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No need to go to Zhangye! A million-year-old ink painting scroll is hidden in the suburbs of Lanzhou – a comprehensive guide.
“Who would have thought that just a 1-hour drive from downtown Lanzhou, you could discover a 600-square-kilometer colorful land!”
The capital of the Yellow River · Lanzhou two-day, one-night guide
“Listen up, ladies, Lanzhou is truly a great place to treat yourself.”
Lanzhou is stunning, but not recommended from July to September because it’s just too…
“Lanzhou 3 days 2 nights | Yellow River crossing the Silk Road golden city · Ink wash Danxia countryside · in-depth old city street guide (July–September) Unlike Zhangye Danxia, Gannan grasslands, and Dunhuang Gobi, Lanzhou is the only provincial capital in China with the Yellow River running through it.”
🏺 Glazes of Dunhuang | When the Silk Road Meets Contemporary Ceramics
“There are exhibitions where you simply look at beautiful objects, and then there are exhibitions that make you think about how cultures have travelled across centuries.”
🏺 “Glazes of Dunhuang” | When the Silk Road Meets Contemporary Ceramic Art
“I visited the Gansu Provincial Museum and came across an exhibition that offered a fascinating way to look at Dunhuang—not through ancient murals or manuscripts, but through the language of contemporary ceramics.”
WE CAME FOR LANZHOU NOODLES…THIS WAS WAY BETTER 👀
“We came to Lanzhou for the famous noodles… but this city completely surprised us.”
🌼The Blooms of Lanzhou: A Flower Schedule Hidden by the Yellow River
“#chinatravel Let's travel beyond BSG aka Beijing-Shanghai-Guangzhou.”
Don’t just think of Saudi Arabia! This city in Northwest China hides breathtaking, lesser-known natural beauty
“For many, the northwest journey begins in Lanzhou.”Explore Lanzhou on the map
Frequently asked questions
What is Lanzhou famous for?
−Lanzhou is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park, Gansu Provincial Museum, and THE YELLOW RIVER TOWER.
What are the must-try activities in Lanzhou?
−Consider One-Day Group Tour from Lanzhou: Ink Danxia, Liujiaxia, and Bingling Cave-Temple, [Departing from Lanzhou] Yellow River Stone Forest & Danxia Landform Day Tour, and Liujia Gorge + Water-ink Danxia (private charter) 1-day tour [Danxia + Yellow River-Tao River confluence + Bingling Cave-Temple Complex] in Lanzhou. Availability and itineraries change, so check the latest details before booking.