Xining

Accommodation: Sofitel Xining 5★or equivalent

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

You leave behind the hum of daily life, carried by clouds to Xining—the “Gateway to the Tibetan Plateau,” where Tibetan and Han cultures entwine and endless paths unfold. After a short rest, you explore Shuijing Alley, a marketplace steeped in decades of life. Voices rise, spices swirl—every corner pulsing with the soul of the old city. As evening drapes the sky in gold, you ascend to Phoenix Terrace in Nanshan Park. The city below flickers awake in lights, while far-off peaks stand solemn and white. Here, we begin our “Sunset Meditation”. From this quiet height, you learn to observe without attachment. The noise of the world fades, unable to reach you here. You close your eyes and begin a slow, silent walk—just one kilometer, but inwardly, it stretches much further. With every step and breath, you let go of what no longer serves you. You begin to find yourself again—the parts you’ve forgotten, the calm that’s always been there. The sunset is no longer an end, but a beginning—itis a reset, the starting point of a journey inward.

Chaka — Chaka Salt Lake — Xining

Accommodation: Sofitel Xining 5★or equivalent

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning light spills across the land as we step into a vast mirror—Chaka Salt Lake. Legends call it a gateway between earth and sky, and in Tibetan, it means "salt pond." Here, boundaries dissolve. The skies, wandering clouds, and the salt lake merge into a single celestial mirror. Walking on the lake feels like entering the depths of a dream — or into those untouched corners of your soul. What you see here is more than a landscape; it’s your reflection—forgotten emotions, unfinished conversations, parts of yourself you’ve been running from. You stand still. The wind brushes past your ear, like a quiet voice saying, “Stop running. It’s time to face yourself.” On the road back, you rest your head against the window and close your eyes. The world outside grows familiar again—but the person gazing at the lake at dawn? That version of you is already gone.

Xining — Gui De — Ta'erMonastery

Accommodation: Sofitel Xining 5★or equivalent

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tracing the path of the Yellow River, you arrive at Gui de Geopark, where vibrant mountains meet the timeless earth beneath your feet. Walking through the valley, each step quietly affirms: I was here. At Ta’er Monastery, you turn with the prayer wheels. Ancient scriptures, incense, murals, and whispered wishes surround you like a gentle river, flowing quietly through your heart. No one tells you what to believe—but you begin to understand: true faith is stillness within, it is not about appearance. At night, we arrive at Lotus Lake for the final spiritual practice of this journey: singing bowl sound healing. Sitting by the water’s edge, eyes closed, you listen to the vibrations ripple like waves, striking the deepest chords within you. In those resonant tones, you return to yourself—your past, present, and future selves meeting in stillness.

 

Note: Singing Bowl Sound Healing Through multi-frequency resonance from metal singing bowls, this practice helps release physical tension and emotional blockages, guiding the brain into an alpha state that supports deep relaxation and emotional integration.