Yellow River Railway Bridge, also known as Zhongshan Bridge, is located in Chengguan District. It is one of the most important landmark buildings in Lanzhou, and it is also a must for tourists to visit Lanzhou. The iron bridge is more than 200 meters long and about seven or eight meters wide. It maintains a black iron bridge built more than 100 years ago, which is very simple. In the reconstruction of 100, five large iron arches were erected on the bridge, which was very beautiful.
On the south side of the railway bridge, there are three golden characters of "Zhongshan Bridge" and an ancient stone tablet engraved with "The First Bridge of the Yellow River". Many tourists come here to take pictures every day as souvenirs of their visit to Lanzhou. Built in the late Qing Dynasty, this iron bridge was the first perennial bridge built on the Yellow River at that time. Also known as "the first bridge in the world". The bridge was built by Germans, and all the materials were shipped from Germany.
Interestingly, when the 80-year warranty period of 1989 railway bridge expired, the German company responsible for building the railway bridge wrote to the Lanzhou municipal government to explain the situation of the railway bridge and terminate the contract. This story has also become a familiar and beautiful talk for Lanzhou people. Walking on the railway bridge, the Yellow River flows quietly below, and the scenery on both sides is also very good. To the south of the railway bridge is Binhe Road, the best block in Lanzhou, and to the north is the famous Baita Mountain, where there are many buildings and historical sites. Climb to the top of the mountain and overlook the iron bridge. The panorama of Lanzhou is very beautiful. At night, the iron bridge is another beautiful scenery. At this time, the colored lights all over the bridge will light up, and the outline of the whole iron bridge will be bright and clear.
On one side of the bridge are lanterns in the bustling block of the Yellow River Bund. On the other side, the green and yellow ornamental lanterns on Baita Mountain are all lit up, which is very beautiful. It is the best place to shoot the night view of Lanzhou. There is also an open leisure bar in the big boat by the river. Drinking tea and chatting on the river in summer night, the cool breeze blowing from the Yellow River, is really a rare enjoyment.
: special tips
1. The railway bridge is only used for walking and viewing. Cars are impassable, so it is inconvenient to park nearby. It is recommended to take public transport.
2. Walk about 2km west along Nanbinhe Road from Tieqiao, and you will pass another landmark-the sculpture of the Yellow River Mother, as well as the Waterwheel Expo Park, West Lake Park and other attractions, so you can play together.
traffic survey
Take bus No.2, No.4, No.6, No.9, 13, 15,10, 102 to Xiguan Cross northbound 100 meters.
Tickets and opening hours
Free all day.
(Editor: Jelly)