Lanzhou 5-Day Private Tour Package Including Zhangye & Xining by AirAsia Flights

Tour Highlights
• Tailor-made itinerary based on AirAsia flight schedules to Lanzhou.
• Travel in depth to the ancient Silk Road
• See the natural wonders of Rainbow Colored Mountains in Zhangye
• Admire China's largest reclining Buddha in Zhangye
• Visit China's largest lake, Qinghai Lake in Xining
• Visit at Kumbum Monastery, the birthplace of Tsongkhapa who founded Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism
• Visit Lanzhou Waterwheel Garden along the Yellow River (the second longest river in China.
• Walk the Iron Bridge of Yellow River, the first bridge built on the Yellow River.
• Hike up White Pagoda Mountain to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the city of Lanzhou.
• Experienced English speaking tour guide
• Overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
• Accommodation at international standard 4-star hotels in Lanzhou, Zhangye & Xining

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Lanzhou at 22:20 by AirAsia Flight, Lanzhou Airport Pick-up
• Day 2 Bullet Train to Zhangye, Rainbow Colored Mountains
• Day 3 Mati Temple Grottoes, Giant Buddha Temple, Bullet train to Xining
• Day 4 Riyue Mountain, Qinghai Lake, Kumbum Monastery
• Day 5 Bullet Train to Lanzhou, Waterwheel Garden, Iron Bridge of Yellow River, White Pagoda Mountain, Transfer to Lanzhou Airport

Hotels & Meals
• 1 night of accommodation at 4-star Gansu International Hotel Lanzhou or similar
• 1 night of accommodation at 4-star Dinghe International Hotel Zhangye or similar
• 2 nights of accommodations at 4-star Sanwang Hotel Xining or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you have booked your own hotel, if you want to stay at other hotels or if you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact us by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour for you.

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).
• Prices are based on sharing in double/twin/triple room at proposed hotels.
• S/S (Single Supplement) fee is charged for staying at single room.
• S/S fee for less than 10 adult travelers: USD ; S/S fee for over 10 adult travelers: USD.

Price Inclusions
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast at hotel
• Second class bullet train from Lanzhou to Zhangye, Zhangye to Xining, Xining to Lanzhou
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• AirAsia airfare
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for arrival & departure transfers.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible, changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more prior to the scheduled departure date, will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made within 22 - 30 days will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made within 15 - 21 days will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made within 8 - 14 days will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made within 0 - 7 days will not receive a refund.
• After the tour has commenced, there is no refund for canceled services due to non-participation, missed days on tours.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GGC private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GGC tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GGC offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.

Know Before You Go
• AirAsia airfare is not included in this tour package.
• There is no tour guide for arrival & departure transfers.
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals (lunch & dinner) are not included. Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Before getting to Lanzhou you will receive driver's contact information by WhatsApp, Wechat or email.
• You will be greeted by driver holding GGC welcome sign with your name at the airport or train station arrival hall.

Day 1 Arrival in Lanzhou, Lanzhou Airport Pick-up
Your AirAsia flight will arrive at Lanzhou Airport at 22:20. You will be met and greeted by GoGrandChina professional driver and transferred to hotel in Lanzhou. Lanzhou is the capital and largest city of Gansu Province in Northwest China. Situated on the upper reaches of the Yellow River, Lanzhou has been a major stop on the ancient Silk Road.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Gansu International Hotel Lanzhou or similar

Day 2 Bullet Train to Zhangye, Rainbow Colored Mountains
Transfer to Lanzhou railway station for a four hour & thirty minutes bullet train ride to Zhangye. Upon arrival, visit Rainbow Colored Mountains located inside Zhangye Danxia Geopark. Covering 200 square miles, Zhangye Danxia Geopark was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2009. The Danxia landforms are made of strips of red sandstone alternating with chalk and other sediments that were deposited over millions of years, like slices of a layered cake. They are a geological wonder of the world known for their otherworldly colors that mimic a rainbow painted over the tops of rolling mountains. The Rainbow Colored Mountains are cretaceous sandstones and siltstones that were deposited in China before the Himalayan Mountains were formed. The sand and silt was deposited with iron and trace minerals that provided it with the key ingredient to form the colors we see today. Hike through five different "platforms" of height and explore the changing views.

Meals Included: Western buffet breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Dinghe International Hotel Zhangye or similar

Day 3 Zhangye, Mati Temple Grottoes, Giant Buddha Temple, Bullet Train to Xining
Morning visit to the Mati Temple Grottoes (1-hour drive). The legend of this Temple (Horse Hoof Temple) can be traced back to the 4th century. Here you'll find Tibetan and Chinese cave art and the hoof print of the legendary flying horse who chose the mountain as a holy site. Then you will visit the Giant Buddha Temple. Marco Polo discribed a giant reclining Buddha in the city of Zhangye where he stood in front of the Buddha and was inspired by the dedication of the Buddhist monks to create such a large structure. Originally built during the Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227), the temple is home to the largest statue of the Reclining Buddha in China. The eponymous Giant Buddha statue is 33 metres (108 ft.) high, 49 metres (161 ft.) wide, and 24 metres (79 ft.) long. The temple itself is also one of the largest remaining relics of the Western Xia Dynasty. This Giant Buddha Temple is also believed to be the birthplace of Kublai Khan, the Mongol emperor who ruled China in the 13th century. Entering the temple, you are walking in the footsteps of Marco Polo. In the afternoon, you will take a bullet train (2 hours) to Xining and you will be transferred to hotel in Xining.

Meals Included: Western buffet breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Sanwang Hotel Xining or similar

Day 4 Xining, Riyue Mountain, Qinghai Lake, Kumbum Monastery
Morning visit Qinghai Lake. On the way, visit Riyue Mounation (Sun & Moon Mountain), a memorial dedicated to the Tang Dynasty Princess Wencheng, who is credited as one of the people who brought Buddhism to Tibet. Riyue Mounation marks the boundary between the eastern agricultural area and the western pastoral area of Qinghai Province. From the top of the mountain there is a superb panorama of the beautiful landscape - both prairie and farmland. Continue to drive to Qinghai Lake. Qinghai Lake is the largest lake in China which stretches 105 km at length and 63 km at width and occupies a surface area of over 4,500 square kilometers. At 3200 meters above the sea level, Qinghai Lake was considered to be a holy lake by both Tibetans and Mongolians. It is evaluated as China's Most Beautiful Lake by China National Geographic. Visit Kumbum Monastery in the afternoon. Built in 1560 by the third Dalai Lama, Kumbum monastery is one of the six most important Gelukpa (Yellow Sect) monasteries in Tibet. It is the birthplace of Gelukpa founder, Tsongkhapa. His disciples later on became the ancestors of the Living Buddha system, Dalai Lama and Panchan Lama.

Meals Included: Western buffet breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Sanwang Hotel Xining or similar

Day 5 Bullet Train to Lanzhou, City Tour, Departure from Lanzhou
After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to Xining train station to board a bullet train to Lanzhou (2 hours). Upon arrival in Lanzhou, visit Waterwheel Garden, the oldest irrigation tool along the Yellow River. Afterwards, you will visit the Iron Bridge of Yellow River and White Pagoda Mountain. Completed in 1909, the German-made  Iron Bridge of Yellow River represents the first permanent bridge built on the Yellow River. White Pagoda Mountain affords a great bird's eye view of Lanzhou City. Transfer to Lanzhou airport for your AirAsia flight departing at 23:50. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Buffet breakfast at hotel