Lanzhou
City Overview
Lanzhou is Gansu’s capital and a key center of Northwest China, a ribbon city where the Yellow River flows between two mountains. A historic Silk Road town, it has a strong base in petrochemicals, equipment manufacturing and new materials. Lanzhou beef noodles are famous nationwide. Cost of living and housing are low; it is the transport gateway to the Hexi Corridor and the Northwest, with a dry climate.
Cost of Living Snapshot
Data above is approximate. Actual costs vary by location, timing, and personal lifestyle.
Getting Around
A metro and bus network; Jincheng card for metro/bus. HSR/Lanzhou-Xinjiang line links Xining/Urumqi/Xi’an as a Northwest hub. Zhongchuan International Airport.
Why Live Here
- The Yellow River through town; a Silk Road hub
- Famous Lanzhou beef noodles
- Petrochemicals and equipment; low cost
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