TTT- TO05: 9 Day Overland Tours of Qinghai Tibet Route
Trip Code: TTT-TO05
Trip Stander: Stander Tours
Destinations: Xining- Huangyuan- Chaka- Dulan- Nuomuhong- Golmud- Mountain pass Kunlun- Wudaolang- Mountain pass Tanggula- Amdo- Nagqu- Dangxiong- Lhasa
Deapture: Every day depature
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Daily Itinerary:
Day 1st: Xining/ Kumbum Monastery/ Koko Nor Lake(210km)
In the morning drive to Kumbum Monastery (Ta'er Si) of Gelukpa-sect, which was built in 1560 in Huangzhong county and also one of the six grand monasteries in Tibet. Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Lamaistic "yellow hat sect", was born here. As Kumbum-monastery has always been playing an important role to connect the Mongolian with the Lamaism, today many Mongolian come to this place for worship. Then cross over Sun-and-Moon mountain (Ri Yue Shan). In 641 Wencheng princess of Tang Dynasty passed by this mountain where today a sun-pavilion and a moon-pavilion are built on the summit for people to have a break. The Sun-and-Moon mountain has always been an distinguish line between meadow and agriculture area. After that make a short trekking by the Koko Nor lake, the biggest salty lake in China, with an area of 4,500 square kilometers and an altitude of 3,194m high above sea level. The big lake is acclaimed as "pearl on the highland" and the scenery of which is unusually fascinating and appears different shapes even at the same time. "Koko Nor" in Mongolian language means "blue sea" because of
the lunar shape and the color of the lake.
Accommodation: Koko Nor Lake stander room
* Kumbum Monastery * Koko Nor Lake
Day 2ed: Koko Nor Lake/ Dulan(320km)
In the morning drive to Dulan along the Koko Nor Lake, the biggest salty lake in China, with an area of 4,500 square kilometers and an altitude of 3,194 m above sea level. The big lake is acclaimed as "pearl on the highland" and the scenery of which is unusually fascinating and appears different shapes even at the same time. "Koko Nor" in Mongolian language means "blue lake" because of its lunar shape and color. In addition a small island known as "the heaven of the birds" lies in the lake. After a approx. 200 km long driving make a short stopover by the Tsaka salty lake where even the wind should be salty.
Late in the afternoon arrive in Dulan.
Accommodation: Dulan dorm bed
Day 3rd: Dulan/ Golmud(360km)
Drive through the Tsaidam basin, among which most part is desert with some oasis dotted in. This basin lies in the north of the Amnyemaqen mountain and the road to Golmud is just along the foot of the mountain. The Xiangride oasis is the last one seen in this desert. Late in the afternoon arrive in Golmud, which is a civilazation center where Tibetan culture and Han culture melt each other.
Accommodation: Golmud stander room
* Golmu
Day 4th: Golmud/ Tuotuohe(420km)
Drive through the vast wilderness and Tsaidam meadow on the Tibet-Qinghai-Plateau along the road in the foot of the Kunlun-mountain and go on upwards by steep valley to cross over the 4.837- meter-high Kunlun Pass. Afterwards pass by the First Bridge over the Yangtse River and arrive in Tuotuohe which is lain in the head stream of the Yangtse River.
Accommodation: Tuotuohe dorm bed
* Tuotuohe River
Day 5th: Tuotuoheyan/ Nagqu(430km)
Cross southwards over the Tangra Shan mountain. On the way the eagles, flocks of sheep and cattle, yaks, snow mountains, tents of Tibetan farmers everywhere altogether form a harmonious unity and allow the spirit and soul of people to relax.
Accommodation: Nagqu stander room
Day 6th: Nagqu/ Namtso Lake/ Lhasa(480km)
Drive on the vast Qiangtang Grassland for Nam Tso. Cross the 5,150 m Lhachen La Pass and reach the Namtso or Tengri Nor in Mongolian) along the newly paved way and set up camp at Tashi Dorie peninsula. Nam Tso, the biggest salty lake of Tibet, is 70 kilometers long from east to west and 30 kilometers wide from north to south, covering an area of 1,920 square kilometers with an altitude of 4,700 meters above sea level. It is said the holy lake and the holy mountain Nyenchentangla are a couple of lovers, who altogether guard the vast pasture and cattle. Take a walk on the peninsula and visit a small nun temple of Nyingma Sect. In the afternoon drive to Lhasa (3650 m), capital of Tibet Autonomous Region. The city is situated on the bank of the Kyichu River and has long been the "Holy Land" of Tibet.
Acommodation: Lhasa Fengyaxuan Grand Hotel(4*)
* Namtso Lake
Day 7th: Lhasa (100km)
Morning time visit Potala Palace. Afternoon visit Jokhang Temple, then walk around Barkhor Market.
Accommodation: Lhasa Fengyaxuan Grand Hotel(4*)
* Potala Palace * Jokhang Temple * Barkhor Market
Day 8th: Lhasa (100km)
Morning time visit Drepung Monastery. Afternoon visit Sera Monastery.
Accommodation: Lhasa Fengyaxuan Grand Hotel(4*)
* Drepung Moanstery * Sera Monastery
Day 9th: Train/ Flight out of Lhasa.(80km)
Guide and driver on time dropping off to Lhasa train station or airport end the trip.
Tour Price(EUR/p.p):
Tour Stander 1person 2person 3-4person 5-6person 7-9person
Stander tour
Quotation Include:
1. Tibet Entry Permit
2. Tibet Travel Permit
3. Tibet Military Permit
4. Main Entrace fee above mentioned
5. Hotel: 6N stander room, 2N dorm bed.
6. Transportation: Lancruiser or Business van
7. Guide: English speaking guide
8. Travel insurance
Quotation Exclude:
1. Airfare or Train ticket in Chengdu and out of Lhasa.
2. Meals
3. Your own expense like Yanpachen hotspring.
4. Tips for driver and guide
