Moving from Xi'an to Lanzhou.
In the morning, I checked out of the guesthouse and headed to the station.
First, I stopped somewhere along the way to get something to eat.
Because it's close to the station, it's relatively expensive.
The total cost was 27 yuan.
And then I boarded the train.
It's a hard seat, so the ride isn't very comfortable, but it's within an acceptable range.
It departs at 8 o'clock and arrives around 3:30, so the journey is 7 and a half hours.
Eventually, the Yellow River, which is yellow, comes into view.
It is the color that matches its name.
And finally, I arrived in Lanzhou.
Surprisingly, the downtown area is dirty. The roads are also in bad condition.
It feels like a typical Asian city.
It feels like old China, which hasn't been redeveloped like other major cities.
Still, it's cleaner than India.
Then, I took a bus to the guesthouse.
I stayed at the Lanzhou Hippo Park Youth Hostel for 4 nights.
The dormitory cost 45 yuan (approximately 880 yen) per night.
The exterior looked like an old building, but the inside was new and clean, so there were no problems.
After that, I ate ramen at a nearby restaurant called "You De Beef Noodle."
It was quite delicious.
In previous cities, the price was around 12 yuan (approximately 230 yen) in the city center, and around 20 yuan before the station. Here in Lanzhou, the price is 6 yuan (approximately 115 yen).
The noodles are made to order. The dough is kneaded, formed into a round shape, and then torn and stretched. The round dough gradually becomes noodles. They are then thrown into a pot and boiled. Unlike in Japan, there is no draining. Multiple noodles are in the same large pot, but since the noodles are connected, they rarely get tangled, and they mostly float in clumps. Then, they are combined with a bowl of soup, just like in Japan. Today, the noodles were placed in the bowl first, and then the soup was added. The soup is light in flavor, which is to the taste of Japanese people, and the amount of spiciness can be adjusted to your preference. A similar style was found at a ramen shop inside Beijing South Station, which was exceptionally delicious. However, even though this ramen shop in the city center is not as good, it is quite standard and quite good.
There are ramen shops everywhere, so it might be nice to go to several, but there is enough in one bowl to be filling, so you can't go to many often.
There is a considerable amount of noodles in just one of these, so you will be full.
First, I stopped somewhere along the way to get something to eat.
Because it's close to the station, it's relatively expensive.
The total cost was 27 yuan.
And then I boarded the train.
It's a hard seat, so the ride isn't very comfortable, but it's within an acceptable range.
It departs at 8 o'clock and arrives around 3:30, so the journey is 7 and a half hours.
Eventually, the Yellow River, which is yellow, comes into view.
It is the color that matches its name.
And finally, I arrived in Lanzhou.
Surprisingly, the downtown area is dirty. The roads are also in bad condition.
It feels like a typical Asian city.
It feels like old China, which hasn't been redeveloped like other major cities.
Still, it's cleaner than India.
Then, I took a bus to the guesthouse.
I stayed at the Lanzhou Hippo Park Youth Hostel for 4 nights.
The dormitory cost 45 yuan (approximately 880 yen) per night.
The exterior looked like an old building, but the inside was new and clean, so there were no problems.
After that, I ate ramen at a nearby restaurant called "You De Beef Noodle."
It was quite delicious.
In previous cities, the price was around 12 yuan (approximately 230 yen) in the city center, and around 20 yuan before the station. Here in Lanzhou, the price is 6 yuan (approximately 115 yen).
The noodles are made to order. The dough is kneaded, formed into a round shape, and then torn and stretched. The round dough gradually becomes noodles. They are then thrown into a pot and boiled. Unlike in Japan, there is no draining. Multiple noodles are in the same large pot, but since the noodles are connected, they rarely get tangled, and they mostly float in clumps. Then, they are combined with a bowl of soup, just like in Japan. Today, the noodles were placed in the bowl first, and then the soup was added. The soup is light in flavor, which is to the taste of Japanese people, and the amount of spiciness can be adjusted to your preference. A similar style was found at a ramen shop inside Beijing South Station, which was exceptionally delicious. However, even though this ramen shop in the city center is not as good, it is quite standard and quite good.
