What to do and see in Gansu, China: The Best Walking Tours

May 19, 2021 Diedre Savory

Gansu (Chinese: 甘肃, Tibetan: ཀན་སུའུ་ Kan su'u) is a province of the People's Republic of China, located in the northwest of the country.
Restaurants in Gansu

1. Xining to Chengdu Overland Journey

San Want Hotel, Shen Wang Da Jiu Dian, Chengzhong Qu, Xining Shi, Qinghai Sheng, China Mystic Tibet Tours
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Rebkong is known as the Tibetan artist village throughout Tibet Plateau. On the boundless grassland you can take a picnic and see nomads milking and herding yaks. Labrang Monastery is one of the six major Tibetan monasteries of the Gelugpa order of Tibetan Buddhism. Takstang Lamo is a rural Tibetan village, surrounded by snow capped peaks and rocky mountains; there are monasteries buildings and numerous possibilities for hikes and horse trekking. The tour continues to Zoige grassland to Tangkor Town, and is one of the most beautiful grasslands in Asia, Zoige grassland to experience real Tibetan nomads culture and daily life. There is chance to camp with local Tibetan nomads and help nomads milk yaks and collect yak dungs. Join th nomadic families to prepare lunch and dinner. Ride hourseback to the grassland to visit black tents and nomads daily life. Barkham is the home of Gyarong Tibet region and famous for it's stone houses and towers.The tour will end at Chengdu airport.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All the ground transportation fees from Xining to Chengdu, Private vehicle from Xining to Chengdu , Experience local driver with good condition transportation according to group size., Local Tibetan English speaking guide, Driver and guide's food & accommodation, All the necessary entrance ticket fees listed above itinerary, Vehicle fuel, tools and vehicle repairs (if necessary)., All the road tolls and fuel costs, Administrative fee, Chengdu airport drop off, All the accommodation fees that listed above itinerary (based on double occupancy)

Exclusions: Passport and Chinese Visa fees, International and domestic airfare or train tickets out off Chengdu and Xining, All meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner), Insurance (travel, medical, etc), Souvenirs or personal items such as laundry, snacks, alcohol drinks, etc , Accommdation in Xining on arrival day, Xining airrport or train station pick up to hotel, Horseback riding in Takstang Lhamo

Reviewed By SiNainChina

Perfect organization of our individual trip, also including the bike tour at Qinghai lake. Our driver was local and English speaking and introduced us to the local culture. We really enjoyed this individual experience and can warmly recommend Gonkho and his team!!!

2. 4 Hour Private Walking Tour to The Bank of Yellow River in Lanzhou

Discover China Trips

Known as the mother river by all the Chinese people. Yellow River is the second longest river in China. Spend 4 hours in Lanzhou to explore Yellow River Scenic Road. An expert guide accompanies you on foot. Tour will walk over the Zhongshan Bridge and stop for a picture with the Statue Of Mother Yellow River and Lanzhou Shuiche(Waterwill) Park. The walking tour will not be complete without a visit White Pagoda Mountain Park. As you reach the top of the White Pagoda Mountain, you will have the opportunity to take an iconic photo of the Yellow River and Lanzhou City! This private tour including English speaking tour guide, one way transportation fee to the attraction, and hotel pick up.

Inclusions: Private tour, Walking tour , Professional guide, Hotel pickup , One way transportation fee to Yellow River , Entrance fee

Exclusions: Gratuities (recommended), Hotel drop-off

Reviewed By Compass25026838530

Last year,I and my parents and my brother went to Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Area. When we arrived the Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Area,the scenic spot left us fist impression that the scenery is so beautiful,we never looked like this view in our country. We took the “sheepskin rafts”, A sheepskin rafts can carry three peoples,and the cost per person is 30 yuan.We felt very great when we took the “sheepskin rafts” on the Yellow River. Then we went to the most famous place of the Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Area, that was the Yin Ma Gou.canyon.Within the scenic cliffs volley, other walking scene in different poses and with different expressions, path winds along mountain ridges. Stone pillars and stalagmites are usually between 80 and 2umeters.Experts investigated and evaluated: the Yellow River Stone Forest can be called "Chinese natural, the Canyon has been developed. It was physically and exhaustive day, nevertheless we did enjoy the activities . It is enriching and interesting to experience their local lives at Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot.

3. 3-Day Silk Road Trip to Dunhuang, Mogao Caves, Crescent Lake, Yumenguan Pass

Travel China Guide Tours

Dunhuang is an oasis city on the ancient Silk Road. Spend three days exploring Dunhuang's top attractions like Mogao Caves, Crescent Lake, Yumen Pass, Great Wall of the Han Dynasty and Yadan National Geology Park. Learn more about Dunhuang’s history and culture from your informative guide. Comfortable private transportation and two nights’ accommodation are included in this tour.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room, Private English speaking tour guide, Air conditioned car with chauffeur, Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies

Exclusions: Flights arrival at and departure from Dunhuang, Gratuities, Single room supplement is compulsive for solo guest and is available on request.

4. Tour to Mogao Caves with Exclusive guidance from Dunhuang research academy

We will arrange directly through academy and provide experts from academy to guide the group included Movie Center and exhibition center before entered the cave area. We can provide you a different way and taste of cave visit.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks

5. Late afternoon night Tour to Mogao Caves

Dunhuang Hotel North Area Parking Lot, China, Gansu Sheng, Jiuquan Shi, Dunhuang Shi, Yang Guan Zhong Lu, 151号敦煌宾馆北区

We gives you a different way to enjoy the cave area: we arrive the cave late afternoon while there are no more tourists, slowly and privately enjoy 8+2 special caves from Mogao Grotto, guided by Academy experts included Exhibition Center .

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Dinner, Bottled water

Exclusions: Not included accommodation

6. 5 Days China Silk Road -Dunhuang Art & Dersert In-depth Tour (5-star hotel)

China Toruk Tour

This 5 days In-depth Dunhuang Silk Road private tour takes you to explore important section of ancient Silk Road of Dunhuang. You will see 1: a collection of Buddhist art in The Mogao Grottoes 2: Crescent Lake and Mingsha Shan, oasis in the desert, 3: Ancient Great Wall of the Han Dynasty, 4: Yadan Geo-Park with vivid rocks in various shapes.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Professional English-speaking guide, Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary, Airport or train station pick up and drop off;necessary vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary, Accommodation listed in the itinerary, Accident insurance

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Accommodation not listed in the itinerary, Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary, Recommended optional activities, Optional tips to guides, drivers.

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