Linxia Travel Guide

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  • Young Tibetan lamas playing in the street
      Young Tibetan lamas playing in the...
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  • One of the temples in Labrang Monastery
      One of the temples in Labrang Monastery
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  • One of the buildings in Labrang Monastery
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  • Me & Tibetan lama, Labrang Monastery in background
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  • My friends and I, Labrang Monastery in background
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Guang Chang: Linxia's hot beef-burgers

Guang Chang: Linxia's hot beef-burgers, Linxia

 Notnoddy Says:  Spicy lamb kebabs in a hot bap (da bing).You won't forget this experience in a hurry, especially if you are not used to hot spices!!Phew!! Muslim sensitive clothing recommended.i.e. No shorts, No short sleeves for women No tight clothes 

Transportation  

Linking Linxia to Lanzhou/Xiahe

Linking Linxia to Lanzhou/Xiahe, Linxia

 ellyse Says:  35 RMB/person for a ride in a share-taxi from Linxia to Lanzhou (about 3 hours journey time), don't get ripped off. Much more comfortable than the public buses and faster too! Same goes for Linxia -- Xiahe. 

Taxis or buses

Taxis or buses, Linxia

 Notnoddy Says:  Get on the bus outside the bus station at the West bus station in Lanzhou. This way you can avoid the insurance. If the ticket collector asks, of course, you have insurance, show them your foreign one (if they ask). Refuse to pay any surcharge. Local price is 10 RMB normal... 

Tourist Traps  

Bargaining real hard

Bargaining real hard, Linxia

 Notnoddy Says:  The Chinese Hui are very gifted at business especially the art of bargaining. You will almost certainly pay much more than the local price unless you follow the tips below. Remember other tourists come after you, and they will fall into this trap to. Learn some Chinese if... 

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