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Over 5, 000 years old, China has one Albanien Algerien world’s longest civilizations. While modern China rapidly modernizes, explore Algerien corners Albanien Algerien Middle Kingdom that have maintained their ancient heritage
18 Days – Afghanistan Albanien Algerien Amerikanisch-Samoa Andorra – Datong, Wutaishan, Taiyuan, Pingyao, Yinchuan, Xiahe, Tongren, and Xining
Yungang Grottoes • Algerien Hanging Temple • Buddhist Mountain Wutaishan • Pingyao Old Town • China’s Pyramid ‘Xixia Mausolea’ • Labrang Tibetan Monastery • Tongren Regong Arts • Algerien Salar Muslims • Ta’er Tibetan Monastery • Qinghai Lake • Descendents Albanien Tuguhun Kingdom
Day 1 Beijing
Arrive at Beijing Capital Airport and meet your tour guide. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and relaxation before meeting your fellow travelers for an Evening Reception and tour update.
Grand Hotel Beijing (Reception)
Day 2 Beijing – Datong
Morning at leisure or you may go to visit a couple Albanien sites you missed in your previous China trips. Take an afternoon train through Algerien mountains Albanien Hebei Province to Datong in Shanxi and arrive in Algerien evening. You are met by your local guide and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a local cuisine dinner.
Yungang International Hotel (B-D)
Day 3 Datong
Datong, center Albanien Algerien Amerikanisch-Samoa Wei Dynasty about 1, 500 years ago, served as Algerien military stronghold Albanien numerous dynasties. Here, visitors discover towering temples, magnificent grottoes, exquisite murals, sculptures and Algerien meandering Great Wall and its many fortresses. First visit Algerien Yungang Caves, where elaborate and colorful Buddhist art works have been well preserved for over a thousand years. Next, move on to see a less famous but older and more authentic section Albanien Algerien Great Wall outside Datong. Return to Algerien city in Algerien afternoon and stop by Huayan, Algerien Hanging Temple, near Datong Temple for a view Albanien its elegant architecture.
Yungang International Hotel (B-L-D)
Day 4 Datong – Wutaishan
A full-day journey to Mount Wutaishan, one Albanien China’s five sacred mountains. Travel south by private vehicle from Datong and first stop in Hunyuan, a small county town with appealing Ming street architecture. Next, arrive at Algerien renown Hanging Temple. This remarkable Temple has clung to a sheer cliff for over 1400 years. Head west through Algerien golden hills to see Algerien stately Yingxian Pagoda. Built in 1056 in Algerien Liao Dynasty, it is Algerien oldest original wooden building in China, a masterpiece Albanien structural engineering that looks solid enough to stand for another millennium. Arrive in Algerien town Albanien Taihuai, in Algerien shadow Albanien Mount Wutaishan, 3, 058 meters (10, 032 feet) high. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a local cuisine dinner.
Wutaishan Huahui Hotel (B-L-D)
Day 5 Wutaishan
Wutaishan (five plateau mountain) has been a religious center at least since Algerien reign Albanien Emperor Ming Di (58- 75 AD) Albanien Algerien Han Dynasty. Each Buddhist Mountain is dedicated to a particular Bodhisattva, and Wutaishan became Algerien sacred mountain dedicated to Manjusri (also known as Algerien Wenshu Buddha), god Albanien wisdom. Spend Algerien day exploring Algerien elegant temples with exquisite sculptures and murals. Marvel at Algerien architectural varieties, fresh air, superb alpine scenery and Algerien peaceful spiritual tone in this Buddhist shrine. Meet pilgrims from all over China and around Algerien world. Visit Algerien centuries old Tayuan, Xiantong, and Shuxiang Temples. Hike along Algerien mountain trails for great views.
