- Breathtaking Landscapes
- Cultural Immersion
- Scenic Adventures
Meals: None
Accommodation: Xining
Arrive at Xining Airport, where your guide will meet you for a transfer to your hotel. After checking in, visit Ta'er Temple, an impressive architectural complex featuring over 9,300 structures, including halls, pagodas, and residences.
Enjoy your free time exploring the city. If time permits, consider visiting the Dongguan Mosque, one of the largest mosques in northwest China, known for its beautiful blend of traditional Chinese architecture and Islamic design.
Savor a delicious dinner featuring local specialties such as yak yogurt, copper hot pot, and hand-grabbed mutton.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Zhangye
After breakfast and hotel check-out, your guide will pick you up for a scenic drive to Zhangye. Enjoy the beautiful Menyuan rapeseed flower fields (best visited in July) and the stunning views of the Ganska Snow-capped Peak.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant, where you can taste authentic regional dishes.
In the afternoon, explore the Mati Temple Grottoes, a spectacular Buddhist complex known for its scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage. The site consists of multiple temples and caves featuring exquisite grotto art.
Check into your hotel in Zhangye for a restful evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Xining
Begin your day at Zhangye Danxia Landform Park, where you can marvel at the vibrant Rainbow Mountains, often described as resembling the surface of Mars. Capture stunning photographs in a less crowded atmosphere.
Next, visit Zhuoer Mountain, part of the Qilian Mountain range. The observation deck here offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the snowy peaks and scenic gorges.
After a day of exploration, enjoy a scenic drive back to Xining, where you’ll check into your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Gangcha
After breakfast, embark on your journey to Gangcha. Enjoy a unique Tibetan food experience at a local restaurant, featuring traditional dishes such as butter tea and Zanba (roasted barley flour). You can even try on Tibetan costumes!
In the afternoon, witness the spectacular Huangyu fish migration (July-August), a rare opportunity to see the unique Qinghai Lake Naked Carp, a rare species endemic to the lake.
Spend the night in Gangcha, soaking in the serene atmosphere.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Qinghai Lake
Depart Gangcha and drive along the scenic Huanhu West Road, considered the most picturesque route around Qinghai Lake. Stop at various viewpoints to take in the stunning vistas and spot local wildlife.
In the afternoon, visit Chaka Salt Lake, known for its mesmerizing reflections of the sky. Check into your hotel at Qinghai Lake and enjoy the breathtaking sunset, a perfect way to conclude your day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
On your final morning, rise early to experience the serene sunrise over Qinghai Lake. For a memorable experience, enjoy a horseback ride along the lake's edge.
Afterward, drive back to Xining, taking the quieter Huanhu East Road, where you can appreciate the natural beauty away from the tourist crowds.
Transfer to Xining Airport or railway station, concluding your unforgettable journey through Qinghai Lake and Zhangye.
| Number of Travelers | Mar.- Nov. | Dec.- Feb. |
| 2 - 5 persons | $On request | $On request |
| 6 - 9 persons | $On request | $On request |
Price include：
- ☆ Private vehicle transfer service between airport or train station, travel attractions and hotels;
- ☆ Professional licensed English speaking guide and driver service;
- ☆ Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast included;
- ☆ All entrance costs to specified attractions;
- ☆ Meals mentioned in the itinerary.
Price exclude：
- ☆ International train or flight tickets;
- ☆ Tips for your guide and driver at your discretion;
- ☆ China entry visa costs;
- ☆ Personal expenses;
- ☆ Optional tours, meals, activities and services;
- ☆ Traveler/personal accident insurance in China.
Remarks：
- Prices are valid from March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025, except during Chinese public holidays, local fairs or events.
- Travel guide service in English is available in all destinations in China. We also provide travel guides in other languages if you request. Be noticed that non-English guides may only available major tourism cities like Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Luoyang and Hong Kong.
- “ChinaTravelVip” reserves the right to adjust prices due to changes in exchange rate.
- Guide service is not offered on flights or Yangtze River cruises.
- Recommended hotels are subject to change based on actual reservation availability.
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- “ChinaTravelVip” reserves the right of final interpretation for any changes due to reasons beyond our control.
