Tour info
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Tour info Destination: central and southwest of Amdo, Qinghai province, China Main attractions: Shakhung Season: from May-October Trip length: 11-days Group size 2-6 |
Trip at a glanceD01. Xining D02. Shakhyung-Rebgong. D03. Rongwo Gonchen,both Segeshong Yagotsang and matsang D04. Drive to Labrang D05. Sokdzong D06. Golog-Raja monastery. D07. Mt.Amyemachen, D08. Tsekorthang D09. Drakar Tralzong. D10. Kokonor lake;(Qinghai Lake) the largest lake in Tibet D11. Departure |
Highlights: Tibetan painting arts and history, Rebgong; the cultural heart of Amdo, Shakhyung; the birth palace of Gelugpa schools and one of the four principles monasteries Amdo. Mountains, Labrang; biggest monastery in Amdo and its woodblock printing house, Sogdzong; one of the best known and Mongolian inhabitants with their tepees. Mt.Amyemchen: most sacred and holy mountain, Kokonor lake; one of the two biggest salty lakes in Asia.
EXPLORE AMDO> Itinerary
D01. arrival at Xining airport transfer to hotel and visit the 500m long Thanka museum(traditional Tibet medicine museum)Hotel***
D02. Drive to Rebgong. On route visit Shachung Gonpa; one of the 4 principal monasteries in Amdo.Hotel**
D03.Visit Rongwo Gonchen,both Segeshong Yagotsang and matsang, some Tibetan Art villages.Hotel**
D04. Drive to Labrang through Ganja grasslands. Visit Tashi Kyil monastery.Hotel**
D05. Drive to Sokpo through the rolling grassland of Sangkog and visit some Tibetan nomad families and Mongolian tribes. Hotel*
D06. Drive to Golog, on route visit Hor Gonpa(Dzochen tradition)and visit Raja monastery. hotel**
D07. Driver to Mt.Amyemachen, visit Guru Gonpa, passing through Drogdinyag ka(pass-4000m), (camping overnight at Hualong chu River) or Hotel*
D08. Drive to Tsekorthang and see some wild animals on the sides. Hotel**
D09. Drive to Drakar Tralzong. Visit the monastery and make the Khora Hotel**
D10. Drive to Kokonor lake; the largest lake in Tibet. In the afternoon drive to Xining.Hotel****
D11. drive to the airport and exit
What is included in the price?
- Private professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Private vehicle and Luggage Transfers.
- All necessary permits.
- All accommodations, based on double occupancy. Medium standard accommodation with attached bathroom on twin sharing basis or tent in remote areas.
- All Meals
- Admission fees.
- Service Charge (the planning, handling, operational, and communication charges) & government taxes.
- Tourists Accident/Casualty Insurance
What's excluded in this price?
- China visa, all air tickets.train tickets.
- Sightseeing is not listed in the itinerary.
- Meals are not listed in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional tour activities, etc.
- Gratuities, tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc.
- Excess Baggage Charges.
- Single room supplement.