Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating Lanzhou City Break, a private tour that immerses you in the cultural and historical richness of Northwest China. Nestled along the Yellow River, Lanzhou serves as a pivotal hub on the ancient Northern Silk Road. Discover the architectural marvels of Baita Mountain Park and the vibrant Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street. Opt for an exhilarating high-speed boat ride to Bingling Temple at Liujiaxia Reservoir or explore the spiritual depths of Labrang Monastery in Xiahe. Marvel at the intricate Maijishan Grottoes, dubbed the "Oriental Sculpture Museum," and wander through the unique landscapes of the Yellow River Stone Forest. Enjoy seamless travel with private transfers and an English-speaking guide, while staying in comfort at the Ruida Boutique Business Hotel. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, ensuring an unforgettable experience in Lanzhou. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : ARRIVAL LANZHOU
Location: Lanzhou
Accommodation Name: Ruida Boutique Business Hotel or hotel similar 3*
Arrive in Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu Province in Northwest China. Upon your arrival at the Lanzhou Airport, meet&greet out tour representative who will assist you with the transfer to the hotel and check-in. The rest of the day at leisure. Take an opportunity to get the first sight of this blooming city that used to be a major link on the Northern Silk Road.
Overnight in Lanzhou.
Day 2 : LANZHOU
Location: Baita Mountain Park, Lanzhou, Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street, Lanzhou
Accommodation Name: Ruida Boutique Business Hotel or hotel similar 3*
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at about 9:00 for the visit of Baita Mountain Park. After a 30-minute-long ride, we’ll spend 2 hours exploring the halls and gardens of this Ming Dynasty complex, a site of great historical importance. Then, we´ll drive to Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street, the heart of the ancient city Lanzhou. With a history of over 100 years, it is praised as the oldest and most cultural commercial street of Lanzhou with various malls, stores, and restaurants. Afterwards, you’ll be driven back to your hotel, where you’ll be dropped off at around 14:00 and to further explore the surroundings at leisure.
Overnight in Lanzhou.
Day 3 : LANZHOU
Location: Lanzhou, Liujiaxia Reservoir, Bingling Temple (Grottoes), Xiahe, Labrang Monastery, Maijishan Grottoes, Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic
Accommodation Name: Ruida Boutique Business Hotel or hotel similar 3*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and get ready to enjoy a full day at leisure in the city of Lanzhou. You can both set out to visit the sites most interesting to you or simply relax at the hotel and enjoy the available services. Alternately, you can choose from one of the optional tours.
Optional tour A: Liujiaxia Reservoir, full-day tour
Meeting point: hotel´s lobby
Start: 8:30
Transfer: included
Duration: 8.5 h (approx.)
Liujiaxia Reservoir tour includes high-speed boat from Xiangyang Pier to Bingling Temple (Grottoes) to enjoy the scenery of both sides of Liujiaxia Reservoir. Later in the day, visit Bingling Temple (Grottoes). Then, after lunch (not incl.), take high speed boat back to Xiangyang Pier, from where you´ll be driven back to your hotel.
Optional tour B: Xiahe, full-day excursion
Meeting point: hotel´s lobby
Start: 8:00
Transfer: included
Duration: 12 h (approx.)
Walk around Xiahe and visit a Labrang Monastery, the Largest and higher education institution of Tibetan Studies in the world and the largest Tibetan Buddhism cultural center in Gansu.
Optional tour C: Maijishan Grottoes, full-day tour
Meeting point: hotel´s lobby
Start: 7:30
Transfer: included
Duration: all day (approx.)
Maijishan Grottoes, full-day tour is a real adventure. After your pick up at the hotel, you will take a high-speed train from Lanzhou to Tianshui South Railway Station (2nd class seat. The train ref: G1840 (08:53-10:15) or D2656 (09:01-10:23) or D2658 (09:15-10:37)) and drive to Maijishan. There you lay back and enjoy lunch at the local restaurant (not incl). Afterwards, you will visit Maijishan Grottoes, one of the four largest grottoes in China and is known as the "Oriental Sculpture Museum" and have a unique opportunity to admire this Buddhist caves complex.
