13 Day Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival Tour

Day 1: Reach to Chengdu

1. Chengdu
   6h
   According to the flight schedule, on the first day, you will fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. After arriving at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, you will check in at the Tianfu International Hotel.

Day 2: Chengdu—Nyingchi , will arrive Milin airport before 11:00 am

1. Nyingchi County
   3h
   We will arrive at Nyingchi Milin Airport around 11:00 AM, and then visit Milin Peach Blossom Village. The Milin Peach Blossom Village is located within Milin County. Every spring, the entire village is adorned with pink peach blossoms, creating a picturesque scene. The blooming peach blossoms here attract many visitors to come and admire the beauty.
2. Basongcuo
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Next, we will head to Basomtso Lake. Basomtso Lake is one of Tibet's famous lakes, located in the Bomi County of the Nyingchi area. Each spring, the lakeside and the surrounding slopes burst into a stunning display of
   peach blossoms.

Day 3: Tongmai Natural Barrier—Guxiang Lake—Peach Blossom Valley

1. 3h
   Departing in the morning, you will pass through the Tongmai Natural Barrier and arrive at Guxiang Lake.
2. Bomi County
   3h
   Guxiang Lake is located in Guxiang Village, 33 kilometers from Bomi County in Tibet and 210 kilometers from Nyingchi Prefecture. The lake sits at an elevation of 2,600 meters, stretches 5 kilometers in length, with the widest point being 2 kilometers and the deepest point over 20 meters.
   
   Bomi Peach Blossom Valley, a scenic spot in Nyingchi, Tibet, was selected as one of the "100 Most Beautiful Scenic Photography Spots in Tibet" by China National Geography.

Day 4: Midui Glacier (including electric vehicle ride)—Ranwu Lake

1. Midui Glacier
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Midui Glacier is located in Yupug Township, Bomi County, and is one of the most important maritime glaciers in Tibet. The main peak of the glacier stands at an elevation of 6,800 meters, with a snow line at just 4,600 meters. The glacier is covered in snow year-round, creating a breathtaking and magical landscape. Due to the relatively
   warm temperature of the glacier's surface, it supports a variety of life forms, including ice worms, ice fleas, and
   other microorganisms. Influenced by the climate of the eastern section of the Himalayas, although Midui Glacier
   is situated at a latitude of 29°N, the temperature at the glacier's terminus is lower than that of glaciers on Bogda
   Peak, located at approximately 44 ° N. This is a unique phenomenon among modern glaciers in China.
2. Ranwu Lake
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Ranwu Lake, known as Ranwu Tso in Tibetan, is located in the southwestern corner of Baxoi County in Chamdo. The lake was formed by a landslide or mudslide blocking the river, creating a barrier lake. Due to its proximity to
   the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, Ranwu Lake is well-known to many travelers journeying along the Sichuan-Tibet
   route.

Day 5: Galang Lake—Lulang Forest Sea Viewing Platform—Lulang International Tourist Town

1. Bomi County
   3h
   Galang Lake is located to the northwest of Bomi County in Tibet. Surrounded by green mountains and towering ancient trees, the area boasts stunning natural scenery and unique traditional architecture. Additionally, it is home to the ruins of the famous "Galang Dynasty" and the descendants of the Galang Kings, making it an ideal destination for tourism development.
2. Lulang Forest
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Lulang Forest Sea is a forest nestled within a sea of clouds and mist. The entire scenic area is like a picturesque painting, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and lush forests. The valleys are filled with dense greenery, and within the forest, there are meadows as neatly manicured as if trimmed by hand. Many traditional homes are built in this heavenly forest, surrounded by winding streams and thousands of blooming wildflowers, creating a true paradise on earth.

Day 6: Benri Sacred Mountain Scenic Area—Lalin Railway—Yaowang Mountain (Viewing Platform)

1. Benri Mountain
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Bonri Mountain is a sacred site highly revered by Bonpo followers. They place all their hopes for happiness in this life and liberation in the next on this mountain. To rid themselves of sins and illnesses, they make annual circumambulations around it. This ritual is not only a religious practice but also a deep aspiration for Bonpo believers worldwide, who hold the mountain in great respect.
2. Yaowang Mountain of Lhasa
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Yaowang Mountain means "mountain of the corner" in Tibetan, which means that Yaowang Mountain is located at the corner of Red Mountain where the Potala Palace is located. At the end of the 17th century, in order to develop Tibetan medicine, Diba Sangye Gyatso built Menba Dratsang (medical institute) on Yaowang Mountain, and selected some lamas from various temples to study Tibetan medicine in the Dratsang. There is a statue of Medicine Buddha painted with sapphire in the Dratsang. Therefore, the Han people called this mountain "Yaowang Mountain". This medical school existed until 1959, also known as "Yaowang Mountain Lizhong Medical College".