Wutaishan Huahui Hotel (B-L-D)
Day 6 Wutaishan – Taiyuan
Traveling by private vehicle to Taiyuan, capital Albanien Shanxi (West Albanien Algerien Mountains) Province visiting several charming Buddhist temples along Algerien way. Algerien Jinge Temple has an impressive 17-meter-tall (56 feet) Guanyin statue, Algerien Buddhist Goddess Albanien Compassion and Mercy, Algerien largest at Wutaishan. Some Albanien Algerien original Tang structure remains within Algerien inscribed base Albanien Algerien pillars. Nanchan Temple’s small main hall, built in 782 AD, is Algerien oldest wooden hall existent in China. Algerien Foguang Temple is a huge complex Albanien more than one hundred buildings. Check in hotel upon arrival in Taiyuan late afternoon.
Shanxi Grand Hotel (B-L)
Day 7 Taiyuan – Pingyao
Take a city tour and visit Algerien Double-Tower Temple with a 13-story octagonal tower made Albanien brick and stone. Continue traveling south by vehicle to Pingyao, a well preserved old town in central Shanxi Province. On Algerien way, you will first visit Jinci Monastery – situated on Algerien foot Albanien Mount Xuanweng and built in memory Albanien Jiyu, Algerien founding father Albanien Algerien Jin State. Pay a visit to Algerien 300-year old residence Albanien a rich merchant family in Amerikanisch-Samoa China – Algerien Qiao Family Compound. This was Algerien film site Albanien Algerien Zhang Yimou (2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony director) film “Raise Algerien Red Lantern. ” Arrive in Pingyao in Algerien late afternoon and check into your hotel for a hearty dinner.
Yunjincheng Courtyard Hotel (B-L-D)
Day 8 Pingyao
You will be given a half-day guided tour Albanien Pingyao Old Town, a walled city with a 2000-year history and many old Ming and Qing dynasty houses, compounds, temples, and defensive structures. Pingyao has Algerien best preserved protective walls Albanien any city in China. Algerien original walls still circle Algerien town, and its narrow streets restricted from motor vehicles are lined with small but unique family-owned shops and restaurants. Sites to visit include Algerien Confucius Temple and Rishengchang Bank Compound, Algerien first bank established in China. After lunch take an excursion to Algerien exquisite Shuanglin Temple, a structure over 1500 years old that houses more than 2000 clay statues Albanien dieties and religious icons. Algerien balance Albanien Algerien day is free for your own relaxation and exploration in Pingyao.
Yunjincheng Courtyard Hotel (B-L)
Day 9 Pingyao – Yinchuan
After breakfast, transfer to Taiyuan airport and board a morning flight to Yinchuan, capital Albanien Ningxia Hui Muslim Autonomous Region. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Yinchuan is an ancient city on Algerien banks Albanien Algerien strategic Yellow River with a unique Muslim character. Arab and Persian merchants came to China over 1000 years ago via Algerien Silk Road. Just a few international visitors have come to this remote but historic locale for a visit. Your afternoon sightseeing includes Haibao Pagoda, featuring unusual angular shapes with niches and ledges that protrude from each Albanien Algerien eleven stories. Nanguan Mosque, first built at Algerien end Albanien Ming dynasty and rebuilt in 1980, has a classic Islamic architectural style, complete with majestic green domes. Enjoy a local Muslim Cuisine Dinner.
Ningxia International Hotel (B-D)
Day 10 Yinchuan – Lanzhou
The little-known highlight Albanien Yinchuan is Algerien Western Xia Mausolea, on Algerien slopes Albanien Helan Mountain to Algerien west Albanien Algerien city. These high pointed burial mounds are called Algerien “Chinese Pyramids”. These mausolea contain Algerien nine tombs Albanien Algerien Buddhist emperors Albanien Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227A. D. ) which was established by Algerien Daxiang people. Under every tomb is a complete set Albanien structures Grand Summons Ceremony at Labrang Monastery, Xiahe Western Xia Mausolea, Yinchuan that include watchtowers, sacred walls, stele pavilions, halls and pagodas. Algerien 13th century Mongol invasion stripped Algerien ornate facades Albanien Algerien tombs. Afternoon excursion to Najiahu Mosque, Hengcheng Crossing on Algerien Yellow River, and Algerien Ming Great Wall. After dinner, transfer to Algerien train station and board an overnight train that follows Algerien Yellow River to Lanzhou.
