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Nature Tour8 Days 7 Nights Qinghai Lake and Desert Sceneries Tour

8 Days 7 Nights Qinghai Lake and Desert Sceneries Tour

  • Day 1 - Taer Monastery is the center of Tibetan Buddhism in northwest China and enjoys great fame in the country and across Southeast Asia.
  • Day 2 - Qinghai Lake, the largest lake in China, covering an area of 4583 square kilometers.
  • Day 2 - Erlangjian Scenic Spot features its beach and grassland views, and animals
  • Day 3 - Caka Salt Lake enjoys the reputation of
  • Day 4 - Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park features its Danxia landform and colorful hills.
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Overview

  • Have a spectacular view of Qinghai Lake, the largest lake in China
  • Admire the red Danxia sceneries in two landform parks in Zhangye
  • Spend one night in Badain Jaran Desert, where you will admire an amazing sunrise

Itinerary Day by Day

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Day 1  Arrival in Xining

You guide will meet you at the Xining airport or train station, and then visit the Ta’er Monastery with you.

Ta'er Temple
The Ta'er Temple is one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism in China and the birthplace of the second largest master of the Buddhism, Tsongkhapa. The mural, cloth Buddhas and butter scriptures are three must-see attractions in Ta’er Temple.

Meals：None

Accommodation：Hotel in Xining

Day 2  Qinghai Lake
Qinghai Lake
Qinghai Lake is the largest inland lake in China. This crystal blue lake and the nearby grasslands, snow-capped mountains and spectacular desert make this area a popular tourist destination. The lake is also a paradise for bird watching.
Erlangjian Scenic Spot
Erlangjian Scenic Spot features its beach and grassland views, and animals. There are view terraces at perfect positions for tourist to admire both sceneries and animals.

You will drive to a hotel in Chaka Town after today’s tour.

Meals：Breakfast   Lunch   

Accommodation：Hotel in Chaka Town

Day 3  Caka Salt Lake
Caka Salt Lake
Caka Salt Lake enjoys a reputation of the “Sky’s Mirror”, because it is so clear that the sky uses it to make up. Besides, tourist can admire wonderful salt statues near the lake.

You will drive back to Xining after today’s tour.

Meals：Breakfast   Lunch   

Accommodation：Hotel in Xining

Day 4  Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park

You will take train to Zhangye in the morning. After visiting the Danxia Landform Park, you will be transferred to Sunan County.

Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park
Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park features its Danxia landform and colorful hills. The lofty Seven-Color Fairy Mountain is the core tourist area in the park. The orange part of the mountain looks like a koi fish. When the sun is shining on the mountain, it looks like the koi fish is swimming through the mountain.

Meals：Breakfast   Lunch   

Accommodation：Hotel in Sunan County

Day 5  Bingou Danxia Area
Bingou Danxia Area
The Bingou Danxia Area is not so developed that there is almost no paved road in the area. However, there are little tourists there. You can admire the red Danxia landform quietly.
Giant Buddha Temple
The Giant Buddha Temple is built to house a giant statue of Sakyamuni, the creator of Buddhism. The 34.5 meters long Sakyamuni is lying on a 1.2 meters high Buddhist altar. Tourists can also learn about Chinese fairy tales via the murals about monsters in the temple.

You will go back to Zhangye after today’s sightseeing.

Meals：Breakfast   Lunch   

Accommodation：Hotel in Zhangye

Day 6  Badain Jaran Desert

You will drive to the Badain Jaran Desert and spend one night there. The condition of accommodation is under average level.

Badain Jaran Desert
Badain Jaran is the most beautiful desert in China, because unlike other deserts, there are lots of springs and lakes scattered in the desert. Tourists can not only admire the desert view, but also play with waterfowls in the desert.

Meals：Breakfast   Lunch   

Accommodation：Hotel in Badain Jaran Desert

Day 7  Badain Jaran Desert Sunrise

You will get up early to admire the sunrise today. The1611-meter high Bilutu Peak is the best place to admire the sunrise in the desert. You will drive back to Zhangye after seeing the sunrise.

Meals：Breakfast   Lunch   

Accommodation：Hotel in Zhangye

Day 8  Back Train Trip

You will be transferred to the train station to catch your back-trip train today. Hope the sceneries during this tour and our services are satisfactory to you. Best regards!

Meals：Breakfast   Lunch   

Accommodation：

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We will send you our quotation after we confirm the itinerary with you. The quotation will include experienced English-speaking (or your preferred languages) tour guides, entrance fee to the tourist attractions, accommodation, city transfers with private car and driver, domestic flights or trains, and insurance. The quotation varies in different tourist seasons.

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