Lanzhou City Break, Private Tour

Lanzhou City Break, Private Tour

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$813

Tour Overview

Join this four-day tour to discover the essence of Lanzhou, a city that seamlessly blends culture and history with modernism and innovation. Visit Baita Mountain Park, climb up to the Temple and enjoy the scenic view over the whole Lanzhou. Get lost in the oldest commercial street, Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street and enjoy the Chinese cuisine at local restaurants. This tour offers you the flexibility you need to spend some free time wandering the streets of vibrant Lanzhou by yourself or choosing from a range of optional tours.  ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Lanzhou: located on the banks of the Yellow River, the capital city of Gansu Province in Northwest China is a key regional transportation hub, connecting areas further west by rail to the eastern half of the country

  • Historically, it has been a major link on the Northern Silk RoadBaita Mountain Park: gains its reputation form the three stately and magnificent ancient architectural complexes

  • Its White Pagoda Temple was built in the Yuan Dynasty to commemorate a Tibetan lama of the Sa-skya-pa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Lanzhou

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

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

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

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

TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with English-speaking local guide during the Lanzhou half-day tour (Day 2) 

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 3 nights' accommodation

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*

MEALS:

  • 2 Breakfasts 

TRANSPORT:

  • Inbound/Outbound private transfers from/to Lanzhou airport with English speaking guide
  • Air-conditioning private transfer during the Lanzhou half-day tour (Day 2)

ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary; Lanzhou half-day tour (Day 2)

OTHER: 

  • Meet & Greet

What's Not Included

  • International flight tickets and airport taxes or China visa fees (if any)
  • Rail tickets
  • Travel Insurance
  • Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic
    on- alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses or items not stated explicitly in the programme
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Any visit not mentioned in the programme
  • Optional tours and activities
  • Tips for guides and drivers

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 authoritiesNo refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowedPlease 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 itineraryEarly check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteedIn 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
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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*
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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*


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Check out our Q&As

  • What language will the tour guide speak during the Lanzhou half-day tour?

    The tour guide will speak English during the Lanzhou half-day tour.

  • What is included in the accommodation for this tour?

    The tour includes 3 nights' accommodation at a standard hotel category, such as the Ruida Boutique Business Hotel or a similar 3-star hotel.

  • Are there any meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package includes 2 breakfasts.

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour provides inbound and outbound private transfers from/to Lanzhou airport with an English-speaking guide, as well as air-conditioned private transfer during the Lanzhou half-day tour.

  • What activities are included in the Lanzhou half-day tour?

    The Lanzhou half-day tour includes a visit to Baita Mountain Park and Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street, with all entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary included.

  • What optional tours are available on Day 3?

    On Day 3, optional tours include a full-day tour to Liujiaxia Reservoir, a full-day excursion to Xiahe, a full-day tour to Maijishan Grottoes, and a scenic tour of the Yellow River Stone Forest.

  • 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.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

    Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival

  • Are Visa fees included in the price?

    No, visa fees are not included

  • 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.

  • Are flights included in the tour?

    No, they are not included

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    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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Lanzhou City Break, Private Tour

4 Days

Visiting: China

Tour operator:

Tui China

Tour code:

449901

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

VERY_EASY

Age range:

10-

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural

From: $813 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 18-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

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