July 2 – 10 'A Lawrence of Arabia Adventure '
Lake Qinghai - Asia’s largest saltwater lake and China’s largest lake { elevation 3100 meters }. Qinghai { capital Xining } is China’s largest province with millions of sheep, yaks, blue skies blue waters and millions of acres of the summer ‘yellow flowers. Qinghai is located on the Qinghai / Himalayan plateau - with short spectacular summers.
Zhang Ye - Gansu Province is the start of high elevation deserts, along with vivid painted rock formations. Plus snow capped mountains, plateaus and distant ridges. This cycling offers panoramic desert scenery & distant mountain ranges.
Dunhuang is where the ‘ East / West & North / South Silk Roads met. For centuries Dunhuang was the richest city in the world. Plus the ‘entry into China via the Hexi Corridor. This is one of UNESCO Asia’s top cultural experiences - with the Mogao Grottoes & more than 8 major minorities.
Jia Yu Guan - This was the first or last place to see China along the ‘Silk Road. It has the Great Wall’s largest fortress, along with many ‘fire towers and outposts. We will see, feel and hear the many legends .
9 Days / 8 Nights Package :
includes excellent lodging , great foods , transport / escort vehicles , bikes, travel insurance, entry fees & guides.
Venue{s}: Xining , Qilianshan , ZhangYe , Jiayuguan , QiYi Glacier & Dunhuang .
Reservations: Due May 27 , 2015 with 10,000 RMB deposit .
Notations: All arrive in Xining – Qinghai for a day of sights and getting familiar with the bikes. You will need to bring your 'helmets , gloves & hike boot. { We can help with gear }. The cycling is open roads with elevations to 3800 meters. From rolling green pastures, thru the Silk Road canyons and onto the Gobi Desert – all will have the experience of a lifetime…as we depart Dunhuang 'awaiting the adventure !