Lanzhou
The Capita; of Gansu
General Information
Other Name: Golden City, District: Gansu, State: NORTHWEST CHINA, China
Area: 14620 km²
Languages Spoken: Mendarin
Long Distance Code: +86931
Importance: Lanzhou is an industrial city of about three million people.
Best Time to Visit: October to December and March
International Access: Connected to major cities of China.Description
The city used to be called the Golden City, and since at least the first millennium BC it was a major link on the ancient Northern Silk Road, and also an important historic Yellow River crossing site. To protect the city, the Great Wall of China was extended as far as Yumen.Location
Lanzhou is situated on the upper course of the Yellow River, where the river emerges from the mountains.Climate
Semi-dry Climate