10 Tours in Qinghai That You Shouldn't Miss

Xining is the capital of Qinghai Province where you catch train to Lhasa. This day tour offers you an opportunity to visit the Kumbum Monastery, an establishment of Tibetan Buddhism in Qinghai, and the Dongguan Mosque and local market.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

Trek past fields of Edelweiss and yaks grazing near turquoise glacial lakes and discover the dramatic shark tooth peaks of Nyenbo Yurtse. This the home to Tibetan nomads who live at the base of a mountain that hovers at a lofty 5369 meters/17,615 feet. And getting there is half the fun! Along the way to Nyenbo Yurtse you will get to walk through the mud-daubed alleys of Labrang Monastery and see the untamed grasslands and the nomads who worship there. This particular itinerary offers 3 days of trekking with horses carrying your backpacks every day so you only need to carry a light daypack on the trek. 

Inclusions: 7 nights accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, National Park fees, Bottled water, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide, Round-trip shared transfer, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Gratuities

Strap on your boots and and get ready for adventure! Our week-long trip will begin in Qinghai’s provincial capital, Xining, and finish in Gansu’s provincial capital Lanzhou. A cross between wilderness and cultural exploration, our journey will take us to secluded temples, remote gorge and mountain hikes, and both a Tibetan village and nomadic tent homestay in a quest for authentic immersion. While this region is known as the Gateway to Tibet, its unique culture is also influenced by its large Muslim population and proximity to Mongolia and Sichuan. Still undisturbed by the furor of tourism, Qinghai and Gansu both offer the chance for true adventure. Be prepared for challenges of every kind, whether picking up a new phrase in Tibetan or breathing at an altitude of more than 2000m, and also for the chance to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Inclusions: 7 nights accommodation, National Park fees, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), All activities, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Gratuities

Kumbum Monastery in Xining and Labrang Monastery in Xiahe are renowned for Tibetan Buddhism. You will visit the attractions from Lanzhou to Xining including Gansu Museum, Bingling Temple Grottos, Labrang Monastery, Dongguan Mosque, and Kumbum Monastery.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Accommodation as per itinerary, Local guide, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Dinner and drinks, Gratuities

If you are looking to get out of the city and sleep in the peace and quiet of the Tibetan countryside – this is the tour for you.  Venture to Qinghai’s largest monastery, Rebkong Longwu monastery, and then sleep for 2 nights in an authentic Tibetan homestay as we enjoy the slower pace of life in the high mountains outside of Rebkong town.  This tour includes a terrific half day hike and a dip in the local hot springs.

Inclusions: 2 nights accommodation in Tibetan homestay, Afternoon tea, Bottled water, All meals from lunch on Day one to lunch on Day 3, All activities, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities for driver and guide(recommended), Visa and passport costs, Flights or trains to and from Xining, Each traveler is required to buy their travel insurance. We recommend World Nomads.

Rebkong is known as the Tibetan artist village throughout Tibet Plateau. On the boundless grassland you can take a picnic and see nomads milking and herding yaks. Labrang Monastery is one of the six major Tibetan monasteries of the Gelugpa order of Tibetan Buddhism. Takstang Lamo is a rural Tibetan village, surrounded by snow capped peaks and rocky mountains; there are monasteries buildings and numerous possibilities for hikes and horse trekking. The tour continues to Zoige grassland to Tangkor Town, and is one of the most beautiful grasslands in Asia, Zoige grassland to experience real Tibetan nomads culture and daily life. There is chance to camp with local Tibetan nomads and help nomads milk yaks and collect yak dungs. Join th nomadic families to prepare lunch and dinner. Ride hourseback to the grassland to visit black tents and nomads daily life. Barkham is the home of Gyarong Tibet region and famous for it's stone houses and towers.The tour will end at Chengdu airport.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, All the ground transportation fees from Xining to Chengdu, Private vehicle from Xining to Chengdu , Experience local driver with good condition transportation according to group size., Local Tibetan English speaking guide, Driver and guide's food & accommodation, All the necessary entrance ticket fees listed above itinerary, Vehicle fuel, tools and vehicle repairs (if necessary)., All the road tolls and fuel costs, Administrative fee, Chengdu airport drop off, All the accommodation fees that listed above itinerary (based on double occupancy)

