The Yellow River Mother Statue in Lanzhou~ The most artistically valuable Yellow River statue in the country

🌟Highlights: The Yellow River Mother Statue is located in the middle section of Binhe Road on the south bank of the Yellow River in Lanzhou City. It is one of the iconic landscapes of Lanzhou City and the most artistically valuable sculpture among the many sculptures depicting the Yellow River in the country. This statue was created by the famous Gansu sculptor Ms. He E, using the forms of a mother and baby as basic elements, symbolizing the deep love of the Yellow River Mother for the descendants of China. Its design inspiration comes from the ancient Chinese myth of Nüwa creating humans, implying the great mother nurturing life and nourishing all things. The statue is about 2.6 meters high and weighs over 40 tons. It is made of red granite, whose color and texture are highly consistent with the Loess Plateau in western China and the Yellow River flowing down from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The base of the statue is engraved with water wave and fish patterns, which are derived from the original patterns of ancient painted pottery in Gansu, reflecting the keen observation of natural phenomena by the ancestors in the Yellow River Basin, and also showcasing the inherent strength and wisdom of the Chinese people. 🗓Itinerary: You can start your visit from the Yellow River Mother Statue and walk all the way to Zhongshan Bridge. Along the way, you will pass by several attractions, such as waterwheels, sheepskin rafts, walkways, and squares. You can also go down to the Yellow River to experience searching for colorful stones. 💰Per capita consumption: Free. Along the way, you will also pass by many characteristic tea houses, where you need to pay for tea tasting. ⏳Play time: Two hours to half a day