Clean and cool grasslands near the border of Hebei and Inner Mongolia: hikes, BBQ lamb, and more.
Bookings and more info for Bashang Grasslands, Hebei Province

See Labrang Monastery, Tibetan Buddhist temples, and super high-mountain scenery on this trip to the largely Tibetan remote area of Gansu Province. A similar feel to Tibet, without the hassle of getting the official permit.
Bookings and more info for Xiahe, Labrang Monastery, Zhagana Tibetan area, Gansu Province (5 days)

Take a road trip into the mountains of western Sichuan to explore stunning alpine scenery and traditional Tibetan and Qiang villages in the Ngawa and Garze Tibetan areas. See towering peaks, deep valleys, and remote mountain communities, with opportunities to stretch your legs on moderately challenging hikes along the way.
Bookings and more info for Explore Danba: Tibetan & Qiang Mountain Villages, Garze, Sichuan (4 days)

Travel by foot and jeep through the desert, visit desert lakes, ride camels, camp in the desert, and more.
Bookings and more info for Tengger Desert Lakes, Inner Mongolia (4 days)

Spend seven days on the Silk Road, heading west to Kashgar and travelling through the vast empty areas of Xinjiang Province.
Bookings and more info for Silk Road: Korla to Kashgar (7 days)