OVERVIEW

Qinghai Province is a vast area with lots of natural attractions to explore. This two-day private tour will start from Xining to Kumbum Monastery, then to Chaka Salt Lake and Qinghai Lake with a local English-speaking guide by chartered vehicle. You will enjoy the combination of the culture and nature while traveling.

ITINERARY

Day 1Xining to Kumbum Monastery and Chaka Town

Pick up from your Xining hotel at 8:30am, then drive one-hour to Kumbum Monastery to learn the Buddhism culture with your local guide.

Afterwards, you will take 4.5-hour car ride to Chaka town along the highway on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Upon arrival, check in Chaka Salt Hotel or equivalence(3-star). There are no 4 or 5 star hotels available in Chaka Town so far.

Transport: Private vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Chaka Town

Day 2Chaka to Qinghai Lake, then back to Xining

After hotel breakfast, then head to Chaka Lake in the morning. View the huge salt lake that sometimes looks like a mirror under the sunshine.

Then you will take 2.5-hour car ride to Qinghai Lake where you will view the large lake. 

Afterwards, drive about 3 hours back to Xining where the tour concludes.

Transport: Private vehicle
Accommodation:
Meals: Breakfast

INCLUDED

3-star hotel in Chaka 1 night(twin shared room)

Transport: Private vehicle

Meals: 1 Breakfasts

Entrance fees: Sites listed  

Guide: Local guide

EXCLUDED

Lunches and dinners

Gratuities

TRIP NOTES

Tour days: 2 Days

Difficulty: Easy

Group size: 1-10 Travelers

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