Discover Lanzhou

Lanzhou offers a northwest China city experience shaped by the Yellow River, beef noodles, mountain-and-river scenery, Silk Road routes, bridges, night markets, and a strong Gansu local identity. As the capital of Gansu, it is often the gateway to the Hexi Corridor and western China.

A visit can include walking along the Yellow River, trying Lanzhou beef noodles, visiting local markets, seeing river bridges and parks, exploring museums, and using the city as a starting point for Silk Road travel. The best time to visit is May to October, when the weather is suitable for outdoor walking and regional road trips. Lanzhou works well with Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Xiahe, Qinghai, Xining, and the Hexi Corridor.