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Trip info Destination: Qinghai & Gansu Tibetan area. The best season for trekking: from June-July-August-early September The temperature in the field: ☼ 24 / º26º during the day. And ☾7º/ 8º During the night. Trip length: 6 days |
Trip at a glanceD01.Xining-Rebgong road trip🚙 D02.Rebgong- sightseeing🚙 D03.Trek- Luchu Thang🏕 D04.Trek-Gonmang Sakyi🏕 D05.Trek- Ruthang-Labrang D06.Xining- road trip🚙 |
Day |
Activities |
Km/ hr |
Elevation |
Login |
D01 |
Xining-Rebgong road trip |
176| 3hrs |
2200 |
Hotel |
D02 |
Rebgong- sightseeing |
2700m |
Homestay |
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D03 |
Trek- Luchu Thang |
4-5hrs |
3000 |
Camping |
D04 |
Trek-Gonmang Sakyi |
5-6 hrs |
3200 |
Camping |
D05 |
Trek- Ruthang-Labrang |
4-5hrs |
3200 |
Hotel |
D06 |
Xining- road trip |
270| 4:40 |
2200 |
Hotel
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Details
D01 Xining-Shakhyung Gonpa-Rebgong. Drive (about 9:00 am)to Shakhyung Gonpa (Garuda) monastery, located on a Garuda-shape mountain with down looking sharp cliff on one side. From the top of the cliff, you can have a spectacular view of the bands of Ma-chu (Yellow river). It’s one of the four principal Gelugpa (schools) monasteries in north Amdo as well as a major pilgrimage site for Tibetans, founded by ChosGyal Dondup Rinchen; the Great Master of Tsongkhapa(50km). After visiting Shakhyung Gonpa, we will drive to Rebkong.
D02: Rebkong-sightseeing. The valleys of Repkong are home to the renowned school of Rebkong Art, one of the most highly esteemed traditions of Buddhist painting and sculpture in the Tibetan world. At the farming villages of Sengeshong Yagotsang on the east bank of the Gu-Chu river, you will visit exquisitely decorated temples and the studios of the villages and monastic artists where painted scrolls can be purchased. Most of the temples and monasteries of Amdo, which have been reconstructed in recent years, have commissioned works of art, including elaborated mural panels, from Repkong. In town, this afternoon, you explore the vast complex of Rongpo Gonchen, originally a Sakya Foundation (1301) which was reconstituted as a Gelukpa monastery in the 16th century, and then you drive north along the west bank of the Guchu to visit Nyentok Gonpa. At Nyentok the most impressive building is the Jamkhang- containing a 13m Maitreya, while at Gomar there is a seven-tiered stupa with multiple chapels dedicated to the meditational deities of the four classes of the tantra. Around 5:30 pm monks gather in their debate courtyard and you will see the debating course. Hotel in Rebkong
D03. Trekking starts You will start trekking from a Tibetan village called Gyalpo Gang. The valley of Gyalpo Gang is filled with Tibetan villages like terraces in the rice field. Their houses are built on earth and woods. People are very hospitable. Each village has a small temple in the center of their village and with a full atmosphere. This trekking route we have chosen was actually an old footpath used by pilgrims in the past. After passing the pass, you will be on beautiful pastureland and you will see yaks and sheep along with little houses or tents of the shepherds.
You may stop for some tea in their tents. There are several passes to pass but not a big pass. (approximately 3350m). You will see cairns on each pass. That indicates it’s the genuine pilgrim route in the past. Camping in Luchu Thang.
D05 Gomang Sakyi- Luchu’s summer pasture land (12KM / Proximately 5-6 hrs) In the morning about 9:30 am our Tibetan caravan serviceman will drive about 8km towards the southeast of Luchu Thang and then at the pass called Bonpo Nyaka and after leaving the main road, you will be dropped off. You will be again on your trekking trail and follow the footpath which leads to some Dropa (nomads) families and after 3 hours of walking you will arrive on a pass called A Kyab Nyaka. (3820m). From the pass, you will have a gorges view of the distances mountains and valleys with diverse flowers. After saying ‘Ge Ge So So LhagyaL lo” Meaning may the spirits be victorious (Tibetan say this each time they pass high pass) you will descend and walk through the valley. Camping at Gomang Sakyi.
