Xining tour
Discover Xining, the gateway to Qinghai's high-altitude wonders. Explore Qinghai Lake, Ta'er Monastery, and ancient Silk Road relics on this 3-day private tour.
Arrival in Xining, the capital city of Qinghai Province. Be met and transferred to our designated hotel in Xining. Free for rest of the day.
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Arrival in Xining, the capital city of Qinghai Province. Be met and transferred to our designated hotel in Xining. Free for rest of the day.
After breakfast, you will have one full day tour to Qinghai Lake , the largest salt water lake in China. Cruise in the lake and visit Bird Island. On the way, you will have a stop to see the Mt. Sun and Moon , where the princess Wenchen threw the mirror down and married into the Tibetan area among the Tang Dynasty. Return to your hotel in Xining.
Visit Ta'er Monastery (Kumbum Monastery) in the town of Huangzhong 26km south of Xining, where is the birthplace of the founder of the Gelugpa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism - Tsongkhapa. The temple was later built in 1577. Then move on a 15-minute trip to the North Hill Temple to have a bird's-view of the city. Finally visit Qinghai Provincial Museum with a few silk road exhibitons and some amazing Stone Age artifacts. Then transferred to airport or train station to continue for your next destination. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| All transfers and city transportation in Xining for your own use | Tips to your tour guide and driver |
| Entrance fees and meals as mentioned | All rates are subject to reconfirmation from our trip advisors when an actual booking is being made. |
| Private car or van with English speaking guide | Tours price are net and non-commissionable. |
| The prices above are based two persons sharing one standard room with daily breakfast | Child definition: From Age 3 to 11 Years (usually enjoying 10%-40% discount. Contact our trip advisors for the actual discount for your case). 12 Years old and above will be charged as Adult Price. |
| The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 2-5 persons | $390 |
| 6-9 persons | $290 |
| 10 persons up | $250 |
| Single room supplement | $95 |
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