The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Lanzhou, Gansu

May 18, 2021 Myesha Cogley

Lanzhou is the capital and largest city of Gansu Province in Northwest China. The prefecture-level city, located on the banks of the Yellow River, is a key regional transportation hub, connecting areas further west by rail to the eastern half of the country. Historically, it has been a major link on the Northern Silk Road. The city is also a center for heavy industry and petrochemical industry. Lanzhou was previously ranked as one of the cities with the worst air quality in the world, due to industrial pollution and its situation in a narrow river valley. Government measures to reduce the pollution have had their effect, and in 2015 the city was awarded China's climate progress title.
Restaurants in Lanzhou

1. White Pagoda Mountain (Baita)

North bank of Yellow River, Chengguan District, Lanzhou 730000 China
Excellent
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4.0 based on 93 reviews

White Pagoda Mountain (Baita)

Reviewed By garyr0bertb - China, null

I visited the Baita White Pagoda Mountain, Lanzhou in December 2020. It was minus 10 degrees centigrade but ascending the stairs kept the blood flowing! The park is most famous for its austere and beautiful white pagoda. The current pagoda was built by a Ming Dynasty official, Lou Yongcheng during the 1450s, and extended (not sure of details) during the Qing Dynasty in 1715. The entrance is at the northern end of the Zhongshan Bridge. As you ascend the layers of stairs, there are many information boards in Chinese and English. Entry is free. I avoided the cable car. Don’t be daunted by the stairs as I saw many preschool kids and over 75s scooting up the hill. There are interesting things to see along the way and great views of the famous bridge, the Yellow River, and the CBD. The White Pagoda is unlike the more majestic ones I have seen in eastern China but beautiful nonetheless, historically significant, and loved by locals. Today it is more of a light yellow colour than white, has Buddhist carvings on each of its 8 sides, and is 7 storeys high (17 metres). From here, you can walk to the back and take the paths to explore the mountain and a few other historical temples and buildings, including the Arhat, Sangon, and Three-Star Halls. I thoroughly enjoyed this park and its assemblage of historic buildings, forest trails, and gardens. I spent 2 hours here as part of a whole-day, personally-planned riverside walk. Don’t forget your water, hat and suitable walking shoes.

2. Wuquan Mountain Park

No.103 Wuquan South Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou 730000 China +86 931 824 3247
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4.0 based on 49 reviews

Wuquan Mountain Park

3. Renshou Mountain Park

North of Liujiabu Country, An'ning District, Lanzhou 730070 China
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Renshou Mountain Park

4. Binhe Park of Lanzhou

North of Lanzhou, Chengguan District, Lanzhou 730000 China
Excellent
28%
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44%
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25%
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4.0 based on 32 reviews

Binhe Park of Lanzhou

5. An'ning Botanical Garden

An'ning West Road, An'ning District, Lanzhou 730070 China
Excellent
25%
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

An'ning Botanical Garden

6. Yantan Park

No.23 Tianshui North Road , Chengguan District, Lanzhou 730000 China
Excellent
25%
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Yantan Park

7. Mt. Guanshan Forest Park of Lanzhou

20 Km South of the District, Xigu District, Lanzhou 730060 China
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Mt. Guanshan Forest Park of Lanzhou

8. Lanzhou Yintan Wetland Park

Beibinhe Road, An_ning District, Lanzhou 730070 China
Excellent
35%
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47%
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4.0 based on 17 reviews

Lanzhou Yintan Wetland Park

9. Lanshan Park

Gaolanshan Country, Lanzhou 730200 China
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Lanshan Park

10. Mt. Xujia National Forest Park

Yanchangpu Country, Chengguan District, Lanzhou 730000 China
Excellent
17%
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50%
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3.5 based on 6 reviews

Mt. Xujia National Forest Park

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