Dongfanghong Square

Dongfanghong Square is a large square and park in Lanzhou, China. It is located centrally in the city. On the west side, a stadium is located and on the east side the Guofang Department Store mall is located.

Dongfanghong Square

Dongfanghong Square in 2011
Native name	东方红广场  (Chinese)
Length	638 metres (2,093 ft)
Width	155 metres (509 ft)
Area	92,172 square metres (992,130 sq ft)
Coordinates	36.05282°N 103.84055°E / 36.05282; 103.84055

Stadium at the square

The square was given its current name 1968, with fountains and grass patches added in 1981. The stadium on the west side was built in 1984. In 1993, a partially underground shopping mall was constructed, and the square was enlarged. It maximum width is 638 metres (2,093 ft) from east to west, 155 metres (509 ft) from north to south, with a total surface area of 92,172 square metres (992,130 sq ft).[1]