There are ramen shops everywhere, so it might be nice to go to several, but there is enough in one bowl to be filling, so you can't go to many often.
There is a considerable amount of noodles in just one of these, so you will be full.
Lanzhou Zoo.
It seems there's a zoo near the guesthouse where I'm staying, so I decided to go.
It's not even mentioned in the guidebook, and the entrance fee is an unbelievable 10 yuan (about 195 yen) these days, so I expected it to be small.
When I searched online, I found out that this place is famous for its "skinny and pitiful pandas" (laughs).
Anyway, I decided to go.
However, you can't move if your stomach is empty, so I had a meal at the same restaurant as before, "You De Beef Noodles."
I asked the staff at the guesthouse for a recommendation, and they told me about this place, so it seems I coincidentally ate at a recommended restaurant last night.
I also ordered something that looks like chashu (7 yuan) along with the ramen (6 yuan).
Just like yesterday, the noodles are chewy and delicious.
I can't believe that noodles stretched on the spot can be this delicious.
Then, I went to the Lanzhou Zoo, which is located in the Baitashan Park. It seems to be a city-run zoo.
It seems you can ride a camel for 10 yuan. (I didn't ride it, though...)
Bear.
Is it similar to the Asiatic black bear in Japan?
It seems like they are playing, but they were tearing the plastic bag apart with a ripping sound.
It doesn't seem like the animal is hungry, so I don't think it's trying to eat the plastic, but it's dangerous if it gets into its stomach, so I wonder if the staff will do something about it.
It's not a common sight to see an animal tearing apart plastic.
It gives the impression that the management is not thorough.
A sleepy white tiger.
It seems that approximately half of the animals have poor fur quality.
Is it because of the small cages? Or is it the molting season?
I don't think it's likely that a significant number of animals are molting at the same time.
I also saw a reddish color on some areas where there is no fur, so I suspect that the environment is not good, rather than a natural process like molting.
In addition, many animals seem to be lacking energy.
I remember that the animals in other zoos in China were all very energetic.
Perhaps it's because the climate in Lanzhou is colder than places I've seen before?
The bird is relatively energetic.
Finally, pandas... but then I saw that the enclosure is small.
Moreover, they are not outside, but only faintly visible in the distance.
Hmm.
Is this panda a "skinny and pitiful panda"?
It's far away and in a dark place, so I can't see it clearly.
The red panda (small panda) looks healthy.
Giant pandas are called "panda,"
and lesser pandas are called "lesser panda."
In Japanese, they are considered different things, but if you think about it, they aren't that dissimilar.
The fur of many animals looks bad, and it gives a sad impression, perhaps because it's a time when fur is regrowing, or perhaps because of stress.
As rumored, it seems that the "panda that looks pitiful" might actually exist in a place like this.
It's not even mentioned in the guidebook, and the entrance fee is an unbelievable 10 yuan (about 195 yen) these days, so I expected it to be small.
When I searched online, I found out that this place is famous for its "skinny and pitiful pandas" (laughs).
Anyway, I decided to go.
However, you can't move if your stomach is empty, so I had a meal at the same restaurant as before, "You De Beef Noodles."
I asked the staff at the guesthouse for a recommendation, and they told me about this place, so it seems I coincidentally ate at a recommended restaurant last night.
I also ordered something that looks like chashu (7 yuan) along with the ramen (6 yuan).Just like yesterday, the noodles are chewy and delicious.
I can't believe that noodles stretched on the spot can be this delicious.
Then, I went to the Lanzhou Zoo, which is located in the Baitashan Park. It seems to be a city-run zoo.
It seems you can ride a camel for 10 yuan. (I didn't ride it, though...)
Bear.Is it similar to the Asiatic black bear in Japan?
It seems like they are playing, but they were tearing the plastic bag apart with a ripping sound.