D05 Ruthang - you will cross the regional borderline of Gyalpo Luchu and Ganja you will also cross a river several times and eventually you will arrive at the end of the valley and you will cross the river again to reach a wide-open grassland. Now you are on Ganja grassland (in Gansu). After hiking for about 2hrs or more you will arrive at the ending point of your trekking. Drive to Labrang and check in.
D06. Xining- visit Labrang Tashi Kyil monastery and leave for Xining.
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Trekking route map in Qinghai and Gansu
Price
Group size: 2-4 pax.
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Price: 6960 RMB/pax
What's included in this price?
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Private professional English-speaking tour guide.
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Private car with 4-wheel drive and Luggage Transfers.
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Hotels and homestay with breakfast
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Admission fees.
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Service Charge (the planning, handling, operational, and communication charges) & government taxes.
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Tourists Accident/Casualty Insurance
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Crew members: drivers, cook
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Camping equipment: Tents, mattress, 1 Kitchen Tent, and kitchen staff:(gas, stove, table, etc )
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All meals(Breakfast, Lunch, dinner)/Tibetan, Chinese, and Muslum as desired.
What's excluded from this price?
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China visa, all air tickets.train tickets.
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Personal expenses such as laundry, drinking,
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Gratuities, tips to guides, drivers, bellboys, etc.
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Excess Baggage Charges.
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Single room supplement.
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Sleeping bags
Amnyemahen
Amyemachen trekking
A pilgrim journey to Mt Amyemachen
Trip Length: 13 days (7 nights camping & 5 nights hotel) | Gateway: Xining | Exit: Xining | Best season: June-July –August-early September.
Highlights: Mt. Amye Machen, Mt. Nyenpoyurtse, Kyaring and Ngrang lakes, Nomads, etc. Almost all Tibetan communities or villages have their own mountains with spirits and Mt. Amyemachen and Nyenpoyurtse in Golog are the most sacred mountains in Amdo. On special occasions, Tibetans make their ‘Kora’ (circumambulation) pilgrimage to these mountains especially Mt. Amyemachen when it is the Horse-Year (2014) A complete Kora on foot requires 7-8 days
Trip info
Regione: Amdo Golog, Qinghai, China.
Trip Length: 10 days
Starts from: Xining
Ends: Xining
Trekking: 4 days
Road trip: 4 days.
Camping: 5 nights
Best season: June-July –August-early September
Highlights:
One of the top known sacred mountains in Tibet. Magnificent view of Mt Amnyemeachen from distance as well as closer to Amnyemmachen. The red mountains in Trika and Raja; Eagle's nest, the biggest Gelugpa monastery in Golog.
Itinerary
Day 01. Meet our servicemen at the Xining airport.
Day 02. Golog- drive to Golog Machen; the capital city of Golog. En-route visit Raja Monastery (Gelukpa) and The Machu river(yellow river) 440km/
Day 03. Tsernagkhamdo-about 60km driving from the Machen town, you will stop at a pass called Sange Nyakha decorated with colorful prayer flags. From there you will view the whole range of Amnye Machen from a distance. It also depends on the weather. Tsernagkhamdo is one of the two Kora Start points. You will meet our yak crew and camp your first night at Metog Thang.
Day 04. Trekking- today after having breakfast and loading all the yaks you will start the Kora. Today the walking hour won’t belong because it is your first day and need to be acclimatized. Camp before arriving Dachok Nyakha.
Day05. Trekking-On the past; Dachok Nyagkha (the Holy Horse Pass) You will have the greatest opportunity to see the Snow Mountain at a closer range. You will also see many horse skulls at the pass. Camping at Motuwa.
Day 06. Trekking-GukuChenmo. Today you can see the Snow Mountain almost all the Kora way. There are some Drogpas(Tibetans whose life is based on live stocks) alone the Kora way and you can visit their families. Camp
Day 07. Trekking-Jomo Yangra. This is your last day of camping and the last day of your trekking or Kora as well. You will say goodbye to our yak crew and they may leave. Camping.
Day 08.Chabcha- after driving 38km from Tawo Sholma, will meet a highway and take this road to Chabcha. En route you will see some wild animals off the roads. Visit Gonpa Soma(monastery)in Chabcha.
Day 09. Xining- Drive to Xining Visit Tibetan Market or Tibetan Medicine Museum
Day 10 Escort to the Xining airport and departure.
What's included in the price?
Inclusion
- 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
- Crew members: yak man, cook.
