Xiahe, also known as Labrang, is famous for its Tibetan Buddhism. Your trip will cover destinations from Xian to Xiahe, encompassing attractions such as Bingling Temple Grottoes and Labrang Monastery, all accessible via round-trip bullet train.
Xiahe, also known as Labrang, is famous for its Tibetan Buddhism. Your trip will cover destinations from Xian to Xiahe, encompassing attractions such as Bingling Temple Grottoes and Labrang Monastery, all accessible via round-trip bullet train.
Xian–Lanzhou–Labrang via bullet train & car
Bingling Temple Grottoes - At 7am, you will be picked up from your centrally located Xian hotel and transferred to Xian station to catch 3-hour bullet train to Lanzhou. Upon arrival Lanzhou, you will be met by the guide and take a 2-hour ride to Linxia, where you will take a speed boat to sail across…
Xian–Lanzhou–Labrang via bullet train & car
Bingling Temple Grottoes - At 7am, you will be picked up from your centrally located Xian hotel and transferred to Xian station to catch 3-hour bullet train to Lanzhou. Upon arrival Lanzhou, you will be met by the guide and take a 2-hour ride to Linxia, where you will take a speed boat to sail across Liujiaxia Reservoir on the Yellow River to visit Bingling Temple Grottos that was constructed from the 3rd century with amazing statues and frescos. Meanwhile the Grottos are located beside imposing Stone Forest of the Yellow River. Then you will take speed boat back to your vehicle to Labrang.
Labrang–Langzhou–Xian by car & bullet train
Labrang Monastery (Labuleng Si) - Labrang Monastery was founded in 1709 by the first Jamyang Shêpa, Ngawang Tsondru. It is Tibetan Buddhism’s most important monastery town outside the Tibetan Autonomous Region. There are hundreds of lamas studying in the monastery. You will walk along the monastery with your guide, and visit the most important temples here in the morning. Afterwards, you will be driven back to Lanzhou station to catch the bullet train back to Xian. Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your Xian hotel where you trip concludes.
- Local guide
- Breakfast
- Accommodation as per itinerary (2 people take one room)
- Round-way bullet train (regular seat)
- Transport by private vehicle
- Local guide
- Breakfast
- Accommodation as per itinerary (2 people take one room)
- Round-way bullet train (regular seat)
- Transport by private vehicle
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
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.