Day 7: Lhasa: Potala Palace—Jokhang Temple—Barkhor Street

1. Potala Palace
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Morning: Visit the Potala Palace to see its chapels, audience halls, golden burial chortens, Buddhist frescoes, and thangkas.
2. Jokhang Temple
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Afternoon: Explore Jokhang Temple, Tibet's holiest site, and then stroll around Barkhor Street to shop for traditional Tibetan artifacts and souvenirs.
3. Barkhor Street
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Afternoon: Explore Jokhang Temple, Tibet's holiest site, and then stroll around Barkhor Street to shop for traditional Tibetan artifacts and souvenirs.

Day 8: Lhasa—Yamdrok Lake—Karola Glacier—Shigatse

1. Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Morning: Depart from Lhasa for Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet's sacred lakes known for its stunning colors and scenery at 4,441 meters above sea level. The "Jade Lake" in Tibetan, it blends turquoise waters with distant snow-capped mountains. Experience the serene beauty up close, with diverse mountain ranges, Tibetan villages, and grazing animals along the shore.
2. Shigatse
   3h
   Afternoon: Pass by Karola Glacier, a majestic sight wrapped in mist and clouds, showcasing its geological significance and natural beauty. Continue to Gyantse, Tibet's "Heroic Town," glimpsing Gyantse Fortress from afar. Journey across the Gyantse Plain to reach Shigatse.

Day 9: Shigatse—Tingri—EBC

1. Tingri County
   3h
   Morning: Travel by car through Lhatse to Xegar, crossing the 5,220-meter-high Gyatso La Pass. Catch a distant view of Mount Everest's majestic peak upon arrival in Xegar. After a brief stop at the pass, continue
   towards Tingri.
2. Qomolangma National Nature Preserve
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Afternoon: Arrive at the Everest Natural Reserve, the world's highest altitude nature reserve. Visit Rongbuk Monastery, renowned as the best vantage point for viewing Mount Everest at 5,100 meters. Take an eco-friendly vehicle to Everest Base Camp at 5,200 meters, where you can marvel at the world's tallest peak and possibly witness the ethereal Everest Cloud Flag fluttering like the flame of life.

Day 10: EBC—Tingri—Shigatse

1. Shigatse
   6h
   In the morning, witness the majestic Mount Everest bathed in sunlight, its snow-capped peak and hanging glaciers creating a sacred and awe-inspiring sight. Feel humbled by the vastness and tranquility of the universe. After this encounter with Everest, return in the afternoon to Shigatse, nestled amidst the sprawling and magnificent Himalayas.

Day 11: Shigatse—Tashilunpo Monastery—Tibetan Family Visit—Lhasa

1. Tashilunpo Monastery
   6h · Admission ticket included
   Before spending about 4 hours to drive back to Lhasa from Shigatse, we will visit the largest Monastery in west Tibet, the Tashilunpo monastery, as the last but famous historic sites for your Tibet tour. Tashilunpo monastery is one of the the six great Gelukpa institutions and was founded in 1447 by a disciple of Tsongkapa, containing the world's largest gilded copper image(26m high) of future god Jampa. Drive along the Friend-ship Highway back to Lhasa.

Day 12: Lhasa—Xining (Qinghai-Tibet Railway)

1. Xining
   6h
   Take the train at 8:00 am. Some guests can return to Chengdu.

Day 13: Xining Airport - Chengdu

1. Chengdu
   6h
   Around 8 AM, arrive in Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province. A private transfer will take you from the train station to Xining Airport. End your perfect Tibet journey！

Pickup details

Based on your flight schedule, our guide will be waiting for you at the arrival hall holding a sign with your name on it. They will escort you to the transfer vehicle and accompany you to the hotel, assisting with the check-in process.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness