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The city of Lanzhou is a major stop on ancient China Silk Road, it has been a centre since early times, being a the southern end of the route leading via the Gansu(Hexi) Corridor across Central Asia. It enjoys a temperate, semi-arid climate and is crossed by the famous Yellow River, China's second-longest river (after the Yangtze River) where travelers can appreciate the magnificence of the cradle of Chinese civilization. Its rich past history and location endows Lanzhou with a numerous of cultural and historic sites, such as Maijishan Grottoes, Bingling Templg Grottoes, Labrang Monastert, Gansu Provincial Museum and much more. In addition, Lanzhou is a transportation hub of China Silk Road tourism ring in rail and road transportation. It's very conventient to get to the Hexi Corridor (Jiayuguan, Zhangye,etc), Dunhuang, Qinghai, Tibet and Xinjiang by train or by flight.
Lanzhou city in Gansu is truly an exciting holiday destination with unique attractions and great outdoor spaces, if you desire to book Lanzhou tour but no idea about when to visit it, we are the local resources, can tailor-made your own Lanzhou tour based on your needs and interest.
Duration:10 hours
Attractions(Cities):Labrang Monastery
Tour Style:Looking for a private tour from Lanzhou to Xiahe? This 1-day Lanzhou tour to Labrang Monastery offers a comfortable vehicle ride to explore the wonders of Tibetan culture and architecture. Labrang Monastery, one of the six principal Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, showcases stunning Tibetan design, rich spiritual practices, and breathtaking murals. Along the journey, enjoy the scenic beauty of Gansu’s landscapes, with rolling hills and serene valleys providing a peaceful backdrop. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Tibetan Buddhism, witness daily rituals, and learn the fascinating history behind this sacred site. All while enjoying personalized attention from your guide.
Duration:2 Days, 1 Night
Attractions(Cities):Labrang Monastery, Ganjia Secret Realm
Tour Style:2 Days Xiahe highlights tour from Lanzhou by private vehicle transfer is the way to properly visit the most famous places in Xiahe county. As Xiahe is one of the most popular destinations in Gansu, the package tour will cover the Larang Monastery and Sangke Grassland to show you essence of Xiahe with a professional explanation and quality service provided by your personal tour guide.
Duration:4 Days, 3 Nights
Attractions(Cities):Yellow River Park, Binglingsi Grottoes, Xiahe Laprung Temple, Labrang Monastery, Sangke Grassland
Tour Style:4-Day Silk Road China tour from Xian to Lanzhou Xiahe is a special designed package tour for those who are eager to learn about the history of China silk road. Leave the guidebook behind because your guide for the tour package is an extremely knowledgeable and friendly, who will take you to must-see sites and spots of Lanzhou and Xiahe. You guide will also be able to answer all of your questions, offer you an informative trip.
Duration:10-12 hours
Attractions(Cities):Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park, Shichuan Pear Garden
Tour Style:Private and flexible day tour from Lanzhou, combining scenic nature exploration with cultural experiences. Perfect for travelers who enjoy photography, hiking, and immersive local landscapes.
Duration:6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Gansu Provincial Museum, Zhongshan Bridge, Lanzhou Waterwheel Garden, White Pagoda Mountain Park, Sculpture of Yellow River Mother
Tour Style:Explore Lanzhou's city highlights on this private sightseeing day tour. This tour covers the must-see Lanzhou attractions like Gansu Provincial Museum, Zhongshan Bridge, Lanzhou Waterwheel Garden and Yellow River Mother Sculpture. Get the in-depth information about all the sites from your knowledgeable guide and enjoy the private guide and transfer service for a personalized Lanzhou tour experience.
Duration:2 Days, 1 Night
Attractions(Cities):Tianti Grottoes, Luoshi Pagoda, Leitai Park
Tour Style:This 2-day Xian to Lanzhou tour by bullet train is an ideal outing for first-time visitors to explore the wonderful silk road cities. A knowledgeable guide will providecommentary while you are visiting the famous tourist attractions in Wuwei county including Tianti Grottoes, Luoshi Pagoda and Leitai Park. Enjoy the hassle-free service from Xian to Lanzhou Wuwei with comfortable vehicle transfer, experienced tour guide, entrance fee and optional Xian Lanzhou train tickets.
