Landmarks
lanzhouZhongshan Bridge (中山桥)
The first permanent bridge over the Yellow River - a 1909 steel bridge that became the symbol of Lanzhou.
Duration
30 min - 1 hour
Cost
Free
Hours
24/7
Booking
No booking needed
Zhongshan Bridge (中山桥) is the first permanent bridge over the Yellow River, built in 1909 with German engineering. The 233-meter steel bridge connects the city center with White Pagoda Mountain. Walking across offers views of the Yellow River flowing below and the mountain pagoda rising above.
- Metro Line 1 to Zhongshan Bridge station. Free to walk across.
Practical tips
- Visit at night when the bridge and White Pagoda Mountain are beautifully illuminated.