Things to Do in Lanzhou

Visit one of the best preserved Danxia landform Surprised by the incredible craftsmanship of nature Appreciate the natural beauty without carving

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.

Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park, just 13 km from Lanzhou, features stunning red sandstone cliffs, peaks, and valleys, praised as a “golden treasure on the Silk Road.”

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.

For first-time visitors, this vibrant city is your gateway to magnificent natural wonders and a rich cultural heritage. We offer three one-day tour packages for you to choose from.

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.

Visit the Gansu Provincial Museum for ancient Silk Road artifacts, drift on traditional sheep skin rafts, admire panoramic views from White Pagoda Hill, and stroll the historic Zhongshan Bridge.

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.

Travel from Lanzhou to Gannan on a full-day journey. Visit Labrang Monastery, one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist centers, then relax on the vast Sangke Grassland before returning to Lanzhou.

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.

Discover the beauty of the Yellow River, Liujiaxia Bridge, and Bingling Temple Grottoes on a private tour from Lanzhou. Enjoy a scenic drive and explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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

Create a Dunhuang-style mural in 3-hour beginner-friendly workshop. Paint on clay boards with mineral pigments, enjoy professional guidance, and take home your own artwork inspired by the Mogao Caves.

Kumbum Monastery in Xining and Labrang Monastery in Xiahe are renowned for Tibetan Buddhism. You will visit the attractions from Lanzhou to Xining including Gansu Museum, Bingling Temple Grottos, Labrang Monastery, Dongguan Mosque, and Kumbum Monastery.

Discover Lanzhou’s natural wonders in one day, from surreal desert shapes and colorful Danxia landforms to a quiet historic town along the Yellow River, blending striking scenery with local heritage.

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.

Discover the Yellow River Stone Forest National Geological Park on a day trip from Lanzhou. Marvel at the park’s unique formations, explore its diverse landscapes, and enjoy a comfortable journey.

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.

Take a day trip from Lanzhou to the Yellow River Stone Forest and Yongtai Ancient City. Discover dramatic geological landscapes, desert fortresses, and frontier history before returning to Lanzhou.

There are 2 railway stations in Lanzhou: Lanzhou Station and Lanzhou West Station. Demand for taxi service in Lanzhou is high but there are limited taxi waiting outside these two railway stations. It is not easy to reserve a limousine by phone in Lanzhou because many operators do not speak in English.  To avoid the hassle of long taxi lines at the railway station, you will love this pre-booking pickup service in Lanzhou.  Your driver will hold your name sign, wait at the exit from where you come out, and then take you to the hotel with ease.

Discover the Yellow River Stone Forest on a private day trip from Lanzhou. Explore the geological wonders, enjoy a scenic shuttle bus ride, and visit a folk village.

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.

Travel from Lanzhou to Liujiaxia Reservoir, witness the stunning “double water color” at the Huang-Tao River confluence, and explore Bingling Temple Grottoes with Buddhist statues and murals.

In Lanzhou, it is difficult to find a taxi station on street. There is not a taxi hotline of English service in Lanzhou, and it is not easy to find a taxi during rainy days, peak hours (6.00am to 9.30am and 6.00pm to midnight), weekend and public holidays. For people who prefer to reserve everything in order ahead of time, this pre-booking service is what you are looking for. Price is inclusive of all charges such as peak hour charges, midnight charges, city area surcharge, toll and parking fees.

Explore Xining on a private day trip from Lanzhou. Visit the Kumbum Monastery, admire the butter sculptures, and see the Dongguan Mosque.

Xining is the capital of Qinghai Province in China. This day tour offers you an opportunity to visit the Kumbum Monastery, an establishment of Tibetan Buddhism in Qinghai, and the Dongguan Mosque in Xining from Lanzhou by private car with a local guide. Pickup time from your centrally located Lanzhou hotel is at 8am.

Discover Lanzhou's rich history and culture on a guided day tour. Visit the Yellow River Scenic Belt, explore the Gansu Provincial Museum, and choose between two scenic parks.

You will walk along the Yellow Rive, visit the oldest bridge in Lanzhou, enjoy a bird view of Lanzhou from the White Pogoda Mountain. The BinglingsI Grottoes is a important Buddhism area in Linxia city,the Yellow River goes into Bingling Gorge where the most attractive scenic spot -- Bingling Temple Grotto is situated. Labrang Lamasery, one of the six main lamaseries of the Yellow Sect of Buddhism and the largest Lamaism institute in the world with a large collection of scriptures volumes.

Explore the Labrang Monastery on a private day trip from Lanzhou. Learn about Tibetan Buddhism, admire the architecture, and enjoy a Tibetan lunch（Costs borne by yourself.）.

This convenient day trip delivers you by bullet train from Lanzhou to Xi'an for a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Terracotta Warriors. Climb up Xi’an’s remarkably preserved ancient city walls, and stroll around the Muslim Street to experience the local life and try their tasty snacks. You can choose to end your tour in Xi'an or travel back to Lanzhou. Round-trip hotel transfers, train tickets, entrance fee and local lunch are included.

