Lanzhou is the capital of Gansu Province, also the province's political, cultural, economic, financial, transportation, and education center. The Yellow River acrosses the city which causes the landform like a ribbon basin. Lanzhou located in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, belong to temperate continental climate with no cold in winter, no heat in summer and distinct seasons, that is suitable for person habit.
Lanzhou is the only capital city of the Yellow River traverses the city, with the rich Silk Road culture, the Yellow River culture and national culture. It's used to be the important point on the ancient Silk Road, history and nature left the many places of interest to Lanzhou. The Yellow River Scenic Area, Baita Mountain Park, Eight Gorge Tourism Resort Area, Tulugou National Forest Park and Xinglongshan Park are well-known tourist attractions.
As be rich in Bailan melon, soft pears, winter pear, white peach, watermelon and other fruits, as well as lily, black melon seeds, grievances rose, bracken, hookah and other native products renowned China and World, Lanzhou got the name of ''Fruit City''.