Tour Facts
- Start / End City: Lanzhou
- Duration: 7 days
- Tour Focus: Tibetan Buddhism, nature, and Amdo Tibetan culture
- Group Size: Minimum 3 people, maximum 12 people
- Single Supplement: $227 (applies to travelers who occupy a room alone)
What’s Included
- • English-speaking licensed guide
- • Accommodation (twin-share basis)
- • Private ground transportation
- • Airport/train station transfers upon arrival and departure
- • Entrance fees to all listed attractions
- • Meals as specified in the itinerary
What’s Not Included
- • International & domestic flights
- • Chinese visa fees
- • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- • Personal expenses
- • Travel insurance
- • Single room supplement
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Lanzhou
Meet your guide upon arrival at Lanzhou Airport. Transfer to your hotel and check in. Enjoy free time to rest or explore the city on your own.
Overnight: Sunshine Plaza Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner – Not Included
Day 2: Lanzhou – Bingling Temple – Xiahe
Travel to Bingling Temple, a spectacular cave complex nestled in a canyon along the Yellow River, featuring ancient Buddhist sculptures and carvings. Then continue to Xiahe, a Tibetan town located at the crossroads of northeastern Kham and Amdo.
Overnight: Civil Aviation Hotel
Meals: Breakfast – Included | Lunch, Dinner – Not Included
Day 3: Xiahe – Labrang Monastery & Sangke Grasslands
Visit Labrang Monastery, one of the six great Gelugpa monasteries and a major center of Tibetan Buddhist learning. Explore the monastic printing house and the Gongtang Chorten. In the afternoon, visit Sangke Grasslands, where local nomadic families offer horseback riding and cultural experiences.
Overnight: Civil Aviation Hotel
Meals: Breakfast – Included | Lunch, Dinner – Not Included
Day 4: Xiahe – Langmusi
Drive to Langmusi, a picturesque town straddling the Gansu–Sichuan border and steeped in legends of Padmasambhava. En route, stop at Gahai Wetlands, a protected bird sanctuary.
Overnight: Langmusi Hotel
Meals: Breakfast – Included | Lunch, Dinner – Not Included
Day 5: Langmusi – Zhagana – Langmusi
Journey to the remote Tibetan village of Zhagana, located 40 km from Diebu County. Surrounded by dramatic stone cliffs, this village resembles a natural fortress. After exploring, return to Langmusi.
Overnight: Tibetan Homestay
Meals: Breakfast – Included | Lunch, Dinner – Not Included
Day 6: Langmusi – Lanzhou
Enjoy scenic views of the Tibetan plateau as you drive back to Lanzhou. Stop at the Milarepa Buddhist Temple en route for a short visit.
Overnight: Sunshine Plaza Hotel
Meals: Breakfast – Included | Lunch, Dinner – Not Included
Day 7: Departure from Lanzhou
Your tour concludes today. We will transfer you to the airport or train station for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast – Included | Lunch, Dinner – Not Included
Important Notes
- Please be prepared for high-altitude conditions, especially in Langmusi and Zhagana. Travelers should be in good health and consult a doctor if unsure about altitude-related risks.
- Weather can vary significantly between regions and elevations. Pack layered clothing to accommodate both warm days and cold nights.
- Zhagana and Langmusi are remote areas with basic but clean accommodations. This is part of the authentic cultural experience.
- Respect local customs and monastic regulations, especially when visiting temples and interacting with monks.
- This itinerary is subject to change depending on local conditions and unforeseen events such as road closures or weather.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tour suitable for children or seniors?
Yes, as long as participants are in reasonably good health. However, due to altitude and road travel, some prior preparation is advised for seniors and families with young children.
Do I need to speak Chinese or Tibetan?
No. Your guide will speak English and act as your cultural and linguistic bridge throughout the tour.
Are vegetarian or special diets available?
Yes, but options may be limited in remote areas. Please inform us in advance so we can make necessary arrangements.
What kind of transportation is used?
Private, comfortable ground transportation is provided throughout the journey.
Can I join the tour as a solo traveler?
Yes, solo travelers are welcome. A single supplement applies if you wish to have your own room.
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