Yellow River scenery line

This is a series of scenic spots along the green corridor of Binhe Road in Lanzhou City, including Zhongshan Bridge, Yellow River mother statue, waterwheel garden and other famous scenic spots. Taking Zhongshan Bridge as the central axis, relying on the scenery on both sides of the Yellow River, the waterfront scenic spot is called "Lanzhou Bund" by visitors from all over the world.

There are also sheepskin rafts and yachts near Zhongshan Bridge. We recommend sheepskin rafts. It's the most comfortable to ride on the ancient sheepskin rafts in the ancient Yellow River. Although it looks dangerous, it's actually very safe.

Yellow River scenery line

The Yellow River style line is the core scenic spot of Lanzhou city. It starts from Yantan in Chengguan District in the East and ends at the west of Xigu District in the West. The North-South Riverside Road, with a total length of more than 100 Li, is the longest Riverside Road in the city in China.

With Zhongshan Bridge as the central axis and the scenery on both sides of the Yellow River as the basis, the riverside scenic spot, which is close to the mountains and excels nature, is called "Lanzhou Bund" by visitors from all over the world.

A brief introduction of amorous feelings line

Lanzhou is the only provincial capital city where the Yellow River passes through the city. Lanzhou people made use of this resource and built the Yellow River style line according to local conditions.

Lanzhou is a long and narrow city extending from east to west, sandwiched between the north and South Mountains. The Yellow River passes through the city at the foot of Jiuzhou mountain in the north of the city. Along both sides of the Yellow River, two riverside roads, dozens of kilometers from east to west, have been opened. Because the road is wide and straight, with flower beds and nurseries on both sides, it is known as the green corridor and the longest Riverside Road in the city.

Main attractions

Walking along Binhe Road

Because the scenic spots are scattered in the north and South riverside roads on both sides of the Yellow River, it takes too long to walk. You can walk along the hydrophilic fitness trail near the water, or walk along the riverside road and combine with cars. Some areas have dense scenic spots, you can walk, and some are far away, you can take a car. Enjoy the amorous feelings of the Yellow River, visit many exquisite sculptures dotted along the way, such as wild geese falling in Pingsha, Bolang, ancient Silk Road, mother of the Yellow River, journey to the west, etc.; and visit Zhongshan Iron Bridge, Baitashan Park, waterwheel Expo Park, Lanzhou waterwheel Park, Yintan Wetland Park, Xujiashan Forest Park, Xiaoxihu Park, Baihe Park, Longyuan Park, Baiyunguan, water mosque, Lanzhou stele forest Marathon theme park and dozens of other attractions. In the peak tourist season, you can see the ancient raft ferry and experience the ancient charm of "blowing cow skin and crossing the Yellow River"; you can also take a rubber boat to drift on the Yellow River. Binhe Road, known as the "Bund" of Lanzhou, has become a must see scenic spot for foreign tourists.

Zhongshan Bridge (national key cultural relics protection unit)

It is located at the north end of Zhongshan Road in Chengguan District, connecting north and South Binhe Road. It was built in 1907. The bridge is 234 meters long and 7.5 meters wide. It has 6 piers and 5 holes. Five arc-shaped steel arch beams are erected on the bridge. It was originally named "Lanzhou Yellow River Railway Bridge" and later renamed "Zhongshan Bridge". All the bridge materials were transported from Germany to Tianjin in 1907, and then transferred from Tianjin to Lanzhou by Gansu General Administration of foreign affairs. The engineers of the bridge are man baoben, an American, and de Rohe, a German. The person in charge of the construction is Liu Yongqi, a native of Tianjin. The construction personnel are mainly 69 foreign workers and Chinese craftsmen employed by German businessmen. It took three years to complete. The cost is more than 36000 taels of silver. It is known as "the first bridge of the Yellow River in the world".

Yellow River mother

Located in the middle of nanbinhe Road, it is the most beautiful sculpture of the Yellow River, the mother of the Chinese nation. It has high artistic value and won the "excellent award" in the first national urban sculpture scheme evaluation. The composition is composed of "mother" and two "baby boys". Mother's hair flutters, her face is kind, her body is tall and well proportioned, her curves are beautiful, she smiles slightly, she looks up and bends her right arm slightly, and she lies on her back on the waves. On the right side, a naked baby boy is nestled up with his head slightly to the left. He looks naughty and cute with a smile. The composition of the sculpture is refined and profound, symbolizing the continuous and indomitable mother of the Yellow River and the happy and thriving Chinese descendants.

Waterwheel Expo Park (national AAAA scenic spot, free of charge)

Lanzhou waterwheel Expo Park is located in the South Binhe East Road of Baili Yellow River style line. It is connected with Zhongli bridge wharf and Sports Park in the East and hydrophilic platform, Lanzhou port, Zhongshan Bridge, Baitashan Park in the West. Lanzhou waterwheel Expo Park is composed of waterwheel Park, waterwheel square, cultural square, Lanzhou bridge, water curtain performance square and other parts. It reproduces the spectacular sight of waterwheel stands on both sides of the Yellow River more than 50 years ago.

Lanzhou waterwheel Park (National AA scenic spot)

Lanzhou waterwheel park is located in the middle of nanbinhe Road, adjacent to the "Yellow River Iron Bridge" in the East, the "Yellow River mother" sculpture in the west, Baitashan Park in the north, Xihu Park in the south, and baiyun temple in the south. It is an important scene on the Yellow River style line. Lanzhou waterwheel, also known as "crane", "dumper", "irrigation cart" and "tiger cart", has a long history and unique shape. It originated from the Ming Dynasty and is the oldest irrigation tool along the Yellow River in ancient Lanzhou.

