[Explanation] As the only capital city Lanzhou where the Yellow River passes through the city, the Yellow River Customs Line has always been the first choice for residents and tourists to check in.

Local officials also hope to make good travel articles, such as spending nearly 400 million yuan to build the "Yellow River Tower" landscape.

But things backfired. The landscape has been closed for more than a year since it was built.

　　[Explanation] It is understood that the construction of the "Yellow River Tower" started in 2013, and the lights will be officially lit in September 2020.

The local hope that this scenic spot can integrate various functions such as cultural display, sightseeing, tourism, amusement, food, folk custom experience, and leisure, making it a landmark and famous building in Lanzhou.

However, many residents living there told reporters that following the short-lived excitement in September 2020, the Yellow River Tower did not realize the wishes of the builders. Tourists are scarce and often closed.

　　[Concurrent] Lanzhou citizens

　　I didn't think anyone would go after I was finished. Now there is a charge. For the surrounding residents, they go shopping every day, and who would pay to go shopping.

Some things, especially tourism, I go out for self-driving every year, and I have run all over the country. (I feel) it (Yellow River Tower) does not have a long-term plan.

(Will friends from other places come here with friends?) I can only say that I passed by and told him that there is a sign for this place, and the others are of no value.

　　[Commentary] When a reporter from China News Agency visited this scenic spot in late December 2021, he bought tickets at 11 o'clock in the morning and bought the No. 0 ticket.

The staff confirmed to reporters that it was indeed the first ticket for the opening of the Yellow River Tower that day.

Currently, the Yellow River Tower only opens the "Yellow River Story" on the 3rd floor, the "Light and Shadow Museum" on the 15th floor, and the "Urban Viewing Platform" on the 16th floor.

For the interactive night tour of the outdoor plaza, the last time the ticket was open for sale was during the long holiday.

　　[Concurrent] Staff of Yellow River Tower (concealed shooting)

　　There will be no performances after the "Eleventh", and there will be fewer people after the "Eleventh". Now I am attracting foreign investment. Because of the epidemic at that time, I dare not invest. Now I am closed for a month and two months at every turn.

　　[Explanation] According to public information, the Yellow River Tower project is a key construction project determined by the Lanzhou Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government. The source of funds is municipal financial financing. With reference to the scale and momentum of the Wuhan Yellow Crane Tower and Nanchang Tengwang Pavilion, the project is one of the world's most famous buildings. Long planning and construction, making it the first floor of the Yellow River, a landmark building that promotes the Yellow River culture and a landmark of the Yellow River landscape.

　　[Explanation] Opposite the Yellow River Tower in Lanzhou, another iconic building: the Huaxia Humanities Ancestral Garden, the ticket office and the tourist reception center are even locked.

The iconic sculpture here was unveiled on October 14, 2012, and has been almost idle for nearly 10 years.

　　[Explanation] The two scenic spots are currently operated by companies affiliated to the local municipal government. China News Agency reporters went to this operating agency for interviews and were politely declined many times.

After several contacts, the relevant person in charge said that he needed to consult the superior authority before accepting the interview.

But so far, the reporter has not received a reply in the past two weeks.

　　China News Service reporter reported from Lanzhou, Gansu

Editor in charge: [Li Ji]