White Pagoda Mountain Tunnel Set to Begin Construction, Creating a New Yellow River Scenic Line Tourist Area
On April 2nd, reporters from the Yellow River Scenic Line Tourist Area Management Committee introduced that this year, with the 'Yellow River Scenic Line Tourist Area' as the core concept, a Yellow River two-shore ecological tourism system will be built, and the Yellow River area within the Lanzhou municipal area will be integrated to vigorously develop 'tourism across the board'. By coordinating mountains, rivers, cities, and landscapes, integrating various resources such as culture, history, ecology, and city, the eight scenic areas will be improved in terms of function, transportation, and supporting facilities, enriching visitor experience and achieving optimization and upgrading of the tourist industry of the scenic area.
Rebuild the Soul of the River
Concentrate efforts to promote the renovation and upgrading of piers along the shore, vigorously develop water tourism, and connect traffic between the two banks through cruise ships and water buses.Based on the ten tourist piers such as Lanzhou Port, White Pagoda Mountain, Salt Field Fort, Dragon Source, Mother Yellow River, Jinniu Street, Silver Beach Wetland, Baihe Park, Seven Rivers Head Bridgehead, and Yellow River Bridgehead, a large tourist complex with visitor services and leisure shopping will be constructed, shaping the core brand of 'Day Tour of Golden City' and 'Night Tour of the Yellow River', achieving prosperous daytime and nighttime economies.
Focus on Two Shores
Accelerate the development and protection of wetland on both sides, plant vegetation such as flowers, grass, and reeds, and earnestly restore the riverbank ecological landscape. Accelerate the improvement of two-shore slow-moving systems, further unblock and cut off bottlenecks, handle the relationship between bridges, floodways, and slow-moving lanes, improve landscape, signage, and service facilities.Create a two-lane slow-moving route, including a riverside promenade and a fitness route, forming a slow-moving route loop with Yellow River Bridge as the node, improving the sightseeing and travel experience of tourists, and transforming from 'visiting the Yellow River' to 'exploring the city of Lanzhou',Accelerate the construction of tourist service facilities, promptly complete visitor service centers, street-view shops, parking lots, cultural stations, etc., providing convenient travel for citizens and tourists.Strive to implement projects such as Yellow River Tower Corridor, Reader Impression Boutique Culture Street, White Pagoda Mountain Comprehensive Reconstruction, Baihe Wedding Theme Park, and build a batch of characteristic riverside landscapes, forming new names and new highlights, maximizing the economic benefits of the scenic area.
▲Baihe Wedding Theme Park
▲Baihe Wedding Theme Park
Connect White Pagoda Mountain Tunnel
According to the concept and model of 'tourism across the board', with the Yellow River Scenic Line Tourist Area as the core, organically connect the resources of the north and south mountains and the city area, support and guide one-day and two-day tour projects. For example, the White Pagoda Mountain Scenic Area coordinates Zhongshan Bridge, Yellow River Cableway Square, Jinshangguan, White Pagoda Mountain, Kyushu Terrace, and provides a 'Taste of Yellow River Life' plus 'Panoramic View of Lanzhou' experience through in-depth 'Yellow River Immersion'.Combining the implementation of the White Pagoda Mountain Tunnel project, upgrading existing attractions, creating themed pedestrian streets and the north square of White Pagoda Mountain, guiding tourists to experience all-elemental experiences in eating, living, traveling, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment in Lanzhou Yellow River's unique life. Relying on the panoramic view of the city across the north and south mountains, concentrate on showcasing the city's charm, and implement key projects such as the White Pagoda Mountain Tunnel.
According to reporters, currently, the White Pagoda Mountain Tunnel project has raised 30 billion yuan,The project is planned to formally start construction in June this year and will be completed and put into use in two and a half years.
▲White Pagoda Mountain Tunnel
Expand Construction at Both Ends
Completely develop the two river mouth and Qingcheng ancient towns at the Yellow River Scenic Line Tourist Area, build a concentrated display of deep historical and cultural characteristics and distinctive local features ancient town scenic area.For example, the Huikou Ancient Town implements 'Old to New' thinking, completes supporting facilities, and enhances quality. It implements protection-based restoration of ancient residences and key projects such as 'Four Streets, Four Gates, Four Arches, One Bridge, One Pier, Water Wheel, Water Mill, Water Smoke Houses' and improves road, greening, and riverfront trails and water and drainage installation etc. Overall enhances the image and attractiveness of the town,
The Qingcheng Ancient Town follows the concept of 'Ancient Town as the Core, Yellow River as the Link, Culture as the Soul, Ecology as the Support', accelerating the implementation of tourist service centers, parking lots, folk performance halls, and water smoke museums, creating a destination that integrates cultural experience, natural viewing, ecological leisure, and health and wellness.