The park is composed of a two wheeled water tanker, a cofferdam, a water mill service room and a recreation area. It stands on the South Bank of the Yellow River. In the high water season, it uses natural water to boost the rotation; in the low water season, it uses the cofferdam to separate and gather water, and the river flows through the small channels between the weirs to boost the rotation. When the flow of water naturally impulses the wheel blade plate, it pushes the water wheel to rotate, and the bucket scoops up the river water. When it turns to the headspace, it is poured into the wooden trough and flows into the garden continuously for irrigation. The waterwheel garden reproduces the ancient water conservancy machinery of waterwheel, which can be seen by Chinese and foreign tourists.

Baitashan Park (National AA scenic spot)

Located at the north end of Zhongshan Road, Beibinhe Road, it is named after a white pagoda temple at the top of the mountain. Built in the Yuan Dynasty and rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty, the temple has a rectangular plan with a white pagoda in the middle. The pagoda is seven levels on eight sides, about 17 meters high. It has a green top on the top and a round base on the bottom. The whole body is white and beautiful. The south of the tower is the three main temple buildings, and the north is the zhunti Bodhisattva hall. There are several halls in the East and the West. Climbing the top of Baita Mountain, you can overlook the appearance of Lanzhou city. It combines exquisite architectural structure and exquisite carving art. It fully shows the wisdom and artistic creativity of the ancient Han working people. It is a masterpiece of ancient architecture in China. The white tower and the iron bridge on the Yellow River constitute a magnificent picture, which has become one of the symbols of Lanzhou city.

Yellow River cableway

Lanzhou Yellow River cableway was completed and put into operation on August 16, 1994. It is a single track pulsating circulation cableway. There are four groups of Cableways with three Cableways in each group. Each cableway can take six people. The height difference between the cableway and the station is 157 meters, the horizontal distance between the two stations is 1041 meters, and the operating speed is 2-4 meters per second. The lower station of the cableway is located in the middle of the green corridor of nanbinhe road in the north section of the city center, adjacent to Zhongshan Yellow River Railway Bridge in the East, baiyun temple in the west, Lanzhou Water Garden, mother of the Yellow River in the north, and the beautiful Baita Mountain in the north; the upper station is located in the west of Peony Pavilion in Baita Mountain Park. Take the Yellow River cableway, fly over the surging Yellow River, soar straight up the mountains, pavilions towering Tashan, the mountains are covered with trees, birds and flowers, the scenery is pleasant, and there are many famous ancient buildings, such as the White Pagoda Temple, so that the natural landscape and cultural landscape are integrated, known as the "Lanzhou Hebei style painting screen". Every year, countless tourists come here for sightseeing. Take the Yellow River cableway to visit Baitashan Park and Lanzhou stele forest. You can not only avoid the fatigue of walking, but also enjoy crossing the Yellow River.

mosque in the water

Located in the middle of Beibinhe Road, it is one of the ancient Muslim temples in Lanzhou, with a construction area of about 488 square meters. It was first built in the third year of the Republic of China. The water mosque in Lanzhou is located on the North Bank of the Yellow River, adjacent to the Baitashan Park in the north. From the New Yellow River Bridge, you can see the mosque from afar, just like Yuli in the middle of the Yellow River. The architectural style is novel, and it is an Arabian dome building.

West Lake Park

Located between Xijin East Road and nanbinhe Middle Road, it was originally the garden of King Su's mansion of Ming Dynasty, named "Xiyuan". After several wars, Governor Yang Changjun transferred from Zhejiang to Gansu in 1880 and rebuilt it again. In order not to forget the local meaning, it was renamed "Xiaoxihu", known as one of the eight ancient scenes in Lanzhou, also known as "Lianchi night moon". Due to historical changes, the original "small West Lake" garden has been unable to restore. In 1982, in order to restore ancient cultural sites and balance urban green space, Lanzhou municipal Party committee and government built Xiaoxihu Park, a comprehensive recreational park with local traditional style. The park covers an area of 224.26 mu. Now it has built 70 mu of lake surface, 85 mu of green space, 25 mu of road square and landscape building. The construction of the park strives to follow the layout of the original "small West Lake", focusing on highlighting the landscape of the river landscape, creating a landscape of "borrowing the scenery of Jiuzhou, leaning on the Yellow River, lakes and mountains, and Pavilions", which not only reflects the local style of the North, but also reflects the beauty of the water town in the south of the Yangtze River. The whole garden is famous for its waterscape. The whole lake is divided into four parts: the east side, the middle lake, the West Lake and the liandang pool in Qiongyao of Xudao. To the east of the lake is a large area of lawn, plant landscaping and adjustable large-scale water curtain lantern fountain; to the north is a sightseeing and rest area, with rose wall, Helan chrysanthemum garden, rose garden, bamboo forest, cypress terrace and other flower and tree attractions. On the lake bank, willow waves smell warblers, visitors enjoy cool fishing and pan boat on the lake. The scenic buildings are jinyinjiaoke, huayueshanqing, lanxiulou, Liuyin hall and Cuiyi hall Green trees and green waves make the finishing point. Xudao, Shuixie and Luoting are excellent places for tourists to enjoy tea, write poems and paint. In the west of the park, a modern 8000 square meter open-air swimming pool is built, which is divided into three parts: deep pool, shallow pool and children's play pool. The land is planted with turf, and there is no table or stool for visitors to rest and entertainment

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