Discover history, experience culture, understand faith and meet the people who call Tibet home.
At Snowland Travel, we value the perspectives of people living in Tibet. We introduce you to its rich history, enduring culture and faith, and the rhythms of everyday life.
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Connect Kumbum, Qinghai Lake, Rebgong and Shachung, allowing time for landscapes and living monastic culture.
This locally starting and finishing itinerary is a planning model. Confirm access, stays, transport, guide and meals before booking. International flights and nights outside the listed itinerary are excluded.
| Day | Daily route & visits | Overnight | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in Xining and meet at the agreed airport or station. Transfer to your hotel, rest and review the route and your condition. | Xining | At leisure |
| 2 | Visit Kumbum to explore its history, etiquette and monastic setting. Keep the afternoon city walk gentle and adjust to energy levels. | Xining | Breakfast, lunch & dinner |
| 3 | Travel to Qinghai Lake, using open visitor areas for views, breaks and photographs. Plan around wind and sun and follow lakeshore access rules. | Qinghai Lake | Breakfast, lunch & dinner |
| 4 | Explore designated visitor areas at Chaka Salt Lake, adapting to ground and weather conditions, then continue towards Gonghe for the night. | Gonghe | Breakfast, lunch & dinner |
| 5 | Continue to Guide and explore Yellow River and town landscapes. Break the drive regularly and choose stops according to road conditions. | Guide | Breakfast, lunch & dinner |
| 6 | Visit Shachung in Hualong only if access is confirmed, then continue to Rebgong. If closed, substitute an accessible cultural stop. | Rebgong | Breakfast, lunch & dinner |
| 7 | Explore Rongwo and nearby artists’ villages. With workshop access agreed in advance, learn about painting and sculpture; ask before photographing people. | Rebgong | Breakfast, lunch & dinner |
| 8 | Return to the agreed finishing point in Xining. Avoid a tight connection to an important flight; an additional night can be arranged if needed. | Not included | Breakfast |
Discuss four-star-class hotels in cities, with proposed properties and room types listed in the quote. Mountain and lakeside areas may lack equivalent facilities; check heating, hot water and private bathrooms. Official star certification and agency class assessments are distinct.
Meal entries are proposed arrangements: hotel breakfasts and local or Chinese lunches and dinners, with simple alternatives when visits require. Discuss spice, vegetarian needs and allergies in advance; complete allergen exclusion may not be possible.
Pricing depends on dates, party size, rooms, transport and guide language. Request a CNY base quote with indicative USD or JPY equivalents. Agree settlement currency, rate and fees separately; unverified fixed prices and availability are not claimed.
Check Chinese entry and local access requirements for your documents. Weather, roads and site openings may change visit order or stops. Rest takes priority at altitude; do not ascend while unwell. Confirm group numbers and guide language for each departure and read booking and cancellation terms before payment.
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All tour prices exclude return flights between your point of origin and the local tour meeting and departure points. Air tickets are arranged and paid for separately.
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