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Why this tour ?

1. Covers most popular attractions in Lanzhou;

2. Visit the stunning Buddhist cave art in Bingling Temple;

3. Private service, customizable journey.

Why this tour ?

1. Visit the famous City of the Yellow River - Lanzhou;

2. Witness brilliant Buddhist sculptures and wall paintings;

3. Worship spectacular Tibetan Buddhist architectures and culture.

Why this tour ?

1. An in-depth trip to explore the best destinations in Gansu;

2. Experience diverse culture and sightseeing;

3. Ancient Buddhist history and living Buddhism.

Why this tour ?

1. See the breathtaking rainbow mountains in China - Zhangye Danxia Landform;;

2. Go to see "the First and Greatest Pass under Heaven - Jiayuguan Pass;

3. Class Dunhuang tour covering Mogao Caves, Mingshashan, Crescent Lake...

Best Lanzhou Travel Deals & Tour Packages 2024/2025 - Explore Yellow River & Buddhist Arts

As the largest and capital city of Gansu, Northwest China, Lanzhou may be not famous as Dunhuang, Zhangye, but it still keeps irreplaceable and spectacular charm. It is the only city that China’s Mother River - Yellow River flows through, which was a crucial traffic route and commercial town on the Silk Road as well as a profound belt connecting ethnic minorities of western regions. Ancient travelers from eastern China usually pass by Lanzhou and head to Xinjiang and further Central and Western Asia. Thus, major attractions in Lanzhou are themed either by culture of Yellow River, like Mother Statue, Iron Bridge, Waterwheel Park, or culture of Silk Road, including Gansu Provincial Museum, etc. White Pagoda Mountain is the best view point of Lanzhou city and the running Yellow River.

How to Plan a Gansu Lanzhou tour?

Lanzhou is more a transfer hub rather than a popular tourist destination. Tourists often choose Lanzhou as the starting point of their holiday, because the city is well-connected with Qinghai (Xining), Tibet, Gansu (Zhangye, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan) and Xinjiang by high speed bullet train, together with convenient and frequent domestic flights from Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc. One day is enough to visit major attractions in Lanzhou along the banks of Yellow River. After a short stay in Lanzhou, you take 2 to 3 days for a side trip to Xiahe Labrang Monastery, Tianshui Maijishan Grottoes, Langmusi, Bingling Temple in southern Gansu. More popular route is keep going westward along the Hexi Corridor to tour Zhangye Danxia Landform, Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, Jiayuguan using 1 week or more days, even move to Xinjiang for an in-depth Silk Road discovery.

Classic Lanzhou Tours
Lanzhou Side Trips

5 Days Luxury Tibetan Nomadic Camping Retreat at Norden Camp

Highlights: Norden Camp, Sangke Grassland, Labrang Monastery, Horse-back Journey, Tibetan Community

Located on the winter pasture on the Sangke Grassland at 3,200 meters in altitude in Gansu Province, Norden Camp offers not only priceless natural luxuries like fresh air, Himalayan fed river water, vast grassland, rising snow peaks, but also back-to-earth camping experience with all the services, food and comfort more traditionally associated with 5-star luxury resorts. It also provides a rare opportunity to experience the authentic culture of Tibetan community.

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3 Days Lanzhou Short Break

Highlights: Gansu Provincial Musuem, White Pagoda Mountain, Bingling Temple

Though not as famous as Dunhuang and Zhangye, Lanzhou is a very important tourist destination in Gansu. Firstly it is the gateway to Zhangye and Dunhuang. Secondly, it has something unique to explore. In this tour, you will explore the best highlights of Lanzhou city area, such as Gansu Provincial Museum, White Pagoda Mountain, etc. After that, take a side trip to the famous Bingling Temple.

from $489

4 Days Lanzhou Labrang Monastery Tour

Highlights: Labrang Monastery, Sangke Grassland, Bingling Temple, White Pagoda Mountain

Wondering what you can get from this trip? An impressive contrast of different insects of Buddhism - Zen Buddhism and Tibetan Buddhism. Explore their difference from their architecture styles, history, arts, monks, etc. The biggest highlight is the "World University of Tibetan Buddhism" - Labrang Monastery.

from $592

4 Days Maijishan Grottoes & Zhangye Danxia Tour

Highlights: Maijishan Grottoes, Zhangye Danxia Landform, White Pagoda Mountain, Bullet Train

Tianshui is not only the birthplace of Eight Diagrams, but also has one of the best Buddhist grottoes in China - Maijishan. This tour takes you to explore all of them, and extend your trip via Lanzhou to Zhangye to marvel at magic Rainbow Mountains.

from $618

5 Days Amdo Tibetan Culture Experience Tour

Highlights: Qinghai Lake, Taer Monastery, Rongwo Monastery, Labrang Monastery, Bingling Temple

Starting from Xining, this 5 Days private tour takes you to visit the sacred Tibetan monasteries in Amdo Tibetan areas, such as Longwu Monastery and Labrang Monastery, and explore unique Tibetan culture and art. To enrich your experience, you will also have a relaxing day at the picturesque plateau lake - Qinghai Lake and discover an ancient Buddhist grottoes site near Lanzhou where your tour ends.

from $829

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