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Gansu province is a famous for its rich and varied resourced for tourism development -- with all kinds of topography resources except oceans and reefs. The Hexi corridor used to be a very important part for foreign travelers arrive to center China. Our tour will bring you back to the past of the Hexi Corridor. Everyday will show you the thousand years history of this region.
Price: $3,599.00
Duration: 216 hours
1, Private english-guide and personal tour vehicle with driver service. 2, Off-the-beaten path without being bothered by the crowded tour groups. 3, Speed-boat can be reserved in advance to the entrance of Binglingsi grottoes. 4, The chance of experiencing authentic food in local restaurant. 5. Hassle-free tour with all entrance tickets included.
Price: $265.00
Duration: 10 hours
Discover the Hexi Corridor like never before on our exclusive private tour. From the awe-inspiring Mogao Caves and hands-on mural copying experience to the vibrant Dunhuang Night Market and our stylish desert camp dinner with camel rides, ATVs, bonfires, and fireworks, this tour combines culture, adventure, and relaxation. Travel comfortably with private vehicles tailored to your group size, enjoy authentic local cuisine, and experience the rich history of Gansu in a way only insiders can. Perfect for travelers seeking a unique, immersive, and unforgettable journey along the Silk Road.
Price: $2,499.00
Duration: 168 hours
Enjoy door-to-door service in a comfortable private vehicle operated by a courteous friendly driver from your Lanzhou city hotel to Yellow River Stone Forest of Jingtai. You will have the maximum freedom to enjoy the attraction at your own pace. Your driver will take you to the main entrance, assistant you for the entrance fee, and waiting for you at the parking lot, after your self-guided tour finished, your driver will transfer you back to your hotel or accommodation in Lanzhou City.
Price: $119.00
Duration: 8-9 hours
It's one way private transfer between airport and hotel in downtown, which is the most convenient and safest way for transfer by a vehicle with legal operation qualification. All prices included, no more extra charge. The driver will meet you at exit of arrival hall or hotel lobby with your name tab.then enjoy reliable, hassle-free private transfer service • Transfer from airport to your hotel or transfer from your hotel to airport • The vehicle we provide is compliance with relevant laws and regulations,the insurance is provided ,fully insured, • Transfer by a private, air-conditioned vehicle • Relax as a professional driver helps with luggage • 7*24 hrs emergency customer service ,if you reserve the vehicle before 12pm, you could ask for the multigual customer assiantant any help when you in trouble • 48 hrs free cancellation Vehicle: 5 seats standard car
Price: $110.00
Duration: 2-3 hours
Renowned for its breathtaking dramatic landscapes forged over an astounding four billion years of geological history, Yellow River Stone Forest Park ranks as the premier attraction near Lanzhou. Embark on this exclusive private guided day tour from Lanzhou to explore this natural masterpiece, with a seamless all-inclusive experience featuring pre-booked park entry tickets, a professional English-speaking local guide, round-trip private vehicle transfers, and convenient door-to-door pick-up and drop-off from your Lanzhou hotel—all thoughtfully arranged for a hassle-free adventure, with meals not included.
Price: $229.00
Duration: 6-7 hours
Lanzhou is the capital of the Gansu Province in China. This private day tour will let you explore Zhongshan Iron Bridge, Gansu Provincial Museum(Close on Monday), White Pagoda Hill, Yellow River, Zhangye Pedestrian etc. Centrally located Lanzhou hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the pickup time is 8:30am. Due to the limitation daily visitor numbers in peak season for the Province Museum, we will arrange to visit City Museum or City God Temple.
Price: $204.11
Duration: 7-8 hours
Bingling Temple Grottos is a well-known cultural heritage and situated in the valley beside the Yellow River. This day tour will let you take the private vehicle from Lanzhou to Liujiaxia Reservoir, then take the fast boat to Bingling Temple Grottos. The attractions include the Liujiaxia Reservoir and Bingling Temple Grottos. Centrally located Lanzhou hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the pickup time is 8:30am. Note we will arrange a car ride to Bingling Temple Grottos instead of the fast boat if the reservoir is impossible to sail.