Discover Wuwei on a private Lanzhou day trip: see Tianti Grottoes’ Silk Road Buddhist art, explore Leitai Park’s Han Tombs (home to the bronze "Flying Horse"), &admire the millennium-old Luoshi Pagoda

This private one-day tour offers you an opportunity to take round-trip bullet train from Lanzhou to Maijishan Grottoes in Tianshui. Maijishan Grottoes has been one of the 4 well-known grottoes in China with its spectacular sculptures and statues since ancient time. Moreover, the scenery around the Maiji Mountain looks like a Chinese traditional painting. Pickup time is at 8am from your centrally located Lanzhou hotel. Chinese lunch is included.

Explore the Liujia Gorge and Binglingsi Grottoes on a private tour from Lanzhou. Enjoy a boat cruise, learn about the history of the grottoes, and admire the views of the Yellow River.

Experience China's Golden Triangle on this private 3-day tour of Shanghai, Beijing and Xi'an from Lanzhou. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage sites: Terra-cotta Army, the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City. Explore key Shanghai highlights, stroll around Tian'anmen Square, see Beijing Olympic Stadium, climb up to Xi'an City Wall and check out the local muslim quarter. Your friendly and knowledgeable private guide will give you a comprehensive history class about the attractions. Tour including train/plane tickets, entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide and private vehicle, you can choose to end your tour in Beijing, Shanghai or return Lanzhou. Tour includes the option to book 4 star accommodation with daily breakfast.

Discover Tianshui's history and culture on a 2-day tour from Lanzhou. Visit the Fuxi Temple, Tianshui Ancient City, Maijishan Grottoes, and Jingtu Temple with a private driver.

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.

Discover Tianshui's history and culture on a 2-day tour from Lanzhou. Visit the Fuxi Temple, Tianshui Ancient City, Maijishan Grottoes, and Jingtu Temple with a private driver.

Spend full-day maximize your time in Lanzhou and opt for a private and customizable sightseeing tour instead. This personalized tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off Lanzhou city attractions, such as Gansu Provincial Museum, White Pagoda Mountain, Iron Bridge of Yellow River, Lanzhou Shuiche Park, Statue Of Mother Yellow River, Lanzhou Xiguan Mosque etc.  You can also choose one or two local market to do some shopping, take the boat cruise along the Yellow River, try the delicious local food etc. Just feel free to discuss with your tour guide.  English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, lunch, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit the sacred Labrang Monastery, roam the nomadic Sangke Grassland, discover serene Langmusi, and hike the dramatic cliffs of Zagana Village.

Labrang Monastery is a well-known Tibetan Buddhism temple, which is 232km from Lanzhou. This private day tour will let you take the private vehicle from Lanzhou to Xiahe (Labrang in Tibetan language), to explore the wonderful Tibetan culture and history in the monastery. Centrally located Lanzhou hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the pickup time is 7:30am.

Explore historic museums, float on traditional sheepskin rafts, visit ancient Buddhist grottoes, and immerse in Tibetan culture at Labrang Monastery.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the local professional guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Lanzhou is a beautiful city with fascinating caves and temples. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. Where is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you take lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories there are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What legend is hidden in the popular Xinglong Mountain? Why was Yang Yuhuan, one of the four beauties in ancient China, forced to hang herself? A tour especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

Private day tour with guide & transfer. Learn to make authentic beef noodles, visit Gansu Museum’s treasures, stroll the Yellow River, and catch a stunning sunset from White Pagoda Hill.

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

Gannan, the "Window to the Tibetan Plateau", is a mystical land of Tibetan culture and pristine natural beauty. Hike vast grasslands, experience Tibetan family life, and admire the prairie starry sky.

Save time and money by pre-booking a private transfer service to your Lanzhou hotel! You'll be met by a representative at the Lanzhou Railway Stations and transferred in comfort to your hotel. This is the ideal way to start your holiday! This transfer is valid for all Railway stations in Lanzhou.Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and coincide with your train's arrival.

Embark on a 7-day journey from Lanzhou to Gannan. Explore Tibetan culture, visit the Maijishan Grottoes, and discover the First Bend of the Yellow River.

Lanzhou is the capital of Gansu province, it is a very good city where you will start your Silk Road journey in western part of China, from this city, you can go to south part of Gansu province to visit the Lambrang Monastery, Binglingsi Grottoes. Visit the Maijimoutain Grottoes in eastern part of Gansu province, visit the Hexi Corridor from lanzhou to Dunhaung. This private Lanzhou airport (LHW) transfer is especially offered to tourists who are going to visit Gansu province.

Demons' Gate, Glaciers&Nomadic Life (4-8p Private)Discover Tibet's east:surreal rock portals, crystal lakes, snow peaks. Ride horses on flower ,paint thangkas with monks, dance at bonfires under stars

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.