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Bullet Train Lanzhou to Tianshui: Private Day Tour to Historic Maiji Caves

Tianshui

Experience the thrill of a bullet train ride from Lanzhou to Tianshui and explore the historic Maiji Caves on this private day tour. Marvel at the ancient sculptures and statues and soak in the picturesque scenery of Maiji Mountain. Book now!

Duration: 10 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Maiji Shan Caves - At 8:00 am, your guide will pick you up from your centrally located Lanzhou hotel, then head to catch 1.5-hour bullet train to Tianshui. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Maiji Mountain to visit the grottoes.
Maiji Grottoes on Maiji Mountain had started to build from 384 AD, and expanded during the following hundreds of years. This impressive Buddhist caves were cut on the steep mountain. Though the wind and rain damaged lots of statues here, there are still 194 grottoes existing with over 7200 clay sculptures and stone carvings created during different dynasties.
You will walk on the plank paths built along the face of the cliff to view the elegant clay sculptures, statures etc.
Moreover, the stunning mountain scenery is another interest to come here.
Afterwards you will be transferred to catch your bullet train back to Lanzhou. Then you will be transferred back to your Lanzhou hotel where this day trip concludes.

What's Included

Private vehicle transfers
Expert local guide
Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
Complimentary bottled water
Lunch included
Round-trip on bullet trains (second class)

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

This exclusive day-long trip lets you experience a bullet train journey from Lanzhou to the Maiji Caves in Tianshui, and back. The Maiji Caves represent one of China’s four famous grottoes, known for its eye-catching statues and sculptures that date back to antiquity. In addition, the landscape surrounding Maiji Mountain appears to be straight out of a traditional Chinese painting. The pickup is scheduled at 8am from a centrally situated hotel in Lanzhou. A Chinese-style lunch is part of the package.