4 Days Short Amdo Tibet Tour from Xining to Tongren

Overview

Embark on a captivating Amdo Tibet Tour from Xinian to Tongren journey through the mystical lands of Amdo Tibet, starting from the vibrant city of Xining and concluding in the charming town of Tongren. This short but enriching tour offers a glimpse into the unique cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes of the region.

Your adventure begins in Xining, a bustling city nestled on the eastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau. Explore the city’s rich Tibetan Buddhist heritage by visiting the Kumbum Monastery, a magnificent complex adorned with intricate murals and towering prayer halls. Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance as you witness the devout locals engaging in prayer and rituals.

Leaving Xining behind, venture into the picturesque Amdo Tibetan countryside. The journey takes you through vast grasslands, rolling hills, and snow-capped mountains, creating a breathtaking backdrop for your exploration. Along the way, encounter traditional Tibetan villages, where you can interact with the friendly locals and gain insights into their traditional way of life.

Arriving in Tongren, you will also be captivated by its quaint charm and artistic ambiance. Known as the “Rebgong” in Tibetan, this town is also renowned for its thriving Tibetan art scene. Delve into the world of thangka painting, intricate mandala creation, and other traditional art forms by visiting local workshops and witnessing skilled artisans at work.

Tour Type:

Escorted by private guide and vehicle; leave 365 days a year!

Trip Level:

Easy – suitable for all levels of fitness, family with kids and senior groups.

Season:

Spring春
Summer夏
Autumn秋
Winter冬

Day to Day Itinerary for Short Amdo Tibet Tour from Xining to Tongren

Day 1: Xining – Mengda Lake – Xunhua (230km)

Drive about 110km from Xining to Mengda Nature Reserve, located at southeast of Xining. It is a flourishing area of natural beauty. Mengda Lake sits in the mountains at an elevation of over 3200m/10,500 feet, and is surrounded by Evergreen forests.

Then keep forward to Xunhua, a small town. Xunhua is home to Salar people who originally came to the Tibetan Plateau from Uzbekistan over 500 years ago.

Stay overnight in Xunhua

mengda nature reserveMengda lake

Day 2: Xunhua-Tongren (80km)

Drive along grasslands to Tongren, with a stop on the way to visit Nomads or enjoy a short hiking. Tongren is home to three large Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and is famous across Tibet for its artists. Arrive in Tongren in the afternoon.

Stay overnight in Tongren

Day 3: Tongren day tour

First visit the Thangka artists village and Snage Shong monasteries. Tongren is famous for its Tibetan traditional paintings.

In the afternoon, visit Longwu monastery at the foot of the Xishan Mountain. The monastery had tremendous influences with its architectural scale and religious status that were just after the famous Labrang Monastery in Gansu Province and Tar Monastery in Qinghai.

Stay overnight in Tongren

Longwu Monastery is a good place to visit for its Buddhist iconography, architecture, and statues. Longwu monastery

Day 4: Tongren-Xining (200km)

It takes about 4 hours to drive back to Xining from Tongren. The rest of the day, you can have a rest in Xining or visit Xining city or travel to your next destination.

Included for Short Amdo Tibet Tour from Xining to Tongren:

  • Tibet travel permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet;
  • All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
  • Personal knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide;
  • Personal comfortable, clean and safe vehicle with reliable Tibetan local driver; vehicle ranging from 4WD land cruiser to minibus depending on your group size;
  • All lodging listed in the itinerary; it’s your decision about the accommodation class: luxury 5-star international hotel, comfortable 4-star hotel, economic 3-star hotel or budget hostel, guesthouse or tent. Please tell us your accommodation preference when submitting the enquiry; we will arrange the best-value hotels for you.
  • Domestic flight/train tickets listed in the itinerary;
  • All meals listed in the above itinerary;
  • Tourist accident/casualty insurance;
  • First aid kit;

 Excluded for Short Amdo Tibet Tour from Xining to Tongren:

  • International flight to and out of China;
  • Chinese visa (Note: we could help you with the Chinese visa application, like providing the invitation letter, presenting the hotel or domestic flight reservation copies, etc that you may need. )
  • Domestic flight/train not listed in the itinerary. (We can provide you the domestic flight/train ticket booking service at the BEST discount price; please contact us our travel experts for the details.)
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary; usually it costs about USD3-15 per person for one meal in TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).
  • Tips and gratitude to tour guide and driver;
  • Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks (please do the best to avoid the alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.