6 Days Qinghai Tibetan Buddhism and Regong Art Exploration Tour

Tour Code:QHHN-0601
Start in:Xining
End in: Lanzhou
Destinations:Xining-Ta'er monastery-Qinghai lake-Tongren-Labrang-Lanzhou

Main Attraction Pictures

Sangke Grassland of Gannan Labrang Monastery Huangnan Tongren Longwu Monastery Tongren Repkong Art hometown Xining Ta'er Monastery(Kumbum Monastery) Qinghai Lake(Koko Nor lake)
Tour Highlights
Qinghai Province: situated on the northeastern part of the Tibet-Qinghai Plateau which has a vast territory and abundant resources with long history and lovable beautiful landforms. Lying on highlands averaging 3, 500 meters above sea level, this province sprawls over an area of more than 720,000 sq km. Qinghai, which is located more than 1, 500 km from the East China coast, has little rainfall and plenty of sunshine. In Qinghai, there are many beautiful natural scenic spots: Qinghai Lake, Sun and Moon Mountain, Birds Island and Jinyintan Grassland etc., while the galloping horses, numerous yaks, snow-white sheep, and herdsmen's tents form a beautiful, tranquil picture on the boundless pastureland. Being a multi-national province with main minority nationalities as: Tibetan, Hui, Tu, Salar and Mongolian, Qinghai is also abundant in various and colorful folk customs.
Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Xining.
Take the flight or train to Xining, the tour guide will meet you at the airport or train station when you arrive there, then transfer to the hotel in Xining.

Day 02: Xining-Ta'er monastery-Qinghai Lake
Visit the birthplace of Tibetan Buddhism Master Songkapa - Taer Temple, see the three wonders of this monastery, then go to visit the Sun and Moon mountain where the legend says Princess Wen Cheng falled the mirror on her way to Tibet. Continue driving to the  Chinese biggest interior salt water lake - Qinghai lake(Koko Nor lake), then go to visit a Tibetan family nearby. Overnight at Qinghai lake.

Day 03: Qinghai Lake-Xining-Tongren.
Drive to Tongren via Xining, Tongren is located in Huangnan area which is famous for its Tibetan Repkong art. Overnight at Tongren.

Day 04: Tongren sightseeing
Today we will have a full day sightseeing in Tongren. Visit Longwu Temple, the center of Regong art and the Wutun monastery.The tibetan paintings, the Thangka embroidery are all displayed in these monasteries. After the visit, we will drive to Labrang for overnight.

Day 05: Labrang Monastery-Lanzhou.
Visit Labrang monastery which is one of the six famous Tibetan Buddhism yellow sect. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sangke praries. Drive to Lanzhou after the sightseeing and overnight in Lanzhou city.

Day 06: Lanzhou Departure
After the breakfast, the tour guide will escort you the airport of Lanzhou and you can catch the flight for your next destination, end tour.


 

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

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Jul.2011-Oct.2011 998 730 490 90 -
Nov.2010-Jun.2011 980 720 480 80 -
Remark : We will give the visitors some discounts from 2% to 5% depending on the time they book this tour but it should be at least 1 month earlier. The booking will be confirmed once the deposit is received.

Service included

* Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis with ABF (American Buffet Breakfast)
* All transfers and tours with entrance fees
* Private car with English-speaking guide
* Meals as specified.

Service excluded

* In/out flight; departure tax; customs fee; China Visa fee; Optional tours/meals
* Gratuities to guide, driver or porter is not included

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