Amdo
The Amdo region of Tibet is in northwestern Sichuan Province and southern Gansu Province. Both Chengdu and Xining are gateway cities into Tibet’s Amdo region.
Amdo- Agri_tourism-learn about culture of agriculture
Starting from Xining, it doesn’t take long before we leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind and are able to give you an authentic Tibetan experience, making sure you see the important sights along with experiencing the real people of Tibet. Stay with farming village and participate in farming activities such as harvesting… Read more →
Region: Amdo
Attraction Category: Community Experiences
Amdo Craft Nomad Handicrafts, Xining
Amdo Craft is dedicated to training and helping Tibetan nomads use the only resource they have, yak and sheep wool and yak milk. The profit of the sales of these unique handmade handicrafts goes back to Tibetan communities. In return they are able to provide shoes, clothes, and school books for their children as well… Read more →
Region: Amdo
Attraction Category: Handicraft Sites
Grasslands of Amdo
This can be done as a week-long trip with an easy trek from Rebkong to Wendo in Amdo. On the first day we will visit Lho Dorjee Drak caves, which is one of the historic sights in Amdo. In the afternoon we will visit and see Tibetan Painting culture at local artist homes. We start… Read more →
Region: Amdo
Attraction Category: Historic & Cultural Sites
Zhiduo, home of wild animals, and the source of the Yellow and Yangtse rivers
Yushu was chosen as the source of the Sangjianyuan/Three Rivers head water nature reserve and Zhiduo is a remote region with the highest elevation in the Yushu region, with an average altitude of 4000 meters. Due to the harsh climate conditions, remote wild nature and fewer people, this area has favorable conditions to become a… Read more →
Region: Amdo
Attraction Category: Conservation Areas
Wildlife adventure in East Tibet
Just to the west of Martok, a lonely outpost town on the Qinghai-Tibet Highway that leaves a lot to be desired, is a very desolate, barren looking area. However, looks can often be deceiving—the area is actually home to a great deal of wildlife. It is a great place to look for kyang (wild ass),… Read more →