Bike to Amnye Machen Mountain Tour

by 10Adventures
Region
Qinghai Province
Duration
12 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Very Hard
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Deep in central China, you will find unexpectedly stunning topography of red rock mountains, snowy peaks, and undulating highways. This 12-day mountain bike tour will take you across about 500 km of impressive terrain for a journey you’ll never forget. As you cycle across Qinghai Province, you’ll notice a blend of cultures and inhabitants, most of whom practice Tibetan Buddhism. It’s a very spiritual area, and on the crux of this tour, you will camp for two nights at the base of the holy Amnye Machen Mountain. Each day of this tour includes high mountain passes and unprecedented views of these remote and wild places. If you’re interested in this tour, make sure you are physically prepared to ride your bike for up to 90 km per day on challenging roads. The rewards will be worth the effort, but you want to enjoy the effort without risking injury. Take the roads less traveled in this unique part of China. A tour like this will leave you nothing short of spellbound—the region is so spectacular and its people so welcoming and hospitable. Ride on! This guided mountain bike tour is always run as a private tour for your group only. This tour can be customized for you, and prices depend on group size, room types, trip customizations, and date of travel. This tour is based 3- and 4-star hotels with modern amenities for a comfortable stay. Rooms are double occupancy, and single travelers will pay a supplement. You will spend some of the tour camping in two-person tents with mattresses provided. And you may spend a few nights in modest guesthouses with basic amenities.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Xining

Arrival in Xining

Day 2: Visit Kumbum Monastery

Visit Kumbum Monastery

Day 3: Bike Over Lajishan Pass + Yellow River

90 km 3820 m

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Bike Over Lajishan Pass + Yellow River

Day 4: Cycle to Wangjia Village

80 km 1200 m

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Cycle to Wangjia Village

Day 5: Bike to Hebei Village

80 km 4000 m

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Bike to Hebei Village

Day 6: Ride & Visit Ragya Monastery

43 km 4234 m

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Ride & Visit Ragya Monastery

Day 7: Bike Heitushan Pass to Maqin

70 km 4320 m

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Bike Heitushan Pass to Maqin

Day 8: Ride to Amnye Machen Base Camp

90 km 4440 m

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Ride to Amnye Machen Base Camp

Day 9: Rest Day or Optional Short Ride

Rest Day or Optional Short Ride

Day 10: Guozhihejianli Pass

70 km 4650 m

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Guozhihejianli Pass

Day 11: Walking Tour of Qinghai Lake

Walking Tour of Qinghai Lake

Day 12: Farewell

Farewell

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Qinghai Province

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.