Overview

Explore the Liujia Gorge and Binglingsi Grottoes on a private tour from Lanzhou. Enjoy a boat cruise, learn about the history of the grottoes, and admire the views of the Yellow River.

Itinerary

Lanzhou: Liujia Gorge & Binglingsi Grottoes Private Tour

Begin your day with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Lanzhou. Settle into a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Liujia Gorge. Upon arrival, marvel at the impressive water-power engineering project, completed in 1974. Admire the stunning views of the Yellow River, Liujia Gorge, and the surrounding mountains. Next, board a high-speed boat for a 1-hour cruise to the Bingling Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you approach, take in the breathtaking sight of the grottoes, carved into the cliffs along the Yellow River. Explore the Bingling Temple Grottoes, which date back to the Western Jin Dynasty (265-316). Discover 34 grottoes, 149 shrines, 694 stone statues, and 82 mud statues. Learn about the site's history, value, and meaning from your knowledgeable guide. After your visit, enjoy a local lunch (at your own expense) before returning to your hotel in Lanzhou.

Explore the Liujia Gorge and Binglingsi Grottoes on a private tour from Lanzhou. Enjoy a boat cruise, learn about the history of the grottoes, and admire the views of the Yellow River.

Meeting & Pickup

Lanzhou Hotel Pickup (Yellow River area)

📍 Zhongshan Bridge, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, 730000, CN

What's Included

✓ Included

English speaking tour guide; Travel by private vehicle; Entrance fee; Boat Cruise; Gratuites

✕ Not included

Hotel pick up and drop off; Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

4.8★★★★★Based on 22 reviews

Liam U.🇳🇱 Netherlands★★★★★2026-04

The part around Liujia Gorge & Binglingsi Grottoes was unhurried, which mattered more to me than squeezing in one more stop. Lanzhou was a good counterpoint.

Yuki B.🇦🇪 UAE★★★★★2025-11

What helped was simple: our guide read the pace well. We got the background when it helped, then space to explore instead of a running lecture. For 8 hours around Lanzhou, the pace felt about right.

Zoe A.🇮🇪 Ireland★★★★☆2025-06

Looking back, I would check the weather and dress in layers. We moved between the vehicle, open spaces and indoor sites often enough to notice the difference. I would still leave extra time for Liujia Gorge & Binglingsi Grottoes.