14 days overland tour from Xining to Lhasa through Yushu (Jyekundo),Nakchu, Lake Namtso

(but this route won't go to Chamdo, we turn westwards at Riwoche; if wishing Chamdo to be covered, please inform)

Xining - Korkolor lake - Gonghe - Xinhai - Marchen - Mardo - Yushu - Nangqian - Riwuqi - Dingchen - Nakchu - Dangxiong - Namtso lake - Lhasa

（to be private tour）

Day01: Xining sightseeing

Meals: B/L/D
Hotel: 3* Xining hotel or same level

Drive 25km to Ta'er monastery (located in Huangzhong county), it is the biggest monastery in Qinghai(of Gelupa order) which was the birth place of Chongkhaba (founder of Gelupa). In Xining city, visit the Dongguan Muslim temple (one of the 4 most famous Muslim temple in China).

Day02: Xining to to Mardo

Meals: B/L/D
Hotel: guesthouse

Enjoying and taking photos along the way. The Yellow River flows by Mardo town, the first bridge over Yellow river is at Mardo.

Day03: Mardo to Yushu (Jyekundo)

Meals: B/L/D
Hotel: Yushu hotel or same level

Passing the Bayankhara mountains, at the pass, overlooking the vast valley below. Before arriving Yushu, visit the Xiewu monastery and its local houses; visit Daka monastery (of Kagyulpa) and Gyanha Mani gallet at Xinzhai village.

Day04: Yushu sightseeing

Meals: B/L/D
Hotel: Yushu hotel or same level

Visit Batang monastery (of Kagyulpa) at Batang village and the wide grassland. Every year the grand Yushu Kham horse racing festival will be held here. And visit the tem[ple for princess Wencheng and Gyiegu monastery (of Sakyapa)

Day05: Yushu to Nangqian county

Meals: B/L/D
Hotel: guesthouse

There are a lot of forests in Langqian county, many Kagyulpa monasteries scattered in the forests. In history, Yushu area was the resurging place for Buddhism after the time of Tibetan king - Dhamo. At Nangqian, visit Longxhi monastery.

Day06: Nangqian to Riwuqi

Meals: B/L/D
Hotel: guesthouse

Riwuqi and Dingchen counties are very important to Tibetan Buddhism, esp. for the Bon religion after its defeat in the Mid of 9th century (when it was defeated by Buddhism and lost its control over the royal family and Tibet). At Riwuqi, pay a visit to Chagyiema hall and Riwuqi monastery at old town of Riwuqi. The view in the new town (which is built by river in a valley) is charmful.

Day07: Riwuqi to Dingchen (240KM)

Meals: B/L/D
Hotel: guesthouse

At Shagong village, there is a famous Zizhu monastery (of Bon religion) which is biggest Bon religion monastery in Kham area. Dingchen in history was an important refugee for Bon religion after its defeat in 9th century.

Day08: Dingchen to Bachen to Suoxian (255KM)

Meals: B/L/D
Hotel: guesthouse

Drive to Suoxian, visit SuoKhetsan monastery.

Day09: Suoxian county to Nakchu (230KM)

Meals: B/L/D
Hotel: 3* Nakchu Xinyuan hotel or same level

Nakchu is the most important and biggest town in the Northern grassland of Tibet highland. Four road meet here (taking Naqu as the center, to south is Lhasa, to the north is to Golmud, to the west is to Gar and to the east is to Chamdo). From 1st to 10th day of every August, there is a grandest horse racing festival at Nakchu. Visit Xiaoden monastery at Nakchu (of Bon religion).

Day10: Nakchu to Namtso lake (260KM)

Meals: B/L/D
Hotel: guesthouse by lake

Namtso is the biggest lake in Tibet, and the second holiest lake in the pilgrims' hearts, its elevation is 4718m, beside it is grand Nyianchen Tanghula mountain, its peak (of 7162m) can be clearly viewed from the lakeside. Around the lake is huge and vast prairie. It is a worth place to visit.

Day11: Namtso lake to Lhasa (240KM)

Meals: B/L/D
Hotel: Kunlun Hotel or same level

Passing Yangbajing geothermos fields and the Duilong river to Lhasa. On the way (60km before Lhasa), go and visit the Tsupu monastery (of Kagyulpa). Tsupu monastery is the home monastery of Kagyulpa order.

Day12: Lhasa sightseeing

Meals: B/L/D
Hotel: Kunlun Hotel or same level

In the morning, visit the grand - looking Potala Palace, which was built in the 7th century for the King. In the afternoon, visit Jokhang temple and stroll in the famous local bazaar - Parkhor street.

Day13: Lhasa sightseeing

Meals: B/L/D
Hotel: Kunlun Hotel or same level

Visit Tsepung monastery which is the biggest monastery in Tibet. Then visit Sera monastery and Norbulingka which can give you deep impression of Tibet arts and civilization.

Day14: Lhasa to your destination by air

Meals: B
Hotel: N/A

Take morning flight to your next stop.

End of the tour

Reference tour price: USD2310.00 per person

Price covers such service: (1) accommodation charge in the tour; (2) All meals in the tour, Breakfasts are served in hotel; (3) 4WD Land cruiser and 7 seats Business coach; (4) land travel insurance; (5) all meals and accommodation to the driver and the guide; (6) English speaking guide service; (7) required documents and permits

Price excludes such service: (1) scenic entry admission along the way, you pay when you go and visit; (2) personal expenses; (3): hospitalization and first aiding charge; (4) airfare charge to leave Tibet.

when the tour ends, but you want to further tours to other parts of Tibet, such as to Gyangtse, Shigatse, Samye monastery, Mount Everest and even exit China into Nepal; based on your tour destination and your holiday, we can arrange you different length of trips. for this, please contact