Overview

This is a fascinating private tour to some of China’s least-traveled regions. The trip begins with a thrilling ride through the mysterious sand dunes of the Badain Jaran Desert. Dotted with thousands of crystal-clear lakes locked amidst some of the world’s highest sand dunes, the Badain Jaran Desert features a landscape like no other. Drive out of the desert and continue through Qinghai Province, part of historical Tibet, and today home to diverse ethnic groups of distinct traditions and religions. After touring Qinghai, hop aboard the Sky Train, a true engineering feat that ascends along the Tibetan Plateau all the way to Lhasa. End the trip with a few days of exploring some of the most revered sites of Tibetan Buddhism and meeting the Tibetan people and culture up close. Recommended travel dates from the Badain Jaran Desert to Lhasa are June to September. However, July and August might be a bit more crowded (please refer to the list of Chinese national holidays below, during which these rates might not apply).