What are the climatic characteristics of Lanzhou?
It belongs to temperate continental climate. The annual average temperature is 65438 00.3℃. There is no heat in summer and no cold in winter. This is a famous summer resort. The annual average sunshine hours are 2446 hours, the frost-free period is 180 days, and the annual average precipitation is 327mm, mainly from June to September.
Gansu is located in the deep inland of northwest China, where warm and humid air currents are difficult to reach and there are few opportunities for rainfall. The climate in most areas is dry and belongs to temperate monsoon climate, which is continental. Winter is cold and long, the boundary between spring and summer is unclear, summer is short, the temperature is high, and the temperature drops quickly in autumn. The annual average temperature in the whole province is between 0 ~ 16℃, with different altitudes, large temperature difference, abundant sunshine and large daily temperature difference. The annual precipitation in all parts of the province is 36.6 ~ 734.9 mm, decreasing from southeast to northwest. The precipitation in the west of Wushaoling is obviously reduced, and the precipitation in Longnan Mountain area and the east of Qilian Mountain is more. Affected by the monsoon, precipitation is mostly concentrated in June-August, accounting for 50%-70% of the annual precipitation. The frost-free period in the province varies greatly from place to place. Longnan Valley is generally about 280 days, and Gannan Plateau is the shortest, only 140 days. The altitude in most places is between 1500m and 3000m, and the annual rainfall is about 300mm (40-800mm). The climate varies greatly from place to place, and the ecological environment is complex and diverse.
Geographical environment of Lanzhou
Location context
Lanzhou is located in the northwest of China and the middle of Gansu Province. Its urban area is located at 36 03' north latitude and103 40' east longitude. It borders Wuwei City and Baiyin City in the north, Dingxi City in the east and Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in the south, with a total area of 13085.6 square kilometers.
topography
Lanzhou has complex and diverse landforms, including mountains, plateaus, Pingchuan, river valleys, deserts and Gobi, with complete types and staggered distribution, and the terrain inclines from southwest to northeast. The terrain is long and narrow, with a length of 1.655 km from east to west and a width of 530 km from north to south. The complex landform can be roughly divided into six distinctive terrain areas. Lanzhou is high in the west and low in the south, and low in the northeast. The Yellow River flows from southwest to northeast, across the whole territory and across mountains, forming a beaded valley with alternating valleys and basins. The canyons include Bapan Gorge, Chaijia Gorge, Sangyuan Gorge, Daxia Gorge and Wujin Gorge. The basins include Xincheng basin, Lanzhou basin, Niwan-Ishikawa basin and Qingcheng-Shuichuan basin. There are Huangshui Valley, Zhuanglang Valley, Yuanchuan Valley and Datong Valley.
hydrology
Lanzhou is rich in inbound water resources. The inflow of the Yellow River and its tributaries, Huangshui River and Datong River, runs through the city, reaching 33.7 billion cubic meters, with stable water volume, no ice in all seasons and small sediment concentration. The Lanzhou section of the Yellow River is 152 km, of which 45 km flows through the urban area.
Lanzhou scenic spot
The Yellow River Railway Bridge is not only an ancient bridge with a long history in Lanzhou, but also the first real bridge on the 5,464-kilometer Yellow River, so it is called "the first bridge of the Yellow River in the world".
Located in the west section of Binhe Road in the urban area, Shuicheyuan is adjacent to Zhongshan Bridge in the east, sculpture of "Mother of the Yellow River" in the west, Baitashan Park in the north and Baiyun Temple in the south, which is an important sight on the tourist line of Binhe Road. Waterwheel Park is a replica park specially designed by Lanzhou Tourism Bureau to reproduce this ancient irrigation tool.
Baitashan Park is located on Baita Mountain on the north bank of the Yellow River in Lanzhou City, and it is named after the White Pagoda in the Yuan Dynasty. The White Pagoda has seven floors and eight sides, and is about17m high. There is a garden base under the pagoda and a green roof on the pagoda. There are Buddha statues carved on both sides, and iron bells tied to the eaves.
Lanzhou Baili Yellow River Customs Line is located on both sides of the Yellow River in Lanzhou City, and distributed from east to west along Binhe Road. Lanzhou Riverside Park built the eastern belt park from Yantan Ancient Bridge to Baiyunguan in 1958 when the levee on the south bank of the Yellow River was first built and the riverside road was expanded.
Lanzhou Xiguan Mosque was built by Muslim businessmen and is known as the "Guest Temple". During the Yongzheng period, it was expanded, and in the early years of the Republic of China, the ancillary facilities such as street pavement and bathroom were expanded.
Optimal travel time
1. Lanzhou is located in the hinterland, with obvious monsoon climate, annual average temperature of about 9℃, dry climate, large temperature difference between day and night, short spring and summer, long autumn and winter. Traveling in Lanzhou, it is best to alternate spring and summer. In winter in Lanzhou, due to indoor heating and strong outdoor sunshine, although the temperature is relatively low, the body will not feel very cold.
