Xining is the capital of Qinghai Province in China. This day tour offers you an opportunity to visit the Kumbum Monastery, an establishment of Tibetan Buddhism in Qinghai, and the Dongguan Mosque in Xining from Lanzhou by private car with a local guide. Pickup time from your centrally located Lanzhou hotel is at 8am.
Xining is the capital of Qinghai Province in China. This day tour offers you an opportunity to visit the Kumbum Monastery, an establishment of Tibetan Buddhism in Qinghai, and the Dongguan Mosque in Xining from Lanzhou by private car with a local guide. Pickup time from your centrally located Lanzhou hotel is at 8am.
- Ta’er Monastery - At 8:00 am, the guide will meet guests in the lobby of their centrally located Lanzhou hotel. From there, they will be driven to Kumbum Monastery in Xining, a journey of approximately 3 hours. Kumbum is among the six largest Tibetan Monasteries. Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Yellow Hat Sect, was born and raised here before…
- Ta’er Monastery - At 8:00 am, the guide will meet guests in the lobby of their centrally located Lanzhou hotel. From there, they will be driven to Kumbum Monastery in Xining, a journey of approximately 3 hours. Kumbum is among the six largest Tibetan Monasteries. Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Yellow Hat Sect, was born and raised here before moving to Lhasa. Visitors will explore the Stupas, Teaching Hall, and more. The remarkable Butter sculpture exhibition at the monastery is sure to leave a lasting impression. Following this, guests will be taken to a local restaurant for lunch.
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Xining Dongguan Mosque - Guests will then be transferred to Dongguan Mosque in Xining, the largest mosque in the city, featuring traditional Chinese architecture that is distinct from Arabic styles.
Later, guests will be returned to their Lanzhou hotel, marking the end of the tour.
The guide will also take guests to a local market near the mosque, where they can observe farmers selling a variety of vegetables, fruits, meat, and more.
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
