14 Days Takla Makan Desert Trip

Desert Duration: 4 Days
Hotel: 9 Nights
Camp: 4 Nights

Takla Makan (also Taklimakan) desert, means “never get back if you go in”, known as “Sea of Death” it occupys totally about 360,000 sq km in Tarim Basin. Formerly a fertile region and a center of Buddhist civilization, it has become a bleak, uninhabited area of drifting sand dunes. Dense forest of trees and bushes line the tow sides of Yeltin River, Hoten River and Chechon River around the desert, forming “oasis in desert sea”. There is abundant underground water and petroleum.

Highlights:

The silk Road represents historical significance. It is this ancient passageway that has connected the civilizations from China, India, Persia, and Aribian with those from Greece and Rome, thus promited the interchange between East and West.

The Tarim River: (2179 km) composed of three rivers – Yeltin, Hetian and Aksu. It is the longest inland river in China. Like a wild house without reins, it cuts through snowy mountains and Gobi desert.

Diversified-leaved poplar tree, is called “hero of desert”. Along the Talim River, there exists vergin forest of this oldest tree and the only one of its kind in the world, of which 90% are in China and 81% are at the Talim River.

Grape Valley: Hoten people have established grape-tree boulevards extending more than thousand miles, where grows the sweetest grape.

AutoRoute in desert skirted by trees and running 500 km across desert, showcases the strength of human, condensing the history, and threading yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Kleya People set up their home here 300 years ago. Isolating from the outside world, they make their own tranquil and hard life by herding in the desert.

Ruins, relics, Buddhist caves, ancient graves scattering in the desert remind us the civilization men and make and mistakes committed.

9 Days Lup Nur Trek

Trek: 5 Days
Hotel: 3 Nights
Camp: 6 Nights

In Mongolian, Lop Nur means “The Lake Converging Many Water Sources”. Occupying 3,066 square kilometers, it was the biggest salt migration lake in Chin. On the south route of ancient Silk Road, it functioned as the only way in the ancient communications between east and west. People here used to herb, fish, live joyfully and carefree, until one day in 1970, the lake dried up. The last Lop Nur people moved away leaving behind their home. Now in the dry air still reverberate the caravan bells, laughter of Loulan girls and signs of Lop Nur men.

Highlights:
Ancient Loulan is the most fascinating place of all the historic sites on the Silk Road found by Swedish explorer Sven Anders Hedin in 1930s during his desert exploration to Lop Nur. A key hub of traffic with brilliant commercial prosperity, a city once with a population of thousands, suddenly disappeared from the history. The rise and fall of the ancient State of Loulan has presented a baffling mystery to us. The answer is simple and shocking – it was completely submerged by the desert. Now only the ruins, mummies and relics continue to be buried and unearthed by the wind once and again.

Yadan, which means “The Steep Earthen Mount” in Uygur, has now become a world to indicate a special topography in dry areas. Because of strong water corrosion and fierce wind erosion, a series of parallel ditches. They can be all sorts of shapes, and present a splendid sight. The “Dragon City” in the northeast part of Lop Nur is most magnificent.

TASHIDELEK!
Welcome to “the roof of the world”

Tibet Autonomous Region, the mystic Shangri-la, the forbidden kingdom, has captured man’s imagination for centuries. Located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau 12,000 feet (4,000 meters) above sea level, it is praised as the Roof of the World. The special geographic conditions and environment cultivated its unique culture, history and people, creating a splendid chapter in the history of human civilization. The precipitous snow-capped mountains, sparkling glaciers, vast pasture, deep river valleys, mysterious Buddhist culture and sincere, openhearted Tibetans make this place holy land. Closest to the blue sky, it is our spiritual home. Here, time flies and stays. Here you feel the eternity.

General Information:
Passport, Visa and Entry Permit

You are welcome to Tibet with a passport valid for at least 6 months after your departure date. As for visa for Tibet, it should be secured through the authorities in Lhasa in advance.

Trekking/Camping Facilities

We will provide all the camping facilities. The tents are roomy and comfortable, matching with sleeping bags. Hi-tech telecommunication equipment and first-aid service are available.

Acute Mountain sickness
You con’t have to worry about the altitude in Tibet, but you should be aware that it does affect some people’s performance. For the strenuous treks, you’d better bring your own medical kits. Our staff are always ready to give you a hand.

Clothing:
The best time for trekking is May-July and September-October. Boots must be comfortable and they must support the ankle. They should be hiking, not climbing boots. A rain and wind proof jacket is necessary for high altitude and lengthy trek. A thick pullover is necessary in early morning and evening.