4A Tourism Area
Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Park
兰州水车博览园景区
Gansu, Lanzhou·37.3717°N, 101.5941°E
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
Duration
2 hours
About Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Park
A significant cultural and historical site in Lanzhou, Gansu, showcasing China's rich heritage through its architecture, artifacts, and traditions. • See the world's largest collection of traditional Chinese water wheels along the Yellow River. • Learn the history of...
Highlights
• See the world's largest collection of traditional Chinese water wheels along the Yellow River. • Learn the history of Lanzhou's irrigation wheels and the inventor Duan Xu. • Free, riverside, open-air park.
Suggested Route
Enter from the Binhe Road riverside → waterwheel garden → culture square → water-mill house; allow 1-1.5 h.
Food & Lodging
Many riverside eateries and city hotels along Binhe Road in Lanzhou.
Facilities
Free entry, riverside parking nearby, restrooms, and an information board; open most hours.
Travel Tips
Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid tour groups. Respect cultural artifacts and no-flash photography.
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Opening Hours
08:30-17:30 (peak season), 09:00-16:30 (off-season)
Getting There
No.524 South Binhe East Rd, Chengguan District, Lanzhou; buses 20/25/109/116/135/140 to 'Waterwheel Expo Park' stop; open all day.
Reservation
Free; no advance booking required.
Ticket Price
CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)
