Ningxia Qinghai 6 Day Tour

Tour Code: NXPT-04
Yinchuan: Western Xia Tombs, Rock Carving Helan Mountains
Qingtongxia: 108 Dagobas
Zhongwei: Gao Temple, Shapotou (sand slide, rafting and camel riding), Tonghu Grassland and Bonfire Party
Xining: Ta'er Monastery, Qinghai Lake
Way of Travel: Private transfer + private car or van + hotel + private local tour guide + entrance fees + lunch as listed
Departure Date: Daily
Price P/P from: US$485 (Price Detail)
Customizable: Yes!

Tour Code: NXPT-04
Arrival at Yinchuan and transferred to our designated hotel in Yinchuan. You are free for rest of the day.

After breakfast, first visit the Helanshan Rock Carvings, located 60km northwest of Yinchuan. The cliff carvings in Mt.Helan were done by the nomadic poeple in north China during Warring States period and Western Xia State. These carvings depict the life, religious activities, wars, herding, and hunting of the minority peoples at that time.

After lunch, head to the Western Xia Tombs, 40km west of Yinchan city. These were the royal tombs of the Western Xia State about 800 year ago. Nine kings and more than 140 royal family members of Xixia State were buired here coveringan area of 50 square kilometers. The tombs are in the shape of pyramid, hence its name the Pyramid in China. Transferred back to your hotel in Yinchuan. After breakfast, head to the 108 Dagobas at Qingtongxia, 100km south of Yinchuan. These dagobas are located on Xiakou Mountain in Qingtongxia County on a slope of the west bank of the Yellow River. They are arranged in triangle of twelve rows. According to historical records and the dagobas structure, it is reported that they maybe have been built early in the Ming Dynasty.

Then continue to drive to Shapotou Tourist Area. The famous desert paradise is located 20km east of Zhongwei City. This area is well known for its Yellow River running through the desert. You are on your own to do the activities like sand sliding, camel riding, sheepskin rafting, sand surfing). Visiting Tonghu Grassland and Bonfire Party in the evening.

Take overnight train K915 ( 1:33 - 10:42 ) for Xining Arrival at Xining at 10:42 and transferred to your hotel in Xining. Visit Ta'er Monastery (Kumbum Monastery) in the town of Huangzhong 26km south of Xining, where is the birthplace of the founder of the Gelugpa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism - Tsongkhapa. The temple was later built in 1577. Then move on a 15-minute trip to the North Hill Temple to have a bird's-view of the city. Finally visit Qinghai Provincial Museum with a few silk road exhibitons and some amazing Stone Age artifacts. Back to your hotel in Xining.

After breakfast, you will have one full day tour to Qinghai Lake, the largest salt water lake in China. Cruise in the lake. On the way, you will have a stop to see the Mt. Sun and Moon, where the princess Wenchen threw the mirror down and married into the Tibetan area among the Tang Dynasty. Return to your hotel in Xining.






After breakfast, transferred to Xining airport or train station for your next destination.

Price List for this tour (Price per person in US dollars)

Price inclusion: 1.All transfers and city transportation for your own use 2.Entrance fees and meals as mentioned 3.Private car or van with English speaking guide 4.The prices above are based two persons sharing one standard room with daily breakfast 5.The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group.

Price exclusion: Tips to your tour guide and driver

Available: Daily ( choose your own departure date ) Travel Tips: Wear casually with comfortable sports shoes and pay attention to the local climate. Remarks: 1. All rates are subject to reconfirmation from our trip advisors when an actual booking is being made. 2. Tours price are net and non-commissionable. 3. Child definition: From Age 3 to 11 Years (usually enjoying 10%-40% discount. Contact our trip advisors for the actual discount for your case). 12 Years old and above will be charged as Adult Price. 4. All tours & transfers are all based in English Speaking local guides. For other languages, please contact our trip advisors for new quotations.

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