It doesn't seem like the animal is hungry, so I don't think it's trying to eat the plastic, but it's dangerous if it gets into its stomach, so I wonder if the staff will do something about it.It's not a common sight to see an animal tearing apart plastic.
It gives the impression that the management is not thorough.
A sleepy white tiger.
It seems that approximately half of the animals have poor fur quality.Is it because of the small cages? Or is it the molting season?
I don't think it's likely that a significant number of animals are molting at the same time.
I also saw a reddish color on some areas where there is no fur, so I suspect that the environment is not good, rather than a natural process like molting.
In addition, many animals seem to be lacking energy.
I remember that the animals in other zoos in China were all very energetic.
Perhaps it's because the climate in Lanzhou is colder than places I've seen before?
The bird is relatively energetic.
Finally, pandas... but then I saw that the enclosure is small.
Moreover, they are not outside, but only faintly visible in the distance.
Hmm.Is this panda a "skinny and pitiful panda"?
It's far away and in a dark place, so I can't see it clearly.
The red panda (small panda) looks healthy.
Giant pandas are called "panda,"and lesser pandas are called "lesser panda."
In Japanese, they are considered different things, but if you think about it, they aren't that dissimilar.
The fur of many animals looks bad, and it gives a sad impression, perhaps because it's a time when fur is regrowing, or perhaps because of stress.As rumored, it seems that the "panda that looks pitiful" might actually exist in a place like this.
Gosenzan Park.
Wuyuan Mountain Park is located southwest of Lanzhou Railway Station, and it is mentioned briefly in guidebooks.
Even though the introduction is small, it is surprisingly large and impressive.
Temples are lined up all the way to the mountains.
In the distance, a ropeway is also visible, but it doesn't seem to be operating.
It's unclear whether it has closed down, or if it's because the wind is blowing.
This place looks like a Tibetan temple.
A unique type of prayer wheel.
Despite the description stating "rotate clockwise," there was a person who was rotating it in the opposite direction.
There was a building that smelled strongly of a low-grade historical site. The entrance fee was 5 yuan (approximately 95 yen).
Inside, there were many wax figures, but I didn't really understand what they were.
This "wax figure museum," which I don't really understand, seems like it could be a source of interesting material.
Inside this building, there was a small cave (although it was only about 10 meters long).
Inside, it quickly became a dead end and there was a puddle of water.
In the distance, I could see what appeared to be a large statue, possibly under repair or being newly constructed.
Immediately above, you can see a passage that is deteriorating and is now off-limits to visitors.
Is this also under repair?
Only the hands are present.
This temple is also quite magnificent.
A tall building can be seen in the distance.
A person who appears to be a Tibetan monk can be seen here and there.
It seems they are drinking tea.
Even though the introduction is small, it is surprisingly large and impressive.
Temples are lined up all the way to the mountains.
In the distance, a ropeway is also visible, but it doesn't seem to be operating.
It's unclear whether it has closed down, or if it's because the wind is blowing.
This place looks like a Tibetan temple.
A unique type of prayer wheel.
Despite the description stating "rotate clockwise," there was a person who was rotating it in the opposite direction.
There was a building that smelled strongly of a low-grade historical site. The entrance fee was 5 yuan (approximately 95 yen).
Inside, there were many wax figures, but I didn't really understand what they were.
This "wax figure museum," which I don't really understand, seems like it could be a source of interesting material.
Inside this building, there was a small cave (although it was only about 10 meters long).
Inside, it quickly became a dead end and there was a puddle of water.
In the distance, I could see what appeared to be a large statue, possibly under repair or being newly constructed.
Immediately above, you can see a passage that is deteriorating and is now off-limits to visitors.
Is this also under repair?
Only the hands are present.
This temple is also quite magnificent.
A tall building can be seen in the distance.
A person who appears to be a Tibetan monk can be seen here and there.
It seems they are drinking tea.
Ranzan (Fushō-ji Temple)
I decided to go straight up the mountain from Wuquan Mountain Park and head to Lanshan.
There are several temples in Lanshan, but it seems that Puzhao Temple is the largest.
