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A large Buddha statue carved into a cliffside with smaller statues and a river in the background. 1
A grassy field with grazing animals and mountains in the background. 2
A traditional Tibetan monastery with golden roofs and red walls, surrounded by a mountainous landscape. 3
A mountainous town with traditional architecture and a prominent golden stupa. 4
A traditional Tibetan building with a red facade and golden roof, surrounded by prayer wheels and monks in red robes. 5

Lanzhou: 5-Day Gannan & Qinghai Private Tour

By Discover China Supreme Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$2,413 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in Tibetan culture at Labrang Monastery and Sangke Grassland
  • Discover the world capital of Thangka art in Tongren and visit Wutun Monastery
  • Explore the Bingling Temple Grottoes, one of the top 3 grottoes in Gansu
  • Stay in 5-star hotels with daily breakfast for a comfortable journey
  • Enjoy a private tour with a luxury vehicle and professional English guide

Activity location

    • Lanzhou
    • Lanzhou, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 中国甘肃省兰州市
    • Lan Zhou Shi, Gan Su Sheng, China

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    5-star hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
  • Inclusions
    Private luxury vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Inclusions
    All entrance fees for listed scenic spots
  • Inclusions
    Boat ticket to Bingling Temple Grottoes
  • Inclusions
    Travel insurance
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off service
  • Exclusions
    Return international/domestic air tickets to Lanzhou and from Xining
  • Exclusions
    All lunches and dinners during the trip
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, tips, etc.)
  • Exclusions
    Optional activities inside scenic spots

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Smoking
    • Not suitable for: People with altitude sickness, People with epilepsy, People with heart problems, People with high blood pressure, People with respiratory issues

What you can expect

  • Begin your journey by flying to Lanzhou, the only city in China through which the Yellow River flows, and check into your 5-star hotel.

    On the second day, travel from Lanzhou to Bingling Temple Grottoes, a 5A scenic spot and one of the three major grottoes in Gansu. Later, visit 13 Alleys, known as the “Exhibition Park of Ethnic Architecture in Northwest China”, before staying overnight in Linxia.

    On the third day, head to Xiahe to visit Labrang Monastery, a world centre for Tibetan studies with the longest prayer corridor. Then, enjoy the vast scenery of Sangke Grassland, a treasure of Gannan with strong Amdo Tibetan culture.

    On the fourth day, explore Tongren (Regong), the world capital of Thangka art. Visit Rongwu Monastery, one of the three major Gelug Sect monasteries in Amdo, and Wutun Monastery, a “living fossil of Tibetan Buddhist art”.

    On the final day, visit Xiaqiong Monastery, the birthplace of the Gelug Sect and one of the four famous monasteries in Qinghai, with a panoramic view of the Yellow River. The tour ends with a transfer to Xining.

Location

Activity location

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    • Lanzhou
    • Lanzhou, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 中国甘肃省兰州市
    • Lan Zhou Shi, Gan Su Sheng, China