Lanzhou travel guide

Lanzhou Tourism | Lanzhou Guide

You're Going to Love Lanzhou

With a population of 2.63 million, Lanzhou is a must-see destination in Gansu, China. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lanzhou to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Lanzhou

Lanzhou in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1955
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lanzhou in November
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1955
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lanzhou in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -10 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lanzhou, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Lanzhou

Plane

When flying to Lanzhou, you’ll arrive at Lanzhou Arpt (LHW), which is located 34 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lanzhou from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 19h.

Train

Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Lanzhou is the busiest station in Lanzhou. Another popular train station is Lanzhou Lanzhou Railway Station, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Plane

When flying to Lanzhou, you’ll arrive at Lanzhou Arpt (LHW), which is located 34 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lanzhou from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 19h.

Train

Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Lanzhou is the busiest station in Lanzhou. Another popular train station is Lanzhou Lanzhou Railway Station, located 1.7 miles from the centre.

Airports near Lanzhou

Airlines serving Lanzhou

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (30 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
XiamenAir
Good (21 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (308 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Good (2 reviews)
Hainan Airlines
Excellent (12 reviews)
Shanghai Airlines
Good (4 reviews)
Hong Kong Airlines
Okay (10 reviews)
Shandong Airlines
Excellent (1 reviews)
Sichuan Airlines
Excellent (7 reviews)
Spring Airlines
Good (3 reviews)
Tianjin Airlines
Excellent (2 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lanzhou

Most booked hotels in Lanzhou

Crowne Plaza Lanzhou
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,175+
ibis Lanzhou Wuquan Square
2 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
₹ 2,001+

Hiring a car in Lanzhou

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Lanzhou (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,221 and ₹ 1,628.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Lanzhou (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,221 and ₹ 1,628.