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A Famous Landmark in Lanzhou 🇨🇳

#timetotravel I heard a lot of people saying that this is just a bridge but upon reading about it while being there I have learned that this was the first bridge in Lanzhou over the yellow and was built by a German construction company with the help of Chinese workers. This is the reason why this has become a tourist spot and probably because of its historical significance. This bridge has become a popular landmark in Lanzhou and in Gansu Province in general. You don't need to spend a lot of time here, take some photos , walk over the bridge. Enjoy your Lanzhou trip! Name: Iron Bridge Address: Binhe Central Road, Qilihe District

🌉 Bridge me to your heart ❤️

Item : The Zhongshan Bridge (Chinese: 中山桥) Location : Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Lanzhou, China, 730046 Worth the visit : 100% 💯 This place is beautiful both in the day and in the night. Because it's winter, during the day it's more than -10⁰ degress celcius you cant even touch the steel construction of the bridge...grrrr At night it's much worse coldness not more than- 20⁰ degress celcius. I love love love love the cold lol The bridge is beautifully light up at night....very the super the romantic....Imagine freezing cold, you walk in the arms of your love one giving warm kisses like those melodramatic romantic drama hahaha Then you stop buy at one of the restaurant along the river near the Zhongshan bridge. Many halal restaurants by the way. You slurp down a bowl of Niurou La Mian....yummy...What a perfect day. #passionpassport

Lanzhou mistakenly hit a day trip Although I have been to Lanzhou several times, but every time I just eat a bowl of Lanzhou noodles, or work in the body, did not go through, this time is also going to Xinjiang to turn around I didn't expect to be mistaken in Lanzhou. I could take a day to go slowly and find that all aspects of Lanzhou's rectification are particularly good. The happiness index of the local people is really high, even if it is not weekend. On the Yellow River, there are a lot of people on the loungers, facing the Yellow River, drinking tea and chatting, a cup of tea, a plate of melon seeds, nothing at all, leisurely and self-sufficient, really have a fight with the success []

Lanzhou must come to Zhongshan Bridge, the first bridge of the Yellow River in the world. The earliest known as the Yellow River Iron Bridge, which lasted for three years, was built with a cost of more than 306,000 silver. Who knows how much it will be converted into the current RMB?

A Lanzhou, returning to the night city Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street is Lanzhou's most prosperous downtown area, exquisite shops, a variety of exquisite and gorgeous display, look at the ruins of the site, the rough lines of the loess pile, facing these We don't know what to do for a while. Zhongshan Bridge is a famous attraction for people who come to Lanzhou for the first time. When they arrive at night, they have no chance to see the yellow river that rushes under the bridge. Just vaguely remember, the windless night, the Yellow River is also so gentle. The Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge at night lights up, forming a beautiful picture of the Yellow River promenade along the coast, beautiful. The waterscape and the lights are integrated into one, which is extraordinarily festive and dreamlike. Specially took a tripod to photograph the night view of Zhongshan Bridge and the Yellow River, and recorded our last night in Gansu with a camera. Under the long exposure of the lens, the rushing Yellow River water seems to be still, with colorful lighting, like a layer of rich night makeup, completely different from the daytime. Song Dongye sang in "Miss Dong": The night time of the Drum Tower is hurried/unfamiliar. Please give me a Lanzhou / so those may not be true Miss Dong. Yes, we bought Lanzhou, but found that there is no Drum Tower in Lanzhou. But Lanzhou in everyone's mind is unique, not only in the lyrics, but also in our memory.

