Kham Amdo Connection

Description

Kham Amdo Connection is to begin with Kham which incorporates the eastern Tibetan autonomous Region (TAR), Western Sichuan and Northwest Yunnan. It has a rugged terrain characterized by mountain ridges and gorges running from north to south. Amdo is composed of Qinghai, South of Gansu, and some parts in north of Sichuan.

The tour of Kham Amdo Connection starts from Chengdu, the provincial capital of Sichuan province, from which we will drive west to Kangding. Then onto Tibetan Plateau, and then heading toward north into Amdo Tibetan Plateau. During this trip, we will visit the parts of the northern Kham and the central Amdo that are seldom visited. On this tour, you will travel through the “off the beaten track” to appreciate the outstanding nature view, and the hidden monastery of Langmu Si. This trip brings a combination of rich culture, as well as the nature wonders, Including Bamei, Danba, Barkham, Hongyuan, Langmusi, Labrang monastery and Kumbum monastery.

Itinerary

D1 Arrive in Chengdu

By flight to Chengdu, after arrive in Chengdu, visit to the traditional Chinese tea-house at People’s park, which is regarded as a Window for people understanding the way of local people’s life.

Overnight: Minshan Lhasa Grand Hotel — Include | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner — Not include

D2 Chengdu to Xinduqiao

Today, we begin our journey, we’ll depart early, the drive may take 8-9 hours. The first stop we will make is in Kangding, which is the first Tibetan town of this trip with altitude of 2650 meters, we will walk around in this small town that situated in the bottom of valley, enjoy the view, if you want that you can try to communicate with lcoal people with assistance of our gudie; then after we will be on our way again, heading west onto Mt Dzeto Pass (4323 meters). Here on the top of the pass officially means you are on the tibetan plateau. Then we will descend to Xinduqiao (3300 meters), a small tibetan town becomes popular for its picturesque view in the recent years

Overnight: Jin Qiu Mu Ma Hotel — Include | Breakfast — Include | Lunch and Dinner — Not include

D3 Xinduqiao to Barkham via Bamei & Danba

The first site we will visit today is Lhagang monastery, and Tagong Passture; we will also detour of the Mani pile; then we will drive to Bamei in which we will visit to Huiyuan temple. Then after, we will drive to Danba county, visiting the beatiful local Tibetan architecture, one of which is the Danba watching tower; After having all this visits, we will drive to Barkham for overnight

Overnight: Jiarong Grand Hotel — Include | Breakfast — Include | Lunch and Dinner — Not include

D4 Barkham to Langmusi

Today, it will be a long drive. The first site we will visit is Choktse village, which is composed by field-stone Tibetan house, a stone fortification and being built almost one hundred years ago. It’s thought to be one of he oriental architecture wonders, a witness of the traditional Tibetan Official System.

Then we will be on our way, the paved road crossing through the grassland, which dotted by hundreds of thousands of yaks, sheep. The distance from Barkham to Langmusi is about 380 kilometers, which takes about 7 hours’ drive. En route, we will pass through Hongyuan county, in which we will visit to the Moon Bay and the Yellow River Bend; and then we will continue drive toward north to Langmusi. Once arriving at this town, check in, you will take a walk in the streets

Overnight: Langmusi Hotel — Include | Breakfast — Include | Lunch and Dinner — Not include

D5 Langmu Si exploration

In the morning, we will hike for about 3.5 kilometers to visit the Sky-funeral field; En route, The red rock cliff is visible on the trail to this site. Then after we will return to the town to explore “Gerda monastery” which was found by one of the decipiles of Tsongkhapa who came around 1413. The current buildings are founded by the 53^rd throne holder if Ganden in 1748. Then we will get to the north side of the town to visit “Sertang Gonpa” which is a branch of Drepung monastery in Lhasa, and has some impressive buildings, such as the Protector Temple (Gonkhang) and the residence of Alak Chetsang.

Overnight: Langmusi Hotel — Include | Breakfast — Include | Lunch and Dinner — Not include

D6 Langmu Si to Xiahe

After having breakfast, we will begin our journey. en route, we will stop to visit Milariba Tower in Hezuo county. Then after, we will continue drive to Xiahe. After arrival, we will visit to Labrang monastery, which is one of the 6 great Gelukpa monasteries. Labrang Monastery sits on the northern bank of Daxia River. The river flows from west to northeast, taking the shape of a right-turn conch. The area is auspicious and holy in the eyes of the Tibetans. Northwest of the monastery is an elephant-shaped mountain, and southeast of it is a mountain covered with emerald pine trees.

Overnight: Civil Aviation Hotel — Include | Breakfast — Include | Lunch and Dinner — Not include

D7 Labrang monastery to Tongren

We will depart in the morning, we will visit to the Wutun monastery, and Longwu monastery

Overnight: Shengyu Tianlun Hotel — Include | Breakfast — Include | Lunch and Dinner — Not include

D8 Tongren to Xining

Today, we will dpeart early, and driving straight to Kumbum monastery, we will spend hours to explore this important Gelug Pa monastery, then we will drive to Xining downto, check in your hotel

Overnight: Enraton Hotel — Include | Breakfast — Include | Lunch and Dinner — Not include

D9 Xining departure

Your trip ends today, you will be transported to the airport or train station for your departure

Overnight — Not include | Breakfast — Include | Lunch and Dinner — Not include