- Zhangye - Commence your personalized excursion with your dedicated guide in the Zhangye hotel lobby, and journey by vehicle to the Horse-Hoof Temple Grottoes. Along the drive, take in the rural scenery and expansive grasslands. Nestled within the Qilian Snow Mountain, the Horse-Hoof Temple Grottoes were first established in the third century by Guoyu, a native of Dunhuang, marking its significance as a key Buddhist site in Gansu.\n\nSavor a meal inside a tent belonging to the local Yugur ethnic community, a group unique to Gansu province, who are followers of Tibetan Buddhism.\n\nPost-lunch, proceed to the Pingshanhu Grand Canyon for an adventurous hike through the canyon and the Gobi desert. Witness the starkly unique landscapes of western China, often compared to the surface of Mars. The scenic area boasts a plethora of natural and cultural wonders, including the ‘nine dragons at sea’, ‘miracle canyon’, ‘lovers Peak’, ‘one-line-sky’, ‘lucky elms’, ‘inquisitive toad’, and various representations of birds, animals, and towers. The rugged terrain, shaped over millions of years, and the maze-like gorges highlight the distinctive beauty and grandeur exclusive to China’s west.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)
- Gratuities
Zhangye located in the northwest of China Gansu province, it was known as
Ganzhou
in the past time. As the
arm
in Zhangqian Period to the communication with the western regions in Western Han Dynasty. Zhangye got it
s
name and has always been praised as
the Yangtze River region in the frontier
and
the Golden Zhangye
. This morning you will visit the Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes the legend\nsaid that the Heavenly Horse left a footprint in the cave, it has become a treasure of the temple, you will see the beautiful snow mountain and grassland here. Enjoy\nlunch in the local ethnic Yugur people
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tent. Pingshanhu Grand Canyon is the TOP 5 grand canyon in the world. We will hiking in the park for about 2 hours.The scenic area includes the grand canyon,The scenic area includes the grand canyon, stone wonders, desert and snow mountain, primitive forest, and aesthetic value.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
