6 Qinghai private tours found
Experience the Amdo Monlam Festival across southern Qinghai and southwestern Gansu. Witness giant thangka unveilings, cham dances, butter sculpture displays, and centuries-old monastery ceremonies on this 10-day cultural journey.
Experience the 2027 Tongren Shaman Festival in Qinghai, featuring divine dances, dragon dances, ancient village rituals, Tibetan monasteries, and Rebkong Tibetan culture.
Take this 15-day Amnye Machen trekking tour through Qinghai’s sacred landscapes. Explore Qinghai Lake, remote valleys, monasteries, and high mountain passes while trekking around Mount Amnye Machen on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau.
Experience the blend of adventure and culture on this 15-day Silk Road and Yushu Horse Festival Tour. Travel from Xining to Tibet’s grasslands, witness the Yushu Horse Racing Festival, explore monasteries, deserts, and ancient Silk Road cities like Dunhuang, Turpan, and Urumqi.
Explore Northwest China on this 10-day Urumqi to Xining Silk Road Tour. Discover Turpan’s ancient oasis, Dunhuang’s Mogao Grottoes, Jiayuguan Great Wall, and the stunning Qinghai Lake. Journey through deserts, monasteries, and colorful landscapes along one of the most scenic Silk Road routes.
Travel from Urumqi to Lhasa on this 15-day Tibet & Silk Road tour, visiting Turpan, Dunhuang, Jiayuguan Pass, Zhangye Danxia, Xining, and Qinghai Lake before riding the Qinghai–Tibet Railway to explore Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shigatse.
Qinghai Tours – Plateau Landscapes, Tibetan Culture & Sacred Lakes
Explore one of China’s most stunning and culturally rich regions with our private Qinghai tours. Located on the northeastern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai offers a mix of high-altitude landscapes, vibrant Tibetan culture, and hidden adventures. Highlights include Qinghai Lake—China’s largest saltwater lake—and the mirror-like Chaka Salt Lake.
Most Qinghai tours begin in Xining, the provincial capital and starting point of the legendary Qinghai–Tibet Railway—the world’s highest train to Lhasa. From here, visit sacred sites like Kumbum Monastery, admire Tongren’s Regong arts, or explore the colorful landscapes of Kanbula National Forest Park and Guide Geopark. For deeper cultural immersion, time your trip with the Tongren Shaman Festival or the thrilling Yushu Horse Racing Festival. Trekking around Amnye Machen, one of the most sacred mountains in Tibetan culture, offers both natural grandeur and spiritual meaning. You can also extend your journey into neighboring provinces—Tibet, Gansu, Sichuan, or Xinjiang—for a broader China adventure.
☀️ Best time to visit Qinghai: May to October for the clearest skies and best weather.
Read our Travel Guide to travel in Qinghai & Gansu Tibetan Region for top things to do and expert tips.