6-Day Gannan Tibetan Tour to Xiahe, Langmusi and Zhagana
Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is a holy place for Tibetan Buddhism. Visiting this region allows one to experience the profound Tibetan culture without applying for a Tibet Travel Permit. The average altitude of the Gannan scenic area is about 3000 meters, lower than in Tibet.
Per person based on 2 travelers in 4-star hotels
What to Expect
Marvel at the stone sculptures in Bingling Temple, which stretches about 200 meters on the cliff.
See the excellent display of yak butter carvings in Labrang Monastery.
Appreciate the Stunning Sunset View at Red Stone Cliff.
Take a short hike through Tibetan villages for the unique cultural and natural landscape.
Tour Itinerary
- Boyuan Hotel 4-Star
- None
Arrive at Lanzhou Airport, meet your guide and driver upon arrival, and transfer to your hotel.
- Labrang Civil Aviation Hotel 4-Star
- Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel to the Liujiaxia Scenic Area, then take a speed boat from Liujiaxia Ferry Terminal to Bingling Temple.
After an hour's ride, you will arrive at the Bingling Temple, an amazing cultural heritage site consisting of over 100 grottos with Buddhist murals and sculptures.
Stay a night at Xiahe.
- Langmu Temple International Hotel 4-Star
- Breakfast, Lunch
Take a three-hour drive from Xiage to Langmusi Town to experience its profound Tibetan culture.
A short visit to Labrang Monastery, with quiet and serene surroundings. Monks read scriptures in the Wensi hall every morning from 6:00 am to 8:00 am. Get up early to see this scene if you are interested.
Continue the trip to Ganjia Grassland, where you can see the lush green grasslands as well as the authentic and traditional Tibetan herding life there.
Back to the town near Langmu Temple to browse the spectacular sunset view at Red Stone Cliff.
- Tangke Palace Hotel 4-Star
- Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, you will go to explore the Langmusi (Gansu Langmu Temple/ Sertri Gompa), the two temples settled in two different regions separated by the Bailong River. You can see the celestial burial platform, which is the only one that is open to visitors in Gannan areas.
Then, drive from Langmusi to Tangke. You are going to see the Yellow River Bend on the way, there are two ways to visit:
1. Walk up and down the 2-kilometer wooden corridor. The steps are relatively flat.
2. Take the escalator up and walk down the wooden corridor. The escalator was designed in 14 sections and is a 15-minute ride.
- Tiancheng Gana Meiduo Hostel
- Breakfast, Lunch
Ruoergai Flower Lake is located in the Gerba grassland, named after a small white flower in the lake. Great to stroll along the pathway to enjoy the boundless wetland scenery.
Drive from Tangke to Zhagana Scenic Area in Die Bu County, a small village surrounded by mountains. Worth taking a moderate hike around for experiencing the lifestyle of the local Tibetan people and to feel the simplicity and serenity of the original Tibetan village.
- Breakfast
Take a 3-hour drive from Langmusi to Lanzhou Airport, and board your onward flight.
What's Included
- Entrance fees.
- Meals are listed in the itinerary.
- Private transfers.
- Private English-speaking guide and driver.
- Hotels are listed in the itinerary.
- Service Charge & Taxes.
- China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
- Luggage Transfers.
Price is based on a 2-person tour with 4-star hotels in low season.
from US $ p/p