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Private day tour to Zhangye Mati temple & Giant Buddha Temple start from Zhangye

7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private day tour to Zhangye Mati temple & Giant Buddha Temple start from Zhangye

About this activity

Zhangye is an important city in ancient silk raod, today we will arrange a private day tour for your to visit the famous Mati temple and Daso temple.

Mati temple also called Puguang temple With a history of more than 1,600 years which was built on the cliff, the Mati Temple Grottoes, together with Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang and Yulin Grottoes in Anxi, are called the "three art treasures of Hexi Buddhism. In Mati temple the Buddhist caves depict a lovely way the spread of this religion via the Silk Road to China.

Zhangye Dafo was built in 1098 during China’s Xixia Dynasty, a huge reclining Buddha was stored in the Main Hall for 900 years. Dafo with 34.5 meters body in length, shoulder 7.5 meters, ears 4 meters in length, which is the largest indoor Buddha statue in China

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At a glance

Duration
7–8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English
Operated by
China Kongfu Panda tour

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–5 years) · Youth (6–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private transfers
  • Included: English speaking guide
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: 2 bottles of water p.p per day
  • Included: Entrance fee

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Accommodation

Itinerary

  1. Dafo Temple of Zhangye

    4 hours Admission included

    Drive to Mati Si (Mati Temple Grottoes) in the morning,Mati Temple Grottoes is located 65 km southeast of Zhangye. The Grottoes were built in 5th century, as a important Buddhist site for Buddhist studies.Due to its special location, Qilian mountain surrounded,both Chinese monks and Tibetan monks studied here. Mati temple is indeed one of the first places where the monks from abroad settled to preach Buddhism. The caves were used as altars to pray to Buddha for refuge but also for traders taking this legendary road.

    Drive back to Zhangye, visit Dafo Si ( Giant Buddha Temple)in the city.The Giant Buddha Temple was built in 1098 during China’s Xixia Dynasty, a huge reclining Buddha was stored in the Main Hall for 900 years. The statue and wall paintings were preserved.

    Dirve to hotel,Tour Ends.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Beichen Business Express Hotel
  • Hexi Hotel
  • Yutang Hotel
  • Jinye Hotel
  • Jinxiang Business Express Hotel
  • Zhangye Kerry Hotel
  • Super6 Hotel
  • Tianyu International Hotel
  • 7 Days Premium Zhangye Bus Station
  • Xinyue Motel
  • Zhangye Motel
  • Xinyuan Motel

and 60 more pickup points

Today guide will hold your name card and pick you up at your hotel lobby at your flexiable time and have day tour with us.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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