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Qinghai to Tibet roure

. XiningTibet Train
Xining is located on the eastern edge of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the upper reaches of Huangshui River. It is the political, economic, scientific and technological, cultural and traffic center of Qinghai Province with an average altitude of over 2200 meters (about 7217 feet). The activities of human beings in this region can be traced to 2,100 years ago. During the Western and Eastern Han Dynasties, owing to its developing agriculture, Xining was paid more attention due to its economic and martial significance. As well as being the important hinge between the central plains and the western part of China in ancient time, Xining was the most common passing channel of the famous Silk Road. Until now, it is still the only road by which to enter the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

At present, five districts, three counties and a national economic and technological development zone are under the administration of the local government. With a population of more than two million, Xining is the first city on the upper reaches of the Yellow River to achieve a population into the millions. There are about 37 nationalities living here, including Han, Hui, Tu and Tibetan. The local traditions and customs are influenced by these distinctive nationalities, in particular the Tibetan group.

Xining is also called the Summer Resort Capital of China for its cool summer. The region also provides a number of attractions making a visit to the area well worth considering. The scenery of the Qinghai Lake, situated within Xining, provides an escape from fervent cities and allows you to experience beautiful natural sceneries. The lake itself is quite amazing. The Birds Island, situated on the northwest of Qinghai Lake, is waiting to present you with an extensive array of birds. To the southwest of Xining, is the birthplace of the founder of the Gelugpa Sect. The gem of the Tibetan culture-Ta'er Monastery was built here. To the north of Xining is the Beichan Temple. Climbing the temple will reward you with a view of the city from the mountaintop. A site not to be missed is the Dongguan Mosque, one of the biggest mosques in northern China.

For most visitors both home and abroad, Xining provides a variety of delicious food and snacks. You can find some special meat products easily here for Xining is also a pasturing area. But, at the same time, don't forget that your health should be put on the first position. The popularity of the Xining region has been enhanced by convenient transportation and accommodation.

. GolmudGolmud
The city of Golmud in Northwest China's Qinghai province is the biggest in the world, covering almost 125,000 square kilometers. But it will be famous for another reason, when the Qinghai-Tibet Railway rolls out of the station on its maiden voyage. The new line is the first rail link between the city of Lhasa in the Tibet Autonomous Region and the rest of China. As the longest mountain plateau railway running at the highest altitude in the world, it's also an engineering marvel.

. Tuotuohe
Tuotuohe- the source of Yantze River, Original comes from the peak of Tanggulan Moutain and the southwest part of Gelandangdong Mountain's Jiangdigenru Snow Moutain.

Beacuse of Tuotuohe Town is the first Town of Yangtze River. Surround by the small town there is vast pastoral areas on the plateau, mountains, water, cattle, sheep. Sparsely populated resident population of about 1000. tuotuohe

. Naqu
Nagchu is one of the highest, coldest and most windswept towns in Tibet. Perched on the edge of the Changtang it is a dismal town of mud and concrete but is still an important pit stop on the road between Qinghai and Tibet. It??s a literally breathtaking place.

Nagchu has a Horse racing Festival from 10 to 16 Auguest when the town swells with up to 10,000 nomand sand their tents from all over the Changtang.

. Namtso Lake
Namtso Lake the second largest saltwater lake in China(first is Qinghai Lake," Koko Nor) 250km northwest of Lhasa. It is over 70km long, reaches a width of 30km and is 35m at its deepest point. The Nyenchen Tangula Range with peaks of more than 7000m towers over the lake .Namtso Lake

When the ice melts in late April, the lake is a miraculous shade of turquoise and there are magnificent iews of the nearby mountains. The wide opend spaced dotted with the tents of local nomands are intoxicating.

After you adapt the high altitude from Lhasa you can make a trip to Namtso for 1-2 day.
(Our Local Namtso Lake Tour please check)


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