In addition, frequent flights are made to the major tourist attractions of Dunhuang and Jiayuguang. Over 50 passenger trains offer daily connections in all directions from Lanzhou Railway Station. Buses, trolley buses and mini-buses are abundannt along regular lines in the urban area. Taxis are numerous and inexpensive. Both the winters and summers are not severe.
Natural scenery is both majestic and charming in Lanzhou.
The endless plateau prairie and high desert mountains, such as Mt. Xinglong and Tulugo, are prominent features. So is the Yellow River that runs through the city. In the central of city, visitors may enjoy Gansu Provincial Museum, Five Spring Park, White Pagoda Park and riverside scenery along the Yellow River. Take No.33 trollybus to get there. Thousands of stores and markets are in Lanzhou.