The 2012 Lanzhou International Marathon and Marathon Point Race will start at Dongfanghong Square in Lanzhou on June 10. Competitors will pass Zhongshan Iron Bridge (South), Yintan Wetland Park, Yantan Park and run back to Dongfanghong Square, covering a ... Read More>>
Dean Butterworth, who has previously drummed for the famous British band Morrissey and currently drums for American rock band Good Charlotte, will perform in Lanzhou on May 28th. This performance is part of his 2012 Asian Drum Clinic Tour which will see him ... Read More>>
Twisted Machine is one of the most popular hardcore rock/metal groups to come out of Beijing. Founded in 1998, the guys of Twisted Machine recorded the smash hit album “Being” which launched them into the popular spotlight in China’s still ... Read More>>
A new Sanya-Nanning-Lanzhou flight route opened on March 19th, and early tickets are being sold with a 60% discount. The flight route is scheduled for every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The flight departs from Sanya at 08:10, arrives in Nanning at 09:10, ... 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>>
Get ready for a night of live music from one of Beijing's finest and most promising new wave indie bands to emerge in recent years. Steely Heart was founded in 2000 by members Sai Li and Wang Yue. They've since gone on to perform at some of China's biggest ... Read More>>
As the New Year’s Day and the Spring Festival quickly approach, the Lanzhou Railway Station’s passenger flow has been gradually rising in recent days. Accordingly, the Lanzhou Bureau of Railway has decided to adjust the ticket pre-sale period to ... 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>>
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>>
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 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>>
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>>
On August 17th the Hainan Airlines branch at Hefei Luogang Airport added a new Hefei-Lanzhou-Urumqi flight roundtrip flight route. Flights are every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, using a Boeing 737-800 plane. 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>>
On July 6th, the project to construct a Lanzhou “Old Street” was officially approved. The street which is slated to have a budget of 4 billion RMB will begin construction by year’s end. When completed, in an estimated four years, the ... Read More>>
Starting from June 10th, four new shuttle bus routes from Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport to Qilihe District, Xigu District, Baiyin District and Weiwu City have been officially launched, and run four times a day. Accordingly, a total of fove bus routes now lead ... Read More>>
According to an announcement by the Gansu branch of China Eastern Airlines on April 19th, two new flight routes will be launched by the airline on April 23rd: one between Lanzhou and Wenzhou and another between Lanzhou and Xi’an. Both return flights ... Read More>>
A free tulip exhibition has opened at Lanzhou Botanical Gardens. The exhibition runs from April 25th to May 15th and features 420,000 tulips and 50 different tulip types. 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>>
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>>
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>>
According to reports, construction of the Chengdu-Lanzhou Railway line will begin on February 26th and is expected to be finished in six years. When completed, it will only take four hours from Chengdu to Lanzhou and two hours from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou ... Read More>>
The 9th Lanzhou Temple and Culture Fair will run from February 4-17 at locations across the city, including Jinchengguan Culture Park, Wuquanshan Park, Huangmiao Temple, Dongfanghong Square, Zhangye Walking Street, among others. This year’s Temple and ... Read More>>