Lanzhou Waterwheel Museum – A Timeless Yellow River Memory

Right by the Yellow River, the Lanzhou Waterwheel Museum lets you witness how ancient ingenuity transformed farming life. 🌾

✨ Highlights
• Giant Waterwheels – About 16 meters in diameter, made with 16 pairs of spokes, turning with the power of the Yellow River’s flow.
• Unique Irrigation System – Wooden buckets “pull” river water backwards into troughs that lead to the fields; a single waterwheel can irrigate more than 49 acres of farmland.
• Live Demonstrations – Stand by the wooden troughs and hear the creak of the waterwheel, imagining the bustle of farmers centuries ago.

📸 Photo Tips
• Best Spot – Stand directly in front of the waterwheel to capture it alongside the skyline and blue sky, showing Lanzhou’s blend of old and new.
• Golden Hour – Sunset paints the waterwheel in warm tones, giving your shots a nostalgic charm.

💡 Travel Tips
• Perfect to combine with Zhongshan Bridge and the Yellow River Mother Statue as part of a Yellow River-themed walk.
• In summer, the sun by the river can be intense – sunscreen is a must.

📍 Location: By the Yellow River, near the Yellow River Scenic Belt, Lanzhou, Gansu Province

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Post by NatDiscoversAsia | Aug 16, 2025