Xi’an Trip Overview
Xiahe or Labrang is renowned for Tibetan Buddhism. You will visit the attractions from Xian to Xiahe including, Bingling Temple Grottoes, and Labrang Monastery by round-way bullet train.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Xi’an, China
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Overnight Tours
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Xiahe or Labrang is renowned for Tibetan Buddhism. You will visit the attractions from Xian to Xiahe including, Bingling Temple Grottoes, and Labrang Monastery by round-way bullet train.
Itinerary
Day 1: Xian–Lanzhou–Labrang via bullet train & car
Stop At: Bingling Temple Grottoes, West of Yongjing County, Tianshui 730030 China
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.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Labrang 4-star Hotel or equivalent
Day 2: Labrang–Langzhou–Xian by car & bullet train
Stop At: Labrang Monastery (Labuleng Si), Lapuleng Town, Xiahe County 747100 China
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
