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7-Day Tour of the Kham Culture and Tourism Route in Qamdo

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Route Highlights: Centred around the "Tea-Horse Ancient Trail - Secret Realm of Kham", this itinerary connects iconic landmarks including the Mang Kang millennia-old salt fields, Qomolangma Forest Monastery, Zizhu Monastery, and Ranwu Lake, showcasing the distinctive allure of Kham culture in Eastern Tibet. Self-drive enthusiasts may traverse the majestic Hengduan Mountains along National Highways 214 and 318. Along the route, towering snow-capped peaks, deep gorges, and picturesque Tibetan villages create a breathtaking landscape dubbed the "Most Untamed Sky Road".

Hassle-Free Service

Tibet Entry Permit
Complimentary processing of your Tibet Entry Permit/Full guidance throughout the visa application process
Language
Multilingual services available/Guides/Translation devices
Currency
Support for international payment methods and foreign currency exchange
WIFI
Portable Wi-Fi provided throughout your journey
Services
Altitude sickness medication and treatment
Insurance
Travel safety protocols and insurance coverage

ITINERARY

D1
Mangkang County's Millennium-Old Salt Fields—Yanjing Town—Hongla Mountain Nature Reserve—Dongba Dwellings in Zogong County
Morning: Arrive in Mang Kang, visit the millennia-old salt fields (the world's sole remaining intact primitive salt-drying site), and sample the local speciality dish, Jiajia noodles.

Afternoon: Arrive at Dongba Village, admire the distinctive timber-and-earth architecture and murals.

Accommodation: Zogang County Town (altitude approx. 3,800 metres)
D2
Zogong—Baxiu County, Ranwu Lake
Morning: Crossing Yela Mountain, photographing the Nujiang River's 72 hairpin bends

Afternoon: Arrival at Ranwu Lake (snow-capped peaks reflected on the lake surface), visiting Shangzhongbian Lake

Evening: Sunset photography

Accommodation: Ranwu Town, Lagu Village (altitude approx. 3,900 metres)
D3
Ranwu Lake—Lolong County—Shodu Ancient Town
Morning: Passing by Lagu Glacier and Yalong Glacier (optional horse riding or hiking)

Afternoon: Arrival at Shodu Ancient Town, exploring relics of Qing Dynasty Tibetan-Han cultural integration

Accommodation: Luolong County Town (altitude approx. 3,700 metres)
D4
Lolung—Trishe Lake—Bianba—Dingqing County Tianqiong Zizhu Scenic Area
Morning: Visit the Three-Coloured Lakes and hike to Xiangela Glacier

Afternoon: Arrive at Zizhu Monastery (Sky Mirror at 4,800 metres above sea level),photograph the suspended architecture

Accommodation: Dingqing County Town (approx. 3,800 metres above sea level)
D5
Dingqing—Kamba Flower Capital of Lueqi County—Jitang Hot Springs of Chaya County
Morning: Visit the Chajema Grand Temple, tour the Kham Flower Capital, and experience pastoral culture

Afternoon: Arrive in Qaya County and Jitang Hot Spring Town, soak in the hot springs to relieve fatigue

Accommodation: Jitang Town (altitude approx. 3,500 metres)
D6
Chaya—Chamdo Karuo District Tea-Horse Town
Full-day tour of the Tea Horse Town in Changdu city centre, experiencing the ancient Tea Horse Road culture and sampling Kham cuisine.

Accommodation: Changdu city centre (altitude approx. 3,200 metres)
D7
Karuo District—Gangtuo Village, Jiangda County
Morning: Visit Qomolangma Monastery (the largest Gelugpa monastery in Chamdo)

Afternoon: Arrive at Gantho Village (the first village liberated in Tibet)

Accommodation: Jiangda County Town (altitude approximately 3,800 metres)