Qinghai is situated in the northeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Most of the province consists of mountains and high plateaus, and it has an average elevation of 3,000 meters. Located in the northwest of China, Qinghai is the province with the second largest population of Tibetans in China and is referred to as the gateway to Tibet. Qinghai is also famous for being home to various ethnic groups including Han Chinese, Tibetans, as well as Mongols, Salar, Tu, Hui, and many others.

Qinghai Province abounds in natural beauty and is often termed as a glorious treasure for it contains stunning plateau landscapes as well as a rich heritage of ethnic history and Buddhist philosophy and culture. Lush valleys spread sound its capital city of Xining, and miles of unspoiled wilderness covers a major part of the province.

Qinghai is home to several ancient monasteries and sacred mounts. Apart from that, the unique scenic landscape and cultural diversity offer unique opportunities for cultural, ethnic, camping, and trekking tours.

Highlights of Qinghai include Kumbum or Ta’er Monastery, Qinghai Lake – the largest salt lake in China, Kanbula National Park, Chaka Salt Lake, Rebkong – the center of Tibetan art, the source of the three rivers, sacred Mt Amnye Machen, ancient monasteries, nomadic lifestyle, plateau landscapes.

Tours to Qinghai encompass authentic cultural journeys, trekking & hiking, camping with Tibetan nomads, horse racing festivals, wildlife tours, photo tours, festival tours, bicycle tours.

SnowLion Tours invites you to discover the jewel of Qinghai. We are a grassroots Tibetan travel company with 11 years of experience in Tibet tourism. Our offices are located in Xining, the capital city of Qinghai Province, and in Lhasa. We are committed to providing high-quality, environmentally sustainable travel services with a Tibetan touch. We invite you to experience Qinghai with us.

Any tours can be fully customized to meet your budget and interests. 
 

  • Qinghai Tours

    Qinghai Lake and Chaka Salt Lake Tour

    Short trip to cover the most famous places near Xining. Sunset and sunrise at the lake. 

     

    Route: Xining ⇒ Kumbum Monastery ⇒ Dzongkar Lhatse ⇒ Qinghai Lake ⇒ Chaka Salt Lake ⇒ Gonghe ⇒Xining

     

    Tour Duration: 2 days / 1 night

     
  • Qinghai Tours

    Kumbum and Qinghai Lake Tour

    Day trips from Xining to Ta’er Monastery and Qinghai lake.

     

    Route: Xining ⇒ Qinghai Tibetan Medical and Cultural Museum ⇒ Kumbum Monastery ⇒ Qinghai Lake ⇒ Dzongkar Lhatse ⇒ Xining

     

    Tour Duration: 2 days / 1 night

     
  • Qinghai Lake tour

    Best of Qinghai

    The best combination of cultural tours and great outdoors. 

     

    Route: Xining ⇒ Gui’de County ⇒ Kanbula National Park ⇒ Rebkong ⇒ Shachung Monastery ⇒ Xining

     

    Tour Duration:  3 days / 2 nights

     
  • Qinghai Camping Tour

    Camping with Nomads

    Ethnic tour to dicover Qinghai cultural heritage and experience Tibetan nomadic lifestyle.

     

    Route: Xining ⇒ Shachung Monastery ⇒ Lo Dorje Drak Meditation Cave ⇒ Rebkong ⇒ Tsekog Grassland ⇒ Gui’de ⇒ Kanbula National Park ⇒ Xining 

     

    Tour Duration: 4 days / 3 nights