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Private Day Tour: Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes and Zhangye Danxia Landform

5.0 (3 reviews) 9 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Day Tour: Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes and Zhangye Danxia Landform

About this activity

Visit the Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes the legend said that the Heavenly Horse left a footprint in the cave, it has become a treasure of the temple, you will see the beautiful snow mountain and grassland here.

Enjoy lunch in the local ethnic Yugur people’s tent.

In the afternoon visit the Zhangye Danxia Landform, it is the best evolved examples in China of window lattice and palace forms. it can be seen only in the arid areas of Gansu  province. The Danxia formations are surrounded by colorful hills, which seem to rise and fall like waves; with rock strata of different colors mixed in graceful disarray

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At a glance

Duration
9 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Chinese, Japanese, English, French
Written guide
Chinese, Japanese, English, French
Operated by
Silk Road Angel Tours

Ages: Children (3–8 years) · Youth (9–17 years) · Adults (18–75 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Private tour
  • Included: Professional guide
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: Driver/guide
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
  • Included: Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Included: Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax)

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Mati Temple Scenic Resort

    Passing by

    This morning at 8:30, meet your private tour guide at the lobby of your Zhangye hotel, by car / bus to the Horse-Hoof Temple Grottoes, you will see the countryside view and grassland on the way. The Horse-Hoof Temple Grottoes located in the Qilian Snow Mountain, initially the first cave was opened by Guoyu who came from Dunhuang in the third century. It is a very important Buddhism Grottoes in Gansu.

  2. Zhangye Danxia Geopark

    Passing by

    Visit the Zhangye Danxia Landform,it is the best evolved examples in China of window lattice and palace forms. it can be seen only in the arid areas of Gansu province. The Danxia formations are surrounded by colorful hills, which seem to rise and fall like waves; with rock strata of different colors mixed in graceful disarray

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • Holiday Inn Express Zhangye by IHG
  • Jinyang International Hotel

Using your ticket

  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

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

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Specialized infant seats are available

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

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

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Traveller ratings

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Private Day Tour: Horse Hoof Temple Grottoes and Zhangye Danxia Landform

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