#Yellow River Steel Bridge Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
A Famous Landmark in Lanzhou 🇨🇳
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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
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FilipinaTraveler
🌉 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.
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Yasmin Fantaghiro
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 []
Luna..
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?
sunnie.
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.
Shirley Zhu.
Lanzhou Zhongshan Bridge
📝 Lanzhou Zhongshan Bridge Travel Guide👇
✅ Best Time to Visit:👇
Half an hour
🚙 Transportation:👇
Take bus No. 25 or 142 and get off at Zhongshan Bridge Station.
🎫 Ticket:👇
Free
✨ Features:👇
A landmark building in Lanzhou city, the oldest ancient bridge in Lanzhou, and also the first true bridge over the Yellow River. Walking on the bridge and looking into the distance, one can see the magnificent view of the Yellow River winding like a belt.
👀 Main Attractions:👇
Steel arch bridge, Yellow River.
🔋 Travel Tips:👇
There is a saying that if you only have half a day in Lanzhou, walking across Zhongshan Bridge and eating a bowl of beef noodles are the two must-do things, which shows the importance of Zhongshan Bridge.
🎙️ Brief Introduction of the Scenic Area:👇
Lanzhou Zhongshan Bridge is an iron bridge across the Yellow River built in the 33rd year of Emperor Guangxu of the Qing Dynasty (1907), known as 'the First Bridge over the Yellow River'.
leonin_7385
The First Bridge over the Yellow River, the Zhongshan Iron Bridge in Lanzhou
The Zhongshan Bridge in Lanzhou, also known as the 'Yellow River Iron Bridge', is a landmark of Lanzhou City and one of the most important bridges over the Yellow River. Spanning the wide Yellow River, it connects the north and south banks of Lanzhou, witnessing the vicissitudes of the city. Designed by an American bridge company and constructed by the German company Tai Lai Foreign Firm, it was opened to traffic in the first year of Xuantong in the Qing Dynasty (1909). In 1928, to commemorate Mr. Sun Yat-sen, the 'Yellow River Iron Bridge' was renamed 'Zhongshan Bridge'. The Zhongshan Bridge is known as the 'First Bridge over the Yellow River' and is a key national cultural relic protection unit.
The construction of the Zhongshan Bridge officially began on May 9, 1908. The bridge was completed and opened to traffic on August 19, 1909. The original structure did not have the arched steel frame on top, which was added in 1954 to make the bridge more beautiful and sturdy. The Zhongshan Iron Bridge is 233.5 meters long and 8.36 meters wide in total, with the Baita Mountain on the north side and Zhongshan Road on the south side. To better protect this old bridge, motor vehicle traffic has been prohibited since 2013.
The Zhongshan Bridge has four piers and five spans, with each span being 45.9 meters. The upper structure is a trapezoidal through-type steel truss, and each span is a statically indeterminate structure forming a truss system, with vertical steel frames divided into five rectangles, plus diagonal bracing members, forming a clear and rhythmic facade. The Zhongshan Iron Bridge consists of an upper structure (the bridge body) and a lower structure (the bridge piers). The Yellow River Iron Bridge in Lanzhou is 233.5 meters long and 8.36 meters wide, with a 6-meter-wide roadway and 1-meter-wide pedestrian walkways on both sides.
The Zhongshan Bridge, with its simple and firm aesthetic, stands quietly on the banks of the Yellow River like a warrior in plain clothes. It is not a treasure of traditional Chinese architecture, but a modern symphony composed of new materials, new structures, new technologies, and new processes. Every steel beam and every stone embodies advanced construction and management wisdom. Here, the spatial structure is not just a bridge but a symbol of the spirit of the industrial age, a crystallization of human intelligence and courage.
The lower structure of the Yellow River Iron Bridge in Lanzhou consists of 2 bridge abutments and 4 piers, excavated to the rock layer. The materials of the piers and abutments are different; the south abutment is built of strip stones, while the north abutment is made of concrete. The upper part of the first pier on the south side is mortar-laid strip stones, and the lower part is concrete. The upper parts of the remaining three piers are concrete, and the lower parts are mortar-laid rubble. From 2010 to 2011, the tops of the piers were cast in concrete to raise them by 1.2 meters.
The bridge body of the Yellow River Iron Bridge was originally a through-type steel truss with a total of 5 spans, each with a span of 45.9 meters and a total length of 233.5 meters; each span consists of 2 trusses, totaling 10 trusses; each truss has 9 sections, each section being 5.1 meters. The truss crossbeams are steel beams, and the railings are welded from angle iron and steel pipes. The bridge body consists of five arched steel frame arches, and the bridge deck is made of iron plates.
The Zhongshan Bridge has now become a dazzling pearl of Lanzhou City. When night falls, the lights on the bridge twinkle like stars, brilliant and dazzling, as if draping the ancient city in a modern halo. It stands quietly over the Yellow River, witnessing the passage of time and the changes of the era, yet still maintaining its unique charm. Here, the ancient and modern intertwine, and tradition and innovation merge. With its unique charm, the Zhongshan Bridge attracts countless eyes and has become an indispensable famous attraction in Lanzhou City. Whether day or night, it quietly guards the city, witnessing its prosperity and changes.
@dd.s0n N3ls0n
If you can't visit Hongya Cave in Chongqing, then come see Qingdao in Lanzhou
Zhongshan Bridge is an eternal longing, sheepskin rafts, tea bowls, picking stones by the Yellow River, each one is a pleasure.
For friends visiting Lanzhou, I personally recommend beef noodles (Chen Ji, De Yuan, Mogou Yan, Ma Guo Yi, Ma An Jun spicy, Jin Qiang, Tip of the Tongue, Squirrel's Home taste are all good, beef noodles are 8 yuan a bowl and beef is added separately, there are 8 types of noodles, try the meat and egg 'double flying' Man Fu Di very much!) Bai Ji's stir-fried veal, Chun Tai hand-grabbed, mutton hotpot, Hu's steamed buns, Li Ji's Shawan big chicken, Yi Xing noodle slices, Zhou Da noodle slices, Asia, Jiang Shui Ju, Zai Hui Shou, Ma San Yang potato chips, Fang Ha sweet embryo milk tea, sweet embryo green tea, lemon mint Jiang Shui, spicy grilled meat, potato slices with bread, milk egg fermented rice, Pei A Fu apricot peel water, Qiao Men Cheng Ji, Lao Mou's yak yogurt, Yellow River side tea stall San Pao Tai, You Nusi grilled meat; for fun, there's the provincial museum, White Pagoda Mountain, Zhongshan Bridge, Wuquan Mountain, Yellow River Tower, Lanzhou Old Street, Lanzhou Center, Dongfanghong Square, Starlight Night Market, Zhengning Road Night Market, Nanguan Night Market, Yellow River Shidu Food City, MixC, Wanda Plaza. It gets cooler in the morning and evening, so bring an extra coat. Lanzhou welcomes you, have fun!
DIYDivine
The right way to play in Lanzhou during May Day
📍Here comes the super strong guide to stroll, eat, and drink in Lanzhou~ Quickly like and save it🥰🫵
🧸About playing:
1️⃣Zhongshan Bridge🌉, known as the 'First Bridge over the Yellow River,' is a landmark of Lanzhou, spanning the Yellow River. It offers a great view of the magnificent scenery of the Yellow River, and standing on the bridge at night🎑 to appreciate the night view of the Yellow River is a unique experience~
2️⃣Gansu Provincial Museum, which collects precious historical relics from ancient times to modern times in Gansu, allows you to appreciate the artifacts while feeling the profoundness of history~
3️⃣Lanzhou Danxia landform🎨, with its interlaced stratification, colorful tones, and brilliantly stunning picturesque views, is like a fairy tale~
4️⃣Santai Pavilion is the best place to view the panoramic night scene of Lanzhou🤩~
5️⃣Dunhuang Art Museum is the only professional art museum in Lanzhou that spreads the profound and extensive art of the Dunhuang Grottoes and the excellent cultural heritage of the ethnic groups~ A perfect place for taking photos in Hanfu‼️
🥣About eating:
1️⃣Gaojia's sweet sesame peanut fermented rice😋, with a light taste of alcohol~
2️⃣Gansu Tianshui spicy hot pot, the chili🌶️ is very fragrant, but the taste is relatively mild🤩~ Near Zhongshan Bridge
3️⃣‼️Must-eat must-visit, the beef noodles at Qingzhen·Ma Anjun Lazi Beef Noodle House are really tasty😋, 📍located on the first floor opposite to the Zhongyun Hotel on Qilihe North Street. You must go and check in. Their plain noodles cost 8 yuan/bowl, and you need to add beef separately (10 yuan/portion), a super large bowl, really worth trying!
