One-day chartered tour from Lanzhou: Viewing platform at the confluence of the Yellow and Tao Rivers + Bingling Temple + Ink Wash Danxia Landform

Chinese
Join in & private groups
Meet at location
12hr Duration
Departing from Lanzhou
Bingling Temple

① Pre-trip Notice

  • After booking, the driver will contact you before 10:00 PM the day before departure to reasonably plan the vehicle based on the number of people that day.

② Reasons for Recommendation:

Golden Route Connection, Unlock Three World-Class Wonders in One Day

  • A Perfect Combination of Nature and Culture: In the morning, go to the Huangtao River confluence to see the spectacular "clear distinction between blue and yellow" on the earth. In the afternoon, explore the 1600-year-old Buddhist art treasure of Bingling Temple. In the evening, enjoy the billion-year geological picture of Water-Ink Danxia. Spend one day traveling across "River Confluence + Thousand-Year Grottoes + Colored Danxia", with a full yet unhurried itinerary.

Suitable for All Seasons, No Off-Season Throughout the Year

  • Spring/Summer: The blue and yellow collision of the Huangtao River confluence is the most distinct, the Water-Ink Danxia is saturated with color, and the Bingling Temple is shaded by green trees, making it suitable for summer heat avoidance and sightseeing.
  • Autumn/Winter: The Water-Ink Danxia is gilded by the setting sun, the Huangtao River confluence is calm and more magnificent, the Bingling Temple is less crowded and clean, and in winter you can enjoy the limited artistic conception of "Snow-Covered Danxia Cliffs + Thousand-Year-Old Buddha".
  • Scientific and Time-Saving Route: Depart from Lanzhou and go directly to the first stop, avoiding repeated routes. The core sightseeing time accounts for a higher proportion, refusing ineffective rushing.
  • A variety of packages are available for you to choose from, group tours/charter tours; a variety of models (SUV/business car/nine-seater car) can bring you the best travel experience.

What to expect

📩 Pre-Departure Notice

  • We will contact you via WeChat/WhatsApp between 12:00 and 23:00 the day before departure to send you detailed information about the tour guide and vehicle. Friendly reminder: The tour guide can only contact you through WeChat, so please register for WeChat yourself, thank you.

🕗 Meeting Time and Place

  • 07:00 Meeting in Lanzhou City (Oriental Red Square in Chengguan District and Lanzhou Center in Qilihe District)
  • 🚗 To facilitate all distinguished guests, we will take a bus from the designated meeting points in Lanzhou between 07:00 and 07:30. Please go to the meeting point on your own and be sure to arrive on time as agreed in advance! The bus may temporarily occupy the road for parking, so please do not be late!

📸 Introduction to the Wonderful Attractions of the Day

Golden Route Connection, Unlocking Three World-Class Wonders in One Day

  • A Perfect Combination of Nature and Culture: In the morning, go to the confluence of the Yellow and Tao Rivers to see the earth wonder of "Clear Division between Blue and Yellow"
  • In the afternoon, explore the 1600-year-old Buddhist Art Treasure of Bingling Temple
  • In the evening, enjoy the ink wash Danxia geological paintings of hundreds of millions of years. Travel through "River Confluence + Thousand-Year Grottoes + Colorful Danxia" in one day. The itinerary is full but not rushed

Suitable for All Seasons, No Off-Season All Year Round

  • Spring / Summer: The blue and yellow collision of the Yellow and Tao Rivers is the most distinct, the ink wash Danxia is saturated in color, and the Bingling Temple is shaded by green trees, suitable for summer heat and viewing scenery;
  • Autumn / Winter: The ink wash Danxia sunset melts gold, the Yellow and Tao Rivers converge on a calm water surface, making it more magnificent, the Bingling Temple is less crowded and quiet, and in winter you can enjoy the limited artistic conception of "Snow-Covered Danxia Cliff + Thousand-Year-Old Buddha".

Multiple Travel Packages to Choose From

  • Group Tour: Small group travel is more comfortable, boutique group, refuse crowded large groups, no crowding for photos, no crowding for viewing, and upgraded travel experience. Meet at the meeting point for centralized travel. (Meeting point: Lanzhou Center/Lanzhou Oriental Red Square)
  • Chartered Tour: Suitable for family travel, girlfriends traveling together, and business travel. The car has spacious space for luggage storage, rest, and relaxation, avoiding the crowding and inconvenience of public transportation, making the journey more pleasant. (Free pick-up and drop-off at Lanzhou city hotels / high-speed railway stations)
The Bingling Temple Grottoes are an important Buddhist art site on the Longxi section of the Silk Road. This area was once a vital transportation route since the Qin and Han dynasties and a necessary stop on the southern route of the Silk Road. Eminent mo
The Bingling Temple Grottoes are an important Buddhist art site on the Longxi section of the Silk Road. This area was once a vital transportation route since the Qin and Han dynasties and a necessary stop on the southern route of the Silk Road. Eminent mo
In Yongjing, Linxia, Gansu, the Yellow River (clear as jade after settling in the Liujiaxia Reservoir) and the Tao River (carrying loess sediment and surging turbulently) converge in a "Y" shape, with distinct blue and yellow colors and a straight dividin
In Yongjing, Linxia, Gansu, the Yellow River (clear as jade after settling in the Liujiaxia Reservoir) and the Tao River (carrying loess sediment and surging turbulently) converge in a "Y" shape, with distinct blue and yellow colors and a straight dividin
It's not Danxia, but it's better than Danxia; it's not ink wash, but it's even more exquisite than ink wash. The red here is the rich, vibrant color of cinnabar dipped in the sedimentation of time; the brown here is the profound depth of ink spreading thr
It's not Danxia, but it's better than Danxia; it's not ink wash, but it's even more exquisite than ink wash. The red here is the rich, vibrant color of cinnabar dipped in the sedimentation of time; the brown here is the profound depth of ink spreading thr
Walk onto the 1.5-kilometer-long skywalk, wander through the red and white ridges, and every shot you take will feel like a scene from a science fiction blockbuster.
Walk onto the 1.5-kilometer-long skywalk, wander through the red and white ridges, and every shot you take will feel like a scene from a science fiction blockbuster.
The local guide will provide services for you and arrange the vehicle (unspecified) according to the number of people traveling on the day. Welcome to inquire about more multi-day tours in Gansu.
The local guide will provide services for you and arrange the vehicle (unspecified) according to the number of people traveling on the day. Welcome to inquire about more multi-day tours in Gansu.

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Review for: Group of 8 people: Transportation + Admission ticket

Bingling Temple is closed and refunds cannot be issued (I already purchased tickets in advance).

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