1. Where should i stay when i visit Lanzhou city?
If you're a first time visitor to Lanzhou, you might prefer a more touristy area, but if you're a solo traveler, a local neighborhood could be more interesting.Some areas have lots of things to do within walking distance, but the hotels may be more expensive.Popular Neighborhoods in Lanzhou as below:
1)Chengguan District - the downtown district and the city's commercial hub, it's noted for its good hotels and restaurants and Lanzhou Railway Station.
2)Anning District - this northwestern neighborhood has a high student population and is home to Lanzhou Jiaotong University and Northwest Normal University.
3)Qilihe District - lies on the southern bank of the Yellow River. Attractions include Xihu Park and the Yellow River Mother statue, which is the symbol of Lanzhou.
2. Is there any hotels in Lanzhou are popular for budget travelers?
If you travel on a budget,there are some express hotels are highly recommended.They are clean, cheap and equipped with in-house fast internet. Lanzhou is the capital of Gansu Province but less developed provinces compared to other provinces in China, Lanzhou doesn’t possess many luxury hotels. At the time of my writing, no international chain hotels are available in the city of Lanzhou. In the past few years, Lanzhou has seen the fast growing of express hotels such Hanting Inn and Hotels, Jinjiang Inn, Home Inn, Green Tree Inn…
3. Is the credit card payment available in Lanzhou hotel?
Cash is still more widely used in Lanzhou than credit cards,especially in smaller restaurant, shops,some hotels and outside of more touristy areas. So it's important to bring some cash with you. But some places like 4star or 5star hotels in Lanzhou, upscale restaurants, and foreign brand-name stores accept credit cards.
4. Can I get halal restaurant in Lanzhou?
There are many halal restaurants in Lanzhou city. Lanzhou is one of famous place for Halal food in China since it was an important stop on the ancient silk road and many people came here from Central Asian,it is one of the largest community of Hui people in China.
Halal food has a long history in China. The arrival of Arabian and Persian merchants during the Tang and Song dynasty seen the introduction of the Muslim diet. Chinese Muslim cuisine adheres strictly to the Islamic dietary rules with mutton and lamb being the predominant ingredient.
5. When is the best time travel to Lanzhou?
According to the seasonal variations in Lanzhou,spring and summer are short, while autumn and winter have relatively long period.the best time to travel to Lanzhou is from Many to October. During this period, the temperature is most suitable for sightseeing. If you are interested in local Lanzhou folk culture,you plan travel to Lanzou during winter since many festivals will be hold in Lanzhou.
6. What are the must see places in Lanzhou for first time traveller?
Lanzhou, with its long history, brilliant culture and abundant natural resources, is the capital and largest city of Gansu Province in the northwest of China. Lanzhou boasts many tourist attractions such as Five-spring Mountain, White Pagoda Mountain Park, Bingling Thousand-Buddha Caves, Yellow River Mother Sculpture etc.
Duration:6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Terracotta Warriors, Bell Tower, Muslim Quarter
Tour Style:This one-day private tour covers the essential sights of Xi'an with a local guide and a private car. The morning is at the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum in Lintong, where the excavated pits hold thousands of life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots made for the First Emperor Qin Shi Huang over 2,000 years ago. In the afternoon you see the Ming-dynasty Bell Tower at the center of the old city, then walk the Muslim Quarter, a lane district tied to the Silk Road and known for hand-pulled noodles, roujiamo, and persimmon cakes. Entrance tickets, guide, and private transport are included. Pickup and drop-off are at your Xi'an hotel, at a Xi'an train station, or at the airport.
Duration:6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Xi'an Ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xi'an Great Mosque, Muslim Quarter
Tour Style:This Xi'an city tour spends a day inside the old walled city with a local guide and a private car. It starts at the Xi'an Ancient City Wall, a Ming-dynasty brick fortification that runs about 13.7 km around the old town, where you can walk or rent a bike on the top. Next is the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a seven-story Tang tower raised in 652 AD to hold the Buddhist scriptures the monk Xuan Zang carried back from India. Then the Great Mosque of Xi'an, the largest mosque in China, laid out across a chain of courtyards, and finally the Muslim Quarter, a Hui lane district in the city, for street food and browsing. Entrance tickets, guide, and private transport are included. Pickup and drop-off are at your Xi'an hotel, a Xi'an train station, or the airport.
