Hotel pick up & visit Bingling Temple, then drive to Xiahe (240kms/3-4hrs)\n\nBingling Temple - Let’s start our Lanzhou in-depth tours today. As one of the important cities along the ancient Silk Road, Lanzhou has preserved many cultural heritages. With an early start today, we will visit the Binglings Temple. You will be driven to the Liujiaxia Dam and then you will take a fast boat to cross the gorge where you will enter the Bingling Temple Grottoes, enjoy the variety of artworks in different styles and observe the social situations and customs in ancient times when seeing the stone sculptures and appreciate the miracle of Buddha caves. These caves, which stretch for 200 metres, were built during the 3rd and 18th centuries. They are highly valued for their contribution to research into the history of Chinese paintings and the spread of Buddhism during that time.\n\n### Visit Labrang Monastery & Sangke Grassland, Travel to Langmusi (190kms/3hrs)\n\nLabrang Monastery (Labuleng Si) - Today we will arrange the English Speaking Lama guide you through the Labrang monastery, the most populous monks outside of Tibet. You will stay at Thangka Sunning Terrace that is one of a good place to view the monastery and surrounding scenery. Inside the monastery, apart from magnificent Buddha stupas and wall paintings, prayer wheels are also the must-see spot. The whole monastery is surrounded by wheels, walk along the corridor, rotate the wheels and pray for chasing away the troubles.\n\n

• Private transportation
• Entrance fees as per itinerary
• Complimentary bottled water and napkins
• 4-star hotel accommodation for 4 nights (twin sharing)
• Professional English-speaking guide
• Daily breakfast included

• Accommodation in Lanzhou and Xining
• Lunch and dinner throughout the itinerary
• Personal expenses, Tips for the guide and driver