Originally, the Lanzhou station and city center are located at an altitude of about 1500 meters, but Puzhao Temple, which is located near the top of Lanshan, is said to be about 2100 meters.
I am surprised by this difference in altitude, considering that this place is just south of Lanzhou Station and only a few kilometers away. When you climb here, you realize that Lanzhou is a town located in a valley.
Despite coming with the intention of just doing a little hiking, I ended up climbing and descending a difference of 600 meters in altitude. I can't underestimate China. I just thought I would climb a little on the back mountain of the park.
There is a parking lot.
It seems that local people come here by car and hike to Lanshan.
This passage, which has a roof above the stairs, has paintings on both sides that are full of interesting details.
There are various subjects depicted, so you can enjoy them. The paintings are not old; they seem to have been painted recently.
While I was climbing, the weather gradually worsened.
The visibility became increasingly poor, like a sandstorm.
A sudden gust of wind blew from the side, and the temperature dropped sharply.
A ropeway is visible, but it is not moving.
Gradually, rain started to mix in.
Because the wind is strong, even though there is a roof above, the area from around my left shoulder down to my torso gets wet.
Moreover, because it's rain mixed with sand, when it dries, sand remains on the wet spots. Ugh.
Soon, we approach the summit.
It seems that we have arrived at Fushō-ji Temple.
The upper section of the Fushō-ji Temple was not particularly large, but the lower section contained a large temple with three large golden Buddha statues, and around them, approximately 20 medium-sized golden Buddha statues, and a wall painting covering the entire wall.
This is good.
It was a bit far, but it was worth the trip.
According to the GPS, the current altitude is approximately 2140m (I think), so we have climbed quite a bit from the city area, which is around 1500m.
And then I left Fushō-ji Temple.
Basically, I went back the same way.
Since the rain had stopped, I walked a little on the parts without a roof, and then I discovered a helicopter and a fighter jet (maybe a MiG?).
Why are they here?
Passed through a place called San-dai-gaku.
The area is still experiencing a sandstorm, but the visibility has improved considerably.
I have returned to the ropeway station.
Of course, it is not operating.
And then, I return on the path I came.
I have returned to Goizayama Park.
Perhaps because I have been walking a lot during my trip, I feel like I am getting tired less easily even with this much walking.
That's a good thing.
And, although it's a little early, it's dinner time, so I'm going to eat ramen again at "You De Beef Noodle" near the guesthouse.
I've become addicted to the ramen here.
I might be able to eat it many times without getting tired of it?
There are several temples in Lanshan, but it seems that Puzhao Temple is the largest.
Originally, the Lanzhou station and city center are located at an altitude of about 1500 meters, but Puzhao Temple, which is located near the top of Lanshan, is said to be about 2100 meters.
I am surprised by this difference in altitude, considering that this place is just south of Lanzhou Station and only a few kilometers away. When you climb here, you realize that Lanzhou is a town located in a valley.
Despite coming with the intention of just doing a little hiking, I ended up climbing and descending a difference of 600 meters in altitude. I can't underestimate China. I just thought I would climb a little on the back mountain of the park.
There is a parking lot.It seems that local people come here by car and hike to Lanshan.
This passage, which has a roof above the stairs, has paintings on both sides that are full of interesting details.There are various subjects depicted, so you can enjoy them. The paintings are not old; they seem to have been painted recently.
While I was climbing, the weather gradually worsened.The visibility became increasingly poor, like a sandstorm.
A sudden gust of wind blew from the side, and the temperature dropped sharply.
A ropeway is visible, but it is not moving.
Gradually, rain started to mix in.Because the wind is strong, even though there is a roof above, the area from around my left shoulder down to my torso gets wet.
Moreover, because it's rain mixed with sand, when it dries, sand remains on the wet spots. Ugh.
Soon, we approach the summit.
It seems that we have arrived at Fushō-ji Temple.
The upper section of the Fushō-ji Temple was not particularly large, but the lower section contained a large temple with three large golden Buddha statues, and around them, approximately 20 medium-sized golden Buddha statues, and a wall painting covering the entire wall.This is good.
