Lanzhou Xiahe Tour

Tour Code: CCT-LZT02S

Tour Price:  From USD200/Person

Destinations: Lanzhou, Xiahe

Tour Duration: 3 Days

Tour Highlights: Xiahe Labrang Monastery, Sangke Grassland, Lanzhou Waterwheel Garden

Tour Features

Xiahe Labrang Monastery, Sangke Grassland, Lanzhou Waterwheel Garden

Itinerary

Day 01 Lanzhou / Xiahe (L, D)

Arrive in Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province. You will be met with your local guide at the airport and transferred to Xiahe, a Tibetan town nestling in a mountain valley at an elevation of 2,900m in Ganan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. You will go sightseeing of Labrang Monastery. Originally built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the main academic monasteries outside of Lhasa in Tibet. The monastery holds over 60,000 Tibetan sutras and thousands of rare Buddhist relics, including a statue of the most famous Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo. Check in Xiahe Wangfu Hotel and rest.

Day 02 Xiahe / Lanzhou (B, L, D)

In the morning, drive to Sangke Grasslands lying about 14km west of Xiahe. It boasts good reputation for its excellent pasture and frequent magnificent Buddhist ceremonies. You have chance to take the horse ride and pay the visit to local herdsmen's family. Also, you can sample local flavors and snacks like yak-butter tea, mutton, and Zanba. Transfer back to Lanzhou and check into four-star Lanzhou Legend Hotel.

Day 03 Lanzhou (B)

Following breakfast today is the visit to Lanzhou Waterwheel Garden, where you can admire Giant ancient waterwheels used for irrigation of the farming fields along the Yellow River in ancient Lanzhou City. Transfer to the airport and service ends.

Tour Fares

The quotations include

1. Hotel accommodations with daily western buffet breakfasts.
2. Chinese lunches or dinners specified in the itinerary.
3. Admission fees for the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary.
4. English-speaking local guides and private air-conditioned vehicles.

The quotations exclude

1. Hohhot arrival & departure transportation
2. Single room supplement.
3. Tips and personal expenses.

Remarks

1. For any inquiry of tour participants exceeding 5, please email us for a quotation.
2. Seasonality
Off-season: January, February, March
Peak season: April, May, June, July, August, September, October

3. Above prices are not valid during Spring Festival and National Holiday. Please contact us if your equerries fall into the above periods.