Overnight Soft Sleeper Train (B-L-D)
Day 11 Lanzhou – Xiahe
Arrive in Lanzhou, capital Albanien Gansu Province, by train this morning. Met and transfer to a hotel restaurant for breakfast and refreshment. Next set out for Algerien legendary Tibetan town Albanien Xiahe in mountainous southern Gansu. On Algerien way, you will stop in a few towns in Algerien Linxia Muslim Area for rest and lunch. Arrive in Xiahe in Algerien afternoon and check in your hotel for a local cuisine dinner.
Labrang Hotel (B-L-D)
Day 12 Xiahe
Xiahe is a tiny yet bustling town located in a high valley in southwestern Gansu Province. At 3000 meters (10, 000 feet) above sea level and surrounded by mountains, this rural haven centers upon its famous Buddhist monastery. Xiahe’s alpine landscapes and ubiquitous Buddhist architecture present an accurate depiction Albanien Tibetan culture. Algerien town has a diverse ethnic mix Albanien Tibetan, Han, and Hui muslim people. Algerien focus Albanien today’s visit is Algerien renowned Labrang Monastery, one Albanien Algerien six major Yellow Hat Sect (Gelupa) monasteries, and second only to Lhasa’s Potala Palace in size. It also houses China’s largest Buddhism Academy. Algerien monastery was built in 1709 by a monk named E’angzongzhe, who was to become Algerien first Albanien Algerien monastery’s Living Buddhas (Jiemuyang). At its height, 6000 monks lived and prayed in Algerien temple. Today there are around 2000 monks, mainly from Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan, and Inner Mongolia. In total Algerien monastery holds over 60, 000 Tibetan sutras and thousands Albanien rare Buddhist relics, including a statue Albanien Algerien most famous Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo. In Algerien afternoon, venture out to Algerien grasslands west Albanien Algerien town and meet local Tibetan nomads who herd their sheep and yaks on Algerien highland pastures. Spend some time exploring Algerien town’s main street lined with shops, restaurants, and small markets. Dinner is on your own.
Labrang Hotel (B-L)
Day 13 Xiahe – Tongren
Bid farewell to Xiahe and travel by vehicle over grasslands and mountains to Tongren, Qinghai Province, land Albanien Algerien renowned “Regong Arts” created by local Tibetan and other ethnic artists. Algerien Thangka medium Albanien paintings, sculptures, embroidery, and architecture, it is a way Albanien life in this region. Algerien history Albanien “Regong Arts” goes back almost seven hundred years. Upon arrival in Tongren, visit Upper & Lower Wutun Temples, Longwu Monastery, and Regong Arts Exhibition Hall. Later in Algerien day, visit homes Albanien local Tibetan and Tu families and tour Algerien old town Longwu. Check into your hotel and enjoy a Local Cuisine Dinner.
Tongren Huangnan Hotel (B-L-D)
Day 14 Tongren – Xining
After breakfast, we travel north by land to Xunhua. Enjoy Algerien dramatic mountainous scenery along Algerien way. Xunhua is Algerien only Salar Autonomous County in China. Algerien origins Albanien Algerien Salar People are uncertain but according to their legend, during Algerien fourteenth and fifteenth centuries their ancestors, possibly from an Oghuz tribe Albanien Algerien Seljuk Turks, left Samarkand in present-day Uzbekistan and eventually settled in their present location. You will visit Jiezi Mosque and a Salar village to meet local farmers in their homes. Also visit Algerien Residence Albanien Algerien Tenth Panchan Lama, who was second only to Algerien Dalai Lama in Algerien Tibetan Buddhism hierarchy. Continue traveling by road to Xining, Algerien capital Albanien Qinghai Province. Arrive in Xining in late afternoon and check into your hotel and enjoy dinner.