Northwest 7-Day Tour | Day3 One-day Tour of Lanzhou City

Northwest 7-Day Tour | Day3 One-day Tour of Lanzhou City||One-day Tour of Lanzhou City Due to some personal reasons, I needed to go to Lanzhou halfway through, so I planned a one-day tour in Lanzhou 1. Statue of the Mother of the Yellow River (not recommended, it's just a statue, but you can go down to the banks of the Yellow River for a stroll, I skipped stones for more than ten minutes, succeeded once haha 2. Zhongshan Bridge + White Pagoda Temple, highly recommended, written together because they are next to each other, cross the Zhongshan Bridge and you can climb up to the White Pagoda Temple, I love climbing, so recommended!! And you can overlook the city, during the New Year period there are also temple fair performances which are very lively 3. Lanzhou University, not recommended during the New Year period, the school is empty and the buildings are all locked, you can't experience much, after the New Year when there are more students you can take a look at the student atmosphere, visit the teaching buildings and canteen~ 4. Santai Pavilion + Northwest Manhattan Night View, a must-visit! Look at my night view photos, no need for me to say more, arrive at the mountain base after five, the driver charges 10 yuan per person to take you up the mountain, reach the top around six to wait for the sunset, after the sunset the city will gradually light up 5. Back to Zhongshan Bridge, the riverside is full of fireworks, so beautiful~ A few suggestions ⚠️Recommend the Provincial Museum, but you need to book in advance, I missed the chance ⚠️The reservation time for Lanzhou University is not important, it mainly depends on real-name authentication, so if the number for the day is booked up you can book another time for the same campus ⚠️Temple fair performances may be suspended when there are too many people, don't be disappointed ⚠️You can't see "I❤️Lanzhou" from Santai Pavilion, if you want to see it you can stop halfway ⚠️Santai Pavilion is full of bright lights, if you take photos the picture will be very white, you can use your hand to block between the lens and the bright light (not between the lens and the scenery) to eliminate the white light ⚠️The top of the mountain is not like the city, the wind is very strong, be sure to wear more

The Zhongshan Bridge during the festival

Zhongshan Bridge is the calling card of Lanzhou, and all visitors to the city make a point to check in here. I heard that during the Spring Festival, Zhongshan Bridge is very crowded and lively, especially at night, so I didn't go until the eighth day of the festival. On this day, Lanzhou was hazy, and the weather was very cold. But there were still many people on the Zhongshan Bridge. What was different was that the bridge was hung with red lanterns, all the way to the other side. This touch of red added a lot of festive and lively atmosphere to the Zhongshan Bridge, and people rushed to take photos to commemorate, recording this moment.

8 Essential Things to Know Before Going to Lanzhou! Travel Tips for Your First Visit to the Great Northwest!

✅ Finally, I'm going to visit the Great Northwest❗️ Are there any buddies as excited as me? Here are some practical tips, grab them quickly👋 1⃣️ Transportation ✈️ Airplane Many people choose Lanzhou as a transfer station for their trip to the Northwest 📍 Make sure to check if the transfer ticket includes fast-track and accommodation services❗️ You can save hundreds💰 Also, 🔥 Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport is quite far from the city center🚗 over 60 kilometers✖️ about more than an hour's drive 🚇 City Transportation Bus + Subway Definitely meets over 90% of transportation needs Attractions are quite close🚌 and the fares are very cheap . 2⃣️ Accommodation Choices Many people recommend staying near Xiguan But I chose the train station🚉 It's also convenient to go to the next destination from here White Pagoda Temple ➡️ Zhongshan Bridge on the Yellow River ➡️ Museum 3⃣️ Beef Noodle Recommendation The most famous food in Lanzhou As a daily breakfast for Lanzhou people🥣 You can confidently choose any As long as the shop is crowded, you won't be disappointed However, the most famous ones I found are🈶️ Wu Mu Le, An Bo Er, Bai Jian Qiang You can try them out yourself🥣 4⃣️ Other Food Choices For beef and mutton🐮 go to local restaurants For hand-grabbed food, head to Xiaoxihu Overpass🌉 In summer, eat watermelon in Lanzhou🍉 In autumn, eat peaches🍑 Here I also discovered a new way to enjoy rice wine❗️ Milk egg rice wine🥚 opens the door to a new world 5⃣️ Lanzhou Nights The night view of Zhongshan Bridge is a must-see🌉 It's even more beautiful at night as a landmark check-in spot You can sit by the Yellow River🌊 in the evening Have a beer🍺 and chat with friends and family Quietly appreciate the night view of the Yellow River The gentle breeze is really super comfortable 6⃣️ Weather and Climate The climate is dry😭 I've experienced the difference of the Great Northwest Be sure to bring various hand creams and moisturizers💅🏻 And here, even in summer, the temperature difference between day and night is big You need to keep warm in all seasons🔥 In hotels, you can put some water in the sink to help humidify the air . 7⃣️ Must-Visit Attractions✅ Gansu Provincial Museum If I have limited time to choose one place Please be sure to arrange a visit to the Gansu Provincial Museum during the day The treasures of the museum are the Flying Horse of Gansu and the Glass Lotus Cup Stand Both are world-famous exquisite art treasures For those who like cultural relics and historical sites Please be sure to reserve a whole day And arrange a guide in advance❗️ You definitely won't be disappointed😭 8⃣️ In-Depth Experience There are many one-day tours departing from Lanzhou Lots of beautiful scenery and cultural landscapes❗️ With Lanzhou as the center, you can😌 check in ✅ Yellow River Stone Forest ✅ Hekou Ancient Town ✅ Ink Danxia ✅ Liujiaxia ✅ Bingling Temple 📌 A brief stay can't capture all the beauty of Lanzhou, I hope to have the chance to experience it more deeply next time!

