Lanzhou Waterwheel, Lanzhou Waterwheel Park

The Waterwheel Park is located on the East Section of South River Bank Road, to the west of Zhongli Bridge and to the east of Zhongshan Bridge. It is composed of three parts - Waterwheel Square, Waterwheel Garden and Cultural Square.

Lanzhou waterwheels were first built and invented by Mr. Duan Xu from Lanzhou 1n 1556 (Ming Dynasty). The waterwheels have peculiar structures with exquisite handcraft and vigorous style.

Mr. Duan Xu, the inventor of the waterwheel in Lanzhou

Travel Tips: Bus Lines: 140, 26 Entrance fee: RMB 10 Visiting time: 40 minutes Opening hours: 08:-00 - 18:00 ( Summer time: till 20:00 )

The visit to Waterwheek Park is usually coupled with the trip to Zhongshan Bridge and Yellow River Mother Sculpture garden along the southern bank of Yellow river cutting through the city.

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