Day 1 | Morning
Bingling Temple
Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm
Ticket Price: 50 RMB
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours
Location: 35 kilometers south of Yongjing County, Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture35 kilometers south of Yongjing County, Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture
Reviews from Real Guests:
Trip.com User: #The site itself: Although less decorated than Mogao Grottoes, the Bingling caves are really worth the travel thanks to the nice walk through plenty of small caves at the bottom of the cliffs and it's >26m meters high Buddha niched right into it. #Get there: From Lanzhou you can catch a bus to LiuJiaXia from West Bus Station (兰运集团兰州汽车西站) preferably in the morning to have enough time. Ask the driver to stop once close to the Tourist Center (黄河水电博览馆) at LiuJiaXia. There you can take a boat to the site, speedboat takes 1 hour, normal boat 2-3 hours. Good to know: boats only leave once full and you have limited time on the site to visit before returning on the same boat (60-90 minutes). Alternatively you can hire a driver from LiuJiaXia to Bingling Si (60-90 minutes drive) for around 250-300 RMB and enjoy as much time you want.
Day 1 | Afternoon
After finishing the tour at Bingling Temple, you can head to Phoenix Ridge Ski Resort at Baolong Mountain, the most worth visiting place around the corner.
Phoenix Ridge Ski Resort at Baolong Mountain
Opening Hours: Open from 12/1-3/1,9:00am-5:00pm
Ticket Price: 96 RMB
Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days
Location: Baolong Mountain Scenic Resort, Yongjing County, Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture
Located within Baolong Mountain Resort Area at Yongjing county in the Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Phoenix Ridge Ski Resort at Baolong Mountain is constructed by following the contour of the Long Mountain here and boasts a total of eleven lanes, catering to the needs of skiers at different levels. In addition, there are also fun rides such as ski lifts and Solo Magic Carpet. This is a one-stop resort satisfying guests' every whim of ski experience from simple fun to the challenge mode.
Day 1 | Evening
Don’t forget to book Gonghanglv Huanghe Pearl International Hotel in advance, because all the tourists head to Phoenix Ridge Ski Resort at Baolong Mountain love staying at it.
Gonghanglv Huanghe Pearl International Hotel
The Gonghanglv Huanghe Pearl International Hotel provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Yongjing will find that the Gonghanglv Huanghe Pearl International Hotel is a fantastic accommodation choice.
From the hotel, Lanzhou West Railway Station is approximately 77km away. Lanzhou West Railway Station is the closest option for those who prefer to travel by train, approximately 77km away. This hotel is located near many of Yongjing's attractions including Linxia Liujiaxia Water Village Resort, Tai Chi Island Wetland Park and Taiji Lake,Taiji Island.
At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Yongjing hotel offers parking on site.
This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.
Day 2 | Morning
Liujiaxia
Opening Hours: Open all day
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 4-6 Hours
Location: Chuanbei Rd, Yongjing Xian, Linxia Huizuzizhizhou, Gansu Sheng, China
Located in Yongjing County, Linxia City, Gansu Province, Liujiaxia is home to the Liujiaxia Hydropower Station, Bingling Temple Grottoes and Tai Chi Island, as well as Liujiaxia Reservoir. Beginning from Liujiaxia Dam, Liujiaxia Reservoir reaches the narrows of Bingling Temple in the west, connects to Jiedong County and Linxia County in the south, and borders Yongjing County in the north. Liujiaxia Reservoir occupies a vast area. The reservoir sits on plateaus and in canyons, allowing visitors to return to the beauty of nature.
Reviews from Real Guests:
Trip.com User: take the Bus from West station in Lanzhou to liujiaxia, the ride is about 1 hour and the fare is RMB 50, get of at Liujiaxia Reservoir. leave Lanzhou early as during low season the transportation by speed boat from the Reservoir to the Bingling Temple can take time, you need to wait until it is full, 8 person or charter it for RMB 1800. the ride on the river is about 1 hour and you reach the entrance to the Bingling Temple, the fee here is 75 RMB, if you want to see the 2 grottos 169 & 172 with amazing drawings and sculptures the admission is an extra 300RMB. the history of this temple goes back to 1600. the speedboat driver will give you 1 hour time before he heads back, if you exceed the time he might ask you for extra money. We enjoyed our trip very much and lots to see.
