Self-Drive Motorbike Tour in Qinghai Province, China

- 13 days self-drive motorbike tour in Qinghai province

- Explore the traditional Tibetan state of Amdo

- Off-road and dirt road motorcycling across Tibetan grasslands

- Cross several mountain passes at altitudes above 4'000m

- Get in touch with local Tibetan nomad families

- Visit influential Tibetan Buddhist monasteries such as Labrang in Xiahe

Qinghai Amdo Off-Road Self-Drive Motorcycle Trip

Explore the province of Qinghai and the traditional Tibetan region of Amdo on this extraordinary self-drive motorbike trip! From Xining - the capital of Qinghai province - ride your motorcycle to Qinghai Lake, along the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau through majestic scenery, across high mountain passes and over the Tibetan grasslands. Accommodation will be basic but this unique experience and the scenery will more than make up for it!

Important Note:

Foreign and international driving permits are not valid in China! If you do not have a valid Chinese driving license, please contact us as early as possible. We will then provide you with a temporary Chinese driving permit for this tour.

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Tour Description: Qinghai Province

The province of Qinghai is named after the enormous Qinghai Lake. It is located on the northeastern part of the Tibetan Plateau. It borders Gansu in the northeast, the Xinjiang Autonomous Region in the northwest, Sichuan in the southeast, and Tibet Autonomous Region in the southwest. Most of Qinghai is part of the traditional provinces of Kham and Amdo of Tibet. It is the birthplace and home to many influential Tibetan figures in history, including Tsongkapa (the greatest commentator in the history of Buddhism) and many of the Dalai Lamas. The Yellow River (Huang He) originates in the middle of the province, while the Yangtze and Mekong have their sources in the southern part.

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The province of Qinghai boasts a population of 5.2 million, among which the Han accounts for 54.5%. Other groups include the Tibetans 20.87%, Tu, Hui, Salar and Mongols. Qinghai's culture is heavily influenced by Tibet, given the close proximity as well as a shared history.