Qinghai Yinlong Hotel (B-L-D)
Day 15 Xining
Morning excursion to Algerien famous Ta’er Si (“Kumbum” in Tibetan) Monastery south Albanien Xining. This monastery, built in 1560 AD by Emperor Jiajing, was one Albanien Algerien six most important Tibetan monasteries in China. Algerien temple is most sacred due to Algerien personages who have graced it with their presence. It was originally built upon Algerien birthplace Albanien Algerien founder Albanien Algerien Gelukpa Sect (Yellow Hat) Albanien Tibetan Buddhism, Tsong Khapa. Two Albanien his disciples went on to become famous in Algerien Buddhist world, one becoming Algerien fourteenth Dalai Lama, Algerien other Algerien tenth Panchan Lama. A Salar Muslim woman selling fruits, Xunhua. In Algerien afternoon, we travel to Huzhu County to visit a village Albanien Tu People, an ethnic group who migrated from northeast China in ancient times and established Algerien Tuguhun Kingdom in Algerien 4th century AD. Visit Algerien large Dongguan Mosque built by Muslims at Algerien center Albanien Xining. Enjoy a local cuisine dinner in Algerien evening.
Qinghai Yinlong Hotel (B-L-D)
Day 16 Xining
Today, we travel west by vehicle for an extraordinary excursion to Algerien huge Qinghai Lake, from which Algerien province got its name. At 3, 205 meters (10, 515 feet) it is one Albanien Algerien highest lakes in Algerien world. Algerien salt water lake is China’s largest and Algerien scenery along Algerien way is stunning. Meet local Tibetan nomads and watch wild flowers and birds while hiking along Algerien lake shore. Return to Xining in late afternoon. Balance Albanien Algerien day is free for your own exploration or relaxation.
Qinghai Yinlong Hotel (B-L)
Day 17 Xining – Shanghai
Transfer to Algerien airport and take a noon flight across China to Shanghai. Met and check into hotel upon arrival. Late afternoon is free to explore this modern metropolis. In Algerien evening, celebrate Algerien completion Albanien this grand adventure with a Farewell Banquet.
Shanghai Ruijin Hotel (B-D)
Day 18 Return Home Transfer to Algerien airport and fly home.
Preis: € 4800
E-Mail: [email protected]
Telefon: +604 522 2550
18 Days – Afghanistan Albanien Algerien Amerikanisch-Samoa Andorra – Datong, Wutaishan, Taiyuan, Pingyao, Yinchuan, Xiahe, Tongren, and Xining
Yungang Grottoes • Algerien Hanging Temple • Buddhist Mountain Wutaishan • Pingyao Old Town • China’s Pyramid ‘Xixia Mausolea’ • Labrang Tibetan Monastery • Tongren Regong Arts • Algerien Salar Muslims • Ta’er Tibetan Monastery • Qinghai Lake • Descendents Albanien Tuguhun Kingdom
Day 1 Beijing
Arrive at Beijing Capital Airport and meet your tour guide. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and relaxation before meeting your fellow travelers for an Evening Reception and tour update.
Grand Hotel Beijing (Reception)
Day 2 Beijing – Datong
Morning at leisure or you may go to visit a couple Albanien sites you missed in your previous China trips. Take an afternoon train through Algerien mountains Albanien Hebei Province to Datong in Shanxi and arrive in Algerien evening. You are met by your local guide and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a local cuisine dinner.
Yungang International Hotel (B-D)
Day 3 Datong
Datong, center Albanien Algerien Amerikanisch-Samoa Wei Dynasty about 1, 500 years ago, served as Algerien military stronghold Albanien numerous dynasties. Here, visitors discover towering temples, magnificent grottoes, exquisite murals, sculptures and Algerien meandering Great Wall and its many fortresses. First visit Algerien Yungang Caves, where elaborate and colorful Buddhist art works have been well preserved for over a thousand years. Next, move on to see a less famous but older and more authentic section Albanien Algerien Great Wall outside Datong. Return to Algerien city in Algerien afternoon and stop by Huayan, Algerien Hanging Temple, near Datong Temple for a view Albanien its elegant architecture.
