Qinghai - China Wonder Tours

Welcome to Qinghai

Qinghai-Tibet high plateau has a very important place during Chinese history, Qinghai is the start point for high plateau over 3000m.Just next to Tibet, you can numerous beautiful lakes like Qinghai lake, vast grasslands also sheperds. The sky railway tra

Featured Qinghai Tours

Curated itineraries for the ultimate experience.

5 Days Holy Mt. Animaqing Inner Loop Trekking Tour

Join in our 5 days Mt. Animaqing inner loop group tour to experience the exotic holy mountain in Q...

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Small Group, Trekking Tour

8 Days Holy Mt. Animaqing Outer Loop Trekking Tour

Join in our 8 days Mt. Animaqing outer loop group tour to experience the exotic holy mountain in Q...

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Small Group, Culture Tour, Silk Road

13 Days Xinjiang-Gansu-Qinghai In-depth Silk Road Tour

Starting from Kashgar the western gateway of the ancient Silk Road, delve into Western Regions (pr...

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Small Group, Culture Tour, Silk Road

10 Days Xinjiang-Gansu-Qinghai Silk Road Group Tour

Take our Silk Road group tour to Xinjiang, Gansu and Qinghai. To start this epic route from Xinjia...

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Small Group, Silk Road

Silk Road Exploration 8 Days Tour

Following the footsteps of ancient Silk Road to visit the Buddhist Temples with profound history a...

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Small Group

6 Days Essence Tour for Tibet Culture in Qinghai and Gansu

This program focus on Tibet Region with great landscape view and Tibet Religon. It includes Qingha...

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Travel Tips

Best Time to Visit

• Summer (Jun - Aug): Temperatures 10-25°C, green grasslands, blooming rapeseed flowers; peak season.
• Autumn (Sep - Oct): Clear weather, fewer tourists, colorful forests.
• Avoid: Winter (Nov - Mar) with temperatures dropping to -20°C; some attractions close.

Getting Around

• Flights: Xining Caojiabao Airport with direct flights from major cities.
• High-speed Rail: Xining connected to Lanzhou (1.5 hours) and Xi'an (6 hours).
• Car Rental: Recommended for the Qinghai Loop; 5-seater sedan or 7-seater business van available.

Food & Culture

• Must-Try: Hand-grabbed lamb, Kang pot lamb ribs, and Qinghai yogurt.
• Culture: Tibetan Buddhist heritage; visit Ta'er Monastery for the "Three Artistic Wonders."
• Local Specialties: Black goji berries and yak jerky as souvenirs.

Permits & Safety

• Altitude: Drink Rhodiola before departure; avoid strenuous exercise; prepare oxygen tanks.
• Sun Protection: SPF50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and face mask essential (UV rays very strong).
• Cultural Respect: Do not point at Buddha statues; spin prayer wheels clockwise; ask permission before photographing Tibetans.