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Gansu-lanzhou04 : 9 Days Lanzhou - Xiahe - Ritrogong temple - Serchen Thang Valley - Drakar - Karnang Ancient Castle - Gartse Monastery - Luchu Tang Pasture - Debun Pass - Rebkong - Xiahe - Lanzhou |
Day 01: Arrival in Lanzhou
Arrive in Lanzhou and get prepared. Stay overnight at a local hotel.
Day 02: Lanzhou - Xiahe
Drive from Lanzhou to Xiahe.
Day 03: Xiahe
Start the day early to visit the Labrang Monastery.
Day 04: Xiahe - Ritrogong temple - Serchen Thang Valley
Start trekking to Ritrogong temple, and Serchen Thang Valley, two small pass (3550 meters). There are plenty of yaks and sheep. Stay overnight in the camp of nomads.
Day 05: Serchen Thang Valley - Drakar - Karnang Ancient Castle
Go ahead to Drakar (3200 meters), and then trek to Karnang Ancient Castle. Visit Drakar Dawa and Nekhang Grottoes.
Day 06: Karnang Ancient Castle - Gartse Monastery - Luchu Tang Pasture
Trek to visit the Gartse Monastery, and then trek to Luchu Tang Pasture. Stay overnight in the camp.
Day 07: Luchu Tang Pasture - Debun Pass
Hike over Debun Pass (3540 meters), having a view of Mt. Amnye Nyernri, with many castles and pastures.
Day 08: Debun Pass – Rebkong - Xiahe - Lanzhou
Trek to villages and fields of Rebkong Region. Visit the Monastery of 16th Century and the old city. Go back to Xiahe and then transfer to Lanzhou. Stay overnight at a local hotel.
Day 09: Departure from Lanzhou
Leave Lanzhou according to your own schedule.