Yungang International Hotel (B-L-D)
Day 4 Datong – Wutaishan
A full-day journey to Mount Wutaishan, one Albanien China’s five sacred mountains. Travel south by private vehicle from Datong and first stop in Hunyuan, a small county town with appealing Ming street architecture. Next, arrive at Algerien renown Hanging Temple. This remarkable Temple has clung to a sheer cliff for over 1400 years. Head west through Algerien golden hills to see Algerien stately Yingxian Pagoda. Built in 1056 in Algerien Liao Dynasty, it is Algerien oldest original wooden building in China, a masterpiece Albanien structural engineering that looks solid enough to stand for another millennium. Arrive in Algerien town Albanien Taihuai, in Algerien shadow Albanien Mount Wutaishan, 3, 058 meters (10, 032 feet) high. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a local cuisine dinner.
Wutaishan Huahui Hotel (B-L-D)
Day 5 Wutaishan
Wutaishan (five plateau mountain) has been a religious center at least since Algerien reign Albanien Emperor Ming Di (58- 75 AD) Albanien Algerien Han Dynasty. Each Buddhist Mountain is dedicated to a particular Bodhisattva, and Wutaishan became Algerien sacred mountain dedicated to Manjusri (also known as Algerien Wenshu Buddha), god Albanien wisdom. Spend Algerien day exploring Algerien elegant temples with exquisite sculptures and murals. Marvel at Algerien architectural varieties, fresh air, superb alpine scenery and Algerien peaceful spiritual tone in this Buddhist shrine. Meet pilgrims from all over China and around Algerien world. Visit Algerien centuries old Tayuan, Xiantong, and Shuxiang Temples. Hike along Algerien mountain trails for great views.
Wutaishan Huahui Hotel (B-L-D)
Day 6 Wutaishan – Taiyuan
Traveling by private vehicle to Taiyuan, capital Albanien Shanxi (West Albanien Algerien Mountains) Province visiting several charming Buddhist temples along Algerien way. Algerien Jinge Temple has an impressive 17-meter-tall (56 feet) Guanyin statue, Algerien Buddhist Goddess Albanien Compassion and Mercy, Algerien largest at Wutaishan. Some Albanien Algerien original Tang structure remains within Algerien inscribed base Albanien Algerien pillars. Nanchan Temple’s small main hall, built in 782 AD, is Algerien oldest wooden hall existent in China. Algerien Foguang Temple is a huge complex Albanien more than one hundred buildings. Check in hotel upon arrival in Taiyuan late afternoon.
Shanxi Grand Hotel (B-L)
Day 7 Taiyuan – Pingyao
Take a city tour and visit Algerien Double-Tower Temple with a 13-story octagonal tower made Albanien brick and stone. Continue traveling south by vehicle to Pingyao, a well preserved old town in central Shanxi Province. On Algerien way, you will first visit Jinci Monastery – situated on Algerien foot Albanien Mount Xuanweng and built in memory Albanien Jiyu, Algerien founding father Albanien Algerien Jin State. Pay a visit to Algerien 300-year old residence Albanien a rich merchant family in Amerikanisch-Samoa China – Algerien Qiao Family Compound. This was Algerien film site Albanien Algerien Zhang Yimou (2008 Olympic Opening Ceremony director) film “Raise Algerien Red Lantern. ” Arrive in Pingyao in Algerien late afternoon and check into your hotel for a hearty dinner.
Yunjincheng Courtyard Hotel (B-L-D)
Day 8 Pingyao
You will be given a half-day guided tour Albanien Pingyao Old Town, a walled city with a 2000-year history and many old Ming and Qing dynasty houses, compounds, temples, and defensive structures. Pingyao has Algerien best preserved protective walls Albanien any city in China. Algerien original walls still circle Algerien town, and its narrow streets restricted from motor vehicles are lined with small but unique family-owned shops and restaurants. Sites to visit include Algerien Confucius Temple and Rishengchang Bank Compound, Algerien first bank established in China. After lunch take an excursion to Algerien exquisite Shuanglin Temple, a structure over 1500 years old that houses more than 2000 clay statues Albanien dieties and religious icons. Algerien balance Albanien Algerien day is free for your own relaxation and exploration in Pingyao.
