Gaolan County Travel
Gaolan County, Lanzhou, Gansu — a pearl on the banks of the Yellow River, integrating natural scenery and Yellow River culture. This 2-day 1-night nature and culture tour includes exploring ancient pear gardens, climbing mountains for scenic views, and experiencing Yellow River customs.
2-Day 1-Night Nature & Culture Tour in Gaolan County
Explore the ancient pear garden, climb high to enjoy the view, and experience the Yellow River Customs
Arrive at Gaolan County, head to Shichuan Ancient Pear Garden to admire thousands of mu of pear blossoms and Yellow River scenery. In the afternoon, climb Gaolan Mountain to overlook the panoramic view of the Yellow River. Check in to a local characteristic homestay in the evening.
- Hotels in Gaolan County Seat
- Homestays in Shichuan Town
- Farmhouse Experience
- Gaolan Lamb
- Farmhouse Local Chicken
- Yellow River Fish
- Ancient Pear Garden visit takes 2-3 hours
- Gaolan Mountain climbing takes about 1 hour
- Large temperature difference in mountainous areas, bring a coat
Walk along the Yellow River Customs Line in the morning to experience Yellow River culture. Visit Gaolan Cultural Square in the afternoon to learn about local history. End the trip in the evening.
- There are shuttle buses from the county seat to various scenic spots
- Chartering a car is recommended for convenience
- Walk to explore the Yellow River Customs Line
- Shichuan Ancient Pear Garden: ¥40
- Gaolan Mountain: Free
- Yellow River Customs Line: Free
- Best seasons for Ancient Pear Garden are spring and autumn
- Yellow River Customs Line is suitable for taking photos
- Can buy Gaolan specialty souvenirs
Must-Try Foods in Gaolan County
Gaolan Lamb
A special delicacy of Gaolan, using high-quality local lamb with tender meat and no muttony smell. It can be made into various dishes such as hand-grasped lamb and braised lamb in yellow sauce.
Yellow River Fish
A special delicacy along the Yellow River coast, with tender fish meat and delicious taste, it is one of the signature dishes of the local area.
Gaolan Apple
A specialty fruit of Gaolan County, with crisp and sweet flesh and juicy taste, it is one of the famous agricultural products of the local area.
- April-May: Pear blossom blooming season
- July-August: Best time for Yellow River Customs experience
- September-October: Clear autumn weather, suitable for mountain climbing
- Gaolan Lamb
- Yellow River Fish
- Gaolan Apple
- Farmhouse Local Chicken
- Tickets: About ¥40
- Accommodation: ¥120-250 per night
- Catering: ¥40-70 per day
- Transportation: About ¥80
- Total: ¥400-600
- Must-visit attractions in Gaolan County? → Shichuan Ancient Pear Garden, Yellow River Customs Line
- Best time to view pear blossoms? → Mid-April to early May
- What is the difficulty of climbing Gaolan Mountain? → Moderate difficulty, takes 1 hour
- What are the special souvenirs? → Gaolan Apple, Yellow River dried fish