Ten must-see attractions in Lanzhou.

First place: observation deck of Lantie pumping station

In the process of ecological management in Lanzhou section of the Yellow River, Lanzhou City transformed the abandoned pumping station into a viewing pavilion, connecting the riverside promenade and the sidewalk, so that citizens can have a good place to play with water, watch the river and enjoy the cool in their spare time. This wise approach left a deep impression on Ji Juesu, who just arrived in Lanzhou. "Poetic and picturesque, simple and elegant." It has become a good place for citizens to take photos and punch in. Overlooking the rushing Yellow River here, it seems more beautiful.

Second place: Statue of "Yellow River Mother"

The sculpture "Mother of the Yellow River" is the most beautiful one among many sculptures representing the mother river of the Chinese nation. 20 16 Yellow River Mother Sculpture was officially announced as the eighth batch of provincial cultural relics protection units in Gansu Province. The sculpture was created by He E, a famous sculptor in Gansu. It is 6 meters long, 2.2 meters wide and 2.6 meters high, with a total weight of over 40 tons. The overall shape is an elegant mother lying on the bank of the Yellow River, watching the baby swimming in her arms.

Third place: Zhongshan Bridge

Zhongshan Bridge, the first bridge of the Yellow River, is definitely a place where all tourists must punch in. Zhongshan Bridge looks heavy and old during the day. At night, the iron bridge is a completely different scenery under the light. From Monday to Friday, five kinds of lights, white, green, yellow, blue and red, light up Zhongshan Bridge in turn every night. On Saturday and Sunday night, five colors alternately changed into a dynamic light show, making Zhongshan Bridge colorful.

Fourth place: Sanjiangkou

Sanjiangkou is an original ecological scenic spot in Dachuan Town, Xigu District, which is named after the confluence of the Yellow River, Huangshui River and Datong River. The river is gentle and open, reeds and cattails sway, and wild ducks swim in groups all the year round. The idyllic scenery and unique wetland resources near the mountains and rivers have attracted a large number of tourists to linger. The beauty of Sanjiangkou lies not only in its external scenery, but also in the clay sculpture full of simple folk customs. In recent years, it has become a must-see place for network celebrities to punch in.

Fifth place: Hekou Ancient Town

Hekou Town in Xigu District is located at the intersection of Zhuanglang River, Xianshui River and Yellow River. Known as the "West Gate of Jincheng City", it is a crossroads where the ancient Silk Road and the ancient Tang-Fan Road meet and extend. The history of Hekou Ancient Town originated in Han Dynasty, started in Tang Dynasty, became in Ming Dynasty and flourished in Qing Dynasty. The landmark building of Hekou Ancient Town is the Bell and Drum Tower, which is located on the central axis of East and West Street in Hekou. It's a loft-style building with double eaves and three drops of water and four corners. Starting from Wenchang Pavilion in Dongchengmen, most of them are quadrangles in Ming and Qing Dynasties. Hekou Customs is the earliest customs in Gansu.

Sixth place: Shen 'an Bridge

Shen 'an Bridge starts from Shen 'gou Bridge in Xigu District in the south, connects Anning District in the north bank across the Yellow River, and communicates with Binhe Road in the north and south of the Yellow River. Shen 'an Bridge is a "butterfly" arch bridge, which is the original bridge type in China at present, and it is also the first full interchange and full interchange landscape bridge in Lanzhou. Shen 'an Bridge organically connects Anning, Xigu and Qilihe River, and also injects vitality into the customs line of the Baili Yellow River.

Seventh place: Yintan Wetland Park

Lanzhou Yintan Wetland Park is located in the west of Yintan Bridge on the north bank of the Yellow River, covering an area of 286,400 square meters. It is mainly composed of "Ancestor Garden of Chinese Culture", "Migratory Bird Lake", "Yuyue Lake", "Yujie Lake", "Waterfowl Lake", 3,000m water system and 2,000m wooden plank road. Known as "Emerald Embedded in the Yellow River", this park takes waterscape as the core landscape, and builds various wooden bridges between water and island, water and green to form the landscape skeleton of the whole park.

Eighth place: Qingcheng Ancient Town

Qingcheng Ancient Town is the northernmost south bank of the Yellow River in Yuzhong County, Lanzhou. It is the only state-level historical and cultural town in Lanzhou, the hometown of national folk art, a well-preserved rare ancient town in Gansu Province and a national 4A-level tourist attraction. There are mainly ancient buildings and ancient dwellings in the scenic area, which has certain historical value for studying northwest dwellings and northwest customs. There have been TV series such as Old Persimmon Tree and Huang Helang filmed here.

Ninth place: Ishikawa Liyuan

Ishikawa Liyuan is located in Ishikawa Town, Gaolan County, northeast of Lanzhou. Rich in melons and fruits, it has the reputation of "Little Jiangnan". The most amazing thing is that there is the largest 10,000-mu pear orchard in China.

Tenth place: Waterwheel Expo Park

Waterwheel Expo Park is one of the most local scenic spots in Lanzhou on the Hundred Miles Yellow River amorous feelings line. Built in 1994. There are two-wheeled waterwheels, cofferdams and waterwheels in the park. The spoke diameter of waterwheel is as high as16.5m.. Shuicheyuan shows the details and historical details of ancient irrigation tools, and is one of the representatives of Lanzhou's image.