Arrival EssentialsA few things to notice
01 · The wheel
Look at its size and supporting structure.
02 · Lifting water
Use the site explanations to follow how water is carried upwards.
03 · The river
Look at the river and banks to understand the waterwheel's setting.
Lanzhou · CITY CULTURE
Lanzhou waterwheels: a walk beside the Yellow River
Begin with the wheel and its water-lifting structure, then walk to the river to connect the machine with its setting.
Archival photograph from 2024; operating wheels and accessible areas depend on current arrangements.
Want to visit?
The Waterwheel Expo Park is on the south bank of the Yellow River and can join a riverside walk. Check access and weather before going; wheels may not be operating.
Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Park
兰州水车博览园
兰州市城关区南滨河东路524号
524 Nanbinhe East Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou