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Tour info Destination: Amdo, central Qinghai province Main attractions: Shakhung Season: from May-October Trip length: 1-day trip Group size 2-6 |
Just a day trip
While you are in Xining; the capital city of Qinghai province, and thinking of a one or two days trip outside of the city, this place would be the perfect option for you. |
Shyakhung (Bya khyung dGon) is situated on the shoulder of the mountain Drak Chung with a sharp cliff facing towards the west and offers visitors a breathtaking view over the Machu river also known as the Yellow River. The Monastery was founded in 1349 by The great master or teacher named Chogyal Dondup Ringchen: the former teacher of Tsongkhapa. There are several colleges on the monastery campus; colleges of Kalachakara, medical, and philosophy. There are temples built on the upper part of the monastery and the main temples are Sutra hall, Golden roof temple(known also as Serdong contains the reliquary of Chogyal Dondup Rinchen), Arapatsa temple(Manjushuri temple), print house, and so on. There used to be 1500 monks in the monastery and it was once one of the major monasteries still it is. it's located in a remote area with a peaceful environment and therefore it is not known for mass tourists. It’s really worth seeing the sight.
1-Day trip
The trip starts from Xining and ends in Xining.
About 9:00 am our services man or woman comes to your Hotel/ trains station/airport to pick you up and then drive to Shakhyung monastery. (100km)
Some stops on the mountain pass 'Lammar Nyaka' (3500m) and some visits to the villages on the way to Shakhyung.
Visit the monastery.
About 6 pm return to Xining and end the trip.
- Private professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Private vehicle and Luggage Transfers.
- Admission fees.
- Service Charge (the planning, handling, operational, and communication charges) & government taxes
What's excluded from this price?
- China visa, all air tickets.train tickets.
- Sightseeing is not listed in the itinerary..
- Gratuities, tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc {/xtypo_list}
