Lanshan Park
Built in an ancient Roman style, the park seems to whisk you off to Italy in an instant. When the setting sun shines through the arches, the whole park is bathed in golden light.…
Lanshan Park, Yinchuan
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- 8：30—22：00
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Address
- 50 m north of the intersection of Lanshan East Street and Shenyang Road, Jinfeng District, Yinchuan
- Getting there
- Near Lanshan Park (bus stop)
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 793. Open in Google Maps
About Lanshan Park
Built in an ancient Roman style, the park seems to whisk you off to Italy in an instant. When the setting sun shines through the arches, the whole park is bathed in golden light. After enjoying the views and snapping your “blockbuster” photos, you can take the park's custom bus to Huaiyuan Night Market (怀远夜市) to soak up the lively atmosphere. The bus fare is ¥5.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lanshan Park cost?
Admission to Lanshan Park is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Lanshan Park?
Lanshan Park is open 8：30—22：00.
How do I get to Lanshan Park?
Near Lanshan Park (bus stop)
How long should I spend at Lanshan Park?
Plan on 1–2 hours for Lanshan Park.
Where is Lanshan Park?
Lanshan Park is in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, in the Northwest of China. 50 m north of the intersection of Lanshan East Street and Shenyang Road, Jinfeng District, Yinchuan
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