Qinghai Lake (Lake Kokonor) Trip, Xining, Qinghai, China
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.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Xining, Qinghai, China
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.
DAY 1: REBKONG
8:30am – Pick up in your hotel in Xining
9:00am – In the morning, drive 3 hours (122km) to Rebkong, a lively Tibetan town known for its monastery
12:30pm – Eat lunch in town including some freshly made yak yoghurt
1:00pm – Explore the back alleys of Longwu Monastery, Qinghai’s largest monastery, to find out what life as a monk is really like. Explore the origins of Tibetan Thangka art as many of the Thangka across Tibet are produced in this monastery.
4:00pm – Drive 14km south of Rebkong to an authentic homestay set against a incredible backdrop of red rock canyons. This will be our cozy home for the next 2 nights.
5:00 pm – Settle into Tibetan homestay
DAY 2: VILLAGE LIFE IN THE TIBETAN COUNTRYSIDE
8:30am – Eat breakfast at Tibetan homestay
9:00am – Spend the morning learning about Tibetan village life and walking by Buddhist meditation caves
1:00pm- Authentic Tibetan lunch with our homestay hosts
1:30pm – Spend the afternoon soaking in a natural hot springs pool in the Tibetan countryside
6:00pm – Dinner in our homestay
7:30pm- Rest and enjoy the peace and quiet
DAY 3: DAY HIKE AND RETURN TO XINING
8:00am – Eat breakfast at homestay
8:30am – Drive to see Gartse Monastery, a small village monastery near the homestay
10:00am- 2.5 hour hike to Lagha Mountain. Here we will summit a peak filled with prayer flags to get a great view of the village below.
1:00pm- Last lunch in Rebkong
2:00pm- Drive 3 hours back to Xining
5:00pm – Finish the tour in Xining, drop off at your hotel or apartment.
Duration: 2 to 5 days
Starts: Xining, China
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
