Classic 13-day Tour of the Middle and North Routes of Ali (Everest, Lhasa, Mount Kailash, Shigatse, Darchen, Namtso)

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive in Chengdu

Welcome to Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan Province! We have arranged a punctual and efficient airport pick-up service for you to ensure that you arrive at the hotel safely. After checking in, you can visit and sightsee around Chengdu on your own. Wish you a pleasant trip!

Day 2 : Chengdu - Lhasa

We will take a plane from Chengdu and arrive in Lhasa. We will provide an efficient airport pick-up service. After checking in, you can take a rest to adapt to the plateau climate, or visit the beautiful downtown area of Lhasa on your own, experience the local customs and taste various snacks

Day 3 :Lhasa - Shigatse

We will head for Yamdrok Lake, the highest freshwater lake in the world. The blue lake water reflects the sky, forming a breathtakingly beautiful picture together with the snow-capped mountains. It faces the Kanola Glacier across the mountains, just like a sleeping ice beauty with tender feelings. Upon arriving at the altitude of Shigatse, devout believers measure the pilgrimage road with their own flesh and blood.

Day 4 :Shigatse - Tashilhunpo Monastery - Mount Everest.

Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the residence of the Panchen Lamas of past dynasties. Inside the monastery, purple smoke rises and the candles on the offering platforms flicker. It is a typical representative of Tibetan Buddhism. Traverse the most beautiful National Highway 318 and enter the Mount Everest Protection Area, where you will encounter Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world. Here, you can admire the magnificent and majestic appearance of Mount Everest up close.

Day 5 :Mount Everest - Peiku Co - Saga

After enjoying the breathtaking sunrise of Mount Everest in the morning, set off for the most charming glacier group in the Himalayas - the Shishapangma Glacier Group. Under the sunshine, it looks like a glacier garden, glittering with bright starlight and is especially spectacular. Then visit Peiku Co. The peaceful Peiku Co lying in nature is home to various precious wild animals everywhere. The harmonious coexistence of living beings and nature makes the world a bit more wonderful.

Day 6 :Saga - Mount Kailash - Darchen

Visit Mapam Yumco, the sacred freshwater lake with the highest water transparency in China. Its water is crystal clear and the sky and the water merge into one. It sparkles under the sunlight, looking beautiful and mysterious. Look into the distance at Mount Kailash. The lofty and majestic Mount Kailash stands among various mountain ranges, and a sense of shock comes over you.

Day 7 :Darchen - Guge Kingdom - Zanda

Head for Zanda Earth Forest, the largest earth forest in the world in terms of distribution area. Its scenery is particularly unique and spectacular. Visit Xiayi Valley. Its soil layers have various colors from top to bottom, such as white, silver, and brown. It is praised as the "Colorful Earth Forest". Under the illumination of the sunlight, it looks like an ancient oil painting. Tour the ancient Guge Kingdom with a long history. Its architectural styles are integrated, exquisite and magnificent. All kinds of murals and sculptures in the palaces are lifelike, telling the stories of history.

Day 8 :Zanda - Kunsha Prairie - Pangong Tso - Shiquanhe

Traverse the vast Kunsha Prairie. Herds of cattle and sheep and wildflowers everywhere make this area more vibrant. Head for the international lake, Pangong Tso. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that it is fresh water within China's territory while it is salt water within Kashmir's territory. The two integrate with each other, attracting various wild animals around the lake and forming the only natural biological picture in Ali Prefecture.

Day 9 :Shiquanhe - Uninhabited Area - Rendo Township

From now on, we will lead you to travel through the mysterious and desolate uninhabited area. On this barren land, there are countless breathtaking lake and mountain views hidden. We will move forward with the mountains and run with the wild animals, experiencing the mysterious passion that belongs only to Ali.

Day 10 :Renqingxiubu Co - Zabuye Salt Lake - Nam Co - Wenbu South Village

Visit Renqingxiubu Co, which is regarded as a fairyland on earth by the locals. Head for Zabuye Salt Lake, the most stunning and mysterious plateau salt lake. It is as bright as a mirror and stretches as far as the eye can see, making people reluctant to leave. Then go to Zhari Namco, the third largest lake in Tibet. Standing on the isolated island in the middle of the lake and looking around at the whole lake scenery, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and forest seas, it feels like being in a fairy tale world. Arrive at Wenbu South Village and experience the traditional life and cultural customs of the ancient Tibetan people.

Day 11 :Wenbu South Village - Nyima County - Baingoin County

Arrive at Nyima County, the youngest county in Tibet. Dance heartily with the local residents and experience the unique folk customs. Then head for Siling Co, the largest lake in Tibet. Its lake water is like a sapphire. Around it, there are herds of cattle and sheep and lush grass, presenting a scene of natural peace and harmony.

Day 12 :Baingoin County - Namtso - Lhasa

Head for the sacred lake, Namtso. The natural clear water bay and the blue lake water are just like the sea, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, looking like a fairyland on earth. Standing on the cliff, you can overlook the whole Namtso. It is magnificent, beautiful, elegant and mysterious, making people intoxicated. As the sunset approaches, there are scattered tents dotted around the lake and wisps of cooking smoke rising, giving people endless imagination. Arrive in Lhasa in the evening and raise our glasses together for a wild celebration at last!

Day 13 :Lhasa - Chengdu - Return trip

Return to Chengdu. We will arrange the airport drop-off service according to your flight information to ensure that you can return to your warm home on time and safely, thus concluding this pleasant trip to Ali! The beautiful Tibet is looking forward to meeting you again!