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Perfect Qinghai -Tibet Plateau Overland Expedition
Xining - Chaka - Golmud - Nagqu - Damxung County - Zetang Town - Lhasa

Description : Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, known as the Roof of the World and the Third Pole of the earth, is a dreamland for many people interested in the unique culture, history and breath-taking geographic features. Take this 8-day tour, drive along the world's highest Qinghai-Tibet road,you will enjoy the amazing view which people can hardly see when traveling by plane or even train.

Tour Code : CHTB-08

Duration : 8 Day(s) / 7 Night(s)

A top tourist attraction in Xining

Day 1 - Xining (D)


Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to the city center. enjoy a free morning at leisure.

This afternoon the tour takes you to Kumbum Monastery, one of the six biggest Tibetan monasteries. It is the birth place of Tsongkhapa, the founder of Gelupa, Yellow sect of Tibetan Buddhism.

A top tourist attraction in Xining

Day 2 - Xining -> Chaka (B, L, D)


After breakfast you will have a good chance to appreciate the Qinghai Lake. Lying on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Qinghai Lake is the largest inland saltwater lake in China. The next Sun and Moon Mountain are also very appealing.It is undoubtedly a wonderful place from which to view the landscape around Xining.Then Then you will be transferred to Chaka by private car.
A top tourist attraction in Chaka

Day 3 - Chaka -> Golmud (B, L, D)


Today Then you will be driven to Golmud. This afternoon go to see Gobi sight, oasis in the desert, and so called Treasure bowl, also one of the four basins in China Qaidam basin on the way.
A top tourist attraction in Golmud

Day 4 - Golmud (B, L, D)


Today begins our tour to the mouth of Mt Kunlun along the highest altitude road in the world. The mountain has a steep terrain, a unique ecological environment and a magnificent natural scene. Here you can also see numerous hills rising one upon another, snowy peaks towering into the sky, and a vast expanse of grassland. The tuotuo river, is not only the source of Yangtze River, but also the Yellow river and Lancang river.
A top tourist attraction in Golmud

Day 5 - Golmud -> Nagqu -> Damxung County (B, L, D)


After enjoying your breakfast Then you will be driven to Nagqu. After having lunch Then you will be transferred to Damxung County by private car.
A top tourist attraction in Damxung County

Day 6 - Damxung County -> Zetang Town -> Lhasa (B, L, D)

Visits : Heavenly Lake Namtso


Today cross over Naganla Pass and start to trek to Namtso Lake which will take about 4 hours.Namtso Lake, the second largest saltwater lake, is one of the five most beautiful lakes in China selected by China National Geography magazine. After lunch Then you will be transferred to Zetang Town by private car. you'll travel to Yamdroktso (4441m above sea level), one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. In the late afternoon, Then you will be transferred to Lhasa by private car.
A top tourist attraction in Lhasa

Day 7 - Lhasa (B, L, D)

Visits : Potala Palace, Barkhor Street, Jokhang Temple


After enjoying your breakfast visit Potala Palace which is the symbol of Lhasa. In the afternoon pay a visit to Jokhang Temple,the first Buddhist temple in Lhasa and China's key cultural relic for protection and a world cultural heritage. Then enjoy a stroll along the Barkhor Street nearby which is the favorite place for all visitors.
A top tourist attraction in Lhasa

Day 8 - Lhasa (B)


Free till being transfered to the airport. End of the fabulous tour in China.
Price per person
Category 1 Person 2-5 Persons 6-9 Persons SSP Status
Deluxe Class
USD4510
USD2641
USD1832
USD415
Superior Class
USD4216
USD2494
USD1685
USD268
Tourist Class
USD4087
USD2430
USD1621
USD204
Note: SSP refers to Single Room Supplement Price.
Hotels
City Deluxe Class Superior Class Tourist Class
Xining Huitong Jiangguo HotelXining MansionQinghai Tibet Holiday Hotel
Chaka Chaka Qingyan HotelChaka Qingyan HotelChaka Qingyan Hotel
Golmud Salt lake hotelSalt lake hotelGolmud Hotel
Damxung County Dangxiong White Hourse HotelDangxiong White Hourse HotelDangxiong White Hourse Hotel
Lhasa Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa HotelTibet Hotel LhasaYak hotel Lhasa
Service included
- Hotel accommodation (or similar class, double occupancy)
- Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (B= breakfast, L= Chinese lunch, D= Chinese dinner)
- Experienced English speaking guide in each city
- Air-conditioned private car or van for transfers and sightseeing
- Service Charges & Government Taxes
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance
- Tibet Entry Permit
Service not included
- International transportation
- Chinese visa
- Personal expenses such as: excess luggage charge (please verify your flight documentation), beverages, laundry services, etc.
- Tips or gratuities to local driver and guide
- Domestic flights (economy class), airport tax and fuel charge
- Train as specified in the itinerary
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