Honggu District Travel

Honggu District, Lanzhou, Gansu — an important industrial and agricultural base in Lanzhou City, featuring both industrial heritage sites and agricultural scenery. This 2-day 1-night featured experience tour includes industrial visits, agricultural sightseeing and natural exploration.

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Industrial and Mining Enterprises
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National Geopark
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Agricultural Demonstration Zones
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Characteristic Agricultural Products
Panoramic view of Yaojie Coalfield Industrial Heritage Site in Honggu District
Yaojie Coalfield - Industrial Heritage Landscape
A landmark industrial heritage site in Honggu District, showcasing the development history of Lanzhou's coal industry

2-Day 1-Night Featured Experience Tour in Honggu District

Explore industrial heritage sites, experience agricultural scenery, and feel the unique charm of Honggu

Tour Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Main Destinations
Yaojie Coalfield, Hongguchuan, Agricultural Demonstration Zone
Suitable For
Industrial tourism enthusiasts, agricultural sightseeing experience seekers
Per Capita Budget
¥400-¥600
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Industrial Visit
Yaojie Coalfield · Hongguchuan · Industrial Culture Exhibition
Itinerary Highlights

Arrive in Honggu District, visit Yaojie Coalfield Industrial Heritage Site to learn about the history of Lanzhou's coal industry. In the afternoon, tour the natural scenery of Hongguchuan and experience the integration of industry and nature. Visit the Industrial Culture Exhibition Hall in the evening.

Attraction Arrangement
Yaojie Coalfield
An important coal production base in Lanzhou, now an industrial heritage park showcasing the history of coal mining and industrial culture.
Hongguchuan
A natural landscape belt in Honggu District, with farmland, villages and industrial facilities distributed along the river valley, showing a unique integrated landscape of industry and agriculture.
Practical Information
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Honggu District Business Hotel
  • Yaojie Town Guest House
  • Farmhouse Experience
Food Recommendations
  • Lamb Noodle Soup
  • Farmhouse Stir-fries
  • Honggu Watermelon
Travel Tips
  • Pay attention to safety when visiting the coalfield
  • Hongguchuan is suitable for photography
  • Industrial Culture Exhibition Hall is free
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Agricultural Sightseeing
Agricultural Demonstration Zone · Dinosaur Geopark · Agricultural Product Experience
Itinerary Highlights

In the morning, visit the Modern Agricultural Demonstration Zone to learn about the development of characteristic agriculture in Honggu District. In the afternoon, tour the Dinosaur Geopark to explore geological wonders. In the evening, experience agricultural product picking and end the tour.

Attraction Arrangement
Agricultural Demonstration Zone
A modern agricultural demonstration base in Honggu District, showcasing modern agricultural technologies such as high-efficiency agriculture and facility agriculture, with opportunities to experience farming activities.
Dinosaur Geopark
A geopark themed on dinosaur fossils and Danxia landforms, showcasing the unique geological landscapes and paleontological fossils of Honggu District.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • District buses reach all scenic spots
  • Chartered cars are more convenient
  • Sightseeing cars available in Agricultural Demonstration Zone
Ticket Information
  • Coalfield Heritage Site: ¥20
  • Geopark: ¥30
  • Agricultural Demonstration Zone: Free
Travel Tips
  • Agricultural experience requires advance reservation
  • Geopark is suitable for family trips
  • Local characteristic agricultural products are available for purchase

Must-Try Foods in Honggu District

Lamb Noodle Soup

A characteristic noodle dish of the Northwest, with chewy handmade noodles and delicious lamb soup, a common farmhouse food in Honggu District.

Honggu Watermelon

A specialty watermelon of Honggu District, sweet and juicy due to the local special soil and climatic conditions, an ideal summer refreshment.

Farmhouse Stir-fries

Characteristic farmhouse dishes of Honggu, using fresh local ingredients, simply cooked with original flavors, reflecting farmhouse style.

Honggu District Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
  • Summer (June-August): Watermelon ripening season
  • Autumn (September-October): Pleasant climate, suitable for outdoor activities
Must-Try Foods
  • Lamb Noodle Soup
  • Honggu Watermelon
  • Farmhouse Stir-fries
  • Hand-Grasped Lamb
  • Grey Bean Soup
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: About ¥50
  • Accommodation: ¥150-300 per night
  • Catering: ¥40-70 per day
  • Transportation: About ¥50
  • Total: ¥400-600
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Must-visit attractions in Honggu District? → Yaojie Coalfield, Agricultural Demonstration Zone
  • What are the features of Dinosaur Geopark? → Dinosaur fossils and Danxia landforms
  • What can be experienced in Agricultural Demonstration Zone? → Farming activities, agricultural product picking
  • Best season to taste watermelons? → July-August