Kumbum Monastery in Xining and Labrang Monastery in Xiahe are famous for their connection to Tibetan Buddhism. Your tour will take you to various sites from Lanzhou to Xining, comprising the Gansu Museum, Bingling Temple Grottos, Labrang Monastery, Dongguan Mosque, and Kumbum Monastery.
Kumbum Monastery in Xining and Labrang Monastery in Xiahe are famous for their connection to Tibetan Buddhism. Your tour will take you to various sites from Lanzhou to Xining, comprising the Gansu Museum, Bingling Temple Grottos, Labrang Monastery, Dongguan Mosque, and Kumbum Monastery.
Arrival in Lanzhou
Lanzhou Shuicheyuan - Upon arriving in Lanzhou, the guide will greet you and escort you to your hotel situated in the heart of Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province. If time allows, enjoy a stroll along the Yellow River park in the afternoon.
Lanzhou to Linxia
Gansu Provincial Museum - After breakfast at the hotel, the…
Arrival in Lanzhou
Lanzhou Shuicheyuan - Upon arriving in Lanzhou, the guide will greet you and escort you to your hotel situated in the heart of Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu province. If time allows, enjoy a stroll along the Yellow River park in the afternoon.
Lanzhou to Linxia
Gansu Provincial Museum - After breakfast at the hotel, the guide will accompany you to the Gansu Museum, home to the iconic statue “Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow,” unearthed in Wuwei in 1969, a symbol of China Tourism.
Bingling Temple Grottoes - Following the museum visit, embark on a 3-hour journey to Linxia, where a speedboat will take you across the Liujiaxia Reservoir on the Yellow River to explore the Bingling Temple Grottoes. These grottoes, dating back to the 3rd century, feature remarkable statues and frescoes and are set against the dramatic Stone Forest of the Yellow River. The visit lasts approximately 1.5-2 hours, after which you will return by speedboat to your vehicle.
Linxia/Xiahe Labrang
Labrang Monastery (Labuleng Si) - After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a 2-hour drive to Xiahe, known as Labrang in Tibetan. Founded in 1709 by the first Jamyang Shêpa, Ngawang Tsondru, Labrang Monastery is a key center for Tibetan Buddhism outside the Tibetan Autonomous Region. Hundreds of lamas study here. With your guide, explore the monastery and visit its most significant temples in the afternoon.
Xiahe/Xining
Departing from Xining
Ta’er Monastery - You will be transported to Kumbum Monastery, located about 25 km from Xining. As the birthplace of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Yellow Hat School of Tibetan Buddhism, Kumbum Monastery boasts impressive Buddha statues and yak butter carvings. Spend approximately 2 hours here before heading to Xining airport or railway station, where the journey concludes. Consider booking another tour, 32685P86, to Zhangye.
Note: Please schedule your flight departing from Xining airport after 3 pm.
- Local guide
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Breakfast
- Transport by private vehicle
- Local guide
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Breakfast
- Transport by private vehicle
- Dinner and drinks
- Gratuities
- Dinner and drinks
- Gratuities
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers over 3 years old
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers over 3 years old
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
