Three days and four nights of wild fun! Complete guide to eating, playing, and exploring Lanzhou
by Liam.Peterson@39
Oct 13, 2025
【The Century-Old Legend of the First Yellow River Bridge】✨
Lanzhou Zhongshan Bridge is the prime landmark on the Yellow River!👑
📍Location: Middle section of Binhe Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou City (at the foot of Baita Mountain)
⏰Opening Hours: Open 24 hours! You can visit anytime to snap photos📸
💡Fun Fact TIME:
• Built by Germans in 1908 and completed in 1909, it was the first permanent highway bridge over the Yellow River!
• Renamed "Zhongshan Bridge" in 1928 to commemorate Mr. Sun Yat-sen~
• Now it is a nationally protected key cultural relic!
🌙【Night View Photo Tips】:
Recommended to visit after 7 PM, the bridge lights up and is simply breathtaking😭
Recommended shooting spots:
1️⃣ South side Binhe Road walkway (for panoramic shots)
2️⃣ Baita Mountain viewing platform (overlooking the entire bridge)
3️⃣ Walking on the bridge (feel the rushing Yellow River beneath your feet)
📸Photo Style Suggestions:
• Traditional-style outfits match perfectly with this century-old bridge
• Long exposure shots of car light trails are stunningly beautiful
This old bridge, witnessing a century of Lanzhou’s changes, is truly worth your time! Come and experience the romance by the Yellow River with it~💕
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