Price: $259.00
Duration: 8-9 hours
Pleasure Tour is a 15 years of development and legitimate China inbound tourism products supplier, we offer high quality, accurate and competitive service and price.Welcome to the world of Pleasure Tour. We create a true travel experience with sincerity, innovation, struggle and excellence. This is the most convenient, safe and legal way to transport your vehicle between the airport and the city hotel. All prices are already included and you will not be charged. Hold your name tag and wait for you, then enjoy safe and worry-free personal driving service. * From airport to hotel or from hotel to airport. * Vehicles we offer are cars that comply with applicable laws and regulations and are insured. * We transport by air vehicle equipped with air conditioner. * The driver will pick up your luggage. * 7 * 24 hour urgent customer service, if you make a reservation before 12pm, you can ask a multilingual customer support representative for help in case of problems. * Free cancellation within 48 hours
Price: $49.11
Duration: 2-3 hours
When we get to the park, we will take the shuttle bus down to the village on the zigzag road, as shown in the picture. Then we will take the boat to the entrance of the canyon, transfer with excursion bus+battery car to the depth of the canyon, and further up to the mountain top for the panoramic view of the magnificent sand rock mountains and the Yellow River. If you have camera will be perfect to make some great pictures from the air when the helicopter is not flying. If you’re strongly interested in making some kind of outstanding pictures, not just for relaxation, we can start from Lanzhou earlier. Yellow River Stone Forest is composed of many sand stalagmites and stone pillars in various sizes and shapes. Unique patterns on cliff sides formed by water and wind erosion have made the stone forest more attractive. The fabulous scene is a prodigious creation of nature. Together with the surrounding deserts, oases and farms, it's a charming day .
Price: $170.00
Duration: 8-9 hours
Join this 3-day essence of Beijing private tour from Lanzhou by plane. You will visit the most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites: The Great Wall of China which is the longest defensive project in the world; Feel the best preserved imperial palace - Forbidden City; Explore the beautiful architecture in the Temple of Heaven; Admire the most beautiful garden at the Summer Palace; Discover the local daily life at the hutong allays; Touch the amazing Chinese history and taste delicious local food and more. Tour including plane tickets, entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide and travel by private vehicle. You can choose to end your tour in Beijing or return Lanzhou. Tour includes the option to book 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast.
Price: $890.26
Duration: 72 hours
Today we will arrange an English speaking guide and private transfer for you to visit the famous Grottoes in Lanzhou Bingling temple, it was built in 420 AD, used to the one of important Buddhist caves site along the Silk Road, and the famous and largest monastery in its region in 15th -17th century. Wonderful statues and wall painting were preserved very well. Today you will take a side trip to visit the Bingling Temple. Firstly, you will arrive at Liujiaxia Dam which is a major hydroelectric dam on the upper Yellow River. Then you will take a yacht on the dam to tour the Binglin Temple. Bingling Temple is a series of grottoes filled with Buddhist sculpture carved into natural caves and caverns in a canyon along the Yellow River.The sculptures, carvings, and frescoes that remain are outstanding examples of Buddhist artwork and draw visitors from around the world. If you want to take this tour better to book it 1 week ahead so we can find guide easily, tks.
Price: $295.00
Duration: 8 hours
Bingling Temple Caves and Labrang Monastery in Xiahe are renowned for Buddhism culture. This private 2-day tour will let you travel from Lanzhou to Labrang with a local guide, and the attactions include Bingling Temple Grottos and Labrang Monastery.
Price: $542.57
Duration: 48 hours
Travel by air and bullet train to Beijing and Xi'an from Lanzhou for a 2-day tour to discover the UNESCO World Heritage sites: Terra-cotta Army, the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City. Your friendly and knowledgeable private guide will give you a comprehensive history class about the attractions. Tour including Train and plane tickets, entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide and private vehicle, you can choose to end your tour in Beijing or return Lanzhou. Tour does not including accommodation, please book your own hotel in Beijing.
Price: $787.70
Duration: 48 hours
Don't wait in the queue for a taxi or battle unfamiliar streets to make it to the Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport in time for your flight. Book in advance for your private departure transfer from your Lanzhou city center hotel to the airport. You'll be met at your hotel's lobby and transferred to the terminal in the comfort of a private, air-conditioned vehicle. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Price: $42.00
Duration: 1 hours
Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport(LHW) is located 70km north of Lanzhou. It is difficult to reserve airport pickup service in advance by telephone. To avoid the hassle of long airport taxi lines, you will love this pre-booking Lanzhou Airport pickup service. It is offered by one of the biggest car rental company in China. Your driver will hold your name sign, waiting at the exit from where you come out, and then take you to the hotel with ease. Please provide flight details and hotel name and address to receive a confirmation voucher in time. Though your driver does not speak in English, you might use the contact number to contact a company staff speaking English for urgent help.