Optional tour D: Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic tour
Meeting point: hotel´s lobby
Start: 7:30
Transfer: included
Duration: all day (approx.)
After a 3-and-a-half- hours -long ride, you´ll be visiting Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic, a large-scale scenic spot located in the southeast of Jingtai County, Baiyin City. Surrounded by mountains, the most characteristic of ancient stone forests, the stone forest landscape in the scenic area, the mountains and rivers are interdependent, and the natural large garden.
Overnight in Lanzhou.
Day 4 : DEPARTURE LANZHOU
Location: Lanzhou
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, prepare to check out of your room at the scheduled time and transfer to the airport for your onward or return flight.
What's Included
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Tour Guide
Operated with an English-speaking local guide during the Lanzhou half-day tour.
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Transport
Inbound/Outbound private transfers from/to Lanzhou airport with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned private transfer during the Lanzhou half-day tour.
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Entrance Fees and Activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary, including the Lanzhou half-day tour.
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Other
Meet & Greet service upon arrival.
What's Not Included
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International Flights and Visa
International flight tickets, airport taxes, and China visa fees are not included.
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Rail Tickets
Rail tickets are not included in the package.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Personal Expenses
Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, and medical expenses are not included.
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City Tax
City tax is not included and is payable on the spot.
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Unmentioned Visits
Any visit not mentioned in the programme is not included.
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Optional Tours and Activities
Optional tours and activities are not included in the package.
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Tips
Tips for guides and drivers are not included.
Requirements
Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.
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Please Note
- Please check the China visa requirements with your local embassy or authorities
- No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
- Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible change of hotels and/or itinerary
- Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
- In many hotels in China, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-3 Lanzhou:
- Standard Hotel Category = Ruida Boutique Business Hotel or hotel similar 3*
Pre-/ Post night in Lanzhou:
- Standard Hotel Category = Ruida Boutique Business Hotel or hotel similar 3*
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-3 Lanzhou:
- Standard Hotel Category = Ruida Boutique Business Hotel or hotel similar 3*
OPTIONAL EXTRA:
Pre-/ Post night in Lanzhou:
- Standard Hotel Category = Ruida Boutique Business Hotel or hotel similar 3*
Mode of Transport
Experience convenient travel with private transfers to and from Lanzhou airport, and air-conditioned private transfers during the half-day tour, all accompanied by an English-speaking guide.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay with 3 nights' accommodation at the Ruida Boutique Business Hotel or a similar 3-star hotel in Lanzhou, offering a standard hotel category experience.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the Lanzhou City Break tour?
The tour includes 3 nights' accommodation at the Ruida Boutique Business Hotel or a similar 3-star hotel in Lanzhou, offering a standard hotel category experience.
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Are there any optional tours available during the Lanzhou City Break tour?
Yes, there are several optional tours available, including a full-day tour to Liujiaxia Reservoir with a high-speed boat ride to Bingling Temple, a full-day excursion to Xiahe to visit Labrang Monastery, a full-day tour to Maijishan Grottoes, and a full-day tour to the Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic area. ...more ...less
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What is included in the transport arrangements for the Lanzhou City Break tour?
The tour includes private transfers to and from Lanzhou airport, as well as air-conditioned private transfers during the half-day tour, all accompanied by an English-speaking guide.
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What are the main highlights of the Lanzhou City Break tour?
The main highlights include exploring Baita Mountain Park, visiting Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street, experiencing the Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, discovering the Maijishan Grottoes, and visiting the Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic area.
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Is there a guide provided during the Lanzhou City Break tour?
Yes, the tour is operated with an English-speaking local guide during the Lanzhou half-day tour.
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of tui china charges.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Lanzhou City Break, Private Tour
4 Days Starting and ending in Lanzhou, China
Visiting: Lanzhou, Baita Mountain Park, Lanzhou, Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street, Lanzhou, Liujiaxia Reservoir, Bingling Temple (Grottoes), Xiahe, Labrang Monastery, Maijishan Grottoes, Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
449901
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 8
Age range:
10-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Religion and Spiritual
