Lanzhou

Lanzhou extends along the Yellow River banks at 1,572 meters elevation, forming a major urban center between mountains in northwestern China.

The city evolved from a Han dynasty county seat in 81 BCE to become a strategic point along the Northern Silk Road trade routes.

The population includes Han, Hui, and Tibetan communities, with the city maintaining strong connections to Buddhist temples and Islamic mosques.

Four central districts contain governmental offices, universities, markets, and transportation hubs connecting eastern China to western regions through railways and highways.

Local factories produce specific hand-pulled noodles made from high-protein wheat flour using techniques passed down through generations.

Location: Gansu

Elevation above the sea: 1,572 m

Website: http://lanzhou.gov.cn

GPS coordinates: 36.06208,103.83186

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:50