What things to do in Qinghai to travel Tibetan areas in Amdo? Ok, here are most exact idea if you want to travel there soon. Qinghai is a province located in the western geographical map of China. It is the largest portion of Amdo Tibetan region on the Tibetan plateau. Qinghai is now populated by Tibetan, Chinese and Hui that estimated about 6 million people in count. This original Tibetan area sits from 3000 meters up to 6500 meters is a home to Tibetan nomad herders in the mountains and farmers on the lower land. You are not required to obtain a Tibet travel permit to Amdo area in Qinghai accept a valid Chinese visa.
Qinghai has six sub-autonomous prefectures such as Hannan, Huangnan, Haibei, Haixi, Golog and Yushu. There are another eight counties which are under the direct authority of Xining, the capital of Qinghai province.
Attractions in Qinghai Province
What to do in Qinghai province or what to see in Amdo Tibetan area? Actually, Amdo is considered to be a place to do adventures in the nomadic regions which is pointing up in the mountain and remote areas that less visited by tourists. Why Amdo is a great place for adventure tours? Most people think that Amdo is the best place to travel for Amnye Machen trek, Mt. Nyenpo Yurtse and other similar treks through amazing landscapes.
Golog and Yushu are most nomadic areas stands above 4000 meters. Thus, to experience unique things throughout your trip, you might do a homestay and camping with Amdo Tibetan nomads to extend your interest to the fullest. Qinghai is also the source of Yellow, Mekon and Yangtse rivers which are flowing from Kunlun mountain and Kekexili mountains. In Amdo, there are also few great cultural activities happening around the year such as Shaman’s festival and Monlam Chenmo, and horse racings etc. You can check our festival dates to explore Amdo more exciting way.
What makes Amdo a priority list for most travellers? Well. This question lays with the richest culture among the Tibetan nomads on the vast grass land of Amdo region. Which is also considering the largest and prettiest grassland in the world. The sole plateau habitats world’s instinct wild animals like black-necked Crane, while Pandas, Wild Ass, Antelopes and wild yaks etc. This unique land yet is the home for unique animals such as yaks, sheep and horses with different looks. Thus travel to Amdo is the best substitute to travel to Tibet.
Famous Destinations in Amdo, Qinghai
Amdo tour and Amdo trekking usually give the sense of adventure that takes a measure and value of a trip to the very place. There are famous sights evaluated to be the best rank to see the largest salted water source. Qinghai lake (མཚོ་སྔོན་པོ), the best adventure trekking spot and the holiest mountain Amnye Machen, great monasteries such as Kumbum, Labrang, Taktsang Lhamo and Larung Gar (Sertha monastery) etc. Check this Qinghai tour if it is your interest to cover while travelling in Qinghai.
Day trip suggestion in Xining, Qinghai
Xining is the main city to get in and out form mainland China. Also the main gate to Tibet autonomous region. To take a train or flight to Lhasa is most convenient from Xining. What to see in the city? Usually, Xining is a city that there are no more unique things like the cities in mainland China. But, just few places are still worth to see.
For an Amdo Tibetan travel agency based in Xining we used to recommend our clients to visit Tibetan Medical Museum, which is the home to the largest Thangka painting in the world with 618 meter long, Rigsum Lhakhang and Huangjue temple are also worth to pay a visit. If you wan to practise yourself before heading into higher mountain. We also recommend to hike few hours on the Xining’s Northen mountain. Where you will have panoramic view of the city as a whole. More than that, you will visit a Chinese style monastery with a great formation on the very mountain. Day trips from Xining is also very nice idea by inquiring a local Amdo travel agency there.
We also have great short stay in Amdo that mainly focused on few amazing attractions nearby Xining, Qinghai. Just check our day tours from Xining including Qinghai Lake Day Tour, Tibetan Medicine Culture Museum Tour and Overnight tour to Rebkong for the well-known traditional Thangka arts. This short-stay Amdo tours are more suit to get well acclimatisation before taking a tour to the Tibet autonomous region. As a Tibetan owned travel agency in Tibet, we also offer free train ticket reservation without any booking fees if you book a Tibet trip with us.
If you are confused to handle decision from your side, you may also considering more information about how to get to Tibetan areas, Tibet travel guide and Tibet travel faqs. And, secret tips for a budget Tibet trip is may be your interest.
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