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Lanzhou travel must go to the top ten attractions

The top ten must-see attractions in Lanzhou are Yellow River Railway Bridge, Lanzhou Zhongshan Bridge, Lanzhou White Pagoda Mountain, Lanzhou Waterwheel Museum, Lanzhou Wuquanshan Park, Lanzhou Duxiu Peak, Lanzhou World Horticultural Expo Park, Lanzhou Tianshui Pavilion, Lanzhou Museum, Lanzhou Gaolan Temple.

1. Yellow River Railway Bridge

The Yellow River Railway Bridge is located in Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China, and is the world's first railroad bridge across the Yellow River. Construction began in 1907 and was completed and opened to traffic in 1910. It connects the railroad network of Northwest China with other regions and plays an important role in promoting the economic development of Lanzhou City and the whole Northwest China.

2. Lanzhou Zhongshan Bridge

Lanzhou Zhongshan Bridge is one of the landmark attractions of Lanzhou City, located on the banks of the Yellow River. Built in 1907, the bridge is an antique-style steel bridge, known as the "Pearl of the Yellow River". Zhongshan Bridge connects the two sides of Lanzhou City and is an important place for tourists to enjoy the beauty of the Yellow River and experience the culture of Lanzhou.

3.Lanzhou White Pagoda Mountain

Lanzhou White Pagoda Mountain is a Buddhist shrine located in Lanzhou city. Also known as Yuchong Mountain, the White Pagoda Mountain is a majestic and magnificent mountain with many ancient Buddhist temples and cultural sites. The famous Lanzhou White Pagoda is the landmark of the mountain and one of the landmarks of Lanzhou city.

4. Lanzhou Waterwheel Museum

Lanzhou Waterwheel Museum, located in the downtown area of Lanzhou City, is the largest and most complete group of waterwheels existing in China. These traditional waterwheels focus on Lanzhou's exquisite technology in ancient agricultural irrigation. By displaying the history, production process and use of waterwheels, the museum shows people the development of ancient Chinese agricultural irrigation technology.

5. Lanzhou Wuquanshan Park

Lanzhou Wuquanshan Park is an urban park featuring springs, mountains and forests. There are several springs in the park, among which the Five Springs are the most famous. The five springs are famous for their gradually changing water colors and musical fountain show, which attracts a large number of visitors every year.

6. Lanzhou Duxiu Peak

Lanzhou Duxiu Peak is a peak located in Lanzhou city, named for its unique shape. Duxiu Peak is like an independent stone pillar towering into the clouds. Visitors can take a cable car or hike to the top to enjoy a panoramic view of downtown Lanzhou and the Yellow River.

7. Lanzhou World Horticultural Expo Park

Lanzhou World Horticultural Expo Park is a large-scale park integrating garden viewing, cultural exchange and recreation. There are all kinds of exquisite flowers, horticultural landscapes and buildings in the park, and an international horticultural exposition is held every year, attracting many visitors.

8. Lanzhou Tianshui Pavilion

Lanzhou Tianshui Pavilion is an imitation ancient building located near Zhongshan Bridge in Lanzhou City. It was built in 1997 to commemorate the conclusion of the friendship city between Lanzhou City and Tianshui City of Japan. The Tianshui Pavilion combines traditional Chinese culture and traditional Japanese architectural styles to demonstrate the spirit of friendship and cooperation between the two cities.

9. Lanzhou Museum

Lanzhou Museum is the exhibition center of Lanzhou's cultural and historical heritage. Adhering to the concept of "embracing all rivers and learning from all cultures", the museum displays a large number of valuable collections including ancient cultural relics, works of art, historical documents and folk cultures, etc. The exhibitions in the museum cover a wide range of topics including Lanzhou's cultural and historical heritage and its history. The exhibitions in the museum cover various aspects of history, ethnicity, nature and culture of Lanzhou and its neighboring areas.

10.Lanzhou Gaolan Temple

Lanzhou Gaolan Temple, located in the center of Lanzhou City, is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Lanzhou. Built in 1478 A.D., it was the namesake temple of the Ming Dynasty Wenzhi Emperor Zhu Jishen. The temple is equipped with a number of halls and pagodas, the most famous of which is the nine-story pagoda of Gaolan Temple inscribed by Emperor Qianlong, which is one of the landmarks of Lanzhou City. It is a place for believers to make pilgrimages to Buddha and pay homage to him, and is also one of the popular attractions for sightseeing and traveling.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Gaolan Temple

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Lanzhou Museum