Lanzhou now governs five districts, namely Chengguan District, Qilihe District, Xigu District, Anning District and Honggu District, three counties, namely Yongdeng County, Yuzhong County and Gaolan County, and Lanzhou New District, Lanzhou High-tech Zone and Lanzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone.
Lanzhou is located in the geometric center of the land map of northwest China and Chinese mainland, in the middle of Gansu. It is the political, cultural, economic, scientific and educational center of Gansu, a strategic platform for the country to open to the west, an important engine for the development of the western region, a demonstration area for the scientific development of the northwest region, a famous cultural city of the Yellow River with a long history, a modern central city with international influence in the western region, and a modern international metropolis facing the Belt and Road Initiative and radiating Central Asia, West Asia and South Asia.
Historical evolution:
1On August 26th, 949, China People's Liberation Army liberated Lanzhou. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the construction of Lanzhou has undergone several changes.
1985 Baiyin District and Gaolan County became urban areas after being transferred to Baiyin City.
20 12 In August, the State Council issued the Reply of the State Council on Agreeing to Establish Lanzhou New District, and agreed to establish a national Lanzhou New District.
201212 In February, Dingyuan Town and Da Lian Town of Yuzhong County entrusted Lanzhou High-tech Zone to take charge. In 20 14, Gaolan county cancelled Shuifu township and established Shuifu town. In the same year, Gaolan County abolished Heishichuan Township and established Blackstone Town. 20 15 Three townships, namely Honggu Township in Honggu District, Hekou Township in Xigu District and Liu Shu Township in Yongdeng County, were approved to be removed from their townships and merged into towns.
On July 30th, 20021year, the Ministry of Transport decided to name Lanzhou as a national model city for transit metropolis construction.