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2-Day Qinghai Lake and Ta'er Monastery Private Trip from Xian by Bullet Train
2-Day Qinghai Lake and Ta'er Monastery Private Trip from Xian by Bullet Train
2-Day Qinghai Lake and Ta'er Monastery Private Trip from Xian by Bullet Train
2-Day Qinghai Lake and Ta'er Monastery Private Trip from Xian by Bullet Train

2-Day Qinghai Lake and Ta'er Monastery Private Trip from Xian by Bullet Train

By Jeff Ning China Tour
Price is RMĀ 2,705 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This 2-day private tour leads you to the amazing sightseeing of theĀ  famous Qinghai Lake and Ta'er Monastery in Xining. Experience the speedy bullet train of China for your short excursion from Xi'an. Accompany by your professional private guide to learn the local history. Includes private guide, Enjoy tasty local cuisines and transportation, and accommodation in Xining. this interesting overnight stay trip is perfectly for you.

Activity location

  • Lake Kokonor
    • 151km From the 109 National Rd Qingzang Highway,
    • Xining, Qinghai, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Lake Kokonor
    • 151km From the 109 National Rd Qingzang Highway,
    • Xining, Qinghai, China

Check availability

Tour without Accommodation
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • English

Private guide, Round trip bullet train ticket of Datong from Xi'an, Enjoy tasty local cuisines, Qinghai Lake and Ta'er Monastery attraction tickets are all inclusive. Accommodation at your own cost.
Pickup included

Starting time: 6:30
Price details
RMĀ 2,704.94 x 1 AdultRMĀ 2,704.94
Total
Price is RMĀ 2,704.94
All Inclusive Package
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • English

Private guide, Round trip bullet train ticket of Datong from Xi'an, Enjoy tasty local cuisines, Qinghai Lake and Ta'er Monastery attraction tickets and Accommodation in Xining are all inclusive.
Pickup included

Starting time: 6:30
Price details
RMĀ 3,105.02 x 1 AdultRMĀ 3,105.02
Total
Price is RMĀ 3,105.02

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included1 night accommodation in local B&B or Hotel (if all inclusive package is selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedDinner
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry/Admission - Qinghai Lake
  • What's includedWhat's includedMeals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
  • What's includedWhat's includedBreakfast
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transportation in Xi'an, Xining city
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry/Admission - Ta'er Monastery
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel accommodation (if all inclusive package is selected)

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Overnight stay at local B&B is based on double occupancy per room. If you are single traveler, you will have your own private room
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Refer to train Numbers:Xi'an to Xining: D2671 (07:36/13:16) or similar train. Xining to Xi'an: D2674(15:23/21:01) or similar train.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Xi'an - Xining by bullet train (L,D)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: local B&B or Hotel
Lake Kokonor
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
Meet up your friendly private driver in the morning, and depart from your Xi'an hotel to Xi'an North Train Station in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to start your 2-day comprehensive tour. Upon arrival Xining Station, your guide will pick you up and head to Qinghai Lake. On the way,you will have your lunch. The Qinghai Lake, also known as Lake Kokonor, One of the most popular places to go to in the Xining area but it does take 2-3hrs to get there by car. It's at 3200m elevation and China's biggest lake. The lake sits at 3190m high. Tourist can take a boat ride on the turquoise waves of the lake or go horseback riding along the shores with Tibetan nomads.Snowded mountains, streams, yaks, tibetan goats, shepperds and huge trucks with uncertain loadinds; landscapes absolutely magestic with prayer flags. A lot of monasteries to be visited, it is a sacred area and you will see pilgrims "walking" on their knees and hands on some times hundred of kilometers around the lake. Then, have a tasty local dinner. Overnight stay at local B&B or Hotel.
Day 2: Xining - Xi'an by bullet train (B, L)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: Not included
Ta'er Monastery
  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
After breakfast, you guide and driver take you to Ta'er Monastery, Ta'er Monastery (aka, Kumbum Monastery and Ta'er Temple) is an ancient Tibetan gompa founded in 1583. in temples , have different sculptures of Buddha , looks more solemn. Also can see lots of Tibetan praying. More shocked to watch them praying. Kneeling down and then whole body touch the ground. the majority of the people met were Tibetans. Some of them led yaks, and some of them were crawling on their hands and knees to show their devotion on their way to worship Buddha. if you are a fan of Buddhist or want to know more about, itā€™s also a best place to visit and learn something about. After lunch, your guide will send you to Xining train station and assist you get the tickets and send you to the security check. You will take the train to Xiā€™an. After you arrival in Xiā€™an. The driver and guide will pick you up with holding a sign board with your name on and send you to your hotel.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLake Kokonor
    • 151km From the 109 National Rd Qingzang Highway,
    • Xining, Qinghai, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELake Kokonor
    • 151km From the 109 National Rd Qingzang Highway,
    • Xining, Qinghai, China

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