BICYCLE ALONG THE QINGHAI LAKE AREA
Experience Qinghai's natural scenery and rich culture
TRIP DESCRIPTIONS:
Bicycling tour in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, "roof of the world", at a high altitude of 3,600 to 5,000 meters above sea level, which imposes a great challenges even for professional cyclists. However, the special natural scenery and local beauty along the cycling course: bright sunshine;blue-water lake embraced with snow-covered mountain peaks in the distance;Tibetan-style architecture temples and tents;green grassland dotted with colorful wild flowers;strong handsome Tibetan men riding horses and figural pretty Tibetan girls carrying buckets of yak milk...make those participants attrated...
PRICE INCLUDES:
Special bicycling tour arranged along the Lake; 3/4/5*accommodation with daily breakfast; lunch & dinner as indicated in the itinerary; admission for attractions; train travel or domestic economy-class airfare where necessary; experienced English-speaking guides and experienced driver with private air-conditioned vehicle; government tax and city construction fees where applicable; bottled water daily; round-trip international airfare and more.
DON'T FORGET:
Comfortable sports shoes; refillable water-bottle; sun-glasses; sun-cap; sun-lotion; a jacket that can keep you warm and keep you off rain when the weather changes.
OUR TIPS:
Due to the high altitude location of this event, a good rest is suggested for those who just arrive in the area, especially after a long cycling between each site, a good rest is necessary; Qinghai is a province with multi-minorities, so for a respect to local ethic cultures, no photos inside any temple along the route. Permission is needed for any photo of individual local monk or woman; two hands are needed to hold high a Tibetan Hada or “KHATA”, a white scarf symbolizing purity to respect the arrival or departure of guests; “KHATA” is needed to present around the neck to accept the respect …
From
$4,299
10
days
July, August
TRIP AT A GLANCE:
Day 1/Arrival in Beijing: Meet and transfer to hotel
Day 2/Beijing: Tour to the Great Wall and transfer to Xining
Day3/Xining: do the adjustment in Xining
Day4/Xining-Xihai Town: Drive from Xining to Xihai Town for bicycle adjustment
Day5/Xihai Town-Hudong Pasture –Qinghai Lake Dock
Day6/Qinghai Lake Dock –Bird Island
Day7/Bird Island –Gangcha
Day8/Gangcha–Xihai Town –Xining
Day9/Xining-Beijing
Day10/Beijing–Home