cool. ❤️ Be sure to take mosquito repellent! We recommend taking some mosquito repellent or wearing long sleeves and pants to avoid mosquito bites! In addition, if you need it, you can take some motion sickness medicine, cold medicine, and other common medicines just in case! Also, don't forget to take some cash with you just in case! Of course, during your trip, be sure to protect the environment and follow local traffic rules and travel regulations! This way, we can maintain a beautiful and harmonious travel environment together! We wish you a pleasant and unforgettable trip to Lanzhou!