Tibetan Village Day Trip – Live Like a Tibetan
An unforgettable journey into the warmth and spirit of Tibetan culture.
Starts From Chengdu.
Duration: 13 hours
Highlights：
- Authentic Tibetan Culture – Discover the rich heritage of Ganbao Tibetan Village through its architecture and traditions.
- Butter Tea-Making – Learn to prepare this Tibetan staple with guidance from locals.
- Hands-on Craft Experiences – Try Thangka painting, embroidery, and paper-cutting to explore Tibetan artistry.
- Tibetan Costume & Photoshoot – Dress in traditional attire and capture stunning memories.
- Hearty Tibetan Cuisine – Enjoy an authentic lunch and a yak hotpot feast.
- Guozhuang Dance & Bonfire – Celebrate with locals through dance, music, and a Hada ceremony.
- Prayer Flag Hill Climb & Lungta Blessing – Hike up a hill adorned with Tibetan prayer flags and scatter Lungta rice paper for good fortune.
Includes:
- Tibetan Lunch
- Tibetan Butter-milk Tea Making Experience Course
- Tibetan Paper-cutting Course
- Traditional Tibetan Attire
- Tibetan Yak Meat Hotpot Dinner
- Bonfire Party and Barbecue
- Guozhuang Dance with Local Tibetan Residents
- English & Mandarin Speaking Guide service
Excludes:
- Thangka Painting Course
- Tibetan Embroidery Course
- Tibetan Costume Photography
- Personal Expenses
Private Tour Price:
| Numbers of Guests | Price | Price per person |
| 2 | ¥2600 | ¥1300 |
| 3 | ¥3900 | ¥1300 |
| 4 | ¥4760 | ¥1190 |
| 5 | ¥5950 | ¥1190 |
| 6 | ¥7140 | ¥1190 |
| 7 | ¥7700 | ¥1100 |
| 8 | ¥8800 | ¥1100 |
| 9+ | ¥9000+ | ¥1000 |
Tour schedule:
- 8:00AM Pick up from hotel
- 11:00AM-6:00PM Tibetan life experience
- 9:00PM Back at hotel
Itinerary
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Explore Ganbao Tibetan Village
Explore the centuries-old Ganbao Tibetan Village, known for its stone houses, fluttering prayer flags, and Mani walls. Learn about Tibetan traditions and daily life, then join a Lungta blessing ritual—scattering prayer papers into the wind for good fortune. A peaceful cultural encounter in the heart of the mountains.
12:00 – 1 PM – Authentic Tibetan Lunch
Indulge in an authentic Tibetan-style lunch, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy tsampa (roasted barley flour), yak meat dishes, handmade momos (Tibetan dumplings), and fresh dairy products such as Tibetan yogurt and butter. This meal is a true taste of the region’s traditional, original ecological cuisine.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Butter Tea-Making Experience
Step into a traditional Tibetan home and learn the art of making butter tea, a staple in Tibetan households. Guided by a local Tibetan, you’ll blend freshly churned yak butter with brick tea and salt, using a traditional wooden churn. Savor the warm, rich tea as you learn about its significance in Tibetan daily life—providing warmth, energy, and a sense of community.
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Optional Cultural Activities
Choose from a variety of hands-on activities that showcase the artistic heritage of Tibetan culture:
Traditional Paper-Cutting – Learn this lesser-known Tibetan craft, where intricate patterns and spiritual motifs are cut from paper to create meaningful artwork.
Thangka Painting – Try your hand at this intricate Tibetan Buddhist art, learning the symbolic meaning behind each stroke.
Tibetan Costume Experience – Transform into a true Tibetan by dressing in authentic Tibetan attire!
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Yak Hotpot Feast
As the sun sets, gather around for a hearty yak meat hotpot, a favorite Tibetan dish perfect for the cool highland climate. Enjoy the rich flavors of tender yak meat, wild mushrooms, and local vegetables simmered in a fragrant broth.
