10 Days Qinghai Travel Itineraries

10 Days Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and Lake Kokonor itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Xining and explore the traditional Muslim quarter.

Day 2: Take a train to Golmud and visit the Qarhan Salt Lake and the Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.

Day 3: Take a bus to the city of Yushu, known for its stunning scenery and rich Tibetan culture. Visit the Yushu Horse Racing Festival and the Monastery of Thousand Buddha's.

Day 4: Take a bus to the beautiful Sanjiangyuan National Park, home to the headwaters of the Yangtze, Yellow, and Mekong rivers. Explore the grasslands, forests, and snow-capped peaks.

Day 5-6: Take a bus to the city of Delingha and explore the stunning Lake Kokonor, known for its blue water and beautiful sunsets.

Day 7: Take a bus to the city of Xining, visit the Kumbum Monastery and the Dongguan Mosque.

Day 8: Take a train to the city of Lanzhou, known for its traditional Muslim quarter and the White Cloud Temple.

Day 9: Return to Xining and visit the Ta'er Monastery.

Day 10: Depart from Xining airport or train station.