It was a bit far, but it was worth the trip.
According to the GPS, the current altitude is approximately 2140m (I think), so we have climbed quite a bit from the city area, which is around 1500m.
And then I left Fushō-ji Temple.Basically, I went back the same way.
Since the rain had stopped, I walked a little on the parts without a roof, and then I discovered a helicopter and a fighter jet (maybe a MiG?).
Why are they here?
Passed through a place called San-dai-gaku.
The area is still experiencing a sandstorm, but the visibility has improved considerably.
I have returned to the ropeway station.Of course, it is not operating.
And then, I return on the path I came.
I have returned to Goizayama Park.Perhaps because I have been walking a lot during my trip, I feel like I am getting tired less easily even with this much walking.
That's a good thing.
And, although it's a little early, it's dinner time, so I'm going to eat ramen again at "You De Beef Noodle" near the guesthouse.I've become addicted to the ramen here.
I might be able to eat it many times without getting tired of it?
Hakutouzan Park.
Today, I went to Baitashan Park, which is located on the north side of Lanzhou city.
In the morning, I ate the same ramen again. It was delicious.
Then, I took a bus to Zhongshan Bridge.
It seems that this place is only for pedestrians.
Today, I went to Baitashan Park, which is located on the north side of Lanzhou city.
In the morning, I ate the same ramen again. It was delicious.
Then, I took a bus to Zhongshan Bridge.
It seems that this place is only for pedestrians.
Today, I went to Baitashan Park, which is located on the north side of Lanzhou city.
In the morning, I ate the same ramen again. It was delicious.
Then, I took a bus to Zhongshan Bridge.
It seems that this place is only for pedestrians.
Today, I went to Baitashan Park, which is located on the north side of Lanzhou city.
In the morning, I ate the same ramen again. It was delicious.
Then, I took a bus to Zhongshan Bridge.
It seems that this place is only for pedestrians.
Today, I went to Baitashan Park, which is located on the north side of Lanzhou city.
In the morning, I ate the same ramen again. It was delicious.
Then, I took a bus to Zhongshan Bridge.
It seems that this place is only for pedestrians.
Today, I went to Baitashan Park, which is located on the north side of Lanzhou city.
In the morning, I ate the same ramen again. It was delicious.
Then, I took a bus to Zhongshan Bridge.
It seems that this place is only for pedestrians.
Today, I went to Baitashan Park, which is located on the north side of Lanzhou city.
In the morning, I ate the same ramen again. It was delicious.
Then, I took a bus to Zhongshan Bridge.
It seems that this place is only for pedestrians.
In the morning, I ate the same ramen again. It was delicious.
Then, I took a bus to Zhongshan Bridge.
It seems that this place is only for pedestrians.
Today, I went to Baitashan Park, which is located on the north side of Lanzhou city.
In the morning, I ate the same ramen again. It was delicious.
Then, I took a bus to Zhongshan Bridge.
It seems that this place is only for pedestrians.
Today, I went to Baitashan Park, which is located on the north side of Lanzhou city.
In the morning, I ate the same ramen again. It was delicious.
Then, I took a bus to Zhongshan Bridge.
It seems that this place is only for pedestrians.
Today, I went to Baitashan Park, which is located on the north side of Lanzhou city.
In the morning, I ate the same ramen again. It was delicious.
Then, I took a bus to Zhongshan Bridge.
It seems that this place is only for pedestrians.
Today, I went to Baitashan Park, which is located on the north side of Lanzhou city.
In the morning, I ate the same ramen again. It was delicious.
Then, I took a bus to Zhongshan Bridge.
It seems that this place is only for pedestrians.
Today, I went to Baitashan Park, which is located on the north side of Lanzhou city.
In the morning, I ate the same ramen again. It was delicious.
Then, I took a bus to Zhongshan Bridge.
It seems that this place is only for pedestrians.
Today, I went to Baitashan Park, which is located on the north side of Lanzhou city.
In the morning, I ate the same ramen again. It was delicious.
