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KHAM TOURS
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The Kham area comprises of a total of 50 counties, which have been divided into the provinces of Sichuan (16 counties), Yunnan (3 counties), and Qinghai (6 counties) as well as the eastern portion of the Tibet Autonomous Region (25 counties). Linguists and anthropologists refer to Kham as the 'Ethnic Corridor of Southwest China', as its vast and sparsely populated territories are inhabited by over 14 culturally and linguistically distinct ethnic groups. There are significant differences in traditions and beliefs--even physical appearance--between the peoples of Kham and other Tibetans. Kham has a rugged terrain characterized by mountain ridges and gorges running from northwest to southeast. Numerous rivers, including the Mekong, Yangtze, Yalong Jiang, and the Salwee flow through Kham.
The people of Kham very strong and proud! Meet the people of Kham:
Below are some examples of tours in Kham. Please note these are just examples, your tour can be adapted to suit your wishes.
Kham / Sichuan tours
Kham
tour 1: NATIONAL PARKS OF SICHUAN WITH A TIBETAN TOUCH / 11 DAYS
Chengdu-Mt Qingcheng-Wolong-Mt
Siguniang-Danba-Tagong-Kangding-Emeishan-Leshan
Kham
tour 2: WEST SICHUAN WITH A TIBETAN TOUCH / 13 DAYS
Chengdu-Mt
Siguniang-Tagong-Ganzi-Dege-Baiyu-Litang-Kangding-Hailuogou glaciers-Chengdu
CHENGDU
TO LHASA, NORTHERN ROUTE / 17 DAYS
Chengdu-Leshan-Emeishan-Kangding-Luhuo-Ganzi-Dege-Jomda-Chamdo-Riwoqe-Denqen-Sog
Xian-Nagqu-Lhasa
CHENGDU
TO LHASA, SOUTHERN ROUTE / 17 DAYS
Chengdu-Leshan-Emeishan-Kangding-Luhuo-Ganzi-Dege-Jomda-Chamdo-Bakso-Rawu-Bomi-Basum
Tso Lake-Lhasa
Kham / Tibet tours
BEIJING
TO TIBET OVERLAND, NORTHERN ROUTE / 21 DAYS
Beijing-Lanzhou-Xiahe-Langmusi-Barkam-Danba-Luhuo-Ganzi-Dege-Jomda-Chamdo-Riwoqe-Denqen-Sog
Xian-Nagqu-Lhasa
BEIJING
TO TIBET, SOUTHERN ROUTE / 21 DAYS
Beijing-Lanzhou-Xiahe-Langmusi-Barkam-Danba-Luhuo-Ganzi-Dege-Jomda-Chamdo-Bakso-Rawu-Bomi-Basum
Tso Lake-Lhasa
KUNMING
TO LHASA, NORTHERN ROUTE / 19 DAYS
Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Zhongdian-Deqin-Markam-Zogang-Chamdo-Riwoqe-Dengqen-Sog
Xian-Nagqu-Lhasa
KUNMING
TO LHASA, SOUTHERN ROUTE / 17 DAYS
Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Zhongdian-Deqin-Markam-Zogang-Bakso-Rawu-Bomi-Basum
Tso Lake-Lhasa
On some maps you will find the Chinese names of towns/cities in Kham, on other maps you will find the Tibetan names. Here is an overview:
| Chinese name | Tibetan name |
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| Kangding | Darbo |
| Bamei | Garthar |
| Baiyu | Paryuel |
| Ganzi | Garzê |
| Changdu | Qamdo |
| Jiangda | Jomda |
| Leiwuqi | Riwoqe |
| Naqu | Nagchu |
| Dege | Dêgê |
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LOCAL WEATHER FORCAST Current weather in Chengdu: http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/CHXX0016.html Current weather in Kangding: http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/CHXX0358.html Current weather in Chamdo: http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/CHXX0343.html |
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