| SSEA No.T6 |
Tibet
Scientific Expeditions 2001 |
14 Days / 13 Nights, Inclusive Package Fee. USD $2,900. per person / minimum 6 persons.
Optional: USD $280. / per day /per person (Free schedule. Two persons use a jeep, with experienced driver & English-speaking guide ).
Expedition Line:
LHASA - BASONG
LAKE- BAYI TOWN - BAIRON - BANGCHAN - MENZHONG (Zhaqu) - GEINBANG - GACHA -
LHASA
Expedition Tine:
May, June, September, October in 2001.
Expedition for multiple fields of Science:
This expedition line is suitable for the scientists of all disciplines. You can always find some interesting objects in this expedition. To explore the front edge of India Sub-continent and Eurasia continent; the largest canyon (5,382m (17,657 ft) in depth, 496.3 km in length) in the world, the undisturbed region for geology, geophysics, geography, tectonics, glaciology, topography, paleontology, seismology, meteorology studies; the "Garden of Eden" on the world's roof; the complete vertical distribution of botanical zones; the rare animals and rare plants unique to Tibet and Himalayas; the unique environment & ecosystem, , the powerful Tibetan culture, religion and history, the anthropology & archaeology etc.
Professors said: To study a single branch of the Great Canyon will be enough for a PhD thesis.
This itinerary is the safest and fastest way to reach the largest canyon in the world and to enjoy the attractions of Tibet.
What's special of this expedition?
Travel to
Tibet needs special permission. Most regions of Tibet are not open to foreign
travelers .
How to
get Tibet Expedition permit? Please
read here. Only with
the support of our Expedition Host Institutions, we be able to arrange this
Tibet Expedition for west Scientists & University students. We sincerely
hope that you will not miss this opportunity.
Please contact 100GoGo first, for planning your expedition, at least 3 months before your expedition start date.
The
Expedition Host Institution:
SSEA (Sichuan Scientific Expedition Association) - the most famous
scientific expedition association in China.
CISE (Center of International Science Exchange, China Academy of Science,
Chengdu) - China Academy
of Science is the top & largest science institution in China, with branches
cover all scientific fields and in all provinces of China .
If you need advises for your expedition, SSEA Scientific
Advisors Board
will be happy to help.
Itinerary:
| Day 1 (Mon.) | Arrive Lhasa. | Expedition Guide will meet you at Lhasa Airport and bring you to the Hotel.. |
| Take a rest to adjust your body for the World's Roof. | ||
| Stay at Lhasa Hotel (or other 3 stars hotel). | ||
| Day 2 (Tues.) | Visit Lhasa City, Potala Palace, Dazhou Temple. Bagen Street etc. |
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| Stay at Lhasa Hotel. | ||
| Day 3 (Wed.) | Lhasa - Basong Lake (By Jeep) | |
| Jeep trip to view Lhasa Valley, Highland & snow mountain scenes. | ||
| Stay at Basong Lake Hotel. | ||
| Day 4 (Thurs.) | Visit the beautiful Basong Lake. | |
| Ecosystem expedition in Basong lake region. | ||
| Stay at Basong Lake Hotel. | ||
| Day 5 (Fri.) | Basongzuo Lake - Bayi Town (By Jeep) | |
| Menba cultural Expedition | Menba people live in remote regions of Tibet. They have many interesting traditions. | |
| Stay at Bayi Town Hotel. | ||
| Day 6 (Sat.) | Bayi Town - Bairon (By Jeep) | |
| Jeep trip to view the forests on the mountains. | ||
| Preparation for walking into the Great Canyon. | If necessary, you can employ Tibetan guides to carry your equipments etc. | |
| Camp at Bairon. | ||
| Day 7 (Sun.) | Bairon - Bangchan (Walk) | |
| Scientific Expedition along Bairon Tsangpu River (downstream), towards the Great Canyon. | Valley, river, virgin forests, hot springs, Memba villages etc, enjoying the fantastic scenes and discover your scientific interesting objects. | |
| Camp at Bangchan | ||
| Day 8 (Mon.) | Bangchan - Menzhong (Walk) | |
| Continue
scientific expedition along the
Bairon Tsangpu River.
|
Explore the mysteries of the nature. | |
| Camp at Menzhong | ||
| Day 9 (Tues.) | Scientific
Expedition in the Great Canyon.
Enjoy the wonder views of "Big Bend" of Yalung Tsangpu River at Mt. Namcha Barwa. |
This is
the most exciting time of this expedition. (Optional: If you like to stay a few more days in the Great Canyon, it can be arranged, but you need to make the application in advance.) |
| Camp at Menzhong | ||
| Day 10 (Wed.) | Menzhong - Geinbang | |
| Continue scientific expedition in the Great Canyon. | ||
| Camp at Geinbang | ||
| Day 11 (Thurs.) | Geinbang - Bairon (Walk) | |
| Bairon - Baii Town (By Jeep) | ||
| Stay at Baii Town Hotel. | ||
| Day 12 (Fri.) | Baii Town - Gazha (By Jeep) | |
| Jeep trip to view the dried valley of Yalung Tsangpu River, desert-like topography. A different landscape. | ||
| Stay at Gazha Hotel. | ||
| Day 13 (Sat.)
|
Gazha - Lhasa (By Jeep) | |
| Jeep trip to view the river and valley. | ||
| Stay at Lhasa Hotel. | ||
| Day 14 (Sun.) |
Flight back to home.
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14 Days / 13 Nights, Package Fees: USD
$2,900. per person / minimum 6 persons.
Optional: Free schedule, USD $280./per day / per person (Two persons use a jeep,
with experienced driver and English-speaking guide).
Include: All Hotels, Meals, Transport, Vehicle & Driver, Special
permission fees, English-speaking Guide and Sightseeing tickets.
Not included: International Air tickets for
Lhasa and
Travel Insurance.
Field trip equipments available for rent: tent, plastic bed, sleeping bag,
GPS, cooker, lamp etc.
Online Application / Reservation To reserve your Scientific Expedition online
E mail us: expedition@100gogo.com (USA)
ssea@100gogo.com (China)
Background information Online:
--- All about Panda
--- Tibet Animals
--- Interior Tour of Potala Palace (Lhasa)
--- The Largest Canyon in the world
--- Tibetan Flowers Encyclopedia
--- Scientists Adventures in the Great Canyon
-- Himalayas
--- Mt.
Everest
---- Splendid Tibetan (Komba)
Customs
Any inquiry or special request please contact :
100GoGo World
Scientific Expedition Network
Head Office: 45 Oaklands, Westham, Eastbourne,
East Sussex BN24 5AW , UK
E mail: expedition@100gogo.com (USA)
Fax: (44) 1323 763517 (UK)
URL: http://www.100gogo.com/ (USA)
SSEA (Sichuan
Scientific Expedition Association)
Rm 401-407. Sichuan
Consult Domain Palace,
No.2 Ximianqiao Street,
Wuhou District,
Chengdu
P.R.CHINA
E mail:
ssea@100gogo.com (China)
Tel:
(86)-28-5570933
Fax:
(86)-28-5530280
URL: http://www.westgogo.com/ (China)