Lanzhou Olympic Center Stadium

Lanzhou Olympic Center Stadium
兰州奥体中心体育场
Interactive map of Lanzhou Olympic Center Stadium
LocationQilihe District, Lanzhou, Gansu, China
Coordinates36°05′16″N 103°40′59″E / 36.087669°N 103.682956°E / 36.087669; 103.682956
OwnerLanzhou Municipal Government
OperatorLanzhou Olympic Sports Center Construction and Development Co., Ltd.
Capacity60,000:
Public transit 1  at Olympic Sports Center
Construction
Groundbreaking2019-07-27
Opened2022-09-17
Cost
¥54.14 billion (total complex)
ArchitectsChina Aviation Planning and Design Institute
General contractor
China MCC17 Group Corporation
Website
www.lanzhouaoti.com

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]

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].

References

  1. ↑ "兰州市体育局 工作动态 全力冲刺！兰州奥体中心项目最新进展". tyj.lanzhou.gov.cn. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
  2. 1 2 3 "兰州奥体中心·打造兰州新风采". www.sohu.com (in Chinese). 7 December 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  3. 1 2 "兰州奥体中心"一场三馆一中心"本月底陆续竣工 "飞天花舞"即将绽放金城". www.gscn.com.cn (in Chinese). 7 December 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  4. 1 2 "兰州奥体中心". www.lanzhouaoti.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "兰州奥体中心"一场三馆一中心"本月底陆续竣工 "飞天花舞"即将绽放金城". www.gscn.com.cn (in Chinese). 7 December 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "引领智慧建造！中国十七冶兰州奥体中心数字化实践名列行业前茅". www.sohu.com (in Chinese). 23 March 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  7. ↑ "兰州奥体中心·打造兰州新风采". www.sohu.com (in Chinese). 7 December 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  8. ↑ ""玫瑰"将开，兰州奥体中心全面交付进入倒计时". www.gs.chinanews.com.cn (in Chinese). 21 April 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  9. ↑ "兰州奥体中心"一场三馆一中心"本月底陆续竣工 "飞天花舞"即将绽放金城". www.gscn.com.cn (in Chinese). 7 December 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  10. ↑ "期待！兰州奥体中心预计明年初竣工交付". news.sina.com.cn (in Chinese). 6 December 2021. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  11. ↑ "甘肃省第十五届运动会开幕式今日举行". www.gscn.com.cn (in Chinese). 17 September 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  12. ↑ "甘肃省第十五届运动会在兰州开幕". www.chinalxnet.com (in Chinese). 18 September 2022. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  13. ↑ "体育盛会点亮金城公益体彩为"赛"喝彩". www.gsjb.com (in Chinese). 6 November 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  14. ↑ "兰州市第十届运动会开幕". gs.people.com.cn (in Chinese). 27 October 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  15. ↑ "薛之谦演唱会现场，15人被抓！警方提醒…". www.nbd.com.cn (in Chinese). 20 August 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  16. ↑ "邓紫棋汪苏泷等众多明星献唱这场演唱会燃爆黄河两岸". gs.ifeng.com (in Chinese). 24 September 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  17. ↑ "兰州市成立职业足球队". www.gansu.gov.cn (in Chinese). 11 March 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  18. ↑ "中乙：甘肃职业足球再启航". www.gs.xinhuanet.com (in Chinese). 24 March 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  19. 1 2 3 4 "兰州奥体中心累计吸引观众总量突破80万人次 年均服务市民逾570万人次". gansu.gansudaily.com.cn (in Chinese). 1 August 2025. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
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