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

5.0 (3 reviews) Zhangye, China
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Duration9h
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LanguagesChinese, Japanese, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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

What's included

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

What to expect

  1. Mati Temple Scenic Resort
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    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
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    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

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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