Lanzhou Xinglong Mountain Ski Resort opened to visitors in December 2009. The ski resort is the only alpine international ski resort in Gansu Province with two junior ski tracks 760m in length. The tracks have a vertical throw of 85m at a 30 degree angel. ... Read More>>
The Subs are one of the most successful punk bands in Beijing, and one of the few bands who’ve managed to break into the foreign music scene. With several European and China tours, as well as an all-new album to boast about, don’t miss your ... Read More>>
Far Eastern Air will open a new Lanzhou-Taipei flight route on December 18. Flights, scheduled for every Tuesday and Sunday, depart Taipei at 12:20 and arrive in Lanzhou at 17:20. Return fights depart Lanzhou at 18:20 and arrive in Taipei at 22:50. Book ... Read More>>
American band Sabot will perform in Lanzhou’s Kui Livehouse on November 21. Formed in 1988 in San Francisco by two-thirds of a former punk trio, Sabot, which consists of a bassist and a drummer, perform instrumental and avant-rock music. Getting ... Read More>>
The Lanzhou International Marathon Organizing Committee recently announced that the Lanzhou International Marathon 2012 has been approved by the State General Administration of Sports, and that it is formally listed as a national marathon point race. The ... Read More>>
Beijing-based folk-rock band Buyi, will throw a 17th anniversary concert at Lanzhou's Kui Live House on August 7. Throughout their long-spanning career, Buyi–whose members hail from Ningxia Province–have established themselves as one of the most ... Read More>>
Rock band DUDE will perform at Kui Live House in Lanzhou on August 3. With members hailing from the U.S., France and China, the band has been performing for years in Beijing and has attended large events such as the Midi Modern Music Festival, Zhangbei ... Read More>>
The traffic safety situation in Lanzhou is looking pretty grim recently. In the first half of the year, there were 349 reported traffic accidents citywide in which 93 people were killed, 392 were injured and which caused 1.13 million RMB in property loss. ... Read More>>
The 2012 "Sounds of Summer" Indoor Music Festival (乐来越夏天) will be held in Lanzhou on August 18. The festival features a large selection of local bands including Taikong Piaoyi, Zhuo , IP.9, She Sleeps Next Door, Pupil of Satan, Cao Yuwei and ... Read More>>
Peter Piek, an independent artist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Germany, will perform at Lanzhou’s Kui Livehouse on October 19. A graduate of the prestigious Leipzig Art Academy, Piek has exhibited his paintings throughout Europe, has ... Read More>>
The first ever Lanzhou City Folk Rock Music Festival will kick off at Jincheng Theatre on September 23rd. A number of China’s biggest and most respected folk-rock musicians will perform during the one-night event, including Zhao Muyang, Zhang Quan, ... Read More>>
Waterwheel ParkLanzhou’s “Waterwheel Park”, on the bank of the Yellow River, is a popular Lanzhou atraction. The waterwheel has 500 years history; it was once a water conservancy facility which utilized the impact of the natural flow of ... Read More>>
Since October 30th, the 2011-2012 winter timetable became effective across all airports in China. The day saw 12 airline companies arrange 90 departures and arrivals at Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport, and six new flight routes opened, including the ... Read More>>
Lanzhou people are preparing to merge their phones and their wallets, i.e. making payments with their mobile phones. To do this, one only needs to swap their old SIM card for a new multi-functional SIM card or Chengshiyikatong (城市一卡通) (but not phone ... Read More>>
Construction of Anning East and West Road express bus line, the first express bus line in Lanzhou, began on March 20. It is projected to open for operation at the end of this year. The 12.3 kilometer long Anning East and West Road express bus line begins at ... Read More>>
An ancient tomb was recently discovered at a construction site in Lanzhou. After a 10-day salvage operation by local experts, it was identified as a royal tomb of the Ming Dynasty: most likely that of a member of the King Xiao royal family. See also: ... Read More>>
According to the Lanzhou Railway Bureau, a new service was recently launched for booking train tickets via phone. Passengers can book tickets for all trains within the jurisdiction of the Lanzhou Railway Bureau by calling 9510 5105, and then pick up the ... Read More>>
The International Folk Art Festival will be held in Lanzhou from August 15th to 21st. An art performance and cultural exchange will take place between six art troupes from Belgium, Canada, Poland, Columbia, Thailand and Israel. The performances will be held ... Read More>>
On March 13th, the Lanzhou city government announced that it will implement a ban on smoking in the public areas of all offices in the city by the end of 2012. See also: A Lost Cause? China’s Smoking Ban and the Conflicting Interests Read More>>
The General Office of Lanzhou City People’s Government has issued a plan entitled “Lanzhou Smoking-free Environment Implementation Plan” to all its relevant departments. According to the plan, smoking will be strictly forbidden in all ... Read More>>
Lanzhou Opera and Dance Drama will be presenting the renowned Chinese Opera “Dream in Dunhuang” at Lanzhou Jincheng Theatre from Jan.31 to Feb.4. The show will be a feast for the audience. Ticketing Hotline: 0931-2177639 Read More>>
The unearthed Shang Dynasty grand tombs is located in Chengya Village, Dayangzhou Town of Xingan County in Jiangxi Province. This exhibition displays 125 sets of bronzes unearthed from the grand tomb. The exhibition will last for 3 months. Read More>>
On the night of June 13th, the Lanzhou municipal government staged a gala event featuring cultural song and dance programs at the Waterwheel Park; the stage is right beside the huge waterwheel. Programs include the famous Sichuan opera trick of changing ... Read More>>
The water level of the Yellow River near Lanzhou has recently risen dangerously high. Normally, water flow at this time of the season should be around 1000 cubic meters/second, but lately the river has been running at 2,310 cubic meters/second, resulting in ... Read More>>