Lake kokonor (Chi: Qinghai Hu) is the largest saltwater lake in china. Green prairie and golden canola flowers on the lakeside stretch as far as eyes can see. It becomes a harmonious and peaceful picture with dotted flocks and herds and blue sky. You couldn’t afford to miss the excellent hiking around holy mountains near Darlzang monastery. The stunning landscape, beautiful wild flowers all over the mountains, nomads’ tents and flocks and herds in Tawu Zhulma town are essential subjects for taking photos.You can appreciate Mt. Amnye Machen, one of four holy mountains in Tibet, and the other three are Mt. Kailash, Mt. Gongga and Meri Snow Mountain. However, few people have set foot on this holy mountain, so it is less well-known to tourists. But it still has a high reputation in the hearts of Tibetan pilgrims.
Day 1: Arrive in Xining
Transfer to hotel for a good rest after arriving in Xining airport or train station.
Stay overnight in Xining
Day 2:
Drive from Xining to Chabcha (Chi: Gong He Xian )via Lake kokonor (Chi: Qinghai Hu)and Shala grassland. You will spend most of the time driving through large grasslands and raps seed farms. You will have picnic on the Shala Pass where you will get a great panoramic view of the entire lake. After lunch drive to Chabcha County (Chi: Gong He Xian). Over night in Chabcha
Day 3:
Morning drive to Dralzong Monastery. This is one of the most hidden monasteries in Tibet. You will drive though a long gorge and endless grasslands. You can also do Kora around the monastery, This is about 2 hours hike and NOT recommendable for semi trekkers. Please consult with your guide the length of the kora and how hard it is. You will return to the town after visiting this great monastery. Stay overnight in Darzang
Day 4: Darlzong – Tawu Zhulma
Then drive another 3-4 hours to Tawu Zhulma Town (Chi: Xia Da Wu Xiang). This day you will drive from 3200m up to 4200m. You will start to witness untouched nomadic lands where there are hundreds of nomad families living in their summer black tents(yak hair tent). You will also start to see the Amnye Machen mountain range which is covered snow all around the year. You will arrive in Tawu Zhulma in the evening. Over night in a locally run guest house.
Day 5:
Drive to Drakde La Pass (4600m) where you can get a close view of one of the 13 peaks of Mountain Amnye Machen, It is also one of the world highest snow mountains. Its elevation is estimated to 6,282 metres (20,610 ft).Then continually drive along the Halong Chu River. You will pass Chukarna village (White Stupa), This is a small nomadic community. Keep driving out of the mountains and arrive in Machen in the evening. Overnight in Machen.
Day 6:
Drive to Xining (8hrs). You will drive to Rabgya Monastery. This is a great monasteries in the region and home of 1000 monks. It is the only sister monasteries Sera Monastery in Lhasa. Visit this great monastery, then continually drive along the Yellow River to Xining. You will go through some very narrow gorges and canyons. You will arrive in Xining in the evening. Tour end
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