Then, I took a bus to Zhongshan Bridge.
It seems that this place is only for pedestrians.
Bingling Temple Stone Caves.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Today, I went to the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which are about 100km southwest of Lanzhou.
Because of the dam, you can't drive all the way there, so you take a bus to a certain point and then transfer to a boat.
I asked the person at the guesthouse for directions, and I was able to get there without any problems.
There were many times when I had to get by with a vague understanding because I don't understand Chinese.
First, I had ramen for breakfast at the usual "You De Beef Noodle" restaurant. It's a relief that they're open so early.
Lanzhou City Museum.
After visiting the grottoes, I unexpectedly returned early and had some free time, so I decided to go to the Lanzhou Museum.
...but it was closed.
The museum closes at 5:30, and it's currently 4:35, so I wonder if they closed the gate an hour before closing time?
After visiting the grottoes, I unexpectedly returned early and had some free time, so I decided to go to the Lanzhou Museum.
...but it was closed.
The museum closes at 5:30, and it's currently 4:35, so I wonder if they closed the gate an hour before closing time?
...but it was closed.
The museum closes at 5:30, and it's currently 4:35, so I wonder if they closed the gate an hour before closing time?
After visiting the grottoes, I unexpectedly returned early and had some free time, so I decided to go to the Lanzhou Museum.
...but it was closed.
The museum closes at 5:30, and it's currently 4:35, so I wonder if they closed the gate an hour before closing time?
Gansu Provincial Museum.
Lanzhou, last day.
Today, I decided to go to the Gansu Provincial Museum.
This place is famous for its mammoth fossils.
As I was about to enter, I could hear a constant sound like fireworks or firecrackers outside. What is it?
Looking in the distance, I could see sparks floating in the sky.
It feels like firecrackers are exploding in the sky.
The guidebook said that there was an entrance fee, but it was free with the presentation of a passport.
Lanzhou, last day.
Today, I decided to go to the Gansu Provincial Museum.
This place is famous for its mammoth fossils.
As I was about to enter, I could hear a constant sound like fireworks or firecrackers outside. What is it?
Looking in the distance, I could see sparks floating in the sky.
It feels like firecrackers are exploding in the sky.
The guidebook said that there was an entrance fee, but it was free with the presentation of a passport.
Today, I decided to go to the Gansu Provincial Museum.
This place is famous for its mammoth fossils.
As I was about to enter, I could hear a constant sound like fireworks or firecrackers outside. What is it?
Looking in the distance, I could see sparks floating in the sky.
It feels like firecrackers are exploding in the sky.
The guidebook said that there was an entrance fee, but it was free with the presentation of a passport.
Lanzhou, last day.
Today, I decided to go to the Gansu Provincial Museum.
This place is famous for its mammoth fossils.
As I was about to enter, I could hear a constant sound like fireworks or firecrackers outside. What is it?
Looking in the distance, I could see sparks floating in the sky.
It feels like firecrackers are exploding in the sky.
The guidebook said that there was an entrance fee, but it was free with the presentation of a passport.
Watermill Garden.
There seems to be a memorial museum (or something like that) related to an old watermill around here, so I went to see it.
The watermill is large, but if I didn't have time, I probably could have skipped it.
There was a raft made with sheepskin as a float, located within the same grounds.
It seems you can use it to go to the river.
But, I wouldn't want to fall into that yellow river...
The watermill is large, but if I didn't have time, I probably could have skipped it.
There was a raft made with sheepskin as a float, located within the same grounds.It seems you can use it to go to the river.
But, I wouldn't want to fall into that yellow river...
Northwestern Ethnicities Museum.
I went to the Northwest Ethnicities Museum, which is located on the campus of Northwest Ethnicities University, but...
This place was also under construction, so I couldn't enter. That's a shame.
There are many makeshift houses in that area. It doesn't seem to be as bad as a slum in terms of security.
This place was also under construction, so I couldn't enter. That's a shame.
There are many makeshift houses in that area. It doesn't seem to be as bad as a slum in terms of security.