Yellow River Iron Bridge

The Yellow River Iron Bridge in Lanzhou, also known as Zhongshan Bridge, is located in the middle section of Binhe Road under Baita Mountain in Lanzhou City, Gansu Province. It was built in a cooperative mode with the design of the American Bridge Company, the construction of the German Tailai Company, and the construction of Chinese craftsmen. On May 9, 1908, the construction of the Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge officially started. On August 19, 1909, the Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge was completed and opened to traffic. In 1928, it was named 'Zhongshan Bridge' in memory of Mr. Sun Yat-sen. The Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge is a four-pier and five-hole bridge with a span of 45.9 meters each. The upper structure is a trapezoidal through steel truss, each span is a hyperstatic structure forming a truss system, divided into five rectangles by vertical steel frames. The bridge is 233.5 meters long and 8.36 meters wide. As a traffic structure project, the Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge reflects the style, genre, and characteristics of the architectural art development history during the Westernization Movement in modern Chinese history. The Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge is the first bridge in the entire northwest region in modern Chinese history to be built with foreign technology. This special construction background and construction era have made the Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge a key to studying modern history and occupies a unique position in the architectural history of China. At the same time, the transportation process of the materials required for the bridge also created a miracle in the history of modern transportation. On May 25, 2006, the Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge was announced by the State Council of the People's Republic of China as the sixth batch of national key cultural relics protection units. On April 12, 2019, it was selected into the 'China Industrial Heritage Protection List (Second Batch)' jointly sponsored by the Propaganda Department of the China Association for Science and Technology, the Innovation Strategy Research Institute of the China Association for Science and Technology, and the China Urban Planning Society.

Revisiting Zhongshan Bridge, ascending Baita Mountain again, overlooking the bend of the Yellow River

Lanzhou, Langao, Jincheng, the Yellow River flows from southwest to northeast, traversing the entire territory, cutting through mountains. During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Longxi Commandery. Lanzhou is located at the crossroads of the great Northwest, an important node on the Silk Road, and the largest railway network in the Northwest region. The Yellow River Iron Bridge is located at the foot of Baita Mountain in the north of the city, in front of Jincheng Pass, known as the first bridge over the Yellow River. Before the iron bridge was built, there was a pontoon bridge crossing the Yellow River here. Baita Mountain Park is located by the Yellow River and is named after a white pagoda from the Yuan Dynasty on the top of the mountain. Baita Mountain embraces Jincheng, and the white pagoda was built to commemorate a Tibetan Sakya Lama. On this trip to Qinghai-Tibet-Gansu, when returning from Lhasa, I took the train via the Qinghai-Tibet Railway. Originally, I could have gone directly back to Xi'an, but I really wanted to come back to Lanzhou to have a look. I lived here for a while when I was a child. Baita Mountain, Yellow River Bridge, Wusun Mountain, Qili River, Yantan, Dongfanghong Square, Wudu Road, Jinta Road Primary School, as well as Bailan melons and Dongguo pears, the memories of taking the train in that era are still vivid. From Lanzhou West Station, I first took a bus to the Yellow River Iron Bridge, the most familiar place nearby, then took a taxi to the hotel for check-in, Hyatt Hotel Lanzhou, which is also the best hotel in Lanzhou. The next day, I went to visit the Gansu Provincial Museum and gained a lot of understanding of history and culture. On the third day, I checked out at noon, took a taxi to the Yellow River Iron Bridge, and then climbed Baita Mountain to see the familiar scenes again. A wonderful journey.

