Private day tour to Bingling temple start from Lanzhou

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Private day tour to Bingling temple start from Lanzhou, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Today we will arrange an English speaking guide and private transfer for you to visit the famous Grottoes in Lanzhou Bingling temple, it was built in 420 AD, used to the one of important Buddhist caves site along the Silk Road, and the famous and largest monastery in its region in 15th -17th century. Wonderful statues and wall painting were preserved very well.

Today you will take a side trip to visit the Bingling Temple. Firstly, you will arrive at Liujiaxia Dam which is a major hydroelectric dam on the upper Yellow River. Then you will take a yacht on the dam to tour the Binglin Temple. Bingling Temple is a series of grottoes filled with Buddhist sculpture carved into natural caves and caverns in a canyon along the Yellow River.The sculptures, carvings, and frescoes that remain are outstanding examples of Buddhist artwork and draw visitors from around the world.

If you want to take this tour better to book it 1 week ahead so we can find guide easily, tks.

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At a glance

Duration: 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 (3–7 years) · Youth (8–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English speaking guide
Included: Lunch
Included: Private transfer
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: 2 bottles of water p.p per day
Included: Fast boat
Included: Entrance fee to Bingling temple

Not included

Not included: Dinner
Not included: Accommodation

Itinerary

Bingling Temple Grottoes

3 hours Admission included

Today you will take a side trip to visit the Bingling Temple. Firstly, you will arrive at Liujiaxia Dam which is a major hydroelectric dam on the upper Yellow River. Then you will take a yacht on the dam to tour the Binglin Temple. Bingling Temple is a series of grottoes filled with Buddhist sculpture carved into natural caves and caverns in a canyon along the Yellow River.The sculptures, carvings, and frescoes that remain are outstanding examples of Buddhist artwork and draw visitors from around the world.