- Supplies: Yaks & horses,
- Equipments: Tents,mattress,kitchen staff.
- Exclusion
- 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.
- Sleeping bags
FAQ
What is the altitude at the highest pass?
There are two passes on the Kora path; each pass is about 4000m.
How many hours walk for each day?
Each day about 5-6 hours walk, depending on your speed
Do I need to bring my first aid with me?
Yes, recommended.
Do we have horses or Yaks to ride when we cross the rivers or in case
At least two horses and two Yaks are arranged for the Kora trip.
Do we need warmer clothes?
Wind jacket and Raincoat, thick soaks, trekking boots are recommended. It gets cold during the night
Do we need to bring sleeping bags with us?
Because of the sizes, qualities, sanitation, etc, we recommend you to bring it with you
Tour info Destination: Amdo (Qinghai & Gansu provinces) Main attractions: Shakhyung, Rebgong, Larangrang, Lhamo, Nyenmpoyurtse Season: from Jun-October Trip length: 13D12 Group size 2-6 Trekking: 3 Days
Road trip: 10 days.
Trip type: cultural, nature, and trekking Means of transportation: 4X4 Car or minibus Average temperature:🌡 ☪ 3~10°c ☀️ 5~20°c
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Itinerary at a glance Day01. Xining 🛬 Day02. Shakhyung Day03. Rebkong Day04. Labrang Day05. Labrang Day06. Taktsang Lhamo- Day07. Nyenmpo Yurtse- Day08.Trekking Day09.Trekking-Rag Khi Tso (lake). Day10.Trekking Day11. Sogdzong(Henan Xian) Day12. Xining- Day13. Departure🛫 |
Day01. Xining -Arrival at Xining airport from Beijing, Shanghai, or Chengdu at 15:00. We meet you at the airport and transfer to the hotel or we can drive to Karothang; a Tibetan village and stay in a Tibetan home for the night.
Day02. Shakhyung Gonpa-Rebgong-Drive (about 9:00 am)to Shakhyung Gonpa (Garuda) monastery, located on a Garuda-shape mountain with down looking sharp cliff on one side. From the top of the cliff, you can have a spectacular view of the bands of Ma-chu (Yellow river). It’s one of the four principal Gelugpa (schools) monasteries in north Amdo as well as a major pilgrimage site for Tibetans, founded by ChosGyal Dondup Rinchen; the Great Master of Tsongkhapa(50km). After visiting Shakhyung Gonpa, we will drive to Rebkong. Hotel.
Day03. Rebkong- The valleys of Repkong is home to the renowned school of Rebkong Art, one of the most highly esteemed traditions of Buddhist painting and sculpture in the Tibetan world. At the farming villages of Sengeshong Yagotsang on the east bank of the Gu-Chu river, you will visit exquisitely decorated temples and the studios of the villages and monastic artists where painted scrolls can be purchased. Most of the temples and monasteries of Amdo, which have been reconstructed in recent years, have commissioned works of art, including elaborated mural panels, from Repkong. In town, this afternoon, you explore the vast complex of Rongpo Gonchen, originally a Sakya Foundation (1301) which was reconstituted as a Gelukpa monastery in the 16th century, and then you drive north along the west bank of the Guchu to visit Nyentok Gonpa. At Nyentok the most impressive building is the Jamkhang- containing a 13m Maitreya, while at Gomar there is a seven-tiered stupa with multiple Chaples dedicated to the meditational deities of the four classes of the tantra. Around 5:30 pm monks gather in their debate courtyard and you will see the debating course. Hotel in Rebkong
Day04. Labrang- drive to Labrang.Today you will not take the normal highway, instead, our Tibetan caravan discovered a new way to go to Labrang. This is just a dirt road but a very interesting route that no tourists have ever gone through this way. it is such a remote therefore that vehicles can hardly be seen and there are only local shepherds and their livestock. the driving is totally through mountains and the views on the tops of the mountains are spectacular. Hotel
Day05. Labrang- At 10:10 am. visit the Gonpa; Labrang Tashi Kyil monastery is somehow located near the frontier line and has become strategically an important gateway to Tibet. It is also one of the several largest monasteries in Tibet and was founded by the first Jamyang Zhepa. There is a large community of monks in the monastery and they garter for assembling. You can see the monks debating in the late afternoon. The vibration of the monks' chanting can be felt as you approach the Sutra hall (the assembling hall). The printing house of Labrang is worth seeing.