Checked in at Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge

❤️Recommended reason: Visiting Lanzhou, you must go to the Yellow River Iron Bridge to take a look and walk around. The Yellow River Iron Bridge, also known as the Zhongshan Bridge, is a witness to history. It was built by a cooperative model involving the design by the American Bridge Company, construction by the German company Tai Lai Foreign Firm, and the craftsmanship of Chinese workers. The construction of the Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge project officially started in the 34th year of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty, and it was completed and opened to traffic on August 19th in the first year of Emperor Xuantong, and it has been over 100 years to this day. ✅Must experience: Take the cable car to view the Yellow River Take a boat trip on the Yellow River 📍Detailed address: Yellow River Iron Bridge ⏳Playing time: 2-3 hours 📝Note tips: The scenery is different during the day and at night, with a light show at night. You can walk across the bridge and take a boat to tour the Yellow River on the other side.

The First Bridge of The Yellow River

The Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge is the first permanent bridge built over the Yellow River in Lanzhou City, Gansu Province in 1908. This site is an important Cultural Heritage Site. There are a lot of scenic spots that you can also visit near the bridge and also watch the sunset by the river. The area is also accessible to public transport and has a lot of sorrounding shops nearby. A must-visit place if you are a history lover! 🤭

Lanzhou

Zhongshan Bridge, also known as "Zhongshan Iron Bridge" or "Yellow River Iron Bridge", is located in the middle section of Binhe Road, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, under the White Pagoda Mountain. It is the oldest ancient bridge in Lanzhou and the first real bridge on the 5464 km Yellow River, hence it is known as "the first bridge over the Yellow River". The predecessor of Zhongshan Bridge was the Yellow River Floating Bridge. The Yellow River Floating Bridge was first built by Feng Sheng, the Duke of Song, seven miles west of Lanzhou City in the fifth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1372 AD). In the thirty-third year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1907 AD), under the suggestion of Peng Yingjia, the Lanzhou Road, and the sponsorship of Sheng Yun, the governor of Gansu, the Qing government used more than 306,000 taels of silver from the national treasury. The first iron bridge on the Yellow River was built by the German merchant Tailei Yangxing Kauis, with technical guidance from the American Man Baoben and the German De Luo. It was initially named "Lanzhou Yellow River Iron Bridge". In 1942, it was renamed "Zhongshan Bridge" in memory of Mr. Sun Yat-sen, and the name of the bridge has been used to this day. The completion of Zhongshan Bridge ended the history of no permanent bridges on the upper reaches of the Yellow River for thousands of years. It is an ancient bridge with a long history in Lanzhou and the first real bridge on the 5464 km Yellow River, hence it is known as "the first bridge over the Yellow River". Zhongshan Bridge not only carries the history of Lanzhou but also embodies the culture of Lanzhou. It has witnessed the development and changes of Lanzhou and is an important cultural symbol and city landmark of Lanzhou. Today, Zhongshan Bridge has become a famous tourist attraction and tourist spot in Lanzhou, attracting a large number of tourists to visit, take pictures and keep as a souvenir.

Gansu Lanzhou | Check-in at the first Yellow River Iron Bridge

When we travel to the northwest, we must go to Lanzhou. Lanzhou is not only about ramen, but also the first city of the Yellow River, and the only provincial capital city that the Yellow River passes through. Lanzhou has a close relationship with the Yellow River and has its own unique charm. We walk around the streets of Lanzhou, first of all, we have to check in at the first Yellow River Iron Bridge - Zhongshan Bridge. It is located in Chengguan District of Lanzhou, and is one of the most important landmark buildings in Lanzhou. The Yellow River Iron Bridge was started to be built in the 34th year of Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty (1908). The iron bridge was built by the cooperation of the American Bridge Company's design, the German Taire Foreign Company's construction, and the Chinese craftsmen's construction. The bridge is 233.5 meters long and 8.36 meters wide, and it still maintains the iron frame bridge body when it was built a hundred years ago. On the south side of the bridge, there are three very conspicuous golden characters "Zhongshan Bridge". During the hundred years of repair, 5 iron arches were also erected on the bridge body. The entire iron bridge looks very majestic on the Yellow River.

Journey from Gannan to Northern Sichuan

🚗🚗🚗Travel Route: Day1: Yellow River Iron Bridge→Gongtang Pagoda→Labrang Monastery Day2: Sangke Prairie→Gansu Gahai Zecha Nature Reserve-Gahai Lake→Langmu Monastery Day3: Langmu Monastery→Ruoergai Flower Lake Ecotourism Area→Zha Ga Na Day4: Zha Ga Na Day5: Anduo Hezuo Monastery Mila Ribage Buddha Pavilion→Meiren Grassland→Eight Squares Thirteen Alleys

The Yellow River also called Huang He is the second-longest river in China and is the sixth-longest river system in the world having length of approximately 5,464 km.

