| 13 Days South Gansu Tibetan Area tour (Tour code: SM1302) | |
| Themes: Nature, minorities | |
| Destinations: Xi'an - Lanzhou - Xiahe - Diebu - Langmusi - Hezuo - Yongjing | |
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| Destination | Xi’an |
| Activities | We arrive at Xi’an International Airport and meet with our local English speaking guide and immediately begin our sightseeing at the Han Yangling Lesser Terracotta Army, an army that is smaller than the more famous one but very interesting nevertheless as the partly see-through floor allows us to get very close to the figures. Then we drive to downtown Xi'an and visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, before we check in at our central hotel and rest. |
| Attractions | Han Yangling Lesser Terracotta Army, Small Wild Goose Pagoda |
| Meals | Lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Xi'an |
| Activities | The day is full of activities before we leave China. We start out at the City Wall, before driving to the incredible Terracotta Army, an ancient clay army of lifesized figures protecting Emperor Qin's grave site. Back in Xi'an we take a walk in the Muslim Quarter before we enjoy a dumpling banquet dinner. |
| Attractions | Terracotta Army, City Wall, Muslim Quarter |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Xi’an - Lanzhou |
| Activities | Morning transfer to visit Shannxi History Museum, where an incredible collection of ancient artefacts are on display. After lunch transfer to Xi’anbei railway station and take aftenoon bullet train Lanzhou. Arrive, meet with local guide and transfer to the city, visit Zhongshan Iron Bridge hanging over Yellow River before dinner (incl. The famous Lanzhou handmade noodles). Later check in to hotel and relax. |
| Attractions | Shannxi History Museum, Zhongshan Iron Bridge |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Lanzhou - Xia’he |
| Activities | Meet with local guide and we drive for approx. 3.5hrs to Xia’he, on the way stop to visit the Octagon City, a Tibetan family visit and lunch. Then continue to start our journey into the Tibetan territory (approx 3hrs), slowly climbing to 3000 meters altitude and enjoy Gansu countryside scenery on the way. As we reach Xiahe, check in to hotel and free time to explore the town in the afternoon. Tibetan style of Dinner. |
| Attractions |
Octagon City, Gansu countryside scenery
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| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Xia’he |
| Activities | Morning visit Labrang Temple, Centuries old, this is one of the largest, most beautiful and influential temples outside of Tibet; and then visit to Gongtang Pagoda and the Nunnery. |
| Attractions | Labrang Temple, Gongtang Pagoda and the Nunnery |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Xia’he - Diebu |
| Activities | We drive for approx. 3.5 hrs to visit Gahai Lake which is one of the most important wet land (or visit Guowei Wetland if Scenic Area is not open), lunch and then continue to drive for approx. 2 hrs to Diebu County and check in to hotel and relax. |
| Attractions | Gahai Lake, Diebu County |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Diebu- Langmusi |
| Activities | We drive for approx. 1 hrs to Zhagana Stone Forest for visit. Lunch and in the afternoon we leave Diebu and start our journey into the heart of the Tibetan areas, slowly climbing to 3300 meters altitude (approx 2.5hrs). Here and there we will likely see herds of yak grazing. The traditional homes of the Tibetans, distinguished by white walls and colorful window frames, are becoming the dominant style of housing. When we reach Langmusi we check in at our modest hotel. The scenery is stunning, with snow-capped mountains all around us if it snowed before. Free time on your own or follow our local guide to explore this small Langmusi town, check in and relax. |
| Attractions | Zhagana Stone Forest, Langmusi town |
| Meals | Breakfast and lunch |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Langmusi |
| Activities | We drive approx 0.5 hrs to Ruoergai Huahu Hot Spring Valley Scenic Area, It is named because of the large natural springs in the area. The landscape of mountains, forests and grasses in the scenic area is complete, and there are rare vegetation such as alpine cypresses and verdant greens; surrounded by mountains, the rocks are rugged, and it is the habitat of rare animals such as primitive (Zhangzi). It is a natural hot spring, rich in beneficial trace elements, comfortable and pleasant, with medical healing effects. then drive approx 0.5 hrs to Flowers Lake, and drive for approx 1 hrs back to Langmusi. |
| Attractions | Ruoergai Huahu Hot Spring Valley, Flowers Lake |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Langmusi |
