Tour info

Destination: Amdo and Kham regions (Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan), China

Main attractions: Shakhung, Rongwo Gonchen ,Labrang,Ngawa, Nyenpoyurtse, Dege, Dzongsar, Kardze, Yala moutain. 

Season: from May-October

Trip length: 22-days

Group size 2-6

 

 

 Trip at a glance

D01.Xining

D02. Karothang village- Shakhung

D03. Rebkong

D04. Rebkong-Rongpo 

D05. Labrang, 

D06. Taktsang Lhamo

D07. Tangkor grassland.

D08. Ngawa 

D09. Nyenpo Yurtse- lake Shugtso.

D10. Ngomtso lake and hike

D11. Padma- Serta

 

 

  

D12. Kandze-Karze Gonchen

D13. Derge- Yilhun Lhatso lake

D14. Dzongsar - Dzonsar Gonepa  

D15 and D16. day hiking

D17. Pelyul-Kandze.

D18 Lhagang- Lhagang temple. 

D19.Yala mountain( Zhara Lhatse)

D20. Danba- Ya'an- 

D21.Ya'an Bifengxia Panda Reserve

D22. Chengdu international airport. 

This trip covers all the schools of Tibetan Buddhism, stunning snow mountains (sacred mountain), the world's heritage; Dege Pharkang (woodblock printing house)Tibetan nomads living in black tents, amazing lakes with eye-catching mountain peaks, vast grasslands with numerous Yaks, villages with distinctive customs and culture. 

 

Itinerary
What's included in the price?

 

D01. Arrival in Xining by flight from Beijing or another China international airport

D02. Drive to  Shakhung Gongpa, visit the monastery and continue to Karothang village(Tibetan village) to explore the village. Stay with the Tibetan family. 

D03. Drive to Rebkong en route visit Gomer temple and Sangeshong Yagotsang School of Thankga.

D04. Rebkong-Rongpo Gonchen,Tashi Kyil; on Mountain top and hike through  the Tibetan villages(very remote)

D05. Drive to Labrang, and en route visit  Gartse Gompa and Ganja grasslands with some walking.

D06. Taktsang Lhamo- with some visits on the way, such as Milarepa Temple. 

D07. Drive to Tangkor grassland and visit the Machu river bands  

D08. Drive to Ngawa through Mewa grassland and visit Nangshik Bön monastery, Kirti Gompa, etc...

D09 Drive to Nyenpo Yurtse and visit lake Shugtso.

D10. Drive to Ngomtso lake and hike around the lake.

D11Drive to Padma, visit the giant landmark stupa, and continue to Serta,

D12 Drive to Kandze en route visit Tongkor Gonpa and Kardze Gonchen.

D13 Derge- visit  Yilhun Lhatso lake area then drive to Derge

D14 Drive to Dzongsar and visit the Dzonsar Gonepa  

D15 and D16. day-hike in Dzongsar, 

D17. Drive to Kandze through the grasslands

D18 Drive from Kandze to (Tagong )Lhagang. visit the Lhagang ancient temple and enjoy the stunning view of Mt. Zhara(Yala mountain) while hiking on the grasslands.

D19. Drive to Yala snow mountain ( Zhara Lhatse) and hike in the mountains and enjoy the stunning lakes. 

D20. Rongtrak- visit some of the fortresses and watch towers, then drive to Ya'an).224km

D21. Visit Bifengxia Panda Reserve and then drive to Chengdu 130km

D22. Departure-Chengdu international airport 

 

 

What is included in the price?

Private professional English-speaking tour guide.

Private vehicle and Luggage Transfers.

All necessary permits.

All accommodations are 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 from 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.