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The towering stone peaks along the Yellow River constitute the unique scenery of Bingling Thousand Buddha Caves in Lanzhou.

The Bingling Temple is on Jishi Hill, west of Yongjing County, Gansu Province. Bingling Temple is a series of natural caves in a canyon along the Yellow River, packed with engraved Buddhist sculptures. This is one of the most important sets of caves in China. Bingling is a transliteration from the Tibetan from ancient times, this was a vital pass to Tibet.

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Asked by Erique from SINGAPORE | Aug. 30, 2011 05:52

Is it possible to take a taxi from Lanzhou train station to Bingling Caves?

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Answered by Jamie from CHINA | Aug. 30, 2011 21:22

Impossible. It need 2-3 hours' bus ride from the city center to Liujiaxia. Then take cruise ship or speed boat to the temple, 2 hours. If you do not have too much time staying there, I would suggest you to visit other places worth a 8 hours round trip on public bus.

Asked by Ms.Janet Roberts from CHINA | Apr. 15, 2011 06:40

I arrive in Lanzhou at 9:00 AM. Is there time to go to Bingling in one day? How, if so? Please. Thanks. JMR

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Answered by Mr.Jack | Apr. 15, 2011 21:21

I think your are not able to visit Bingling Caves from the city center if arriving at 9am, since it is only about 120 km away from the city. You have take a bus to Liujiaxia from Lanzhou west bus station (CNY10, 2-3 hours), and then transfer to a yacht (CNY15-20, 2 hours) to the destination.

Asked by Ms.Keeley from AUSTRALIA | Apr. 06, 2011 21:48

How many caves are there?

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Answered by Mr.Frank | Apr. 08, 2011 02:30

A total of 169 caves there