Tour Code: CCT-LZT02S
Destinations: Lanzhou, Xiahe
Highlights: Xiahe Labrang Monastery, Sangke Grassland
Day 01 Lanzhou / Xiahe
Meet and transfer to Xiahe, a Tibetan town nestling in a mountain valley at an elevation of 2,900m in Ganan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. You will go sightseeing of Labrang Monastery. Originally built in 1709, Labrang Monastery is one of the main academic monasteries outside of Lhasa in Tibet. The monastery holds over 60,000 Tibetan sutras and thousands of rare Buddhist relics, including a statue of the most famous Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo.

Day 02 Xiahe / Lanzhou
In the morning, drive to Sangke Grasslands lying about 14km west of Xiahe. It boasts good reputation for its excellent pasture and frequent magnificent Buddhist ceremonies. You have chance to take the horse ride and pay the visit to local herdsmen's family. Also, you can sample local flavors and snacks like yak-butter tea, mutton, and Zanba. Transfer back to Lanzhou and service completes.
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