FAQ
1. You must have a valid international driver permit for motorcycles.
2. We can assist with Tibetan Autonomous region entry visas and Chinese entry visas. Prices vary depending on nationality of visa applicant.
3. Cash deposit is required for all tours.
4. Purchase the best insurance before you come
5.Each motorcycle rider requires USD2000 damage deposit
6.All vehicles have fully comprehensive insurance, a fact only made possible by our association with one of China's largest government sanctioned motorsports clubs.
Do not carry too much – ride lighter. Max 2 bag/total weight 10-20kg.
For riding:
1. Riding pant/jeans/cargo pants. (for bikers)
2. Riding Jacket/ warm shirt or sweat shirt / inner warmer. Any good water / wind proof jacket. (One pant and jacket will normally be used all the journey when you are riding.)
3. Good riding shoes/ boots. (If ankle /high top then better)
4. Good 2/3 warm pairs of socks.
5. Riding gloves. Preferably summer and winter or waterproof gloves.
6. Good helmet.
7. Good sun glasses.
8. Two-piece rain coat. Wet weather riding gear.
For normal day (City Use):
1. Good pants / jeans 1-2 set only
2. Sweatshirt / warmer shirt 1-2 only.
3. Pyjamas
4. Underwear 3-5 pairs
5. Sports/ walking shoes/ boots
Other items: optional but recommended.
1. Sleeping bag/blanket (optional as we provide bedding at all destinations.)
2. Torch.
3. Water bottle/Camelbak – (very important for high altitude sickness) All bottled drinking water supplied and carried in support vehicle.
4. Basic first aid kit with essential medicines, or your prescribed medication if you are on medication.
5. Sun screen lotion. The sun is stronger at altitude.
6. Body lotion/lip guard (good in cold and dry weather)
7. Paper and hand soap/ sanitizer. This will be supplied also.
8. Travel toiletries kit (soap/shampoo/shaving kit, etc)
9. Camera/phone and spare power supply, chargers, memory storage devices, films, etc.
10. Light high-energy snacks
11. Sandals or thongs
12. Woolen cap, muffler
The things you might want on a trip like this is unlimited. However, the things you will end up using are limited. While packing for the trip use the weight Vs utility ratio to decide whether or not to carry a certain item.
Current 95# petro price is 7.5rmb/L.
The price goes up in some plateau areas, it is between 7.5rmb/L to 9rmb/L.
The current exchange rate of RMB against US dollar is 6.78, so it is 1.10 to 1.32 dollars per litter.
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Scenic spots in Xining to Lhasa tour |
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Scenic Spot Name |
Ticket Price(RMB) |
Ticket Price(US dollar) |
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Qinghai Lake |
100¥ |
15$ |
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Chaka salt lake |
70¥ |
10.3$ |
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Namtso Lake |
120¥ |
18.7$ |
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The Potala Palace |
200¥ |
29.5$ |
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Jokhang Monastery |
85¥ |
12.5$ |
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Norbulingka |
80¥ |
11.8$ |
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Scenic spots in Lhasa to Chengdu tour |
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Scenic Spot Name |
Ticket Price(RMB) |
Ticket Price(US dollar) |
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The Potala Palace |
200¥ |
29.5$ |
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Jokhang Monastery |
85¥ |
12.5$ |
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Norbulingka |
80¥ |
11.8$ |
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Yamdrok lake |
Free |
Free |
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Lulang Forest Sea |
20¥ |
3$ |
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Ranwu Lake |
Free |
Free |
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Midui Glacier |
50¥ |
7.4$ |
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Chengdu Panda Research Center |
55¥ |
8.1$ |
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Scenic spots in Chengdu to Xining tour |
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Scenic Spot Name |
Ticket Price(RMB) |
Ticket Price(US dollar) |
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Chengdu Panda Research Center |
55¥ |
8.1$ |
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Qinghai Lake |
100¥ |
15$ |
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Dujiang Weir |
90¥ |
13.3$ |
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Mr.Qingcheng |
80¥ |
11.8$ |
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Sertar Buddha College |
Free |
Free |
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Ruoergai Flower Lake |
105¥ |
15.5$ |
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Labrang Monastery |
Free |
Free |
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Scenic spots in Qinghai&Gansu tour |
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Scenic Spot Name |
Ticket Price(RMB) |
Ticket Price(US dollar) |
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Qinghai Lake |
100¥ |
15$ |
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Chaka salt lake |
70¥ |
10.3$ |
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Emerald Lake |
Free |
Free |
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Mogao Caves |
220¥ |
32.4$ |
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Spring Sands Mountain |
120¥ |
17.7$ |
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Zhangye Colored Mountain |
80¥ |
11.8$ |
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Zhangye Giant Buddhist Temple |
40¥ |
5.9$ |
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Scenic spots in Xining to Xi'An tour |
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Scenic Spot Name |
Ticket Price(RMB) |
Ticket Price(US dollar) |
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Qinghai Lake |
100¥ |
15$ |
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Labrang Monastery |
Free |
Free |
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Maijishan Grottoes |
90¥ |
13.3$ |
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Greater Wild Goose Pagoda |
50¥ |
7.4$ |
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Terra-Cotta Warriors |
120¥ |
17.7$ |
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Hua Shan Mountain Ticket |
160¥ |
23.6$ |
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Hua Shan Mountain Ropeway |
270¥ |
39.8$ |
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Yuanjia Village |
Free |
Free |
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Kongtong Mountain |
120¥ |
17.7$ |
