14 Qinghai Travel Itineraries and Routes

14 days Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and Silk Road itinerary

Day 1-2: Arrive in Xining and explore the traditional Muslim quarter.

Day 3-5: Take a train to Golmud and visit the Qarhan Salt Lake and the Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.

Day 6-8: 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 9-11: 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 12-13: Take a bus to the city of Dunhuang and explore the ancient Silk Road, visiting the Mogao Caves and the Dunhuang Museum.

Day 14: Depart from Dunhuang