Duration:5-6 Hours
Attractions(Cities):Terracotta Warriors
Tour Style:This half-day private tour goes to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum in Lintong, about an hour east of Xi'an, with a local guide and a private car. You move through the three exhibition pits with your guide, who covers how the army was made for the First Emperor Qin Shi Huang more than 2,000 years ago and what the excavation still shows. The museum holds more than 8,000 life-sized soldiers, horses, and chariots; you see the main pit in full, then the officers and war chariot in the small command pit and the mixed formations in the cavalry pit. Entrance fees, guide, and city transport are included, and the tour can start in the morning or the afternoon. Pickup and drop-off are at your Xi'an hotel or a Xi'an train station.
Duration:8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Mt. Huashan
Tour Style:This day trip runs from Xi'an to Mt. Huashan, one of the Five Sacred Mountains of China, with a local guide and a private car. The drive takes about two hours each way. At the mountain you take the North Peak shuttle bus and cable car up to Cloud Terrace Peak at 1,614 meters, then walk the marked ridges and rock formations on the north side. Your guide covers the Taoist sites on the mountain and the legends behind the named rocks, including why the range is called Wealth Mountain. The price includes pickup and drop-off at your Xi'an hotel, a train station, or the airport, private car service with a driver, guiding, and entrance fees.
Duration:8-9 hours
Attractions(Cities):Longmen Grottoes, Shaolin Temple
Tour Style:This day tour is based in Luoyang and covers two of its best-known sights, the Longmen Grottoes and the Shaolin Temple, with a local English-speaking guide. Your guide meets you at Luoyang Longmen train station in the morning and takes you first to the Longmen Grottoes, a UNESCO World Heritage site of Buddhist cave carvings cut into the cliffs along the Yi River canyon from the Northern Wei dynasty onward. In the afternoon you continue to the Shaolin Temple at the foot of the Songshan Mountains, the monastery long tied to Chan Buddhism and to Shaolin kung fu, where you watch a kung fu demonstration. The day runs about 8 to 9 hours. Entrance fees and transport between the sites are included; lunch is at your own expense. It ends back at Luoyang Longmen train station or at your Luoyang hotel.
Duration:10-12 hours
Attractions(Cities):Terracotta Warriors, Huaqing Palace, Song of Everlasting Sorrow Performance
Tour Style:This Xi'an day tour pairs the Terracotta Warriors with Huaqing Palace and the evening show Song of Everlasting Sorrow, with a local guide and a private car. It is a long day, roughly ten to twelve hours. In the morning you see the three excavation pits at the Terracotta Warriors museum, where life-sized soldiers, chariots, and horses were made for the first emperor Qin Shi Huang around 210 BCE. After lunch you move to Huaqing Palace at the foot of Lishan Mountain, an old imperial retreat built around natural hot springs. In the evening you watch Song of Everlasting Sorrow, an open-air show staged on the palace grounds about the Tang emperor Xuanzong and his consort Yang Guifei. Entrance tickets, guide, and transport are included; lunch and dinner are on your own. Pickup and drop-off are at your Xi'an hotel or a Xi'an train station.
Duration:4-5 hours
Attractions(Cities):Bell Tower, Muslim Quarter, Local Restaurant
Tour Style:See old Xi'an after dark on this private night food tour. Around 5 p.m. your guide meets you at your hotel, a Xi'an train station, or the airport, and you ride in a private car with a dedicated driver. The evening opens at the lit-up Bell Tower at the crossing of the four old main streets, then moves on foot into the Muslim Quarter, the lane district the Silk Road made famous for its Hui cooking. Your guide takes you to the stalls and small kitchens locals use and helps you order the noodle, dumpling, and skewer dishes. Food is left out of the price on purpose: you pay for what you eat, and vegetarian or halal plates are easy to arrange. The route ends at a brewery inside the city walls for a short beer flight. Four to five hours, private, and paced to you.
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