Lanzhou Olympic Center Stadium
Multi-purpose stadium in Lanzhou, Gansu, China
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The Lanzhou Olympic Center Stadium is the centerpiece of the Lanzhou Olympic Sports Center, a multi-venue complex in Qilihe District, Lanzhou, China. Designed to host international sports events and cultural performances, it is the largest stadium in Gansu Province and a key venue for the 2022 Gansu Provincial Games.[1]
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 Interactive map of Lanzhou Olympic Center Stadium | |
| Location | Qilihe District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China |
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| Coordinates | 36.087669°N 103.682956°E |
| Owner | Lanzhou Municipal Government |
| Operator | Lanzhou Olympic Sports Center Construction and Development Co., Ltd. |
| Capacity | 60,000: |
| Public transit | 1 at Olympic Sports Center |
| Construction | |
| Groundbreaking | 2019-07-27 |
| Opened | 2022-09-17 |
| Cost | ¥54.14 billion (total complex) |
| Architects | China Aviation Planning and Design Institute |
General contractor | China MCC17 Group Corporation |
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Design and construction
The stadium is part of the Lanzhou Olympic Sports Center project, which uses a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with investment totaling 5.414 billion yuan[2]. The complex covers a total land area of 516,000 square meters with a total construction area of 464,000 square meters[3]. Construction began in July 2019, and the stadium was completed in early 2022[2].
The design concept is "Flying Flower Dance", inspired by the flying apsaras of Dunhuang and the flowing Yellow River[3]. The stadium is one of the "Five Golden Flowers" complex, which includes the Tulip Gymnasium, Lily Aquatics Center, Lotus Tennis Center, and Orchid Sports Complex[2]. The architectural design integrates golden or light-gray aluminum panels with transparent glass curtain walls[4].
The project was designed by China Aviation Planning and Design Institute and constructed by China Seventeenth Metallurgical Group[4]. The construction utilized Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology, VR experiences, 5G unmanned tower crane models, and 3D printing for smart construction management[5]. The project won first-class awards in the China Construction Industry Association's BIM competition[6].
Facilities
The stadium has a seating capacity of 60,000 and a building area of 80,400 square meters[7]. It features a 400-meter running track certified by the International Association of Athletics Federations and a standard football field with natural grass[8]. The venue is equipped with HDTV lighting systems, LED displays, automatic flag-raising systems, and a competition information management system[9].
The complex is located in the Qilihe District, adjacent to Metro Line 1 and approximately 6 kilometers from Lanzhou West Railway Station[10].
Events
The stadium served as the main venue for the 15th Gansu Provincial Games in September 2022[11]. The opening ceremony was attended by provincial leaders including Party Secretary Yin Hong and Governor Ren Zhenhe[12].
In October 2025, the stadium hosted the opening ceremony of the 10th Lanzhou Municipal Games, which featured more than 5,700 athletes[13][14].
The stadium has been used for concerts by major artists. Joker Xue held two concerts in August 2025, attracting over 60,000 attendees[15]. In September 2023, G.E.M. and Wang performed at the Le Dong Lanzhou concert[16].
Since March 2025, the stadium has served as the home venue for Lanzhou Longyuan Athletic F.C. in the Chinese League Two[17][18].
Operations and impact
Since opening, the venue has hosted over 20 large-scale events with an average attendance of more than 40,000 spectators per event, totaling over 800,000 visitors[19]. Approximately 60-70% of attendees come from outside Lanzhou, boosting local tourism and consumption in surrounding areas[19].
The venue operates on a low-price strategy during weekday mornings and afternoons, with rates ranging from 10-25 yuan per hour for sports facilities[19]. It offers free access on New Year's Day and National Fitness Day, serving over 5.7 million citizens annually[19].
