兰州 Lanzhou

兰州市是甘肃省省会，地处中国陆域几何中心，黄河穿城而过，素有"黄河明珠"之誉。作为西北重要中心城市和交通枢纽，它历史悠久，自秦朝设榆中县起已有两千多年建城史。由于其位置的特殊性，兰州曾经是丝绸之路上的重要交汇点，成为东西方文明交流的纽带之一。 丝绸之路不仅是商品和贸易的通道，也是不同文化之间交流的平台。兰州市如今既是工业基地，又是科教名城，还拥有众多特色景点与美食，展现独特魅力。

Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province, is located at the geographical center of China's mainland. With the Yellow River flowing through its urban area, it enjoys the reputation as a "Pearl on the Yellow River". As a crucial hub in Northwest China for both transportation and industry, this historic city—founded over two millennia ago during Qin Dynasty. Due to its strategic geographical location, Lanzhou served as a key junction along the Silk Road and functioned as one of the vital links facilitating the exchange between Eastern and Western civilizations. The Silk Road was not merely a conduit for commercial trade and goods, but also a significant channel for cultural interaction and mutual enrichment among diverse societies.It now thrives as an educational center while offering distinctive local attractions and cuisines that showcase its unique charm.