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Introduction
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Being the holy land on the roof of the world, Tibet is waiting for you to explore its unique beauty hidden in its special life style and culture. In this tours, you will visit the centre of Tibetan life— Potala Palace, roam through local market and visit a local family. Walking beside Holy Lake and the Karola Glacier, you will understand why Tibet is called Shangri La – a place so pure, beautiful and remote!
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Being the holy land on the roof of the world, Tibet is waiting for you to explore its unique beauty hidden in its special life style and culture. In this tours, you will visit the centre of Tibetan life— Potala Palace, roam through local market and visit a local family. Walking beside Holy Lake and the Karola Glacier, you will understand why Tibet is called Shangri La – a place so pure, beautiful and remote!
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 Beijing
On arrival, CITS guide will meet you at the airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax.
Day 2 Beijing (B+L)
Morning: Take a half-day tour to the Forbidden City that 24 emperors lived and ruled for over 500 years. The South Gate leads you to Tian'anmen Square- the biggest central square in the world.
Afternoon: Continue to Visit the famous imperial garden- Summer Palace.
Day 3 Beijing (B+L)
Morning: You will take a half-day guided visit to the awesome Great Wall of China.
Afternoon: Continue to the Ming Tomb, the mausoleums of Emperors of the Ming Dynasty. And Walk along the Sacred Way, which means the road leading to heaven.
Day 4 Beijing to Lhasa (B+L)
Transfer to take the flight to Lhasa. Meet the guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel in Lhasa with 1.5 hours drive. For the rest of the day you will be at leisure for acclimatization or visit local bazaar on your own.
Day 5 Lhasa (B+L)
Morning: Have a guided tour to the Lhasa's cardinal landmark-Potala Palace.
Afternoon: Visit the Sera Monastery, which was founded in 1419 by Sakya Yeshe, a disciple of Tsongkhapa.
Day 6 Lhasa (B+L)
Morning: Full day visit to the spiritual center of Tibet, the Jokhang Temple and explore the surrounding market is called Barkhor, one of the most important religious paths, which also assembles people for shopping.
Afternoon: Explore the Norbulingkha, the summer palace of the Dalailama.
Day 7 Lhasa to Xi'an (B+L)
Morning: Transfer to take the flight to Xi'an, Meet the guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon: Visit the Great Mosque, which is one of the oldest and best-preserved Islamic mosques. Then go to the Muslim Snack Street which is a famous snack street and near the Drum Tower.
Day 8 Xi'an (B+L)
Morning: Explore the Terracotta Warriors which can't be missed by your visit to China.
Afternoon: Followed by the Wild Goose Pagoda, which is one of the remaining symbols of Xi'an.
Day 9 Xi'an to Shanghai (B+L)
Morning: Transfer to take the flight to Shanghai. Meet the guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Afternoon: You are free for the rest of the day. You could take a walk along the famous waterfront, the Bund, to fully appreciate this diverse city.
Day 10 Shanghai (B+L)
Morning: Visit the Shanghai Museum with its collection of ancient Chinese ArtWork. Continue to the Yu Garden, which is a famous Chinese classic garden and have fun in the ancient city in Shanghai.
Afternoon: Continue to the Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha are treasured.
Day 11 Shanghai (B)
Transfer to take the departure flight, or alternatively extend your stay.
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Term & Price (USD)
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Season
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Group size
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Standard
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Luxury
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Double Occupancy
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Sole Occupancy
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Double Occupancy
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Sole Occupancy
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Shoulder
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2-5 travelers
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2225
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2536
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2355
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2796
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6-9 travelers
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1905
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2216
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2035
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2476
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Shoulder season
11/16/2008  03/31/2009
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Optional Hotel Level
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City
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Hotel Level
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Economy ( 3 Star)
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Standard ( 4 Star)
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Beijing
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Harmony hotel
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New World Courtyard Hotel
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Lhasa
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Shangbala hotel
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Lhasa Hotel
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Xi'an
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Xian Hotel
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Mercure on Renmin Square Xi'an
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Shanghai
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Bailemen Hotel
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Holiday Inn Downtown Shanghai
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