Yunjincheng Courtyard Hotel (B-L)
Day 9 Pingyao – Yinchuan
After breakfast, transfer to Taiyuan airport and board a morning flight to Yinchuan, capital Albanien Ningxia Hui Muslim Autonomous Region. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Yinchuan is an ancient city on Algerien banks Albanien Algerien strategic Yellow River with a unique Muslim character. Arab and Persian merchants came to China over 1000 years ago via Algerien Silk Road. Just a few international visitors have come to this remote but historic locale for a visit. Your afternoon sightseeing includes Haibao Pagoda, featuring unusual angular shapes with niches and ledges that protrude from each Albanien Algerien eleven stories. Nanguan Mosque, first built at Algerien end Albanien Ming dynasty and rebuilt in 1980, has a classic Islamic architectural style, complete with majestic green domes. Enjoy a local Muslim Cuisine Dinner.
Ningxia International Hotel (B-D)
Day 10 Yinchuan – Lanzhou
The little-known highlight Albanien Yinchuan is Algerien Western Xia Mausolea, on Algerien slopes Albanien Helan Mountain to Algerien west Albanien Algerien city. These high pointed burial mounds are called Algerien “Chinese Pyramids”. These mausolea contain Algerien nine tombs Albanien Algerien Buddhist emperors Albanien Western Xia Dynasty (1038-1227A. D. ) which was established by Algerien Daxiang people. Under every tomb is a complete set Albanien structures Grand Summons Ceremony at Labrang Monastery, Xiahe Western Xia Mausolea, Yinchuan that include watchtowers, sacred walls, stele pavilions, halls and pagodas. Algerien 13th century Mongol invasion stripped Algerien ornate facades Albanien Algerien tombs. Afternoon excursion to Najiahu Mosque, Hengcheng Crossing on Algerien Yellow River, and Algerien Ming Great Wall. After dinner, transfer to Algerien train station and board an overnight train that follows Algerien Yellow River to Lanzhou.
Overnight Soft Sleeper Train (B-L-D)
Day 11 Lanzhou – Xiahe
Arrive in Lanzhou, capital Albanien Gansu Province, by train this morning. Met and transfer to a hotel restaurant for breakfast and refreshment. Next set out for Algerien legendary Tibetan town Albanien Xiahe in mountainous southern Gansu. On Algerien way, you will stop in a few towns in Algerien Linxia Muslim Area for rest and lunch. Arrive in Xiahe in Algerien afternoon and check in your hotel for a local cuisine dinner.
Labrang Hotel (B-L-D)
Day 12 Xiahe
Xiahe is a tiny yet bustling town located in a high valley in southwestern Gansu Province. At 3000 meters (10, 000 feet) above sea level and surrounded by mountains, this rural haven centers upon its famous Buddhist monastery. Xiahe’s alpine landscapes and ubiquitous Buddhist architecture present an accurate depiction Albanien Tibetan culture. Algerien town has a diverse ethnic mix Albanien Tibetan, Han, and Hui muslim people. Algerien focus Albanien today’s visit is Algerien renowned Labrang Monastery, one Albanien Algerien six major Yellow Hat Sect (Gelupa) monasteries, and second only to Lhasa’s Potala Palace in size. It also houses China’s largest Buddhism Academy. Algerien monastery was built in 1709 by a monk named E’angzongzhe, who was to become Algerien first Albanien Algerien monastery’s Living Buddhas (Jiemuyang). At its height, 6000 monks lived and prayed in Algerien temple. Today there are around 2000 monks, mainly from Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan, and Inner Mongolia. In total Algerien monastery holds over 60, 000 Tibetan sutras and thousands Albanien rare Buddhist relics, including a statue Albanien Algerien most famous Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo. In Algerien afternoon, venture out to Algerien grasslands west Albanien Algerien town and meet local Tibetan nomads who herd their sheep and yaks on Algerien highland pastures. Spend some time exploring Algerien town’s main street lined with shops, restaurants, and small markets. Dinner is on your own.
