After breakfast drive amidst impressive alpine scenery to Deqin. On the way there, the Dongzhulin Monastery waits to be explored. The monastery is an important branch of the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism (Yellow Hats) and features 3 huge three-dimensional mandalas made of gold and jewels, unique to eastern Tibet. Overnight in a simple hotel in Feilai (20 min. outside of Deqin city), with stunning views over the Kawakarpo Range (Meili Snow Mountains, 6790 m), a very much frequented holy mountain for Tibetan pilgrims and the destination of this extraordinary journey.