Essential Guide to Gansu Urban Transportation: Everything You Need to Know

When traveling to Gansu, knowing the transportation information is crucial for planning your trip. Below is some key transportation information, especially detailed information about transportation:

1. Airplane

Major airports: Gansu has a number of airports, among which Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is a major international aviation hub connecting a number of cities at home and abroad. In addition, Jiayuguan Airport and Dunhuang Airport are also important aviation nodes.

Advantage: Airplane is the preferred way to get to the major tourist cities in Gansu quickly, especially suitable for long-distance travel or tourists with limited time.

2. Train

Railroad network: Gansu has a well-developed railroad network, including high-speed railroads and general-speed railroads, covering major cities and tourist attractions in the province.

Tourist special trains: In recent years, Gansu has also opened a number of tourist special trains, such as the “Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao” tourist special train, which provides tourists with a more convenient and comfortable travel experience. These special trains usually take the “car with the people go”, “fast travel slow tour” way, through a number of well-known scenic spots.

Advantage: Train travel is affordable, and you can enjoy the scenery along the way, suitable for medium and long distance travel.

3. Long-distance bus

Network coverage: Gansu's long-distance bus network covers a wide range of cities and counties in the province and some remote attractions.

Advantage: Long-distance bus is an important supplemental transportation mode for areas without direct trains or airplanes.

4. Self-driving tour

Route selection: Gansu has a rich variety of self-driving tour routes, including classic routes such as the Silk Road and the Hexi Corridor. These routes not only have beautiful natural scenery, but also contain rich historical and cultural heritage.

Note: Self-driving need to be well prepared before, understand the road conditions and traffic rules. Some sections of the road conditions are complex, need to be careful driving. At the same time, pay attention to driving safety, avoid fatigue driving and speeding.

5. Special Transportation

Water Bus: In Lanzhou and other cities along The Yellow River, tourists can experience the water bus as a special transportation. The water bus is not only convenient and fast, but also allows tourists to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Yellow River.

Sheepskin raft: Sheepskin raft is an ancient ferry tool along the Yellow River, which has become an important project for tourists to experience the culture of the Yellow River. Rafting on the Yellow River on a sheepskin raft can give you a unique northwest flavor and exciting experience.

Summarize

When traveling to Gansu, tourists can choose suitable transportation according to their own needs and schedule. Airplanes are suitable for long-distance and quick arrival; trains are economical and can enjoy the scenery along the way; coaches cover a wide range; and self-driving tours are more free and flexible. In addition, you can also try water buses and sheepskin rafts and other special means of transportation, adding more fun and experience to the trip. Before traveling, be sure to know the relevant transportation information and make full preparations to ensure a smooth and safe trip.

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