Day06. Taktsang Lhamo-(Langmusi) Drive to Taktsang Lhamo and in the evening visit monks Debating in Kirti Gonpa (monastery). You will also The tigers' nest located up in the valley near Kirti Gonpa. Monks debating in Kiriti monastery is quite popular and very exciting.
Day07. Nyenmpo Yurtse- drive to Nyenmpo Yurtse via Machu. it is also interesting driving on the vast grasslands of Machu. Machu is said to be one of the best grasslands in Amdo and therefore many animals (Yaks, horses, and sheep can often see on both sides of the road. in the evening you will arrive at your destination; Nyenmpo Yurts. Tonight you will camp near the lake Shugtso, a stunning lake that lies just in front of your tent door. You will be introduced to our Yak crews. They are very hospitable and very welcoming people. You can visit their black tents and Chat with them. You may also have some delicious Yogurt from them. In the evening you will not miss seeing ladies milking their Dri (female yak).
Day08.Trekking-Shugtso Gongma (upper lake.) is suppurated from the lower lake(Shugtso lake). There is a foot trail along the lake and you follow the path up to the upper lake. They are some bush areas that you need to walk through but it is accessible. When you reach the end of the first lake, you will find yourself in a valley surrounded by beautiful rocky mountains and decorated with diverse flowers. After having lunch, you will continue your journey to the end of the second lake, the upper lake, and camp near the lake. You can also see some glaciers in the rocky mountains, not far from the camping site. You chat with and play games with local people in the evening.
Day09.Trekking-Rag Khi Tso (lake). Today, the trekking is a bit challenging because of the high pass called Rag khi Nyaka 4500m. after an hour walk the path leads to a valley on the left and it goes up steadily. There are sharp-pointed, impressive ridges (rocks) in all directions. after 4 or 5 hours, you will see a cairn standing right on the pass. This means you are reaching the submit. While on the pass, if the weather is fine, you will immediately notice that there is another blue lake in the deep down of the valley. This is the last pass and now you will descend towards the lake. All most all of the mountain peaks are bare and rocky whereas the mid is rich in grass, flowers, short bushes, etc. The foot is full of 1 or 2-meter-high bushes and trees. All these combinations make Nyenmpo Yurtse so special from other sacred mountains in Tibet. Camp near the lake.
Day10.Trekking-to the finish point. The path is quite similar to the path of Shutso lake. it goes all along the lake. it takes about 6 hours to get to the finish point. This lake is also as beautiful as Shugtso lake. all sides are surrounded by eye-catching mountains. you will walk up to the place where the road meets. The Tibetan Caravan services man is waiting for you with his vehicle. After having a tea or coffee and drive to Machu. Your guide and driver will find you a nice place to camp with spectacular views of the Machu river. It is about 2 half drive.
Day11. Sogdzong(Henan Xian)-about a 60km drive along the Machu river, you will see a beautiful river band. After leaving the river on the left, you will head for north, very reach grassland, where some Mongolian tribs are inhabiting. en route, you will visit a huge cave called Lhamo Ne Khang. You may also visit a Gongpa(monastery) near the town of Sogdzong. Hotel.
Day12. Xining- Drive to Xining, en route visit Lo Dorje Drag in Chentsa (Jian ca) county. Lo Dorje drag is a range of rocks on a hill. Its natural icons and formations are marvelous. There are also many caves for meditating
Day13. Departure-fly
What's included in this 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
- Crew members: yak man, cook.
- Supplies: Yaks & horses,
- Equipment: Tents, mattress, kitchen staff.
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.
- Sleeping bags
Faq
What is the altitude at the highest pass?
The highest pass has 4600m and 4100m at the lakes.
How many hours walk for each day?
Each day about 5-6 hours walk, depending on your speed
Do I need to bring my first aid with me?
Yes, recommended.
Do we have horses or Yaks to ride when we cross the rivers or in case
Two horses or two Yaks are arranged for trekking. It is also depending on how many people with luggages.
Do we need warmer clothes?
Wind jacket and Raincoat, thick soaks, and trekking boots are recommended. It gets cold during the night
Do we need to bring sleeping bags with us?
Because of the sizes, qualities, sanitation etc, we recommend you to bring it with you
How to get there
Trekking route map