Xiahe Highlights 4-Day Private Tour Package

Tour Highlights
• Wander through Labrang Monastery, one of the leading Tibetan monasteries outside Lhasa and the largest edifice of the Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
• Enjoy the stunning view of Ganjia Grassland, a rolling landscape of endless green during the summer months dotted by nomadic campsites & wild flowers.
• Experience the nomad life of Tibetans living in tents at Ganjia Prairie.
• Visit Bajiao Town Site, once an important military stronghold built in the Han Dynasty (202 B.C.-220 A.D.).
• Visit Milarepa Palace, a towering nine-storey layer cake of a temple displaying many varieties of Buddhist statues, deities and scriptures.
• Experienced English speaking tour guide
• Overland round-trip transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
• Accommodation at 4-star hotel in Xiahe

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Xiahe, Xiahe Airport Transfer
• Day 2 Labrang Monastery, Ganjia Grassland, Tibetan Nomad Family, Trakkar Gompa, Bajiao Town Site & Tseway Gompa
• Day 3 Milarepa Palace Buddhist Temple
• Day 4 Departure from Xiahe, Transfer to Xiahe Airport

Hotels & Meals
• 3 nights of accommodations at 4-star Labrang Civil Aviation Hotel or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs and Requirements
• If you have booked your own hotel, if you want to stay at other hotels or if you want to modify this itinerary, please feel free to contact us by WhatsApp (+86-18309280878), Wechat (+86-18309280878) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), we will create a tailor-made tour for you.

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day & Chinese New Year Festival etc.).
• Prices are based on sharing in double/twin/triple room at proposed hotels.
• S/S (Single Supplement) fee is charged for staying at single room.
• S/S fee for less than 10 adult travelers: USD105; S/S fee for over 10 adult travelers: USD90.

Price Inclusions
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast at hotel
• Professional English language speaking private tour guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle with private experienced driver
• All admission tickets to sightseeing places
• All government taxes

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for arrival & departure transfers.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Info
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more prior to the scheduled departure date, will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made within 22 - 30 days will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made within 15 - 21 days will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made within 8 - 14 days will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made within 0 - 7 days will not receive a refund.
• After the tour has commenced, there is no refund for canceled services due to non-participation, missed days on tours.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed in 2-5 business days, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

Why Travelers Have to Choose GoGrandChina Private Tours?
• Choose your most suitable departure time, whether you are an early bird or you prefer sleeping in.
• GoGrandChina private tours are more flexible, allowing you to adjust everything on your trip to your wishes.
• GoGrandChina tour guides will be at your service to make sure you get the most from each destination. They are there for you and are responsible for making your journey special – and your needs always come first.
• GoGrandChina offers comfortable and luxury vehicles with a private & experienced driver who’s always by your side and ready to take you to your next destination.
• No shopping stops & factory visits, no chance of getting ripped off.
• No hidden costs, rest assured that there are no nasty surprises.

Know Before You Go
• There is no tour guide for arrival & departure transfers.
• Keep your passport on you constantly. It might be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals (lunch & dinner) are not included. Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Add us on WeChat (+86-18309280878) or WhatsApp (+86-18309280878) to reach GGC service staff at anytime.
• Before getting to Xiahe you will receive driver's contact information by WhatsApp, Wechat or email.
• You will be greeted by driver holding GGC welcome sign with your name at the airport or train station arrival hall.

Day 1 Arrival in Xiahe, Xiahe Airport Transfer
Meet your driver at Xiahe airport or train stations and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore Xiahe on your own. Xiahe is the largest Tibetan monastery town outside the Tibetan Autonomous Region and exists due to the Labrang Monastery which is one of the six main Tibetan monasteries of the Gelupka sect.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Labrang Civil Aviation Hotel or similar

Day 2 Labrang Monastery, Ganjia Grassland, Tibetan Nomad Family, Trakkar Gompa, Bajiao Town Site & Tseway Gompa
Morning visit to Labrang Monastery, one of the six great monasteries of the Gelukpa (Yellow Hat) Sect and home to the largest number of monks outside of Tibet Autonomous Region. Founded in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the largest Buddhist monastic universities. The monastery contains 18 halls, six institutes of learning, a golden stupa, a sutra debate area, and houses nearly 60,000 sutras. Continue with a visit to Ganjia Grassland, a picturesque Tibetan grassland where herds of sheep and yaks are dotted here and there under the blue sky and along breathtaking loess plateau landscape. Followed with a visit to a Tibetan family to know about Tibetan life style and local customs in depth. Then, visit the Trakkar Gompa, a monastery of 90 monks set against a stunning backdrop of vertical rock formations and with sweeping views of the grasslands. Next, visit the 2000-year-old Han dynasty town of Bajiao, whose remarkable 12-sided walls still shelter a small living community. Afterwards, visit Tseway Gompa, one of the few Bön monasteries in Gansu. Make sure you circumnavigate any holy site counterclockwise in the Bön fashion (the opposite direction from the usual way). There are great views of Bajiao from the ridge behind the monastery.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Labrang Civil Aviation Hotel or similar

Day 3 Milarepa Palace Buddhist Temple
Drive out of Xiahe to Milarepa Palace Buddhist Temple (approximately 70 km, one & half hours driving). Milarepa was considered one of Tibet's most famous yogis and poets and a major figure in the history of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. He led an inspiring life of spiritual progress and human accomplishment. His story exudes timeless themes of evildoing and redemption, perseverance in the face of many hardships, and dedication to the path. Milarepa Palace is both deeply steeped in mystery and unusual in the Tibetan world as different spiritual leaders from varying sects are worshipped on each floor.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Labrang Civil Aviation Hotel or similar

Day 4 Departure from Xiahe, Transfer to Xiahe Airport
Private transfer (without guide) to Xiahe airport for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel