Qinghai Yushu Tibet overland 17 Days Tour

Tour Code:QHYS-1701
Start in:Xining
End in: Lhasa
Destinations:Xining-Korkorlor lake-Gonghe-Mardo-Yuhsu-Nangqian-Riwuqi-Chamdo-Ranwu lake-Bomi-Lintse-Lhasa

Main Attraction Pictures

Stupa Forests at Riwuqi Glaciers in Chamdo Lhasa Norbulingka Lhasa Drepung Monastery Lintse Bayi Town Bomi Scenery Qinghai Lake Ranwu Lake Yushu Mani Stones Yushu Jiegu Town
Tour Highlights
Qinghai Tibet highway journey is a breathtaking tour experience.The chains of snow capped mountains, the clear blue sky, the grassland, the originals of several rivers in China,the heart-and-soul religious people praying along the road...All of these is just like a unique West China painting to show you the diversity of huge China...
Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Xining
Fly to Xining from other city, met and transferred to hotel.

Day 02: Xining sightseeing
Drive 25km to Ta'er monastery (located in Huangzhong county), it is the biggest monastery in Qinghai(of Gelupa order) which was the birth place of Chongkhaba (founder of Gelupa). In Xining city, visit the Dongguan Muslim temple (one of the 4 most famous Muslim temple in China).

Day 03: Xining to Korkolor lake
Drive to the far west end of the lake by the northern side of the lake via Haiyan county and Gangcha county. Korkolor lake (Qinghai lake) is the biggest salty and holy lake in China west. It has a water over 4400 square kilometers. Enjoy the day there on taking boat for sightseeing.

Day 04: Korkolor lake to Gonghe county
Leaving Lake for Gonghe by the road on the southern side of the lake passing by Heimahe and Daotanghe. Visit Chapucha mosque at Gonghe.

Day 05: Gonghe to Mardo
Enjoying and taking photos along the way. The Yellow River flows by Mardo town, the first bridge over Yellow river is at here.

Day 06: Mardo to Yushu (Jyekundo)
Passing the Bayankhara mountains, at the pass, overlooking the vast valley below. Before arriving Yushu, visit the Xiewu monastery and its local houses; visit Daka monastery (of Kagyulpa) and Gyanha Mani gallet at Xinzhai village.

Day 07: Yushu sightseeing
Visit Batang monastery (of Kagyulpa) at Batang village and the wide grassland. Every year the grand Yushu Kham horse racing festival will be held here. And visit the tem[ple for princess Wencheng and Gyiegu monastery (of Sakyapa).

Day 08: Yushu to Nangqian county
There are a lot of forests in Langqian county, many Kagyulpa monasteries scattered in the forests. In history, Yushu area was the resurging place for Buddhism after the time of Tibetan king - Dhamo. At Nangqian, visit Longxhi monastery.

Day 09: Nangqian to Riwuqi
Riwuqi and Dingchen counties are very important to Tibetan Buddhism, esp. for the Bon religion after its defeat in the Mid of 9th century (when it was defeated by Buddhism and lost its control over the royal family and Tibet). At Riwuqi, pay a visit to Chagyiema hall and Riwuqi monastery at old town of Riwuqi. The view in the new town (which is built by river in a valley) is charmful.

Day10: Riwuqi to Chamdo (110KM)
From Riwoche, we turn and drive eastward to Chamdo, the biggest city in eastern Tibet A.R.; at Chamdo, we do tour to Visit Chamdo monastery (Qiangbalin monastery) which is the biggest Gelupa monastery and the biggest one in the eastern Tibet, enjoys a high reputation among believers.

Day11: Chamdo to Bangdha airport to Basu town to Ranwu lake (340KM)Driving about 165 KM further south is the famous Bangdha airport and Bangdha town, which lies at a strategic location (to the left of Bangdha town is road to Yunnan and Sichuan; to its west is road to Tibet and China/India Border. today on the way, there is no arranged scenic visit but natural landscape; sightseeing by Ranwu lake

Day12: Ranwu lake to Bomi (130KM)
After morning photo taking by the lake, driving downstream to Bomi, the scenery in and around Bomi town (Tsamu town) is typical subtropical weather. From the town, people can see exposing snow peaks.

Day13: Bomi to Lintse town to Bayi
Between Bomi town and Lintse town is famous Nanjiabawa snow peak, which is highest mountain peak among peaks over 7000 meters and also it is the highest peak in eastern Tibet highland; before arriving in Bayi city, do tour to see Da Baishu (the 2550-yeal-old Cypress tree)

Day14: Bayi to Lhasa (400KM)
Drive the final 400 kilometers to Lhasa city

Day15: Lhasa sightseeing
In the morning, visit the grand - looking Potala Palace, which was built in the 7th century for the King. In the afternoon, visit Jokhang temple and stroll in the famous local bazaar - Parkhor street.

Day16: Lhasa sightseeing
Visit Tsepung monastery which is the biggest monastery in Tibet. Then visit Sera monastery and Norbulingka which can give you deep impression of Tibet arts and civilization.

Day17: Lhasa to your destination by air/ or by rail
Take morning flight to your next stop; or send you to Lhas railway station, you take train to leave Tibet.

Private Tour Prices (Based on per person and shown in US dollars)

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Service included

1.Entrance fees and meals as listed
2.All transfers with private vehicle and guide
3.Accident insurance
4.Hotel fare.



Service excluded
*1.Air fare and airport tax
2.Personal expenses
3.Tips for guide and driver.

Service excluded

1.Air fare and airport tax
2.Personal expenses
3.Tips for guide and driver.

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