Bingling Temple Grottoes and Liujiaxia Speedboat Excursion
08:00 AM - Begin the Journey from Lanzhou
Get picked up from your centrally located hotel in Lanzhou.
Meet your private guide and driver for the excursion.
Depart on a scenic 2-hour drive to Linxia.
10:30 AM - Arrive in Linxia and Board Speedboat
Reach Liujiaxia Reservoir dock.
Board a speedboat and sail across the Yellow River for approximately 40 minutes.
Enjoy dramatic views of the canyon and water landscape en route.
11:15 AM - Explore Bingling Temple Grottoes
Discover the Grand Maitreya Buddha in Cave 171, carved in the Tang Dynasty and standing 27 meters tall.
Visit Cave 20 to see robust and realistic 7th-century Buddha statues.
Admire murals depicting Buddhist cosmology, scriptures, and mixed cultural influences.
Observe painted clay figures with vivid colors and intricate detailing from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Spend approximately 2 hours exploring the grottoes and absorbing their historical significance.
01:15 PM - Return to Linxia
Take the speedboat back across the reservoir to the dock.
Relax and enjoy the peaceful ride through canyon waters.
02:15 PM - Optional Visit to Hongyuan Residential District
If time permits, visit a local garden in Linxia.
View detailed brick carvings portraying flowers, birds, and traditional architecture.
Learn about Linxia's rich cultural craftsmanship.
03:30 PM - Depart for Lanzhou
Leave Linxia by private vehicle.
Enjoy the Gansu countryside on the drive back.
05:30 PM - Tour Concludes in Lanzhou
Arrive at your Lanzhou hotel.
End the full-day tour with memories of ancient Buddhist art and scenic river travel.