4️⃣‼️Must-eat must-visit, Gamaizi Roasted Lamb Meat·Halal's roasted meat is delicious and cheap, the key is that lamb skewers are only 2 yuan/skewer🥹, and the baked buns are filled with chili powder~
5️⃣The various flavors of yogurt🥛 in Lanzhou are also recommended for everyone to try, I've tried many and basically, they are all good, I've put pictures for everyone‼️
6️⃣When visiting the night market, you must also go to Zhengning Road Night Market and try the milk egg fermented rice~
7️⃣The Northwest's 'Lan and Tea' is also recommended for everyone to drink🥤, super large cup and the ingredients are clean and nutritious‼️
I hope this note can provide some references for friends who come to Lanzhou to play, and if you have any questions, you can also leave them in the comments section. I aim to give everyone genuine advice😘😇, wishing everyone a fun and happy time in Lanzhou🥳!
Yellow River Iron Bridge Gansu Provincial Museum Santai Pavilion Dunhuang Art Museum Lanzhou Ink Danxia Tourist Area
cleverdeeanna
Gansu, there's more than just spicy hot pot!
Today, I've organized a travel journal for the babies heading to the golden city of Lanzhou.
Departing from Xi'an by high-speed train🚅, it takes just 2.5 hours to reach Lanzhou West Station~ Gansu is so hot🔥 right now, interested babies should take advantage of the weekend and set off. You can spend one day as a special forces soldier, or take two days to leisurely stroll around (the temperature difference between day and night is significant, remember to bring a coat).
Accommodation: I recommend staying near Xiguan, close to Zhongshan Bridge, the snack street, the museum, and various attractions!
City transportation🚗: Buses and taxis are very convenient, and by the way, Lanzhou's taxis are colorful.
Must-visit attractions📸:
✅Gansu Museum: Treasures of the Silk Road await your discovery, a cultural feast not to be missed, and there are various funny cultural and creative dolls like 'Horse Stepping on a Flying Swallow' worth seeing. (Book in advance, no admission fee, enter with your ID card, closed on Mondays!)
✅Dunhuang Art Gallery: A one-to-one replica of the Mogao Caves, free of charge, interested babies can go take a look, and it's also great for taking photos.
✅Zhongshan Bridge: The breeze of history caresses your cheeks, stepping from the past into the present. The neon lights of the iron bridge make the night view even more enticing.
✅Baita Mountain Park: Climb high for a distant view, the sharp spire of the white pagoda is like a brushstroke, depicting the tranquil and bustling intertwined scene of Lanzhou. Overlooking the whole city, Lanzhou's night view is like Manhattan at night🌃.
✅Waterwheel Expo Park: The large waterwheel🌊, the rotating years, ancient irrigation methods, experience the diligence and wisdom of the people by the Yellow River.
✅Stroll by the Yellow River: Sit by the Yellow River and have a cup of Sanpaotai, listen to the waves, watch the sunset sprinkle golden light across the river, and enjoy a romantic moment. The brave babies can also try the sheepskin raft, I took a speedboat ride, and the river breeze was also beautiful.
✅Mother of the Yellow River Statue: The spiritual symbol of Lanzhou, a must-visit when in Lanzhou.
Food recommendations🍜:
🉑Fang Ha: Lanzhou's specialty chain milk tea shop, sweet embryo milk tea, sweet embryo has the feel of fermented glutinous rice but the texture is like pearls, chewy and surprisingly suitable with milk tea.
🉑Haijia Chuan Chuan Spicy Hot Pot: The popular Gansu spicy hot pot, red oil chili, although it looks spicy, it's actually fragrant, especially fragrant when wrapped around various vegetables, and with a serving of hand-pulled noodles, it's incredibly delicious.
🉑Beef Noodles: Really, any place is delicious, I like to eat thin noodles, served with hot soup, tea eggs, and large slices of beef, so fragrant.
🉑Zai Hui Shou: A collection of local snacks, spicy tripe mix, grey beans, potato cakes, just follow the bestsellers, you can't go wrong.
There's also Lanzhou barbecue, yogurt, all kinds of lamb. Zhengning Road night market, Nanguan night market, just wander and eat, in short, there are too many delicious things in Lanzhou, this foodie is fully satisfied.
Lanzhou's attractions are quite concentrated and mostly free of charge, and there's a lot of special food, it's really suitable for workers to relax on the weekend, rush
EMMELINE STANLEY
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
Felix_Ravenshadow/13
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.
adeline_everhart_91
8 Essential Things to Know Before Going to Lanzhou! Travel Tips for Your First Visit to the Great Northwest!
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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
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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
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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!
NAOMI WISE
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.
Charlotte Hollister
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.
Addison Nelson
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.
porchbrick
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! 🤭
Loree
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.
WanderlustWhispers
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.
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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
KAYLIE ROWE
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.
Qaisar jan
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.
Tango.
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.
Rachel Yu.
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.
NBtravel.
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