LANZHOU

September 6, 2025

Gathering and Welcome

• Domestic and international guests arrive in Lanzhou and check into their hotels.

• In the afternoon, an artist interview and exchange session (TBD) will be arranged to kick off the cultural dialogue.

September 7, 2025

Yellow River Civilization and Silk Road Starting Point

• Yellow River Cultural Exploration: Visit landmarks such as the Yellow River Mother Statue, Yellow River Iron Bridge, and Jincheng Gate, and experience sheepskin rafting to feel the historical ambiance of the Yellow River Water Silk Road.

• Intangible Cultural Heritage Preservation: Visit the Ruan Family Gourd Carving Workshop, listen to the story of four generations of传承, and witness the craftsmanship.

• Lanzhou Beef Noodle Culture: Visit the Beef Noodle Museum, learn traditional noodle-pulling techniques, and savor a bowl of “Jincheng's Calling Card” that carries local memories.

• Cultural and Historical Treasures: Visit the Jiuzhou Tai Wensu Pavilion to explore the “Siku Quanshu” collection of books, then visit the Gansu Provincial Museum to trace the cultural heritage of the Silk Road.

• Immersive Performance: Watch the immersive performance “The Wind Rises in the Han Dynasty” (TBD) to experience the grand reenactment of the Silk Road's splendor.

LINXIA

September 8, 2025

Hezhou Cultural Exploration

• Drive to Linxia and visit the Hezheng Ancient Animal Fossil Museum to revisit ancient times.

• Visit Zheqiao Village to experience the cultural landscape of Hezhou.

• Visit the Linxia State Museum to deeply experience the Qijia jade carving craftsmanship, demonstrated on-site by intangible cultural heritage inheritors.

• Return to Lanzhou in the evening, enjoying the vast landscapes of the Loess Plateau along the way.