Things to Do in Lanzhou

Discover the beauty of Qinghai and Gansu on an 8-day tour from Lanzhou. Visit Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, the Mogao Caves, and the colorful Zhangye Danxia formations.

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.

Discover Lanzhou’s Silk Road history and Yellow River culture with Gansu Provincial Museum, a sheepskin raft, White Pagoda Hill, and Zhongshan Bridge.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A private day trip from Xi’an to Tianshui via a 1.5-hour bullet train. Explore the Maijishan Grottoes cliffside Buddhas and Bagua origins at Fuxi Temple, with returns to Xi'an or transfers to Lanzhou.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

Zhangye Danxia Geopark is a very popular attraction recently due to its unique landform and fresh colors. This private day tour will let you explore both Rainbow Danxia and Binggou Danxia from Lanzhou by round-way bullet train. Pickup from your centrally located Lanzhou hotel is at 6:30am. Chinese lunch is included. Please note this is a long day tour.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Book your personalized tour to enjoy the beautiful scenery and culture of Zhangye from Lanzhou by round trip bullet train. Known for its colorful rock formations, it has been voted by Chinese media outlets as one of the most beautiful landforms in China. Follow your tour guide, take the battery bus to few different platforms, you will come across breathtaking scenery of the colorful mountain. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, local lunch, travel by private vehicle, round trip bullet train tickets, Lanzhou hotel pick up and drop off.

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.

Bingling Temple, one of the World Cultural Heritage in Gansu Province, about 75km from Lanzhou, is renowned for its amazing sculptures and frescos in the spectacular mountains beside the Yellow River. This private day tour will let you travel from Lanzhou to visit the stunning caves, and visit Red Garden if time permits. Centrally located Lanzhou hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the pickup time is 8am.

Journey Through the Silk Road: Embrace Danxia, Canyons, Fortresses, Mogao Caves, and Immerse in Intangible Heritage, Fine Wine, and the Spirit of the Hexi Corridor.

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.

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.

There's nothing quite like spending a magical evening in Lanzhou. On this private 4-hour evening tour, you will delight in seeing the amazing city sights all aglow. Prior to scouring the city in search of the city's illuminated beauties, experience an authentic Chinese dinner in the lively neighborhood of Food Street. Highlights during your panoramic tour include: Zhongshan Bridge, the Statue of Yellow River Mother, Xiguan Mosque, Nanguan Food Street. Finally, stroll around the Lanzhou Shuiche Park. Hotel pickup, dinner, English speaking tour guide and transport by private vehicle are included.

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.）.

Explore dynamic Lanzhou on a private full-day tour that includes Gansu Museum, Xiguan Mosque, Zhongshan Bridge, White Pagoda Mountain, and a Yellow River cruise. Become familiar with Lanzhou’s history and culture at Gansu Museum, then enjoy the holy Xiguan Mosque. Go up to the White Pagoda Mountain to enjoy the amazing view of the Yellow River and Lanzhou city. Stroll along the Yellow River Scenic Road, check out the Zhongshan Bridge and surroundings. finally, enjoy a relaxing 40 minutes cruise on the Yellow River. Your knowledgeable guide shares stories throughout the day for a comprehensive look at Lanzhou.

Travel the Silk Road from Xi’an to Dunhuang on a 12-day private journey. Explore imperial tombs, Buddhist grottoes, and frontier cities with a private guide, transport, and 4-star hotels included.

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 Lanzhou's cultural and natural highlights on a full-day tour. Visit the Gansu Provincial Museum and the stunning Ink Danxia Scenic Area.

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.

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.

Avoid the stress of public transportation by booking this private airport transfer before you arrive! Travel from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to your hotel in Lanzhou by a private vehicle. Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be met by a representative at the arrivals and transferred to your destination. It's that easy! Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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

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.