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Take flight from Shenzhen Airport to Xining (~2h); tour guide meets the group.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3. Morning: Visit Kumbum Monastery (2-hour tour): Explore 400-year-old Tibetan Buddhist monastery, admire \"Three Artistic Treasures\" (butter sculptures, murals, pile embroidery).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>4. Lunch included (group-style meal: 8 dishes + 1 soup).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>5. Afternoon: Tour Ashigong Danxia Scenic Area (2-hour tour): Walk 7 colorful canyons, visit Yellow River Maiden Square (overlook clear Yellow River section).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>6. Take 2+1 bus to Guide County, dinner included.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>7. 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