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Explore Garze and Qinghai
Tour code: Sichuan-072
Duration: 12 days
Route: Chengdu, Xinduqiao, Garze, Baiyu, Dege, Minigange, Shiqu, Yushu, Marduo, Eling Lake, Zhaling Lake, Dari, Aba
Attractions: Monasteries, grasslands, snow-caped mountains, holy lakes, architectures and religion ceremonies….All packed in this tours, at the dreamlands of Garze,Baiyu, Dege and Qinghai
Itinerary:
D1 Chengdu- XinduQiao (434KM)
Our journey starts this morning by driving to Xindu Qiao via Ya’an & Kangding. You will amazed by the different beauty of the landscape. Also, you will pass the 4298m Zheduo Mountain and then get into the Tibetan Area from now on.
D2 XinduQiao-Garze (320km)
Today you will drive to Garze by the northern route of Sichuan-Tibet highway. 
Your highlight today must be the visit to Langzha Living Buddha at Garze beside 
the beautiful sceneries at Tagong., Dawu and LuHuo. 
D3 Garrze- Baiyu(229km)
Full day excursion to Baiyu. You will pass the spectacular Garze Grassland and will be also amazed by the Tibetan Buddhism.
D4 Baiyu-Dege (109km)
Before drive to Dege, enjoy some visits including the monasteries and the factory of local art & handicrafts .
D5 
	    Dege-Minigange (120km)
	    Your highlight today is absolutely the visit to the Printing House. And then pass the 5000m- Que’er Mountain, visit the beautiful Xinluhai Lake.
	    
	    D6 Manigange-Shiqu (213km)
	    Today we drive to ShiQu to visit the spectacular Shijingcheng- the huge castle made of the colourful rocks with Buddhist scriptures. 
      
	    D7 Shiqu-YuShu (159km)
	    After the visits to Buddhist Scripture Wall made with the Mani rocks and Sexu monastery, you will drive onto Qinghai Province.
	    
	    D8 YuShu-Marduo (333km)
      Our visits today includes Temple of Princess WenCheng, as well as some other scenic spots.
D9
	    Marduo-Eling Lake and Zhaling Lake-Marduo (240km)
	    Our journey today will be very tough and could only take the land cruiser. The 2 lakes are extremely beautiful and can not be missed in your tour list.
  
	    D10 Marduo-Dari(272km)
      Drive to Dari.
 
	    D11 Dari-Aba
	    Today, you will drive back to Sichuan again. On the way, you will enjoy the beauty of the grassland , as well as the different but unique Tibetan architectures. 
	    
	    D12  Aba-Chengdu(540km)
	    Drive back to Chengdu. 
	    Accommodations: 
      Most of the hotels or guesthouses along the way are quite ok to stay. Except the one at Marduo, so preparing a sleeping bag is quite a good idea.
	    Meals:         
	    We do prepare the food at the local restaurants but please never pay any high expectation. 
