Amdo, outside the TAR, extends a large areas of over Qinghai, parts of Gansu, and a small part of northern Sichuan of Kham. The trips to this enormous area can be vary, from Advernture to sightseeing; from tough trekking to leisure visit, you’re always able to find something to do;
Starting from Xining – the capital of Amdo approximately 20km west is the monastic townof Kumbum, another monastic town of Amdo is further south, called: Labrang; in between this two monastice towns is the cultural centre of Repkong, home to a distinctly vibrant tradition of Tibetan painting and sculpture. West from Repkong is the sacred Mt Amnye Machen, which is the highest spot in Amdo, and the focus that tibetan coming from all corners of Amdo as far as the west tibet for pilgrimage. continuing southwest to another culture site of Yushu. The 2nd large mountain of Amdo is called Mt. Nenpo Yutse located in the east corner of Amdo, next to Aba of Sichuan province;
Since Amdo is open to foreign visitor as Kham it is, there is NO Tibet travel permit required, therefore you are almost able to travel “freely”, although for those, whom would enjoy an easy and assisting tour, contacting one tour operator, of which you trust, would be a good idea to travel through this enormous area ensuring you travel safe, easy, fun…
