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.
Arrival in Xining
Visit Kumbum Monastery
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Bike Over Lajishan Pass + Yellow River
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Cycle to Wangjia Village
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Bike to Hebei Village
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Ride & Visit Ragya Monastery
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Bike Heitushan Pass to Maqin
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Ride to Amnye Machen Base Camp
Rest Day or Optional Short Ride
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Guozhihejianli Pass
Walking Tour of Qinghai Lake
Farewell
Hotel
A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.