Why this tour ?
1. Covers most popular attractions in Lanzhou;

2. Visit the famous Gelug School's monastery - Labrang;

3. Private service, customizable journey.
Why this tour ?
1. Visit the birthplace of Eight Diagram - Tianshui;

2. Witness brilliant Buddhist sculptures and wall paintings;

3. Take advantage of convenient train transport in Tianshui.
Why this tour ?
1. A in-depth trip to explore the best destinations in Gansu;

2. Experience diverse culture and sightseeing;

3. Private service, customizable journey.

the Forbidden City in Beijing
the Forbidden City in Beijing
the Forbidden City in Beijing

Lanzhou Tours 2019/2020 - explore Yellow River & Buddhist arts

Lanzhou may be reasonably remote but has its spectacular charm. It is located in a narrow valley stretching about 30km east to west. The Yellow River flows through the city. Since Chinese respect Yellow River as "the Mother River", many historic sites in Lanzhou are themed by the Yellow River, such as the Iron Bridge, Mother Statue, and Waterwheel Park. Lanzhou played a very important role in Chinese history. It used to be an important stop along the Silk Road as well as the head of the famous Hexi Corridor. Ancient travelers heading to Xinjiang from eastern China had to pass by Lanzhou.

How to Plan a Gansu Lanzhou tour?

Lanzhou is rather a transfer hub than a popular tourist destination. Traveler usually choose Lanzhou as the starting point of their holidays because there are a great number of trains to Gansu, Qinghai, Tibet, Xinjiang making stops here, as well as many domestic flights from Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc. From Lanzhou, you can extend your trip to Xiahe Labrang Monastery and Langmusi Temple in southern Gansu(2~3 days), or travel northwestwards to the famous Hexi Corridor - Zhangye, Jiayuguan and Dunhuang(4~5 days).

Classic Lanzhou & Surrounding Short Stay
Sidetrips

3 Days Lanzhou Short Break

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

Though now 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 White Pagoda Mountain, Gansu Museum, etc. After that, take a side trip to the famous Bingling Temple.

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4 Days Lanzhou Labrang Monastery Tour

Highlights: White Pagoda Mountain, Labrang Monastery, Songke Prairie

Wondering what you can get from this trip? An impressive constrast 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.

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4 Days Maijishan Grottoes & Lanzhou Culture Tour

Highlights: Maijishan Grottoes, Bingling Temple, Gansu Provincial Museum

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 to Lanzhou. On route, you will also take an excursion tour to another famous Buddhist grottoes site in Gansu - Bingling Temple.

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5 Days Amdo Tibetan Culture Experience Tour

Highlights: Qinghai Lake, Taer Monastery, Rongwu Monastery, Labrang Monastery

You may have no idea that the whole Tibetan Region includes there separate areas - Tibet, Kam and Amdo. This 5 Days tour takes you to explore the famous Tibetan monasteries of Amdo areas, such as Taer Monastery, Rongwu Monastery, Labrang Monastery. You will also experience local Tibetan living culture.

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