Labrang Hotel (B-L)
Day 13 Xiahe – Tongren
Bid farewell to Xiahe and travel by vehicle over grasslands and mountains to Tongren, Qinghai Province, land Albanien Algerien renowned “Regong Arts” created by local Tibetan and other ethnic artists. Algerien Thangka medium Albanien paintings, sculptures, embroidery, and architecture, it is a way Albanien life in this region. Algerien history Albanien “Regong Arts” goes back almost seven hundred years. Upon arrival in Tongren, visit Upper & Lower Wutun Temples, Longwu Monastery, and Regong Arts Exhibition Hall. Later in Algerien day, visit homes Albanien local Tibetan and Tu families and tour Algerien old town Longwu. Check into your hotel and enjoy a Local Cuisine Dinner.
Tongren Huangnan Hotel (B-L-D)
Day 14 Tongren – Xining
After breakfast, we travel north by land to Xunhua. Enjoy Algerien dramatic mountainous scenery along Algerien way. Xunhua is Algerien only Salar Autonomous County in China. Algerien origins Albanien Algerien Salar People are uncertain but according to their legend, during Algerien fourteenth and fifteenth centuries their ancestors, possibly from an Oghuz tribe Albanien Algerien Seljuk Turks, left Samarkand in present-day Uzbekistan and eventually settled in their present location. You will visit Jiezi Mosque and a Salar village to meet local farmers in their homes. Also visit Algerien Residence Albanien Algerien Tenth Panchan Lama, who was second only to Algerien Dalai Lama in Algerien Tibetan Buddhism hierarchy. Continue traveling by road to Xining, Algerien capital Albanien Qinghai Province. Arrive in Xining in late afternoon and check into your hotel and enjoy dinner.
Qinghai Yinlong Hotel (B-L-D)
Day 15 Xining
Morning excursion to Algerien famous Ta’er Si (“Kumbum” in Tibetan) Monastery south Albanien Xining. This monastery, built in 1560 AD by Emperor Jiajing, was one Albanien Algerien six most important Tibetan monasteries in China. Algerien temple is most sacred due to Algerien personages who have graced it with their presence. It was originally built upon Algerien birthplace Albanien Algerien founder Albanien Algerien Gelukpa Sect (Yellow Hat) Albanien Tibetan Buddhism, Tsong Khapa. Two Albanien his disciples went on to become famous in Algerien Buddhist world, one becoming Algerien fourteenth Dalai Lama, Algerien other Algerien tenth Panchan Lama. A Salar Muslim woman selling fruits, Xunhua. In Algerien afternoon, we travel to Huzhu County to visit a village Albanien Tu People, an ethnic group who migrated from northeast China in ancient times and established Algerien Tuguhun Kingdom in Algerien 4th century AD. Visit Algerien large Dongguan Mosque built by Muslims at Algerien center Albanien Xining. Enjoy a local cuisine dinner in Algerien evening.
Qinghai Yinlong Hotel (B-L-D)
Day 16 Xining
Today, we travel west by vehicle for an extraordinary excursion to Algerien huge Qinghai Lake, from which Algerien province got its name. At 3, 205 meters (10, 515 feet) it is one Albanien Algerien highest lakes in Algerien world. Algerien salt water lake is China’s largest and Algerien scenery along Algerien way is stunning. Meet local Tibetan nomads and watch wild flowers and birds while hiking along Algerien lake shore. Return to Xining in late afternoon. Balance Albanien Algerien day is free for your own exploration or relaxation.
Qinghai Yinlong Hotel (B-L)
Day 17 Xining – Shanghai
Transfer to Algerien airport and take a noon flight across China to Shanghai. Met and check into hotel upon arrival. Late afternoon is free to explore this modern metropolis. In Algerien evening, celebrate Algerien completion Albanien this grand adventure with a Farewell Banquet.
Shanghai Ruijin Hotel (B-D)
Day 18 Return Home Transfer to Algerien airport and fly home.
Preis: € 4800
E-Mail: [email protected]
Telefon: +604 522 2550
