01Historic Walk
Gansu Provincial Museum
甘肃省博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; real-name reservation recommended
Typical Visit
2-3 hours
At a Glance
Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Apr-Jun and Sep-Oct for riverside walks, museums, mountain routes, and more comfortable outdoor temperatures
Climate
Dry continental Yellow River valley climate with strong sun, hot summers, cold winters, wind along the river, and large day-night temperature changes
Top Attractions
02City Guide
Zhongshan Bridge
中山桥
All Ages
Admission
Free entry
Typical Visit
30-60 minutes
03City Guide
White Pagoda Mountain Park
白塔山公园
All Ages
Admission
Free entry to the park; paid on-site services may be separate
Typical Visit
1.5-2 hours
04City Guide
Yellow River Mother Statue
黄河母亲雕塑
All Ages
Admission
Free entry
Typical Visit
20-40 minutes
05City Guide
Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Park
兰州水车博览园
All Ages
Admission
Free entry
Typical Visit
45-90 minutes
06City Guide
Yellow River Building
黄河楼
All Ages
Admission
Adult admission is CNY 30; ticket-and-show packages are sold separately.
Typical Visit
1.5-2 hours
07City Guide
Lanzhou Yellow River Cruise
兰州黄河游轮
All Ages
Admission
Adult ticket is CNY 100; eligible concession ticket is CNY 50. Children 1.2 m and under are free.
Typical Visit
40-50 minutes on the water; allow extra time for boarding
08City Guide
Yellow River Cableway
黄河索道
All Ages
Admission
Uphill ticket is CNY 50; downhill ticket is CNY 30.
Typical Visit
About 10 minutes in the air; allow 1-2 hours with Baitashan Park
09City Guide
Yellow River Sheepskin Raft Drifting Center
黄河羊皮筏子漂流中心
All Ages
Admission
No reliable fixed fare is published for the active raft service at Jinyan Bridge Pier.
Typical Visit
Allow 30-45 minutes including ticketing, boarding, and the short raft ride
10City Guide
Five Spring Mountain Park
五泉山公园
All Ages
Admission
Free entry to the park; some temple or exhibition spaces may charge separately.
Typical Visit
1.5-3 hours
11City Guide
Lanshan Park
兰山公园
All Ages
Admission
Free entry to the park; transport, parking, and other on-site services may charge separately.
Typical Visit
1.5-3 hours
12Historic Walk
Gansu Jiandu Museum
甘肃简牍博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; real-name reservation required
Typical Visit
3-4 hours
13Built Heritage
Lanzhou Museum
兰州博物馆
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; reservation recommended
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
14Built Heritage
Lanzhou Old Street
兰州老街
All Ages
Admission
Free to enter; food, drinks, activities, and purchases are charged separately.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours
15Food District
Dazhong Lane
大众巷
All Ages
Admission
Free to enter; food and drinks are charged separately.
Typical Visit
0.5-1.5 hours
16Food District
Nanguan Ethnic Flavor Street
南关民族风味一条街
All Ages
Admission
Free to enter; food and drinks are charged separately.
Typical Visit
0.75-1.5 hours
17City Guide
Lanzhou Ink Danxia Tourist Scenic Area
兰州水墨丹霞旅游景区
All Ages
Admission
Adult entry with the sightseeing bus is CNY 80.
Typical Visit
4-6 hours
18City Guide
Hekou Ancient Town
河口古镇
All Ages
Admission
Free access to the open streets; individual indoor venues may charge separately.
Typical Visit
1.5-3 hours
19City Guide
Bingling Temple Grottoes
炳灵寺石窟
Adults Focused
Admission
CNY 50 regular admission; special caves are extra when open.
Typical Visit
1.5-3 hours at the grottoes; allow a full day with boat travel
20City Guide
Yongjing Liujiaxia Tourist Resort
刘家峡旅游度假区
All Ages
Admission
Free entry to the resort area; boats and individual attractions cost separately.
Typical Visit
1-2 days
21City Guide
Xinglongshan National Nature Reserve
兴隆山国家级自然保护区
Adults Focused
Admission
Separate tickets apply to East Xinglong Peak and West Qiyun Peak; cableway is extra when operating.
Typical Visit
3-6 hours
22City Guide
Shifo Valley National Forest Park
石佛沟国家森林公园
All Ages
Admission
Standard entry CNY 12; round-trip sightseeing bus CNY 20; glass walkway CNY 30 extra.
Typical Visit
4-6 hours