After eating this bowl of Lanzhou noodles, you will take you to Lanzhou~ "Lanzhou~Always leave in the morning Lanzhou~The night is warm and drunk Lanzhou~The endless yellow river water is eastward Flow Lanzhou ~ the end of the dream is the entrance to the sea" - low bitter "Lanzhou, Lanzhou" Lanzhou Bund - Yellow River wind line If you have not crossed the Yellow River in Lanzhou The customs line will be a big regret. The Yellow River Customs Line is the core scenic spot of Lanzhou City and the longest city in the country. Therefore, it is also called "Lanzhou Bund" by guests from the south to the north. Yellow River Customs Line starts from Yantan in Chengguan District in the east and west to Xigu District in the west. It has more than a hundred miles of north and south Binhe Road, dozens of large and small attractions, such as: Zhongshan Iron Bridge, Pingsha Luoyan The mother of the Yellow River and the Lanzhou Waterwheel Park are scattered throughout the Yellow River. You can choose to walk or enjoy the scenery along the way depending on the time. On a sunny day, you can try the ancient skin ferry and experience the ancient charm of "blowing cows, crossing the Yellow River", which is very interesting. Zhongshan Bridge has become a business card in Lanzhou City. In the evening, on the north bank of the Yellow River, the lights on the south bank are gradually lit up, and it is very pleasant to appreciate the little stars on the other side of the river in the sunset.

Walking on the green steel bridge, looking up at the blue sky and white clouds, the head is the rolling Yellow River water, such Lanzhou, is the heroic ~ Yellow River Iron Bridge is located in the north of Lanzhou City, under the Baita Mountain, in front of the Jincheng Pass, is Lanzhou City One of the landmarks inside. As far as the bridge is over, the Yellow River, not far away, is like a belt, and it is a piece of music that adds a lot to the industrial city of Lanzhou. I have seen a lot of iron bridges in the past, but none of them can give me a great feeling like the Yellow River Iron Bridge. In 1928, in order to commemorate Mr. Sun Yat-sen, the "Zhongshan Bridge", the handwritten secretary of the then Gansu Province, Liu Yufen, was hanged on the south side of the Iron Bridge. The "First Bridge" was renamed Zhongshan Bridge. to date. After watching the Yellow River Iron Bridge, we walked along the Yellow River. Lanzhou is the only provincial capital city in the Yellow River that passes through the city. On the banks of the Yellow River in Lanzhou, there is a riverside road with more than 50 kilometers. It is the only city in the country with the Yellow River customs line, known as the Bund of Lanzhou. ah! Yellow River! my mother! I have longed for a long time, and now I finally saw it! The thick yellow water flow is so magnificent and gentle~ The Yellow River in the Lanzhou section is really the momentum of the "water of the Yellow River"! On the rolling Yellow River, there are tourists who ride in sheepskin rafts from time to time. This traditional mode of transportation is the best choice for close contact with the Yellow River.

In addition to the Yellow River mother statue, Lanzhou is the most memorable attraction. The Yellow River Iron Bridge is known as the first bridge of the Yellow River in the world, also known as Zhongshan Bridge, with a long history. From the appearance, the Yellow River Iron Bridge is not very big, I have not seen other Yellow River Bridge. Compared with the Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan and Nanjing, it is much smaller. The Yellow River Iron Bridge is only approved by pedestrians and there are no motor vehicles. On one side of the bridge, on the side of the road that is separated from Baita Mountain, there is a traffic policeman who is responsible for the entry and exit of the tourists on the bridge. The Iron Bridge is very close to the surface of the Yellow River and can clearly see our mother river at close range.

Unfamiliar people please give me a Lanzhou, I believe many of my friends have learned from this lyrics and the city of Lanzhou. For the older generation, a box of cigarettes in Lanzhou is the sustenance of life. In fact, Lanzhou is not only a name, it is a yearning for a better life, it is an ardent expectation for a better life. There was once a famous painter who came here to talk about Dunhuang. When talking about Lanzhou, he had an unparalleled praise and had the opportunity to go to Lanzhou to have a look. When you just got off the train, you can see the antique Lanzhou City, standing there quietly, this is the existence of the painting, no one thought of it, thinking in the mind The place is actually such a scenery, an eternal city in Lanzhou, an ancient city