Lanzhou Private Day Tour: Binglingsi Grottoes and Liujiaxia Gorge
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3 Ratings
Tianshui Shi
Discover Binglingsi Grottoes and Liujiaxia Gorge with a private guide. Enjoy authentic local food and hassle-free travel with all tickets included.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bingling Temple - The Binglingsi Grottoes are a collection of Buddhist sculptures carved into natural caves and caverns within a canyon along the Yellow River. This site is located just north of where the Yellow River flows into the Liujiaxia Reservoir. Administratively, it falls under Yongjing County in the Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture of Gansu province, approximately 100 km (62 mi) southeast of Lanzhou.
  • Liujiaxia Dinosaurs National Geologic Park of Gansu - Spanning over 130 kmĀ² (50 sq mi), this park is entirely situated within the Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture. The shores of the reservoir are part of Yongjing County (the narrow northern part and the north shore of the wide southern part), Dongxiang Autonomous County (eastern part of the south shore), Linxia County (western part of the south shore), and Jishishan Bonan, Dongxiang, and Salar Autonomous County (the small westernmost section of the south shore).
What's Included
  • Personal English Guiding Service
  • Private Driving Service
  • Local Taxes, Toll and Parking Fees
What's Not Included
  • Meals, Drinks, Personal Cost
  • Boat tickets to Binglingsi Grottoes - 35/person
  • Entrance Tickets - 40 dollars/person
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  1. Private English-speaking guide and personal tour vehicle with driver service.
  2. Explore off-the-beaten-path locations without the hassle of crowded tour groups.
  3. Reserve a speed-boat in advance to reach the entrance of Binglingsi Grottoes.
  4. Opportunity to enjoy authentic food at local restaurants.
  5. Hassle-free tour with all entrance tickets included.
Location
Bingling Temple
National Highway
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Carstencabarete
Oct 21, 2020
12-day trip to southern Gansu province - We very much appreciated Judyā€˜s support in the organization of our 12-day trip to southern Gansu province. She found an English speaking driver for us who was very good and reliable and provide good knowledge about local people and environment. Thank you very much @ Judy :-)
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Instyletravelnyc
Nov 12, 2019
Visit of Binglingsi grottoes during a stop in Lanzhou. An impossible task done very well by Judy and a team. - My wife and me were traveling in China and wanted to visit grottoes on a way from Xiā€™an to Xining. We planned to take the first train out of Xiā€™an at 7:36 that arrived Lanzhou at 11:00 . Then out of Lanzhou at 5:00 pm to be in Xining in time for dinner. So 6 hours in Lanzhou to see the grottoes. To add - in November when the reservoir level is low and most of boat operators donā€™t date a passage. Some make think - a crazy impossible task? Not for Judy and her team! The guide Peter met us at Lanzhou train station and had a luxury car ready right away . It took around two hour drive to reach a boat station since you can only get to grottoes by water. The water level was extremely low but Judy and Peter found an experience captain that could sail in such condition . In about half hour we were at the grottoes. November is actually an excellent time for a visit as the weather is good - sunny and crispy and it is not crowded and we could have the whole place practically for ourselves. The grottoes are amazing and easy to visit. There is a circular path around caves dated from 7th century when Buddhism arrived and thrived in China. The highlight of course was a giant Buddha statue but donā€™t miss a sleeping Buddha in a small temple. We wish we could spend more time there but we had to leave to catch our train. Thanks to super efficient Peter guidance we were able to make the most of our visit . We will definitely use Judy service next time we visit China.
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Maxinehaley
Sep 7, 2019
A great day to visit the grottoes - I found Judyā€™s contacts online and had her to organize our trip (4 people) to visit the Binglingsi grottoes from Lanzhou, our guide Shirley and the driver Mr Wang took us for a wonderful trip, Shirley explained us interesting stories about the on way of the 3-hour driving and they were nice enough to have put the Liujiaxia gorge in our schedule as well which we didnā€™t request at the beginning. Shirley was passionate and patient with us during the whole trip. If you are the first time to Lanzhou and wanted a tour to the remote places, Judyā€™s discovery tour service would be your right choice.
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