Day 2 | Afternoon
After finishing the tour at Liujiaxia, you can head to Taiji Lake,Taiji Island, the most worth visiting place around the corner.
Taiji Lake,Taiji Island
Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours
Location: Yongjing, Linxia, Gansu, China
Taiji Lake is between Liujiaxia Hydropower Station and Yanguoxia Hydropower Station. The water of the Yellow River flows westward, forming a lake surface with an S-shaped bend. There are 9 large and small islands in the lake, and two large sand islands in Hexinzhou. Like a natural Tai Chi figure. Therefore, the water surface is called Taiji Lake, and the island is called Taiji Island. To the north of Taiji Lake is an endless sandbar, thousands of acres of reeds swaying in the wind, the water is beautiful with the island, and the island is beautiful because of the water. In the thousands of acres of reeds, water birds play, swans dance, and there are more than 20,000 rare and beneficial birds of 26 species such as gray cranes, white cranes, and red-crowned cranes. It is a rare natural landscape in Northwest China. All kinds of rare birds and beneficial birds inhabit the reeds, the warm sheds on the shore are like clouds, the jujube orchards are contiguous, all kinds of trees are luxuriant, the fish ponds are dotted, and the fields are crisscrossed. With the opening of the highway around the lake and the completion of various resorts along the lake, it has become a Tai Chi Bagua tourist resort.
Day 2 | Evening
If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Tianyuan Wanda Jin Hotel is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.
Tianyuan Wanda Jin Hotel
The Tianyuan Wanda Jin Hotel was recently opened in 2020, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Linxia.
There's plenty to do nearby, with The Museum of Lin Xia Autonomous Prefecture, Chamagushi Walking Street and Riverside Avenue all within a short distance.
At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. Guests of this Linxia hotel can make use of the parking facilities.
Guests tell us the location of this hotel is fantastic. This hotel is the usual choice for a large number of business travelers.
Day 3 | Morning
Longhui World
Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours
Location: Yongjing, Linxia, Gansu, China
It is located in the south of Liujiaxia Hydropower Station, starting from the dam in the east and reaching Qijiadukou in the west, 2 kilometers away from Yongjing County. It is 10 kilometers long from east to west and 2 kilometers wide from north to south, among which there is the nationally famous "Reader's Forest". Because the Tao River meets the Yellow River, it integrates ecological protection, agricultural tourism, reservoir area development, training, vacation tourism, etc. Longhui World is surrounded by water on three sides, standing upstairs on the Yellow River and looking out, the county town has a panoramic view. There are 42 bays and more than 40 beams here. Longhui Mountain is a good location for viewing Bingling Lake. The Longhui Building, Yingbin Building, VIP Building, Yellow River Building and other guest rooms, Longhui Restaurant, Longhui Wharf, leisure and sightseeing corridor, chess and card pavilion, etc. have been built.
Day 3 | Afternoon
When time permits after visiting Longhui World, don’t forget pay a visit to Tai Chi Island Wetland Park.
Tai Chi Island Wetland Park
Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-6:30pm
Ticket Price: Free
Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-0.5 Days
Location: 100 meters forward to the entrance of Huanhu Road, Taiji Town, Yongjing County, Linxia Prefecture
The island is located in the Yellow River 3 kilometers west of the county seat of Yongjing County, Gansu Province. This is the upper reaches of the Yanguoxia Reservoir. The water surface is wide and the water speed is stable, forming many ponds. With clear water against the reeds, distant mountains against the blue sky, beautiful scenery, lotus leaves, white clouds and pleasant scenery, it is a good place for tourism. In addition to the beautiful scenery, there are also water amusements, such as Yellow River rafting, motor boats, etc.
Day 3 | Evening
Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Tai Chi Island Wetland Park? Yellow River Hotel is one of your top choices.
Yellow River Hotel
The Yellow River Hotel is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. Visitors to Yongjing will find that the Yellow River Hotel is a fantastic accommodation choice.
The hotel is located approximately 66km from Lanzhou West Railway Station. The nearest railway station is Lanzhou West Railway Station, approximately 66km from the hotel. Seeing Yongjing's sights from this hotel is easy with 炳靈寺世界文化遺產旅遊區, Taiji Lake,Taiji Island and Liujiaxia Hydropower Station all close by.
At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. Guests of this Yongjing hotel can make use of the parking facilities.
Guests tell us the location of this hotel is fantastic.
* All reviews in the blog are machine-translated.
