Shichuan Ancient Pear Orchard
什川古梨园
A century-old pear orchard on the Yellow River, where tens of thousands of old pear trees burst into snow-white blossom every April. It is known as the 'World's Oldest Pear Orchard.'
Shichuan Town lies on the Yellow River in Gaolan County, about 30 kilometres from downtown Lanzhou. Pear trees have been grown here for more than 400 years, and there are now over ten thousand pear trees more than a hundred years old. They are tall and spreading. Pear blossoms open in early to mid-April, and the whole village turns white. It is Lanzhou's most lively spring flower-viewing spot. In autumn, visitors can pick Ruan'er pears and winter fruit pears. The Shichuan Yellow River Suspension Bridge in the village leads to the opposite bank, where you can see the whole orchard. Most of the orchards are free to visit. During the blossom season, weekends are crowded and traffic jams, so it's best to set out early.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Lanzhou Waterwheel Expo Garden
- Lanzhou Museum (Baiyi Temple Pagoda)
- Lanzhou Prefecture City God Temple
- Memorial of the Eighth Route Army Lanzhou Office
- Zhongshan Bridge (Yellow River Iron Bridge)
- Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street & Dazhong Lane
- Zhengning Road Night Market
- Xiguan Mosque