Lanzhou, referred to as "Lan" and "Gao" for short, was called Jincheng in ancient times. It is a prefecture-level city, provincial capital and type II big city under the jurisdiction of Gansu Province.

Lanzhou is located in the northwest of China and the geometric center of the land map of Chinese mainland, and in the middle of Gansu. It is a strategic platform for the country to open to the west, an important engine for the development of the western region, a demonstration area for scientific development in the northwest, a famous cultural city with a long history of the Yellow River, a modern central city with international influence in the western region, and a modern and international metropolis facing the Belt and Road Initiative and radiating Central Asia, West Asia and South Asia. ?

Lanzhou has a history of more than 2, years since the Qin Dynasty. Since ancient times, it has been a transportation hub and military fortress "connecting the four regions and Wan Li". It is named Jincheng after the meaning of "Jincheng Tang Chi" and is known as the "Pearl of the Yellow River". Thanks to the Silk Road, Lanzhou has become an important traffic artery and commercial port.

After that, it became one of the earliest cities in China to accept modern industrial civilization. After the founding of New China, it was identified as one of the key industrial bases to be built by the state, and became an important petrochemical, biopharmaceutical and equipment manufacturing base in the country.

Lanzhou characteristics:

1. Lanzhou beef noodles

Lanzhou beef noodles are local specialties. Although the signboard of "Lanzhou beef noodles" is hung everywhere, it is far from the authentic Lanzhou beef noodles. The main reason is that there are fundamental differences in production methods and ingredients. In particular, the soup of Lanzhou beef noodles is even more ingenious. In addition to beef, beef bones, fat native chicken and various Chinese medicines must be added. Boil it with a big fire and then simmer it slowly. The taste of beef noodles made by this unique stunt naturally becomes eagerly awaited and enjoys a good reputation all over the world.

2. Sweet candied fruit

Sweet candied fruit is a famous specialty snack in Gansu Province. Sweet candied fruit is fermented from oats, which is similar to the miso in the south of the Yangtze River. When you eat it, add water and scoop a spoonful. The juice is sour and refreshing, and it smells of wine. Come to a bowl of candied fruit in summer, and in Lanzhou's words, it is: full of happiness! Sweet candied fruit can be divided into cold and hot, but it is not only for summer, but also for winter.

3. Grey beans

Grey beans are a unique snack in Lanzhou. Gray beans are sweet, and have the rustling taste of beans. They are made like the red bean soup we often eat, but they use peas, which is also one of the few dessert varieties in northwest China. The taste is similar to that of eight-treasure porridge, but it is different. Because of the "ash", Lanzhou's "ash" means "Peng ash", which is equivalent to edible alkali extracted from plants. When eating, white sugar is added, which has a unique flavor.

4. Milk and egg mash

Milk and egg mash is a popular specialty food in Jincheng Lanzhou. This Lanzhou specialty dessert combines the aroma of milk and mash, and you can also add your favorite nuts. Sprinkle a handful of cooked sesame seeds, peanuts and raisins when you are out of the pot. You can get drunk by smelling it through the screen. It tastes like cheese, but it tastes unique. In summer, it is ok.

5. Fried powder in oil

Fried powder in oil is a traditional snack with Lanzhou characteristics. The bean jelly made of potato starch is cut into pieces, and put into rapeseed oil in a wok with garlic sprouts and chopped green onion to stir fry. The powder blocks sway from side to side with the fire until the bottom of the powder blocks are slightly brown, crystal clear and steaming, and poured with balsamic vinegar, sesame sauce, Chili oil and Chili oil soaked with octagonal tsaoko. Hot and sour, the entrance is soft and glutinous, the teeth and cheeks are fragrant, and it is rough and dripping. In the small streets and alleys of Lanzhou in winter, a bowl of hot fried oil and fried powder is enough to warm the stomach and heart, although it is a snack.

6. Hot winter fruits

You must eat hot winter fruits when you come to Lanzhou in winter. After all, this special food is only available in Lanzhou in winter. In the streets and alleys of Lanzhou, there are "hot winter fruits" everywhere, and foreigners will definitely not adapt to Lanzhou and will definitely feel particularly dry, because eating too much meat will make them feel particularly hot and dry. Hot winter fruits can solve these problems and quench their thirst.