Lanzhou, known as “the heart of China’s mainland”, is a prefecture-level city and capital of Gansu province in northwestern China, as well as the political, cultural, economic, financial, educational center and main transportation hub of Gansu province with a history of over 1400 years.
Lanzhou, located in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, belongs to the Temperate Continental climate, with no extremely cold in winter, no extremely heat in summer and distinct seasons, which is suitable for human beings.
For has been a important town, a military fortress on the way of Silk Road from Xian to Mediterranean, and the only capital city the Yellow River passes through, Lanzhou has many historical relics and natural sceneries as a mixture of Yellow River culture and national culture. 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 with strong local characteristics.
As the food in Lanzhou, The Lanzhou Beef Soup Noodles spread widely, almost to the every corner of China, and enjoys a nation-wide great reputation. Other famous food: Niangpi (cold starchy noodle), Red Pea Gruel, Wine Peizi, Hot Dongguo Pear, Jiangshui Noodles, etc. Besides, 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''.