兰州

兰州 is the name of a city in China, located in Gansu Province. It is a major transportation and industrial hub in western China.

The character 兰 (lán) originally meant 'orchid' and was used as a poetic name for the city due to its historical association with the flower. 州 (zhōu) means 'province' or 'region,' commonly used in place names to indicate administrative divisions.

Lanzhou is known for its unique location at the confluence of the Yellow River and its role as an important cultural and economic center. It is also famous for its noodles and traditional arts.