Lanzhou Waterwheel Garden
Lanzhou Attractions
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Introduction to Lanzhou Waterwheel Garden (兰州水车园)
The Waterwheel has a long history in Lanzhou, originating in Ming Dynasty. It is the oldest irrigating tool along the coast of Yellow River. The waterwheel expo garden was set up in Lanzhou which is called “city of waterwheel”. The garden is themed with 12 Yellow River Grand Waterwheels. Besides, the garden contains more than ten waterwheels in different styles at home and abroad. This waterwheel garden is one of the top Lanzhou attractions. The Lanzhou Yellow River Waterwheel is a representative in China waterwheels with its unique construction, nice craft, and vigorous style. |
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Location West of Binhe Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou, Gansu Province |
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Main Sights 12 big and ancient style waterwheels |
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Travel Information Opening Hours: 8:00AM~06:00PM (the closing time will be extended to 8:00PM in summer) Admission Fee: 10 Yuan Visiting Time: 1~2 hours
Best Time to Visit: autumn, for autumn is the harvest season of fruits in Lanzhou, which could satisfy your appetite. |
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Transportation Take bus 7, 20, 25, 135 or 140 from Lanzhou downtown to get there directly. |
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Travel Tips Nearby attrations: Yellow River Mother Culpture, The Waterwheel Mountain, the Five Springs Mountain Park, Zhongshan Bridge, White Pagoda Mountain Park and White Cloud Temple. |
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Tour including Visiting Lanzhou Waterwheel Garden |