Start your full-day adventure with a hassle-free pickup from your Lanzhou hotel. Meet your friendly guide and slip into a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle.

Enjoy a 1.5-hour scenic drive to Liujia Gorge. This modern engineering marvel was completed in 1974. It stands as the seventh hydroelectric station along the Yellow River’s cascade.

It serves multiple vital roles: power generation, flood control, aquaculture, irrigation, and shipping. Best of all, it offers jaw-dropping sightseeing opportunities.

Arrive at Liujia Gorge and feast your eyes on sweeping views. Watch the Yellow River wind through dramatic gorges, framed by stunning mountain landscapes.

Skip the long waits and maximize your exploration time. Board a high-speed boat that whisks you directly to the ancient Bingling Temple Grottoes.

Step into the world of Bingling Temple Grottoes—its name means “Ten Thousand Buddhas” in Tibetan. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed in 2014. It’s also a priceless treasure trove of Buddhist art.

The grottoes are carved into a 2-kilometer cliff face along the Yellow River. They’re split into upper and lower sections. Their remote location made them strategically important, yet historically hard to access.

Wander through the sacred site. It dates back to the Western Jin Dynasty (265–316). It boasts 34 grottoes, 149 shrines, 694 stone statues, and 82 clay sculptures.

Don’t miss the precious ink inscription in Grotto No. 169. It’s the earliest known preface found in any Chinese grotto to date.

Let your knowledgeable guide lead the way. They’ll share fascinating insights into the site’s rich history, artistic value, and spiritual significance.

After your immersive grotto exploration, treat your taste buds to a delicious local lunch (included in the tour). Savor authentic flavors of the region.

Then, hop back into your private vehicle for the return drive to Lanzhou. Your memorable day of natural beauty and cultural discovery comes to a perfect end with a drop-off at your hotel.