Best Lanzhou Day Tour: Explore Lanzhou's Top Attractions

The options we compare are exclusively sightseeing tours, with every single listing focusing on cultural themes. You can also find tours that incorporate historical sites or nature, and a smaller selection includes food and drink experiences.

If you prefer more intimacy, you are in luck. The majority of the options we compare (67%) are private tours, which allows for a more tailored experience compared to standard group travel.

Prices vary depending on the level of service, but most tours fall within the $189–$314 range. Across the various booking platforms we check, you will see a total spread from about $139 to $482.

Durations vary significantly based on the itinerary. Most tours last around 8 hours, though you can find shorter excursions of about 3 hours or full-day experiences that span up to 10 hours.

While inclusions depend on the specific provider, most tours (60%) include a guide. Other common features across the listings include:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (found in 27% of options)
• Private vehicles (found in 13% of options)
• Transport or meals (found in 13% of options)

The most common way to see the area is via private vehicle (40% of options). Other ways to navigate the tour include walking, boat trips, or bus transport, which are each offered by about one-fifth or one-eighth of the listings we compare.

To accommodate international travelers, the tours we compare are offered in four languages: English, Chinese, Zh-Cn, and Zh-Tw.

Use the metro for long distances. For shorter trips, download the Alipay app to pay for buses and taxis easily.

Look for small local shops near the Yellow River. Avoid tourist restaurants to ensure you get the most traditional flavors.

It can be challenging. Download a translation app and have your hotel address written in Chinese characters to show drivers.