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YUNNAN TO TIBET OVERLAND
Highlights:
3 great rivers: Upper Yangtze (JinSha), Upper Mekong (LanCang) and Salween (Nu).
Monasteries: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Tashilunpo Monastery, Palkhor Chode Monastery.
MeiLi Snow Mountain:
Staying in Tibetan tents at Namtso Lake and Everest Base Camp.
Information:
Ex: KunMing, YunNan
Distance: 1712km
Duration: 14days + (optional: 5-day Yamdrok-Tso, Gyantse, Shigatse, and Mount Everest Base Camp)
Price: fr USD1990 / CNY13530 (4pax)
Inclusions: chartered vehicle, internal airfares, accommodation, local guide, Tibet entry permit, entrance fees.
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The YunNan-Tibet overland drive is easily the most scenic yet treacherous. An exhilarating journey with changing landscapes, this is a classic route to see Tibet. The journey begins amidst the majestic mountains and cliffs of Northeast YunNan. You will travel across the verdant Nyingchi Prefecture to Lhasa and continue to the harsher western region to reach Everest Base Camp.
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Old Eastern TIBET - WESTERN SICHUAN OVERLAND
Highlights:
Ancient Qiang and Tibetan villages
Larung Gar Buddhism Institute
Karsa and Xinlu Lakes
Derge Scripture Printing House
Friendship Grassland
Information:
Ex: ChengDu, SiChuan
Distance: 1730km (loop)
Duration: 12days
Price: fr USD1850 / CNY12580 (4pax)
Inclusions: chartered vehicle, accommodation, local guide, entrance fees
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In the olden days, Western SiChuan was Kham, the Eastern province of Tibet. Inhabited by the rugged Khampa Tibetans - the warriors and horsemen of the tribe, Kham was an important centre of ancient Tibetan culture. This rugged mountainous region has many beautiful lakes, grasslands, snow peaks and primeval forests. In the beautiful outskirts of modernized Tibetan main towns, Khampa Tibetans still keep their traditional way of life. This journey begins and ends in Chengdu City (No need for Tibet Permit). Many good photography opportunities!
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WESTERN SICHUAN TO TIBET`OVERLAND
Highlights:
Ancient Qiang and Tibetan villages
Larung Gar Buddhism Institute
Derge Scripture Printing House
Monasteries: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery
Information:
Ex: ChengDu, SiChuan
Distance: 1900km
Duration: 14days
Price: fr USD1990 / CNY13530 (4pax)
Inclusions: Chartered vehicle, internal airfares, accommodation, partial meals, Local guide, Tibet entry permit, entrance fees
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Alternatively, you can start your overland journey from Chengdu, travel through the Kham region of old eastern Tibet and instead of going back to Chengdu, travel westward to Nyingchi Prefecture and end up in Lhasa. Experience the colourful culture of the Khampa Tibetans in Western SiChuan (Old Kham). Immerse yourself in nature in the picturesque Nyingchi Province. Then explore the nerve centre of Tibetan culture – the historical city of Lhasa.
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TIBET TO XINJIANG OVERLAND
Highlights
Monasteries: Jokhang Temple, Samye Monastery, Sera Monastery, Tashilunpo Monastery
Mount Kailash (option of 3 day kora)
Manasarovar and Rakshastal sacred lake
Guge ancient kingdom
Sightings of Tibetan Anteplopes in the wild
Ancient silk route bazaar in Kashgar
Everest Base Camp
Information:
Ex: ChengDu, SiChuan
Distance: 2800km
Duration: 14days + (optional: 2-day Everest Base Camp / 3-day circumambulation of Mount Kailash)
Price: fr USD2060 / CNY14030 (4pax)
Inclusions: chartered 4x4 land cruisers, internal airfares, accommodation, local guide, Tibet entry permit, entrance fees
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One of the most deserted place on earth. Western Tibet is vast, harsh and has bad road conditions. Nevertheless it is a rewarding overland journey with sites and sights that cannot be experienced anywhere else on earth. You will fly into Lhasa and travel westwards through Shigatse Prefecture, Ali Prefecture and cross the Kunlun mountain range to enter XinJiang via the ancient city of Kashgar. Experience the cultures of two great religions: Buddhism and Islam.
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XINJIANG NORTH-SOUTH SILK ROUTE AND TAKALAMAKAN DESERT
Highlights:
Great Grape Valley of Turfan
Kasghar Bazaar
Takalamakan Desert
Heavenly Lake
Information:
Ex: ChengDu, SiChuan
Distance: 3900km
Duration: 20days
Price: fr USD2285 / CNY15540 (2pax)
Inclusions: chartered vehicle, internal airfares, accommodation, almost all meals, local guide, horse-riding and entrance fees
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Vineyards, sunshine, stretches of dessert, ancient mosques, noisy bazaars and colourful people. This is XinJiang, where the ancient Silk Route cuts through, bringing along and leaving with it various people, cultures and religions. A melting pot of people from Central Asia, Mongolia, China and Russia, it was fought over by the stronger Han and Mongol empires over many centuries. Enjoy the vibrancy of the bazaars and experience living on the Takalamakan Dessert! Explore ruins of vanished ancient kingdoms and experience the culture of the Muslim Uyghurs…
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KAZAKHSTAN – ALMATY OVERLAND
Highlights:
Tamagly (UNESCO Site)
Singing sand dunes of Altyn-Armei
Charyn Canyon
Kolsai Lakes
This is one of our on-demand trips. Please email us for more details.
Activities:
Hiking in the beautiful national parks and Tien Shan Astronomical Observatory
Fishing with outdoor dinner
Cottage stays
Horse riding (optional)
Information:
Ex: Almaty
Distance: 900km
Duration: 14days
Price: fr USD2300 / CNY15000 (4pax)
Inclusions: chartered vehicle, accommodation, meals on the road, local guide, entrance fees
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An important gateway at the crossroads of many civilizations, connecting the West with the East, Kazakhstan has an interesting history and is a treasure trove of many unique cultures and architectures.
SHANGRILA ADVENTURE provides customized itinerary to southeast Kazakhstan around Almaty. Besides going to various key attractions in our 4x4 vehicle, make your trip more exciting with outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and fishing! Drop us a mail at ask@shangrila-adventure.com and we will design a trip based on your preferences.
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QINGHAI-TIBET RAILWAY AND OVERLAND TO EVEREST BASE CAMP
Highlights:
Journey on the highest railway in the world - Qinghai-Tibet railway passing through
KunLun mountains, Tanghla mountains and Nyenchen Tanglha mountains
Qaidam Basin, KeKeXiLi nature reserve, Wutang Grassland
Monasteries: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Tashilunpo Monastery, Palkhor Chode Monastery.
Everest Base Camp
Namtso Lake
Information:
Ex: ChengDu, SiChuan
Distance: -
Duration: 12days
Price: fr. USD1920 / CNY13060 (2pax)
Inclusions: Rail ticket, chartered vehicle, accommodation, local guide, entrance fees
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A 12-day trip that combines rail and overland, you cover plenty of Tibet within this short duration. Hop onto your train at ChengDu, SiChuan; travel to Golmud, Qinghai and reach Lhasa, capital of Tibet, in about 48 hours. You will be passing through the vast, mountainous and deserted region of northeast Tibet. Explore the historical city of Lhasa, a bustling city totally different from what you see of Tibet on the train. Continue on 4x4 vehicle westward to Shigatse, second largest Tibetan city and Everest Base Camp. Finally, a day-trip to the beautiful sacred Namtso Lake
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Passions for Outdoors
