Qinghai Lake + Chaka + Mogao Caves: 8-Day Private Tour
Departing from Xining City
Ta'er Monastery
Travel with a Local Expert
Your driver-guide is a Northwest native — a walking map, a great storyteller, and your reliable safety guardian.
Journey in Comfort & Freedom
Enjoy a private vehicle exclusively for your small group. No rush, no crowd, just your pace and your route.
Rest in Handpicked Comfort
Unwind each night at carefully selected upscale hotels, ensuring you recharge in comfort after days of adventure.
Hassle-Free Start & End
Your experience begins and ends smoothly with our 24/7 complimentary airport and train station pickup in Xining.
What to expect
【Xining Departure · 8-Day Premium Private Tour of Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop】
Private Vehicle & Guide｜Two “Mirror of the Sky” Lakes｜Zero Shopping｜Dunhuang Photo Experience
Who says a Northwest tour must be exhausting? This single loop journey combines plateau lakes, sky-reflecting salt flats, millennia-old caves, rainbow mountains, and sea of flowers. Enjoy the comfort of a private vehicle and handpicked accommodations — this is the ultimate way to experience the Great Northwest!
- 👉 Book now, and embark on an 8-day epic journey across Qinghai and Gansu, where nature and history converge!
Kumbum Monastery (Ta'er Si) ：A sacred site of Tibetan Buddhism's Gelug school, famed for its "Three Unique Arts": butter sculptures, murals, and barbola.
Qinghai Lake：China's largest inland saltwater lake, renowned for its stunning July vista where boundless rape flower fields meet sapphire-blue waters.
Chaka Salt Lake：The "Mirror of the Sky," where the crystal lake surface perfectly reflects the heavens, allowing visitors to walk into the scenic mirror for dreamlike photos.
Mogao Caves：A UNESCO World Heritage Site, representing the world's largest and richest treasury of Buddhist art with millennia-old murals.
Crescent Moon Spring (Yueya Quan)：A desert miracle—a clear, crescent-shaped spring that has coexisted with the echoing sand dunes for thousands of years.
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Mogao Caves Ticket Information
Ticket Prices & Inclusions
- Peak Season (Apr 1-Nov 30): Class A ¥238/per(8 caves + digital films); Class B ¥100/per (4 caves).
- Off-Peak Season (Dec 1-Mar 31): Ticket ¥140/per (12 caves + digital films).
Booking & Reservation
- Real-name booking required. Reserve 30 days in advance and bring valid ID.
- If Class A tickets are sold out, Class B tickets will be arranged automatically without further notice.
- If both classes are sold out, options are: a) Refund for the Mogao ticket + free time in Dunhuang; or b) Visit the West Thousand Buddha Caves or Dunhuang Museum + refund the price difference.
Important Notices
- Itinerary Adjustment: The schedule will be arranged based on the reserved time slot. The caves may close due to heavy rain, sandstorms, or major events. Alternative visits to the West Thousand Buddha Caves will be arranged with a price difference refund.
- Cave Regulations: Photography and videography are strictly prohibited. The use of any flashlight is forbidden (guides use special cold-light lamps).
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