Lanzhou Feature Food, Lanzhou Travel Guide

Lanzhou is a prefecture-level city and capital of Gansu province in northwestern China.Lanzhou is situated on the upper course of the Yellow River, where the river emerges from the mountains. It has been a center since early times, being at the southern end of the route leading via the Hexi Corridor across Central Asia. It also commands the approaches to the ancient capital area of Chang´an (modern Xi´an) in Shaanxi province from both the west and the northwest, as well as from the area of Qinghai Lake via the upper waters of the Yellow River and its tributaries.

The food in Lanzhou is quite unique compared to that of central China, having been influenced by ethnic groups - especially the Hui people. Besides the beef noodles, there are local delicacies that cannot be tasted in other places, as well as Sichuan cuisines, hotpot, and western food.

Lanzhou Beef Noodles (Stretched Noodles),is the most famous local dish in Lanzhou.This dish has five main features: clear soup, white radish, red pepper, green caraway and yellow noodles. The noodles can be wide or slim to meet different preferences.Niang pi zi cannot be missed among the local delicacies. Do not forget pie with preserved ham, casserole, and fried field snails,Hui Dou Zi (Gray Bean) and Tian Pei Zi(Sweet Wine) are not seen in other parts of China except in Lanzhou.Steamed Lily is worth trying since the lily is one of the specialties of Lanzhou. Lily served with honeydew is refreshing and sweet..

Restaurant Index:Ma Zilu Beef Noodles Restaurant,Tangwang Restaurant,Yuebin Lou,Seventy Two Industries Folk Customs Restaurant,Tianfu Renjia Jiayan Restaurant,ect.