Gansu, China · Asia
Lanzhou sits on the route: 10 minutes from Xihu.
Lanzhou is a major city located in Gansu, China. With a population of 3,000,000, it is one of the largest urban centers in Asia.
On a road trip, Lanzhou sits in China, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lanzhou to your route.
Lanzhou, formerly Lanchow, is the capital and largest city of Gansu province in northwestern China. Located on the banks of the Yellow River, it is a key regional transportation hub, connecting areas further west by rail to the eastern half of the country. Historically, it has been a major link on the Northern SilkRead more
Road and it stands to become a major hub on the New Eurasian Land Bridge. The city is also a center for heavy industry and the petrochemical industry.
Lanzhou is the geographical center of China’s land territory, and the third largest city in Northwest China after Xi'an and Ürümqi. Lanzhou is also an important center for scientific research and education in Northwestern China after Xi'an. The city is one of the top 50 major cities in the world by scientific research output as tracked by the Nature Index. It hosts several research institutions, including, Lanzhou University, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou University of Technology, Gansu Agricultural University, Gansu University of Chinese Medicine, and Lanzhou Jiaotong University.
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Lanzhou is located in Gansu, China, Asia. The coordinates are 36.0570 latitude, 103.8399 longitude.
Lanzhou has a population of approximately 3,000,000 people, making it a major city in China.
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