Price: $87.64
Duration: 1 hours
In just two days, you can accomplish a lot of sightseeing from Lanzhou on this private guided tour. Enjoy amazing view of the Liujia Gorge, Yellow river and take the boat cruise to discover the UNESCO site of Bingling Temple. Explore the magnificent Labrang Monastery, learn about the Tibetan Buddhism, its unique style of architecture, its people, life and soul. Tour incluidng English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, boat cruise, local lunch and travel by private vehicle. Overnight in Xiahe 4 Star Hotel also included. You can choose to end your tour in Xiahe or travel back to Lanzhou after the tour.
Price: $613.34
Duration: 48 hours
Beijing Fengdu International Travel Company has a 15-year history and offers legally qualified Chinese entry travel products, excellent and competitive services and prices. Welcome to the world of travel – we want you to create a better travel experience. Private one-way transfer between airport and hotel. The most convenient way to access a transfer with a legally qualified vehicle. All prices are included and there is no additional charge. The driver will pick you up at the arrival hall or at the exit of the hotel lobby with your name tab. Enjoy a reliable and hassle-free private airport transfer service • Move from airport to hotel, or move from hotel to airport • All vehicles are legal and insured • Pick-up by private car with air conditioning • Relax as the driver will help you with your luggage • 7 * 24-hour emergency Japanese customer service • Japanese customer assistant can help if trouble occurs from midnight to 12pm • 24 hours free cancellation
Price: $49.10
Duration: 2-3 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: CNY
- Languages: Mandarin Chinese, Gansu dialect, English
- Climate: Continental
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Population: Approximately 3.7 million people.
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit Lanzhou is during spring and autumn.
- Visa Requirements Generally, tourists from the US, EU, and UK require a visa to enter China. Some nationalities may be eligible for visa-free entry, visa on arrival, or e-visa options. It is advisable to check the latest visa requirements before traveling.
About Lanzhou
Lanzhou, located in Gansu Province, China, is a city rich in history and natural beauty. It is nestled along the Yellow River and offers stunning landscapes, cultural attractions, and a blend of traditional and modern experiences. Visitors are drawn to its unique blend of Chinese and Islamic influences, evident in its architecture and cuisine. The city's main appeal lies in its historical sites, such as the Baoji-Lanzhou Railway Museum and the Lanzhou Museum, which showcase its rich past. Lanzhou is also a gateway to the Silk Road, making it an attractive destination for those interested in history and cultural exploration.
Lanzhou Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Northwest China
- Duration Range: 2 to 10 hours
- Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
- Difficulty Level: All Comfort Levels
- Recommended For: The best time to visit Lanzhou is during spring and autumn. Visitors should pack layers for the varying weather conditions. Cultural etiquette includes respecting local customs, especially in mosques and temples. It is advisable to learn basic Mandarin phrases to enhance interactions with locals. Credit cards are widely accepted, but cash is still preferred in many places.
Average Tour Price: $95
Lowest Price Tour: $50
Highest Price Tour: $200
Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
- Check tour cancellation and refund policies
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Lanzhou is renowned for its hand-pulled noodles and Lanzhou beef noodles, which are staples of the local cuisine. The city's food culture is influenced by its Muslim population, with many halal restaurants available. Local specialties include roasted whole lamb and various types of kebabs. Dining customs often involve sharing dishes with others, and trying local street food is highly recommended.
Getting Around
Lanzhou can be reached by air or train. Once in the city, taxis and buses are convenient options for getting around. The city also has a developing metro system. Renting a car is not necessary for city exploration but can be useful for visiting nearby attractions.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit Lanzhou is during spring and autumn. Visitors should pack layers for the varying weather conditions. Cultural etiquette includes respecting local customs, especially in mosques and temples. It is advisable to learn basic Mandarin phrases to enhance interactions with locals. Credit cards are widely accepted, but cash is still preferred in many places.
Culture & Customs
Lanzhou's culture is a blend of Chinese and Islamic traditions. Social customs include respect for elders and adherence to local norms during festivals. The city celebrates various festivals, including the Lantern Festival and the Dragon Boat Festival. Visitors should be mindful of cultural etiquette, especially when visiting mosques or temples.
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