12days in Silk Road
When you arrive in Labrang you will be able to take beautiful pictures while you randomly press the shutter of your camera. As you walk the streets of Labrang there is no shortage of photo opportunities. You will find yourself gazing upon paintings full of glory, pristine and mysterious Tibetan features, and the chance to enter into a Tibetan home or monk dormitory. If you choose to venture out into the vast expanse of the high Tibetan plateau surrounding Labrang you will set your eyes on the black tents which have a long history of more than one thousand years. You will also find rustic farmers, howling Tibetan dogs, and endless flocks and herds on the hills. It is here that you will find the pure-hearted and brilliant smiles of the nomads and enjoy a cup of buttered tea with your new found friends.
While in Labrang you can also visit the 5 tourist resorts and 36 scenic spots. You can enjoy the crystal clear singing of the Tibetans, some of the most beautiful in the world, and even join in when the dancing starts. You will also experience the traditional festivals, ceremonies, folk customs, and architecture which help make Labrang unique from any other Tibetan region.
We welcome you to come and experience Labrang culture for yourself. We are holding white kada scarves traditionally used to welcome guests and eagerly awaiting your arrival!
Tashi delek! (a Tibetan greeting to wish somebody happiness and luck)
Gateway to the Silk Road Tour (12days)
Day 1-Arrive in Guangzhou, Shanghai or Beijing. Rest with a city tour. -New Century Hotel
Day 2-Fly Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou/Lanzhou. Transfer to the city and visit White Pagoda Park, Five Springs Park, Water wheel Park and Provincial Museum.-Hotel Savoy(4 stars)
Day 3- Coach to Xiahe County, Visit the Labrang where you can see the Tibetan clothing , customs-Labrang Hotel
Day 4- Visit the Sangke, Coach to Lanzhou cityMuseum.-HotelSavoy(4 stars)
Day5-Coach to Wuwei. Visit the Leitai Tomb where the flying horse was excavated and WenmiaoTemple-a big Confucius temple. -Tianma Hotel
Day 6-Coach to Jiayuguan,visit the GiantBuddhaTemple in Zhangye and Drum&BellTower in Jiuquan. -Jiayuguan Hotel
Day 7-Coach to Dunhuang ,Visit Jiayuguan Pass-west end of Great Wall and drive to Dunhuand. Visit Singing Sand Dunes and Crescent Moon lake upon arrival. -Dunhuand Hotel
Day 8-Visit Maogao Grottoes and the Old City of Sha zhou, take a night train to Turpan. -Soft sleepers
Day 9-Arrive in Turpan, Visit Gaochang RUINS, thousand-BuddhaCaves, The Karez-Underground lrrigation System,Suliman's Minaret. -Oasis Hotel
Day 10-Coach to Urumuqi visit Nanshan Pasture and WhitepoplarValley. -Hitek Hotel(5 stars)
Day11-Visit Heavenly Lake and HeavenlyMountain. -Hitek Hotel
Day 12-Choice 1:Fly Urumuqi/Beijing. Shandhai or Guangzhou and exit next day.
Choice 2: Fly Urumqi/Chengdu/Singapore.
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