In-Depth Tibetan Odyssey: 17-Day Tour From Xining
Day 1: Arrive in Xining
- Arrive in Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province, and meet your guide.
- Check in to your hotel and spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring the city on your own.
Day 2: Explore Kumbum Monastery
- Visit Kumbum Monastery, one of the six great monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism and the birthplace of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelugpa sect.
- Learn about the history and culture of Tibetan Buddhism and explore the monastery’s beautiful temples and courtyards.
Day 3: Drive to Tongren and Visit Repkong Monastery
- Drive to Tongren, a Tibetan town near the Tibetan border.
- Visit Repkong Monastery, an important Gelugpa monastery known for its large collection of Buddhist scriptures.
Day 4: Explore Yushu and Visit Labrang Monastery
- Drive to Yushu, a Tibetan town located in a beautiful valley.
- Visit Labrang Monastery, one of the six great monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism and a center of Tibetan Buddhist learning.
Day 5: Drive to Nangchen and Visit the Yushu Hot Springs
- Drive to Nangchen, a Tibetan town located near the Tibetan border.
- Visit the Yushu Hot Springs, a popular destination for relaxation and healing.
Day 6: Drive to Amdo and Visit Kyirong Temple
- Drive to Amdo, a Tibetan town located in the Amdo region of Qinghai.
- Visit Kyirong Temple, an important Tibetan Buddhist temple known for its beautiful murals and sculptures.
Day 7: Drive to Xining and Visit Qinghai Lake
- Drive back to Xining and visit Qinghai Lake, the largest saltwater lake in China.
- Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and the surrounding mountains.
Day 8: Drive to Taer Temple
- Drive to Taer Temple, one of the three great monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism in Qinghai and a center of Tibetan Buddhist learning.
- Learn about the history and culture of Tibetan Buddhism and explore the monastery’s beautiful temples and courtyards.
Day 9: Drive to Gonghe and Visit Baima Temple
- Drive to Gonghe, a Tibetan town located in the Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
- Visit Baima Temple, an important Tibetan Buddhist temple known for its beautiful murals and sculptures.
Day 10: Drive to Tongde and Visit Binba Monastery
- Drive to Tongde, a Tibetan town located in the Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
- Visit Binba Monastery, an important Tibetan Buddhist temple known for its large collection of Buddhist scriptures.
Day 11: Drive to Guide and Visit the Zhagana Tibetan Medicinal Baths
- Drive to Guide, a Tibetan town located in the Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
- Visit the Zhagana Tibetan Medicinal Baths, a popular destination for relaxation and healing.
Day 12: Drive to Rebgong and Visit the Riwoche Temple
- Drive to Rebgong, a Tibetan town located in the Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
- Visit Riwoche Temple, an important Tibetan Buddhist temple known for its beautiful murals and sculptures.
Day 13: Drive to Ledu and Visit the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery
- Drive to Ledu, a Tibetan town located in the Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
- Visit Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, an important Tibetan Buddhist temple known for its large collection of Buddhist scriptures.
Day 14: Drive to Hezuo and Visit the Jyekundo Monastery
- Drive to Hezuo, a Tibetan town located in the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
- Visit Jyekundo Monastery, an important Tibetan Buddhist temple known for its beautiful murals and sculptures.
Day 15: Drive to Xiahe and Visit the Labrang Monastery
- Drive to Xiahe, a Tibetan town located in the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
- Visit Labrang Monastery, one of the six great monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism and a center of Tibetan Buddhist learning.
Day 16: Drive to Lanzhou and Visit the White Pagoda Mountain
- Drive to Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu Province.
- Visit the White Pagoda Mountain, a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful scenery and the White Pagoda, a Buddhist pagoda built in the Yuan Dynasty.
Day 17: Depart from Lanzhou
- Depart from Lanzhou, bidding farewell to the beautiful Tibetan countryside.