Tour Date: 15/6 – 28/6/2027（14 days）
Tour Fee: RM 13,200
Booking Dateline: 15/4/2027
Travel Style: Road trip
Group Size: min 10 pax, max 16 pax
Age limit: 16 – 65
Starting from Lijiang in Yunnan, the Yunnan-Tibet route (G214) passes through Shangri-La, Deqin, and other places before reaching Mangkang in Tibet, where it merges into the Sichuan-Tibet route (G318). This route into Tibet gradually rises in elevation, making it an ideal transition for altitude acclimatization. Along the way, views of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, grasslands, lakes, dense forests, salt flat, villages, temples, and mighty rivers—scenes of breathtaking beauty at every turn.
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Departure and meeting day. Take an international flight with a domestic connection flight, arrive in Lijiang (2,400m), transfer to the hotel. Later, free & easy or rest.
After breakfast, depart for Shangri-La, enroute visit Tiger Leaping Gorge, sandwiched by Haba Snow Mountain and Jade Snow Mountain, where rapid river rushes through the gorge. Later, continue the drive to Shangri-La and visit Dukezong Ancient Town, a historic hub of the ancient Tea & Horse Road. Overnight at nearby Napa Lake (3,266m).
Morning explore Napa Lake, a seasonal high-altitude lake. From autumn to early summer, water level dropped, revealing marshland and meadow, creating the unique scene of “a lake on the grassland, grassland in the lake.” Later, head to Meili Snow Mountain viewpoint to admire towering ranges bordering Yunnan-Tibet, with 13 peaks over 5,000m. Later, enjoy wine tasting at Dameong Winery, its art-gallery-like building offers breathtaking views of Lancang River Valley. Overnight at Yanjing (2,300m).
Yanjing, located along the Lancang River, has cultivated salt and practiced traditional salt-making for over a thousand years. Explore the ancient terraced-salt ponds stretching for miles along the riverbank. Also visit Tsong Catholic Church, the only one in Tibet, built by French missionary over a century ago. Later, drive towards Zogang (3,805m) for overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart to Lake Rakwa (3850m) for lunch. It is the largest high-altitude glacial lake in eastern Tibet and one of China’s most beautiful freshwater lakes. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely walk along the lake, admiring the waters reflected against glaciers and snow-capped mountains, resembling a fairy-tale landscape.
Compared to the well-developed Laigu Glacier, Renlongba Glacier is more understated and less visited, yet still boasts magnificent natural wonders while retaining its pristine, rugged charm. The surrounding terrain is complex, with snow-covered peaks, alpine meadows, and lakes scattered around. Take plenty of photos and enjoy the stunning scenery to the fullest.
Visit Midui Glacier (2400m), the world’s lowest elevation glacier. The glacier appears like a glittering belt surrounded by countryside farmlands, villages, forest, and river valleys. Overnight in Bomi (2800m).
Drive to Lunang (3,300m), located in a long and narrow meadow. It features spruce and pine forests, grassy fields, and serves as a pasture. Surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains, with winding streams running through the valley, this place offers a distant view of Nanga Parbat, a peak standing tall at 7,782m. Don’t miss the chance to taste the famous local dish named stone-pot chicken.
Journey through Sejila Pass (4728m), the viewpoint to admire Lunang forest and Namcha Barwa Peak (7782m) in the backdrop. Later, continue the journey via Linzhi to Draksum Tso (3700m), a scenic lake surrounded by virgin forest. Overnight by lakeside boutique hotel named Songtsam, crafted in traditional Tibetan style, experience a luxurious and exquisite stay.
Morning drive to Sangtong pasture, reach the trailhead for a 6km round-trip hike to Xin Tso, enroute enjoy scenic views of grassland, forest, sacred lake, and snow mountains. Those unfit to trek may opt to hire a quad bike or horse riding (self-pay). Afternoon back at Songtsam hotel, enjoy free time or have a relaxing afternoon tea.
Long drive towards the provincial capital of Tibet, enroute crossing Mila Pass (5013m), on top of the pass, colourful Tibetan Buddhism prayer flags flapping in the wind. Upon arrival in Lhasa (3,650m), free & easy to explore the city’s old quarter.
Visit Potala Palace and Lhasa’s oldest temple – Jokhang Monastery. Later free and easy to explore Barkhor Street, which is crowded by pilgrims and traders selling exotic articles.
Morning free and easy, could do last minute souvenir shopping at Barkhor Street. Afternoon transfer to airport for domestic flight to Chengdu, connect to a night flight back to Kuala Lumpur.
Early morning arrives in Kuala Lumpur. End of tour.
A *security deposit of RM3,200 is payable to secure booking. Balance fee RM 10,000 to be collected upon booking deadline or when the tour is fully booked.
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Lam Yuet is an avid traveler, leaving her trails in four continents of the world. She had once spent two years making an Asia-Europe overland journey. Her tales from the road have been published under three titles – The Grand Overland Voyage, A State Called Home, and My Private Map.
She was a feature journalist, specialized in travel writing. As her former job involved lots of oversea assignments, she had experienced luxurious business tour as well as travel on a shoestring. Backpacking is still her preferred choice.
