Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1Carry cash in local currency (CNY) using Wise; link WeChat and Alipay to Wise Card to minimize fees. (03:40)
- Tip 2Try hand pulled Lanjo beef noodles; choose pickles and keep broth balanced for spice level accommodations. (09:50)
- Tip 3Take the cable car across Yellow River for panoramic views; remember sunset timings and return window. (11:35)
- Tip 4Use Wise for ATM withdrawals with mid market rate and fee free limits; plan transfers in advance to minimize costs. (22:40)
In this episode, Wilko Wanders journeys through Lanzhou, the cap of Gansu, weaving together food frenzy, scenic cable car rides, and ancient Silk Road echoes. The video opens with a nod to Wise as Wilko shows how a multi currency Wise account helps him move money while traveling in China, topping up CNY and keeping spendings in local currency to minimize fees. He explains the benefits of linking WeChat and Alipay to Wise cards and shares real numbers about a £100 transfer and the tiny 36 pence fee, highlighting how Wise can lower costs when using a CNY balance for Alipay or cash withdrawals. The audio then turns to the city itself, touching on air quality and the practical need for a fresh mask, before he dives into Lanzhou’s famed beef noodles. He walks through the noodle stall, learns about hand pulled noodles, and describes the broth, beef slices, and aromatic spices, noting the dish’s warmth and slight spiciness. The exploration then ascends to a cable car by the Yellow River, with
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Wilko Wanders arrives in Langjao, the capital of Gansu, and introduces Wise as his travel sponsor while outlining how he uses the Wise multi currency account to manage funds in CNY and GBP. He walks through topping up in Wise, linking WeChat and Alipay to Wise cards, and transferring pounds to yuan to avoid frequent conversion fees. He notes the air quality as moderately polluted and buys a new face mask before chasing Lanjo’s famed beef noodles, describing hand pulled noodles simmered in a rich beef broth with choice of pickles. After a satisfying meal, he takes a cable car across the Yellow River up to the White Pagod and learns about the pagoda’s history, including its Ming and Qing dynasty renovations, and the Gansu Painted Pottery Park with its yellow clay and sprinklered terraces. The video covers stunning riverbank views, the old temple complex, and the Pion Pavilion. Wilko chats with locals, experiences street food, and shows how easy it is to withdraw cash using Wise while traveling. He wraps with a sunset stroll along the river, drone footage plans for Silk Road episodes, and a return to the markets for more bite sized snacks, proudly noting that Wise supports his solo journey and inviting viewers to subscribe for the Silk Road series of 12 episodes starting in Kazgar and moving toward Jingy. Wilko also emphasizes the friendliness of locals and his positive experiences navigating the city with local currency and Wise cards.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: Is Lanzhou expensive for a one person traveler?
- A: Wilko finds Wise helps keep costs low with low transfer fees and using CNY balance, making things affordable while enjoying noodles, markets, and views.
