Lanzhou Travel Guide: Yellow River Cable Car, Painted Pottry

China’s City Between Mountains – Lanzhou’s Hidden Charm Revealed

Destination:ChinaProvince:GansuCity:Lanzhou
China’s City Between Mountains – Lanzhou’s Hidden Charm Revealed
Wilko Wanders2025-06-2231 min

I am in the capital of Gansu Province in China - Lanzhou. I explore the city, taking the cable car over the Yellow River and exploring the new pottery park. As well as visiting the famous White Pagoda Park, which sits on the banks of the river. I met some friendly locals and tried the Lanzhou Beef Noodles and enjoyed dinner at the street markets.

--- Wilko Wanders
June 22, 2025, Summer in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Introduction
  2. 00:40Topping up my Wise account
  3. 04:05Buying Face Mask
  4. 05:22Lanzhou
  5. 07:09Lanzhou Beef Noodles
  6. 10:27Yellow River Cable Car
  7. 12:19Yellow River
  8. 13:04Painted Pottery Park
  9. 14:48White Pagoda Park
  10. 17:14Baita Temple
  11. 22:13Getting Cash out of an ATM in China
  12. 23:08Night Food Market
  13. 23:41Double Skin Milk
  14. 25:19Chinese Burger
  15. 27:10Photo Time
  16. 27:57Potato Pancake
  17. 30:16Conclusion

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China’s City Between Mountains – Lanzhou’s Hidden Charm Revealed

In this travel vignette, Wilko Wanders takes viewers to Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, to uncover its quiet charm tucked between the mountains. The episode begins with a practical touch, showing how he manages everyday logistics like topping up a Wise account and buying a face mask before diving into the city. The journey then leans into iconic Lanzhou experiences: a ride on the Yellow River cable car offering sweeping river views, and exploration around the Yellow River that frames the city’s skyline. He strolls through Painted Pottery Park and visits White Pagoda Park along the riverbank, capturing the blend of history and modern life that characterizes Lanzhou. Local encounters add warmth as he samples famous Lanzhou Beef Noodles and enjoys street market dinners, presenting a traveler’s perspective on food culture, daily interactions, and street scenes. The day unfolds with more sights such as Baita Temple, cash withdrawal in China, and a lively night food market, followed—

Lanzhou Travel Guide: Yellow River Cable Car, Painted Pottry

I am in the capital of Gansu Province in China - Lanzhou. I explore the city, taking the cable car over the Yellow River and exploring the new pottery park. As well as visiting the famous White Pagoda Park, which sits on the banks of the river. I met some friendly locals and tried the Lanzhou Beef...

Attractions in this video: Yellow River, White Pagoda, Painted Pottery Park, Pion Pavilion, Badia Temple, Lanjyou Beef Noodles