Exclusions: Passport and Chinese Visa fees, International and domestic airfare or train tickets out off Chengdu and Xining, All meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner), Insurance (travel, medical, etc), Souvenirs or personal items such as laundry, snacks, alcohol drinks, etc , Accommdation in Xining on arrival day, Xining airrport or train station pick up to hotel, Horseback riding in Takstang Lhamo

This trip has it all. We pack in a huge amount of diversity in just 5 days. Camping under the stars on top of a 3,500 meter sandstone cliff. Hiking through a miniature Grand Canyon to the top of a Buddhist hermitage where monks and nuns meditate without speaking for years. And we finish it off with the largest monastery in Qinghai Province, Rebkong Longwu monastery, famous for its hand painted Tibetan Thangkas.

Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, National Park fees, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, All activities, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Gratuities

Enjoy the experience of visiting Mount Everest. It will be a lifetime memory for you to stay overnight in the Base Camp. And the great sunset and sunrise at the top of the world will ensure you maximum comfort. Xining is considered as the beginning point of Qinghai-Tibet Railway Railway. You will take a train to Lhasa from Xining and witness the most beautiful scenery outside the train window: land of snows, vast desert, boundless grassland, snow-capped mountains and stunning lakes. This tour is highly recommended because tourists have enough time on the train to acclimate the high altitude gradually as the altitude rises, and then tour to EBC.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Tibet Travel Permit and Alien's Travel Permit, Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included), Local Tibetan English-speaking guide, 4 nights 3-star hotel shared with another traveler, 1 night EBC/Rongbuk tent guestroom, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Pickup and drop-off from the train station or airport, Oxygen cylinder in the car (4L or 7L), Liability travel insurance, Drinking water provided during the trip, Handy Tibet Tourism Map, Winter care（from Nov.15 to Feb.15）: Electric blanket to keep warm at Rongpuk Guest House, Train ticket (soft or hard sleeper) from Xining to Lhasa

Exclusions: Single-supplement if you are a single traveller, China visa fees (please make sure you have China L Visa before you reserve this group tour or other types of China Visa with relative certificate., Gratuities, All Lunches and dinners

This 5-Night Lhasa tour by Qinghai Tibetan train from Chengdu covers the highlights of Lhasa City and the most beautiful scenery of Qinghai, and passing by Lanzhou and Xining. You will also be able to visit the fasinating Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and more. On the full day train journey, you will witness the most beautiful scenery of Qinghai-Tibet Railway: endless land of snows, vast desert, boundless grassland, snow-capped mountains and stunning lakes on the highest Qinghai-Tibet Railway.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Tibet Travel Permit and other necessary travel permits for Tibet (excluding the Chinese visa), 3 nights accommodation in 4-star standard twin room hotel shared with another traveler (If you are a single traveller, you may pay for the single supplement to enjoy double room hotel., Local English-speaking Tibetan tour guide, Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included), Welcome Dinner, Liability travel insurance, Drinking water provided during the trip, Train ticket (soft or hard sleeper) from Chengdu to Lhasa

Exclusions: Single Supplement if you are a single traveler, China visa fees (please make sure you have China L Visa before you reserve this group tour or other types of China Visa with relative certificate., Lunch and dinner; Tips to tour guide and driver

This five-day tour is a true adventure in eastern Amdo, Tibet. Come experience Amdo Tibetan nomad home-stay and venture with hosting families! You will be matched with either a Tibetan nomad or farmer family to fully immerse in Tibetan culture. This unique experience is rarely available in the market. You will visit Chabcha, Mangzong County, Sogwo Grassland, and Rebgong during your trip. Book this family friendly tour for quality Amdo Tibetan nomad home-stay and create precious memories of your own to cherish.

Inclusions: Transportation (Regular car), 2 nights home-stay, 1 night camping near a Tibetan nomad family, Camping equipment, Breakfasts, Tour guide, Pick-up and drop-off service

Exclusions: Train tickets and airfare, Lunch and dinner, Personal expenses, Gratuities