Dates: 8 August—28 July 2017

From：$1280 （Join-in Tour）

Shamans, or “Lhawa” in Tibetan, are average individuals whose bodies are inhabited by a  god at specified times of year. Through the medium of the shaman, the god then advises local people on how to maintain safety and good fortune. Special shaman's festivals are held at which villagers gather to hear the advice of the shaman. Ritual dancing and play- acting by villagers are also part of these festivals. On this trip, you will witness several shaman's festivals occurring in various villages, travel to monasteries, and visit thangka (religious painting) schools. 

itinerary

Day 01. 
Fly to Beijing.
Day 02. 
Flight to Lanzhou. 
Day 03. 
Lanzhou-Labrang through Linxia. 
Day 04. 
Visit Tashi Kyil Monastery in the morning. After lunch free time in the town. 
Day 05. 
Labrang-Repkong through the Gangya Grasslands.
Day 06. 
Drive to Mayba town and see the Shaman’s festival there. 
Day 07. 
Drive to Sakkyi town and see the most famous Shaman’s festival. 
Day 08. 
Drive to Lhanggya town and see the festival there. In the afternoon, visit some Tibetan families. 
Day 09. 
Visit Riwong Gonchen monastery. This was founded in 1301 by the great master Sangda Rinchen. In the afternoon, visit the two famous Tibetan Thangka painting schools known as Sangeshong Yagotsang (which was founded in 1385 by Rebkong Kyalgon), and Sangeshong Magotsang (founded in the 16th century). 
Day 10. 
Rebkong-Xining along the Yellow River. On the way you will visit the oldest monastery in East Tibet called Martsang Drak. 
Day 11.
Fly out