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Discover the alpine beauty of Mengda Lake, the Salar culture of Xunhua, and the sacred Tangka art of Rebkong on this 4-day private journey from Xining.
This 4-day private tour takes you from Xining into the highlands of Qinghai, where you will explore the serene Mengda Lake at over 3,200 meters, surrounded by evergreen forests. Continue to Xunhua, home to the Salar people, whose ancestors migrated from Uzbekistan centuries ago. Then journey to Rebkong (Tongren), a renowned monastery town where you can witness the creation of exquisite Tangka paintings. With private transport, English-speaking guide, and included meals and entrance fees, this trip offers an intimate cultural and natural experience in the Tibetan Plateau.
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Drive from Xining to Mengda Lake (孟达天池). Mengda Lake sits in the mountains at an elevation of over 3200m/10,500 feet. Evergreen forests surround the lake. From the lake you will go to the small town of Xunhua (循化). Xunhua is home to the Salar people (撒拉族) who originally came to the Tibetan Plateau from Uzbekistan over 500 years ago
Today you are arranged to travel around the monastery town of Rebkong (热贡,指同仁镇), visiting the monasteries and the arts of Tangka.
Stay in the monastery town of Rebkong.
Today you continue to visit the monastery town of Rebkong and the arts of Tangka.
Stay in the monastery town of Rebkong.
You will return to Xining and tour ends.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Air conditioned vehicle | Gratuities to drivers and guides. |
| Meals as listed | |
| Entrance fees | |
| Three nights stay | |
| Englsih Speaking tour guide | |
| The above private tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. |
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