The annual Litang Horse Race, held at the high altitude town of Litang from August 1 to 7th, is the most celebrated holiday on the Chinese Tibetan grasslands. The Tibetans will come from far away and set tents to wait for the big days. After the wonderful ceremony with traditional Tibetan dancing and songs, the most exciting event is the horse racing. The brave riders will take their pretty decorated horses to participate in the races and show their excellent horse riding skills. The women are all in their most beautiful best with magnificent jewelry as they loudly applaud their heroes. The festival is also a good time for trade and various Tibetan-style goods are exchanged here amongst the visitors from all over the world.
We will spend 2 days at Litang to watch the horse races, and hopefully can catch some of the most thrilling moments on camera. There are opportunities to make friends with the friendly Tibetan people and of course, also visit the Tibetan monastery in our free time. The atmosphere is one of holiday making and there are of course moments for relaxation as well.
$790USD
Tour Code
B011
Itinerary
Day1
Beijing/Chengdu
Meet you at the airport and change domestic fight to Chengdu, transfer to local hotel after arrival.
Day2
Chengdu
After breakfast have a city tour and visit Wuhou shrine. Enjoy Sichuan Opera in the evening. Overnight in local hotel.
Day3
Chengdu/Khamding
Drive to Khamding. Pass by Yaan and Erlang Mountain Tunnel. Take pictures of the beautiful scenery of the Luding Bridge over the River Dadu. Visit Anjue Monastery and Paomashan Park after arrive in Khamding. Spend the night in Khamding
Day4
Khamding/Litang
Head to Litang. Driving along by Dadu River and pass by Zheduo Snow Mountain then arrive at Litang to visit Litang Monastery. Overnight in Litang
Day5
Litang
Enjoy the exciting Horse Race party, Tibetan dance and songs and clothes show. Overnight in Litang.
Day6
Litang/Yajiang/Xindu Bridge
Small bridges, flowing water, Tibetan villages, it is the landscape of the pastoral type of rural area. There are a lot of small simple made bridges which are made of stone and wood over the streams. In the harvest season of the highland barley, you will see yellow highland barley, green alfalfa, and there are always Tibetans who enter into this picture in twos and threes. It’s really worthy of the name of the photographer’s paradise. Overnight in Xindu.
Day7
Xindu Bridge/Bamei/Yak River/Danba
You will visit Tibetan village and the spectacular Suopo Diaolou(Stone fort) group. Overnight in Danba.
Day8
Danba/Rilong
Visit Changping Valley in Mt. Siguniang. There are roads with cypress trees on sides, Lama Monastery, Ganhaizi waterfall and strange stones.Stay the night in Rilong.
Day9
Rilong/Chengdu
Visit Shuangqiaogou Valley in the morning, Go back to Chengdu after lunch. Overnight in Chengdu.
Day10
Chengdu/Beijing
Fly to Beijing after breakfast. Visit the Forbidden City, Tian`an men square and Wangfujing Street. Transfer to the hotel.
Day11
Beijing
Finish the happy journey and say farewell.
Price
Above 10 people, please contact our consultant for a good price.(Flights are not included)
Price Include
Hotels and breakfast in the hotel;Private car, van or coach with A/C; English guide in the tour day; Attractions admission fee; Chinese Lunch and dinner mentioned; Fuel, Parking, Expressway cost.
Price Exclude
China visa fee; Personal expense; Tips.
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