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Re: China's Hidden Gems

by qinghailaowai 08 May 2012

Strongly recommend anywhere in china's northwest for the "less touristy" vibe if that's what you want. I am partial to Qinghai (I live…
Re: Anybody know if tourist are allowed to enter central area of Gansu, China ?

by mlaiii 28 May 2011

As mentioned in the thread linked above - I was in Xiahe for a total of three nights last week. Initially, we traveled from Lanzhou…
RE: Anybody know if tourist are allowed to enter central area of Gansu, China ?

by akdn1 20 May 2011

Well, apparently it is ok to travel from Lanzhou to Langmusi (via Hezuo) along the G213 highway, so I'm guessing the same applies to Maqu.…
RE: Anybody know if tourist are allowed to enter central area of Gansu, China ?

by akdn1 20 May 2011

Ah, I see. Well, if Xiahe is indeed closed then, you should be able to go Linxia-(Hezuo)-Maqu.
RE: China Visa Extension thread

by russdiggity 25 February 2011

Hi All, Not directly related to the recent posts but if anyone is looking to extend visa's in Hezuo I just did for 30 days (first extenti…
RE: Travel to Langmusi

by wawa 26 September 2010

Hi There are 1 or 2 direct buses per day from Xiahe to Langmusi (bought ticket day before at noon and was given seat number 2). If full…
Re: Travel to Langmusi

by Losang 26 September 2010

Here are some answers: 1. Over the past few years, there have been several uprisings in these Tibetan areas. When these happen, the regio…
Langmusi to Chengdu via Maqu

by wawa 24 September 2010

Hi I just finished a short holiday in Gansu Qinghai Sichuan TAR Here are a few tips for those who travel there off the beaten track From…
RE: Chinese and Tibetan New Year 2011

by amdoboy 07 September 2010

Is the trip Lanzhou-Xiahe-Maqu-Aba-Chengdu doable in the winter? (Did it in May 2007 with snow!) Yes, normally this trip is very do able…
RE: Is this route possible?

by amdoboy 06 September 2010

You have lot on your plate wanting to do all these places in 28 days. Deqin to Yushu: Deqin - Zhongdian - XiangCheng - Litang - Ganzi…
RE: Labrang Monastery...anyone been there recently?

by trevva2 28 April 2010

Hi, We can report from experience that Xiahe was closed to foreigners as of 11am, 26th April. We brought a bus ticket from Hezuo to Xiahe…
Lanzhou to Jiuzhaigou by bus

by huaqiao08 24 October 2009

is it possible to do this in 2 days? You should be able to get from Lanzhou to Langmusi via Hezuo in one day. But is it realistic to…
Re: Gansu/Qinghai itinerary help plus concerns about altitude

by hunanjess 27 August 2009

Does Lixia=Linxia (in Gansu)? Otherwise I'm not sure what you're talking about. I just finished a trip through S. Gansu and a bit of…
Re: Killing Time in Qinghai/Gansu

by akdn1 21 August 2009

Your budget seems fine for a trip to Gannan (south Gansu). Also, as far as I'm aware, Xiahe is open right now. I think you can travel…
Should the feared plague in Qinghai affect my Langmusi and N. Sichuan plan?

by zazorama 05 August 2009

Me and my mom want to get through the mountains from Lanzhou to Sichuan. we are surely afraid of plagues, but for now this thing in Qinghai…
RE: Foreigners can go to Labrang

by amdoboy 11 July 2009

Sorry to hear that you had problems. We were in Xiahe (Labrang) and Langmusi )Taktsang Lhamo) last week.Stayed at the RedRock Youth hostel…
RE: Xiahe

by astro_aa 11 July 2009

today(11th) i tried to buy a ticket to Langmusi from Lanzhou but they refused,as well as the ticket to Hezuo and Xiahe.Someone said that…
Re: Gansu to Sichuan - travel itinerary

by akdn1 17 June 2009

Apparently, Xiahe is still closed, but you can travel from Linxia direct to Langmusi (maybe stop in Hezuo, to break up the journey?),…
RE: Gansu to Sichuan - travel itinerary

by amdoboy 17 June 2009

Grasslands and hiking around Langmusi is great and beautiful. I don't know whether it is expensive, you can ask [langmusi trekking company|…
Re: Lanzhou to Chengdu by bicycle

by akdn1 15 June 2009

From recent posts on this forum, it seems that Xiahe town is the only placed closed in Gansu now. If this is still the case when you are…
Travel tips for Gansu province

by Jungles 05 May 2009

My husband and I just spent 11 days in Gansu province, from April 23 to May 3. Below are a few things that we wished we'd known before…
RE: Tibetan areas in Qinghai and Gansu: Open or not?

by amdoboy 28 April 2009

Update on Gannan Gansu. As of Sunday 26th of April Taktsang Lhamo (cn: Langmusi) is closed again. The checkpoint at the beginning of…
Re: Are the Tibetan areas in Sichuan re-open to foreigners yet?

by Bandylegs 20 October 2008

4-5 Oct refused by bus drivers in Linxia to Hezuo to get to Langmussi.(Qinhai province. Told to go to police station which I did. They…
Xiahe, Langmusi still closed to foreigners

by wjs 30 June 2008

On Saturday 28 June at the Lanzhou bus station we attempted to buy bus tickets to Xiahe in south Gansu. We hoped to visit Xiahe, then…
Xiahe, Langmusi Still Closed to Foreigners

by wjs 30 June 2008

On Saturday 28 June at the Lanzhou bus station we attempted to buy bus tickets to Xiahe in south Gansu. We hoped to visit Xiahe, then…