Included Travel insurance (Senior citizen with additional charges)
Tipping for both tour guide & coach driver
Suggested Optional • As per itinerary
Personal expenses
Itinerary
Assemble at the airport for your departure flight to Lanzhou (Gansu).
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.
Overnight at Holiday Inn Express Jianlan Hotel or similar.
Maijishan Grottoes (including electric cart) is a key attraction in the Maijishan Scenic Area. Maijishan Grottoes is one of China's four major grottoes, known as the "Oriental Sculpture Gallery." The others are Longmen Grottoes, Yungang Grottoes, and the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang.
Overnight at Tianshui Gonghang Hotel or similar.
Guan'egou Forest Park (including shuttle bus) - Located in Dangchang County, Gansu Province. It is 32 kilometers long and covers a total area of approximately 17,637 hectares, with a forest coverage rate of 75.1%. The first 14 kilometers of the gully are surrounded by 13 colorful lakes, and the last 18 kilometers are covered by dense primeval forests of pine and cypress. There are nine towering and precipitous canyons, 11 large and small waterfalls cascading from mountaintops or mid-mountain clis, and more than 60 amazing scenic spots. The deepest part is covered by alpine meadows and perpetual snow-capped mountains.
Overnight at Dangchang Jiahao International Hotel or similar.
After breakfast, proceed to Zhagana (including shuttle bus) It is a complete natural "stone city," also known as the "Palace of the King of Hell". The terrain resembles both a grand palace and a complete ancient city built of natural rock walls. With its rugged mountains and beautiful scenery, resembling a grand stone palace, this paradise, though praised by Joseph Rock nearly a century ago as the birthplace of Adam and Eve, remains largely untouched.
Overnight at Diebu Saiyin Hotel or similar.
Today, travel to Huahu Lake (including shuttle bus) – an ecotourism destination that blends natural beauty and biodiversity. Huahu Lake is one of the larger lakes within the Zoige Wetland. Its waters flow through the Heihe River into the mainstream of the Yellow River, forming a natural reservoir for the Yellow River.
Ruoergai Grassland is the largest grassland in Sichuan Province, covering nearly 30,000 square kilometers and consisting of meadows, steppes, and marshes.
The Yellow River originates in Qinghai Province and flows eastward. At the border of Qinghai, Gansu, and Sichuan, it miraculously makes a sharp turn, turning northwest and returning to Qinghai Province. This nearly 180-degree bend at the border of Qinghai, Gansu, and Sichuan is known as the "First Bend of the Nine Bends of the Yellow River" and is a remarkable geographical wonder. (Includes ascending escalator)
Overnight at Ruoergai Tangut Hotel or similar.
Langmusi Temple is a famous temple located on the border of Gansu and Sichuan provinces. Its main attractions include the magnificent pagoda, the imposing Maitreya Buddha Hall, the majestic Sutra Hall, and many other ancient architectural attractions.
Guomang Wetland - the vast grasslands, the vibrant flowers that blanket the mountains, and the seemingly unobstructed white clouds are enchanting and captivating. It is the source and water conservation area of the Tao River, the largest tributary of the Yellow River, and a habitat for black-necked cranes.
Overnight at Dzi International Hotel or similar.
Labrang Monastery - The magnificent monastic complex, many of which is adorned with golden splendor, is a truly spectacular experience, whether walking through it or taking panoramic photos from its vantage point. The monastery houses numerous colossal Buddha statues, exquisite sculptures, murals, and ritual implements, creating a rich tapestry of oerings. Furthermore, Labrang Monastery boasts the world's longest prayer corridor, where visitors can circumambulate the monastery to accumulate merit and pray for their loved ones.
Sangke Grassland - it forms part of the Dajiutan (meaning "horse racing beach") grassland in Sangke Township. Surrounded by mountains, it oers a vast, flat alpine grassland. With the Daxia River flowing gently from south to north, Sangke Grassland boasts lush grass and elegant scenery. Herds of cattle and sheep roam beneath a blue sky, creating a natural, pastoral scene.
Then return to Lanzhou.
Overnight at Holiday Inn Express Jianlan or similar.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight back to home.
