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China

Lanzhou / Noodle paradise

MeowScore 😼80/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😼

Best month

June

Sunny weather for hiking and exploring the Bingling Temple Caves.

🎉
january

Visit Lanzhou in January for the Ice Festival! ❄️

🐲
february

Celebrate Chinese New Year in Lanzhou's vibrant city! 🧧

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march

Enjoy the cherry blossom season in Lanzhou's parks! 🌸

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april

Explore the Yellow River and beautiful countryside in April! 🏞️

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may

Experience the Silk Road culture at the Lanzhou Food Festival! 🍲

🥾
june

Hike the stunning Bingling Temple Caves in June! 🏰

🍜
july

Cool down from the summer heat with local Lanzhou noodle soups! 🍜

💊
august

Get a taste of traditional Chinese medicine with the Lanzhou Herbal Medicine Expo!🌿

🎭
september

Take part in the Yellow River Folklore Festival in September! 🎉

🌳
october

Witness the stunning fall foliage at the Gansu Botanical Garden! 🍁

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november

Catch a glimpse of the Snowy Mountains on a day trip out of Lanzhou! ❄️

🎅
december

Celebrate Christmas at Lanzhou's beautiful churches and cathedrals!🎄

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The economical situation in Lanzhou is moderate, not very cheap nor expensive. Shopping options are abundant. You can find reasonably priced souvenirs, clothes, and electronics in malls and local markets.

Haggle in local markets for better bargains. Check out the night markets for cheap local food and snacks.

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Transit stop

Usual visit duration

1-2 days

Transit stop

Lanzhou is often a brief stop on the way to other destinations in western China.

Tipping

0%

No tipping custom in Lanzhou

Tipping

0%

No tipping custom in Lanzhou

Cash preferred, splitting bill not common. Etiquette tip: place money on dish, not hand.

internet situation

good Speed

Some areas have good speed but overall average

great Availability

Widespread availability

great Cellular

Good coverage but some dead zones in remote areas

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

CNY

1 CNY =
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biking hostile

Limited bike lanes

walkable -ish

Busy streets but sidewalks available

LGBTQ hostile

Low acceptance

Cat was intrigued by the noodle dishes, but not so much by the smog.

Cat enjoyed stretching their paws at the Yellow River scenic area, but found the traffic unbearable.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Gansu Provincial Museum
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Xiguan Mosque
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Wuquan Mountain Park
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Zhongshan Bridge
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Bingling Temple

The mainstream

🏛️🐾🐾
Gansu Provincial Museum

Museum with extensive exhibitions on the history and culture of Gansu Province, including dinosaur fossils, ancient pottery, and traditional costumes. Super informative for curious cats!

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🕌🐾🥟
Xiguan Mosque

Huge mosque located in the heart of Muslim Quarter of Lanzhou, famous for its beautiful architecture, religious ceremonies and incredible dumplings. Meowvelous!

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🌳🐾🧘
Wuquan Mountain Park

Gorgeous park with gardens, temples and beautiful views of the city. Great for a weekend hike to stretch out those furry paws!

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Zhongshan Bridge

Iconic bridge over the Yellow River with lots of pawfect spots for a scenic stroll or photos. The dazzling light show at night is unforgettable!

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Bingling Temple

Ancient complex of Buddhist grottoes with incredible stone carvings of Buddha and stunning views of yellow river. A must visit for any culture-loving cat!

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Off the beaten path

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Waterwheel Expo Garden
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Qilihe Stadium
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Five Springs Mountain Park
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Gansu Provincial Museum
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Mogao Caves

Off the beaten path

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Waterwheel Expo Garden

A unique garden displaying old waterwheels and other irrigation equipment. 💦

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🐾
Qilihe Stadium

A sports stadium where cats can witness some of the best soccer games in Lanzhou. ⚽

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🏞️
Five Springs Mountain Park

A beautiful park with five clear springs and a stunning view of Lanzhou. 🌺

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🌟
Gansu Provincial Museum

Massive museum that shares the history and culture of Gansu province. 🏛️

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🕉️
Mogao Caves

Ancient Buddhist art caves with hundreds of murals and statues dating back to 366 AD. 🙏

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biking hostile

Limited bike lanes

walkable -ish

Busy streets but sidewalks available

LGBTQ hostile

Low acceptance

Mindful meoweler tips

Try Lanzhou's famous beef noodle soup

The city is known for its delicious and filling beef noodle soup, so don't miss out on trying it at one of the many local restaurants.

Visit the Yellow River and Zhongshan Bridge

Take a stroll along the Yellow River and admire the views of the Zhongshan Bridge, which is the first bridge over the Yellow River and a landmark of the city.

Explore the Bingling Temple caves

Take a day trip from Lanzhou to explore the centuries-old Buddhist caves at Bingling Temple, filled with historic art and statues.

Useful external sites

www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/gansu/lanzhou

Visit Lanzhou↗

Official tourism website for Lanzhou city

www.accuweather.com/en/cn/lanzhou/109395/weather-forecast/109395

Lanzhou Weather↗

Current and forecasted weather information for Lanzhou

en.lzu.edu.cn

Lanzhou University↗

Information about Lanzhou University, a popular university for international students

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