Begin your day trip at your central hotel in Xiningor at the city's train station. Meet your driver and hop aboard your air-conditioned private vehicletoward Ta'er Monastery which takes about 1 hour.
Upon arrival, your driver will arrange your ticket, and show you where he will be waiting for you. Then spend time to stroll around the halls and courtyards of the Ta'er Monastery. Ta'er Monastery is one of the largest monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Based on the birthplace of Tsongkhapa, founder of the famous Yellow Hat sect, the monastery contains incomparable treasures, delicate Tibetan butter sculptures. This sacred place is a real residence where not only the monks live, but also believers come to pilgrimage.
Spend 1.5 hours here ,then meet your driver, heading toQinghai Lakedirectly. Ittakes about 2.5 hours to arrive. If you want to strop some where on the way for lunch at your own cost, please let your driver know.
Qinghai Lake, inMongolian languagemeans blue lake. At an altitude of over 3,000 meters. It is the largest inland lake as well as the largest saline lake in China. Upon arrival, your driver will arrange your ticket, and show you where he will be waiting for you. Then enjoyfree time to roam at your own pace.
Afterward, drive back to Xining, where your trip ends at your original departure point or any city center location of your choosing.
Please note:You willhave a Chinese speaking driver, but they know exactly where to pick you up and where to drop you off. Guest can use their phone to call the tour operatorif need during the ride.
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 9 Hrs
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Departure Time :
8:00 AM
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Departure Details :
Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel -
Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Discover Qinghai Lake and Ta'er Monastery on this independent day trip from Xining. Led by your own driver, take a relaxed ride to Qinghai Lake to wander its charming nature at your leisure. Afterward, travel to Ta'er Monastery - one of the largest monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. you will have time to purchase lunch or souvenir shop at your own expense. After a day of independent exploration, enjoy a smooth ride back to your original departure point.
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Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off(for hotels in Xining city)
- Fuel surcharge
- Entry/Admission - Lake Kokonor
- Entry/Admission - Ta'er Monastery
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Transfer service is for 8-9 hours, if you want to extend the service please pay 15USD for each extra hour
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Transfer service is for 8-9 hours, if you want to extend the service please pay 15USD for each extra hour
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
