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.