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During this 7 days tour, you will enjoy the grassland of the Gansu province, the famous monastery of Xiahe, ride horses near Langmusi and also discover taoping Qiang village know as the ancient oriental fortress.
End your trip with the panda base in Chengdu.
Day 1 - Beijing - Lanzhou - Xiahe (L, D)
This morning take a flight to Lanzhou, capital city of Gansu Province. Upon arrival, you will meet with your guide and drive to Xiahe (240km, approx. 5hrs). If time allows, visit the grottos of 1000-Buddha's-temple in Bingling over the yellow river by boat.
Hotel: Overnight at 2* Baoma Hotel
Day 2 - Xiahe – Hezuo – Langmusi Monastery (B, L, D)
Todays drive to Hezuo and Langmusi (84km, approx. 3hrs40min). Highlights are Labrang monastery, Milarepa Temples and grassland scenery along the way.
Hotel: 2* Langmusi Grand Hotel
Day 3 - Langmusi Horse Riding approx. 6-7hrs (B, L, D)
Today start horse riding at 10:00 am from Langmusi Town.You will ride along Bailongjiang River up to the natural small pasture at Xiuregou where 5 families live there. Lunch with local family in their ox-hair-tent,enjoy zanba and yoghourt and experience the nomads’ life. Keep riding to explore the source of Bailongjiang River then go back to Langmusi by the same way.
Hotel: 2* Langmusi Grand Hotel
Day 4 - Langmusi – Huahu Lake – Ruoergai – First Bend of Yellow River – Hongyuan (B, L, D)
Today drive from Langmusi to Huahu Lake, Ruoergai and the first Bend of Yellow River and finish your day at Hongyuan (248km, approx. 5hrs35min). You will also see the grassland scenery along the way.
Hotel: 2* Hongyuan Hotel
Day 5 - Hongyuan – Taoping Qiang Stockaded Village (B, L, D)
Today leave Hongyuan to Taoping village (268km, 5hrs35min). You will visit Taoping Qiang Stockaded Village known as the ancient oriental fortress, houses are made of stone and secured by 30 meters watchtowers.
Hotel: Qiang Zhai Ren Jia
Day 6 - Taoping Qiang Stockaded Village – Chengdu (B, L, D)
This morning you will leave Taoping Qiang village to visit the Dujiangyan Irrigation Project and the Museum of Sichuan Cuisine in Pixian County. Free at your own leisure after your arrival in Chengdu.
Hotel: 4* Minshan Lhasa Hotel
Includes:
- All transfers, horse riding, and overland tour as stated
- Domestic flights
- All sightseeing according to the program
- 6 nightsin hotels (double/twin-bed room; single room as requested)
- Meals as stated: B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner
- English speaking guide
Excludes:
- Tips for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
- Service not mentioned in the itinerary
Remarks
- Price based on 2 persons sharing a room
- Price does not apply during national holiday
- Horse riding (Weight ≤ 85kg,- per person)
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