Shigon Trek
(Qinghai Province)
What you need to know more about this trek
Trekking Type: Easy
Basic information
Geography: Mountains, valleys, rivers, forests,
Weather condition: Rainy, windy, sunny
Best season: May through Spet
Culture background: Salar, Tibetan (Amdo)
Facilities: Full board
Altitude: 2300m,6900ft-3600m,10,800ft
Rough Itinerary
Day 01:
Xining-Xun Hua- Chuja. Driving 2 hrs, average altitude 2900m, 8700ft
Day 02:
Rabshong-Wendu.Trekking 5-6hrs, average altitude 3100m, 9300ft.
Day 03:
Wendu-Karang. Trekking 5-6hrs, average altitude 3300m, 9900ft.
Day 04:
Karang-Gangtsa Trekking 6-7hrs,, average altitude 3300m, 9900ft.
Day 05:
Gangtsa-Shigong Monastery. Trekking 4-5hrs, average altitude 3000mt, 9000ft.
Drive to Xining.
What you need to bring for this trek
Sleeping bag
Rain coat
Trekking boots
Warm socks
Water bottle (can fill hot water )
Sun bocks(+50)
Bag pack ( to carry your personal items and your lunch pack, 38-50l).
bag cover.
Hat, (Cap, Wool hate)
Walking sticks (optional)
Sun glasses
books to read
