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Waterwheel Expo Garden
Lanzhou, China
1-2 hours
About
Situated on the south bank of the Yellow River at No.524 Nanbinhe East Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Park is a national 4A themed park famous as the world’s largest waterwheel exhibition site. Divided into Waterwheel Square, Waterwheel Garden and Cultural Plaza, it restores giant wooden irrigation waterwheels invented in the Ming Dynasty by Duan Xu, alongside sculptures, folk exhibition halls and waterfront walkways. It fully displays ancient Yellow River irrigation wisdom and Lanzhou’s unique waterwheel culture, serving as a core stop on the city’s Hundred-Mile Yellow River Scenic Belt, with free public access to the whole outdoor park area.
Travel Tips
- Multiple city buses stop directly at Waterwheel Expo Park Station, convenient for public transport trips.
- Riverside sunlight is strong all day; prepare sunscreen, hats and sunglasses.
- Wear non-slip flat shoes as riverside stone paths are slippery after rain.
- Do not climb or touch the ancient wooden waterwheels to protect the cultural relics.
- On weekends and holidays, folk drum performances are held on the central square for free viewing.
- Combine it with Yellow River Mother Sculpture and Zhongshan Bridge for a one-day Yellow River culture route.
Facilities
Photography Allowed
AdmissionFree Entry
Opening Hours
Mon00:00 - 23:59
Tue00:00 - 23:59
Wed00:00 - 23:59
Thu00:00 - 23:59
Fri00:00 - 23:59
Sat00:00 - 23:59
Sun00:00 - 23:59
Best Time to Visit
Late afternoon to eveningfor soft sunset river views and glowing night lights on giant waterwheels.