| Activities | It is a relaxing day. We walk to visit Langmusi Temple and its beautiful surroundings including the resource of White Dragon River in the morning. Lunch and free time in the afternoon to explore the town. |
| Attractions | Langmusi Temple, the resource of White Dragon River |
| Meals | Breakfast and lunch |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Langmusi - Hezuo |
| Activities | In the morning, we drive for approx. 3.5-4 hrs (165 km) to Hezuo, From the bus we can enjoy the karst Gansu countryside scenery before we reach Hezuo, arrive and visit local vegetable market, then visit Tibetan Mila Repa Buddhist Pavilion, check in to hotel and the rest of the day.y. |
| Attractions | Mila Repa Buddhist Pavilion, local vegetable market |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Hezuo - Yongjing- Lanzhou |
| Activities | We drive approx 4.5 hrs back to Lanzhou. On the way, we will first drive to Liujiaxia Reservoir and take a 30 mins ferry boat trip to the more than 1600 years old Binglingsi Grottoes for a visit. Now the caves are divided into three parts:the upper temple part, the lower temple part, and the caves and valley part, there are all in all 216 cave niches, more than eight hundred images, about one thousand square meters of mural painting, and fifty pagodas. More then four hundred piedes of cultural relics are kept in the museum.including colored pottery,gold and bronze images of Buddha, tangka(pictures of Buddha and other gods made in Tibetan temples). and Buddhist scriptures.ln1961. Bingling cave Temple was chosen as one of the national Major unit of cultural relics. Then boat trip back to the pier. Then continue to Lanzhou and transfer to hotel for check in. |
| Attractions | Binglingsi Grottoes |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Lanzhou - Xi’an |
| Activities | heck out and meet with local guide, transfer to LanzhouXi railway station for take noon high speed train towards Xi’anBei railway station, On arrival, meet with our local guide and transfer to view Big Wild Goose Pagoda from outside at the Big Goose Pagoda Square. Walk through the "Tang Cultural Theme" pedestrian street of Datang Everbright City and check into the hotel. |
| Attractions | Big Goose Pagoda Square, "Tang Cultural Theme" pedestrian street |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Xi’an |
| Activities | Morning is free until transfer to the airport. A truly out-of-this-world trip is drawing to an end. |
| Attractions | None |
| Meals | Breakfast |
| Accommodation | Not incl. |
| Price information | |
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Keeping our guests' comfort in mind, we prefer to stay in a 2* or 3* hotel in or close to the attraction, rather than a 4* or 5* hotel much further away. Genuine China Tours' all-encompassing hotel policy is that we will never pick a hotel only because of its price. All our partner hotels must live up to a strict quality test that includes: 1. Geographical location - the location of our chosen hotel is of great importantce, both in large cities, where traffic congestion can play a vital role in the handling of the tour, and also on tours to remote villages, where the right choice of village or hotel can mean a world of difference to the tour. 2. Quality of hotel - including room size and cleanliness, quality of breakfast, ease of getting in/out and more. 3. Local environment - local environment should include local sights (when possible), be in the vicinity of local markets/night markets (if any) and have access to shops and convenience stores (if any). 4. Design and layout of hotel - we prefer hotels with history and atmosphere, especially if these have relevance with the sight(s) at the destination. 5. Value for money - any hotel must pass requirements 1-3 and 5. If a hotel passes all five requirements it becomes a Priority Hotel. |
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2 domesticbullet train Xi’an/Lanzhou,Lanzhou/Xi’an (second class) 4* accommodation as listed (with breakfast included, double occupancy) Tour expenses for1 FOC tour leader for the whole tour as listed; Private English-speakinglocalguide for sightseeing as in proposal Privatecoach for sightseeing as in proposal Entrance tickets for sights as listed Meals are listed in the itinerary as B=Breakfast,L=Lunch,D=Dinner Tips for local guides and drivers Chinese travel agency responsibility insurance Allgovernment taxes
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| Price not including |
Flights to/from China Clients' personal international travel insurance Tour leader’s salary Personal expenses Anything not listed in itinerary
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