Lanzhou 5-Day Travel Guide Complete Edition

Lanzhou 5-Day Travel Guide (Budget: 8000 RMB)
1. Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Arrive in Lanzhou, city sightseeing
Day 2: Yellow River Scenic Line and White Pagoda Mountain
Day 3: Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Noodles Experience and Gansu Provincial Museum
Day 4: Beef Noodle Street and Lanzhou Waterwheel Garden
Day 5: Surrounding Day Trip (such as Wanquan Mountain or Maiji Mountain in Tianshui)

2. Transportation Arrangements
Arrival: By plane or high-speed train (depending on departure location)
City Transportation:
- Bus and subway (economical)
- Taxi or ride-hailing (convenient and fast, recommended if budget allows)
Suggested transportation budget: about 800-1000 RMB

3. Accommodation Recommendations (Budget: 200-400 RMB/night)
- Budget hotels: such as 7 Days Inn, Hanting, Home Inn
- Mid-range hotels: such as Jinjiang Inn, GreenTree Inn
- Unique homestays: experience local culture, slightly higher price but more interesting
Total budget: about 1000-2000 RMB (5 nights)

4. Detailed Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Lanzhou
Check into hotel and settle in
Zhongshan Bridge in Lanzhou: the "Iron Bridge" over the Yellow River, great for photos and check-ins
Mother Yellow River Sculpture: feel the grandeur of the mother river
Dinner: Taste Lanzhou beef noodles (recommended "Ma Zilu Beef Noodles" or "Lanzhou Beef Noodle Restaurant")
Night Market: stroll through Lanzhou night market and try various snacks
Budget: transportation + meals about 300 RMB

Day 2: Yellow River Scenic Line and White Pagoda Mountain
Yellow River Scenic Line: enjoy views along the Yellow River and scenic spots
White Pagoda Mountain Park: hike up for a panoramic view of Lanzhou
Waterwheel Garden: learn about traditional waterwheel culture
Lunch: try local specialties near the scenic line
Evening: optionally explore Lanzhou Old Street and experience the night market
Budget: tickets + meals about 200 RMB

Day 3: Cultural Experience and Museum
Gansu Provincial Museum: free admission, learn about Gansu’s rich history and culture
Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Noodles Experience: join a noodle-making class (about 100-200 RMB)
Near Zhongshan Bridge: leisure walk
Dinner: try other specialties like lamb stew with bread and hand-pulled lamb
Budget: tickets + experience fee + meals about 300 RMB

Day 4: Food and Waterwheel Garden
Beef Noodle Street: taste different flavors of beef noodles
Lanzhou Waterwheel Garden: learn about waterwheel culture and take photos
Lunch: enjoy a variety of delicious dishes on Beef Noodle Street
Afternoon: optionally visit Lanzhou Zoo or nearby parks for relaxation
Dinner: specialty grilled skewers or other Gansu dishes
Budget: meals + tickets about 250 RMB

Day 5: Surrounding Day Trip (Optional)
Wanquan Mountain: natural scenery and Buddhist culture
Maiji Mountain in Tianshui: World Cultural Heritage site (advance arrangement for transport and tickets required)
Or: free activities in the city, shopping for souvenirs
Prepare for return trip
Budget: transportation + tickets about 500 RMB (depending on choice)

5. Budget Summary
Item Budget (RMB)
Transportation (city + surrounding) 1000
Accommodation 2000
Meals 2000
Tickets and experiences 1000
Others (souvenirs, miscellaneous) 1000
Total 8000 RMB

6. Tips
Book in advance: flights/train tickets and accommodation
Carry cash and electronic payment: Lanzhou supports Alipay and WeChat Pay
Be aware of altitude sickness: Lanzhou is at a high elevation, rest well
Bring a camera: capture beautiful moments.