Things to Do in Lanzhou

Discover the breathtaking landscapes and rich Tibetan culture of Gannan on this 8-day, 7-night journey. Explore hidden valleys, sacred monasteries, highland lakes, and iconic rivers.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

This 4-night private tour will let you start either from Lanzhou or Xining by bullet train to Zhangye, then you will visit the attractions from Zhangye to Dunhuang including Mati Temple. Multi-color Danxia Mountain, Jiayuguan Fort, Overhanging Great Wall, and Mogao Caves etc. on the ancient Silk Road.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

If you need to reserve a transfer service from hotel to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW), this pre-booking service is the best choice for people who like to reserve everything in order ahead of time.  The service is delivered by experienced professional driver in company uniform and a vehicle with company logo, plus service from an English speaking staff with 24/7 backup support.

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.

Explore the highlights of Wuwei on this private full-day tour from Lanzhou. Admire the 15m-high Shakyamuni Buddha at Tianti Grottoes which have over 1500 years of history. Discover the 2000 years old Han Tombs at Leitai Park and Museum. Marvel at the 12-storey Luoshi Pagoda which was built between AD 384~403 dedicated to Kumarajiva- the great translator of Buddhist sutras whose tongue was buried beneath the pagoda. This private day tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, local lunch, travel by private vehicle. You can choose to finish your tour in Wuwei, or back to Lanzhou.

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.

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.

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.

Book your personalized tour to enjoy the beautiful scenery and culture of Zhangye from Lanzhou by round trip bullet train. On this private day tour, you will visit the Zhangye Danxia Geopark. Take the battery bus to few different platforms, you will come across breathtaking scenery of the colorful mountain. Explore the famous Dafo Temple, been amazed by the biggest indoor sleeping Buddha in China. Your friendly English speaking guides will tell you more about the area during your tour. This private tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, travel by private vehicle, round trip bullet train tickets, Lanzhou hotel pick up and drop off.

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

This private Lanzhou airport (LHW) transfer is especially offered to tourists who are not familiar with Lanzhou and transportation in Lanzhou. It Is from Lanzhou hotel to Lanzhou airport. Our driver will meet you in hotel and directly transfer you to the right terminal of your flight. Please offer the right hotel and flight information and then enjoy your way to airport.

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.

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.

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.

This 9 days China silk road private tour will provide you a great opportunity to experiecen Lanzhou、Xiahe、Zhangye、Jiayuguan、Dunhuang. All entrance fees , private van, driver, English guide , train tickets and Chinese lunch are provided.

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.

Join this private day tour from Lanzhou to visit Liujia Gorge and Binglingsi Grottoes. Enjoy amazing view of the Liujia Gorge, Yellow river and surrounding mountains. Take the boat cruise to discover the UNESCO site of Bingling Temple, stroll around the grottoes with your tour guide, get to know its history ,value and meaning. This private one day tour including English speaking tour guide, entrance fee, boat cruise, local lunch, private car and Lanzhou city hotel pick up an drop off.

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

This private transfer service offers you the most convenient and worry-free transfer service from Lanzhou city to Lanzhou railway stations. The transfer works for all railway stations in Lanzhou (Lanzhou Railway Station, Lanzhu East Railway Station and Lanzhou West Railway Station). Enjoy a most convenient and comfortable ride with your own professional driver and you will be dropped off at the station directly for your departure train. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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.

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.

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.

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.