But if you want to attend the annual Lanzhou China Silk Road Festival, you must go in September, when many tourists will gather in Lanzhou, which will be very lively.
Travel information
1, the "cross" in Lanzhou Xiguan Cross, Nanguan Cross, Dongguan Cross and Beiguan Cross means Cross Street. Xiguan in Lanzhou is a commercial area, Nanguan is a railway family area, Dongguan is an education area and a middle production area, and Beiguan is a slum area.
There are many Muslims in Lanzhou, so please respect the customs when traveling.
skill
When you first arrive in Lanzhou, you will definitely feel that the weather is dry. You must pay attention to hydrating and adapt to it with moisturizing skin care products for a period of time.
custom
1. Lanzhou Waterwheel Festival
Time: July every year
Venue: Waterwheel Expo Park
Introduction: At that time, a grand opening ceremony will be held, and colorful flags and balls printed with the symbol of Water Wheel Festival will dance with the wind, and drums will be full of joy. The huge waterwheel in the Expo Park rotates slowly, and the high-pitched Gansu "Flower" sings along the river bank. In addition, a whole row of sheepskin rafts on the wide Yellow River went down the river, breaking the waves and forming a unique picture of the western region.
2. Lanzhou China Silk Road Festival
Time: Around the middle of September every year.
Introduction: Founded in 1992, it has been held once a year since then. During the festival, a special tour of Dunhuang was organized, starting from Lanzhou, going west along the foot of Qilian Mountain, passing through Wuwei, Zhangye and Jiuquan, crossing Jiayuguan and finally reaching Dunhuang. Although its journey is only a short section of the Silk Road, the scenery is spectacular wherever it goes. At that time, Chinese and foreign tourists will enjoy riding camels and climbing sand mountains.
3. Spring Festival social fire
Time: during the Spring Festival
Brief introduction: The social fire performance on the streets of Lanzhou has its own characteristics. Generally speaking, from the tenth day of the first lunar month, farmers' social fire teams organized by various districts and counties gather in the city center, arranged in different formations in turn, dancing along the street, beating gongs and drums, and being lively and spectacular. When we go to Dongfanghong Square, we usually form characters and perform for tourists and citizens. The social fire performance can last until around the Lantern Festival.
Season clothes
Spring (April-June): 1-2 sweater, 1 cotton sweater, 65438 trousers, 1 trousers, 1 thick coat, 1 trousers.
Summer (July-August): short-sleeved clothes, T-shirts, skirts and shirts.
Autumn (September-1 65438+1 October): shirts 1-2, sweaters 1-2, long-sleeved trousers1,thick coats1,cotton trousers/kloc-0.
Winter (65438+February-March): cotton sweater, 1-2 sets of trousers, 2-3 pieces of wool, 1 piece of cotton trousers or woolen trousers, 1 piece of thick cotton coat or down jacket, cotton shoes, gloves and scarves.
Travel necessities
1. certificate: when traveling, you should bring valid certificates, such as ID card and student ID card, in case of emergency.
2. Clothes: The temperature difference between day and night is large, so take warm clothes to prevent colds.
Spring and Autumn: You also need to wear sweaters, cotton sweaters, trousers, thick coats and trousers.
Xia: You can wear short sleeves and T-shirts. Girls can bring several skirts, and shirts are also a good choice.
Winter: Keep warm and wear gloves, hats and scarves. It is best to wear down jacket or thick coat. Shoes should be cotton shoes. If you don't want to wear cotton shoes, it is recommended to wear cotton socks.
3. Medicines: Tourists can bring common cold medicines, anti-inflammatory medicines, gastrointestinal medicines, carsickness medicines, band-AIDS, etc. According to your own needs, you should also bring mosquito repellent ointment and toilet water in summer. Lanzhou has strong ultraviolet rays, so you should bring sunscreen.
4. Cash and bank card: When traveling, you should separate your property and pay attention to your fortune.
5. Other items: carry daily necessities. Mobile phones, cameras, mp3 and other electronic devices that you may need to carry, remember to bring chargers, batteries and enough memory cards.
Safety-related
1, Lanzhou is dry during the day, so tourists should bring water bottles, drink more water or eat more fruits; The fruit in Lanzhou is sweet and delicious, so be careful not to eat too much to avoid stomach upset.
2. The northwest of Lanzhou has a high altitude. Newcomers often have mild altitude sickness, such as headache, dizziness and loss of appetite. These are all normal phenomena. Visitors should not panic, just pay attention to rest, drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous exercise.
3. To go to Lanzhou, you must go to Dunhuang. To go to Dunhuang, you must go to the Mogao Grottoes. The light in the Mogao Grottoes is very dim. Visitors should not forget to bring flashlights. If you board the ship, don't forget to wear comfortable hiking shoes, which will be more convenient and safer.
You need to take a small medicine bag, because you will inevitably encounter some unexpected situations when traveling. Take some commonly used medicine when traveling. If you bring a small medicine bag, you should be prepared.