Duration: 5 Days
Price: From $750
Overview
Today your travel begins with a welcome meeting at airport. After checking in the hotel, rest of your time is free to exploreLanzhouwith a long history and colorful culture. There are many historical sites worth visiting.
Highlights
- Explore the splendid Danxia Rainbow Mountain in Zhangye.
- Visit the Labrang monastery, the most populous monks outside of Tibet.
- Visit the Grand Buddha Temple, which is the important place of the Silk Road.
Itinerary
Lanzhou Arrival
Today your travel begins with a welcome meeting at airport. After checking in the hotel, rest of your time is free to explore
Lanzhou
with a long history and colorful culture. There are many historical sites worth visiting.
Traffic:
Car
Hotel:
Overnight in Lanzhou
Altitude:
1500m
Visit Binglings Temple, then train to Zhangye
With a early start today, we will arrive
Binlings Temple
at 09:30 after 1.5hrs’ driving. Taking the 40mins fast boat to the inside of the park, enjoy the variety of artworks in different styles and observe the social situations and customs in ancient times when seeing the stone sculptures and appreciate the miracle of Buddha caves.
We will then head back to downtown to visit the the first b
Zhangye City Tour
Morning we will visit
Matisi Temple
( Horseshoe Temple ), The temple was named by the court as “Puguang Temple” in the 14th year of yongle Period in Ming Dynasty. It houses a saddle and one dragon gown given by some emperor in Qing Dynasty.
After lunch, we will drive 3hrs to the masterpiece of nature
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
, which is situated in the north of Qilian mountain
Visit Grand Buddha Temple, Pingshan Lake Valley
Morning we will visit the
Grand Buddha Temple
, which is the important place of the
Silk Road
. The Temple is the largest architectural relic in Gansu Province of the Western Xia (1038-1227) period. China’s largest reclining Buddha is well preserved in this temple. afternoon, enjoy the spectacular views of
Pingshan Lake Valley
, about 60 kilometers away from the urban area of Zhangye. It is th
Zhangye Departure
It’s time to say farewell to Zhangye. After a pleasant breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport for the flight back to your hometown or next destination. Bon voyage!
Traffic:
Car
Hotel:
No Accommodation
Meals:
Breakfast
Altitude:
1483m
Dates & Pirce
Dates
1 Person
2 Persons
3-6 Persons
7-9 Persons
Single Supplyment
Dec.-Mar.
95
95
9
What’s Included
- Private transportation through out the itinerary. SRT will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight info.
- Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.
- All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary
- 2nd class express train from Lanzhou to Zhangye, Zhangye to Lanzhou listed in the itinerary
- Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request)
- Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.
- Travel and health insurance when travel with us.
- 8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.
What’s Excluded
- International flight arrive in Lanzhou and leave from Zhangye not indicated.
- Food, Lunch or dinner not specified
- Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned