The opening of Qinghai-Tibet railway makes people’s wish to explore the Tibetan sacred plateau come true. The mysterious Himalayas, devout Buddhism prayers and pure lake make Tibet a hot attraction to tourists. There are lamas rotating prayer wheels, buttered tea seller, red-face children… all of which remind you that this is a pure land Tibet. One of the highlights in 2008 Olympic Game is that there is one Sacred Fire picked from Mount Everest in Tibet and passed to Beijing. You tour will start from Beijing with the visit of historic and modern attractions of the capital cities.
Itinerary
Day 1 Beijing
Arrive at Beijing International Airport. Meet your guide and driver and check in your hotel. The rest of today is free for you.
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: 4-star hotel
Day 2 Beijing
Morning visit Tian’anmen Square, which is the capital city centre. Many key events affecting the whole country even the world happened here. Then you will make your way to Forbidden City, where the Emperors used to live and use your imagination when considering the life of one man and his many wives enclosed in the largest quadrangle in the world! Then, we offer you with the Tricycle Hutong tour to experience the daily life of Beijing residents, seeing the children in a kindergarten and climbing on the Bell Tower.
You will have Chinese Dumpling Lunch with other local dishes cooked by the housewife at a quadrangle. As for dinner, you will have a welcome dinner, the most famous meal in Beijing—Beijing Duck Dinner. At night, you will enjoy the exciting Chinese Acrobatic Show.
Meals: lunch & special dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotel
Day 3 Beijing
In the morning, you will head to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. 2 hours’ driving will take you to this comparatively quiet section.
At this location the Great Wall was built on steep mountains, yet don’t worry, there is a cable car running up the wall directly. If you walk more than half hour on the Wall, you will arrive at the part named “Wild Wall” that haven’t been restored for more than 500 years.
On the way back to the city, you will have a chance to take a short visit of the Olympic Stadium, nicknamed “Bird’s Nest” and the National Swimming Centre, also known as the "Water Cube".
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: 4-star hotel
Day 4 Beijing/Lhasa
Fly to Lhasa. When you arrive to this "City of Sunlight", you’ll find you have arrived in another world of clouds, mountains and color. Lhasa is the heart of the Buddhists. Hidden away amongst the mightiest mountain range in this world are the Himalayas.
Your local guide and driver will meet you and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is on your own, to explore this city and determine the pulse of a constantly changing Tibet.
Meals: lunch & dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotel
Day 5 Lhasa
Today you will be able to visit the Potala Palace, an architectural wonder dominating the Lhasa skyline. It is the most visible of all of the city’s sight. You can imagine life centuries ago in this theocratic sanctuary. As for the lunch, your guide will take you to taste some local cuisine, deriving from yak milk and meat, such as Yak yogurt, and barley wine.
After lunch, you will be able to visit the Jokhang Temple, situated in Barkhor Square, one of Tibet’s holiest temples. If lucky, you can see long streams of pious Tibetan pilgrims walking clockwise in Barkhor, spinning their prayer wheels or performing full prostrations as they circle the temple.
The rest of the day is for you to go around the Barkhor Square, like a Tibetan market, to see all the various peoples and goods makes for a collage of colors.
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: 4-star hotel
Day 6 Lhasa
Today you will first visit Sera Monastery, the largest living temple here with 700 monks. Then you will visit Drepung Monastery, served as a training center for young monks. A short climb is rewarded with a landscape view of Lhasa and the expansive mountains that ring the city. Hear you will see the sky stretching from the tallest mountains to the heavens.
Norbu Lingka was constructed as a summer palaces for the Dalai Lama. This once forbidden palace is ideal for quiet strolls and lazy afternoons. You are able to taste the eclectic mix of Tibet and Nepali food for lunch.
Meals: lunch & dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotel
Day 7 Lhasa/Shigatse
Today 4 hours driving will take you to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. On the way you will be able to have several photo stops at Holly Lake and Karola Glacier. You will be served with local Tibetan style food when arrival. Shigatse has an old Tibetan part, where people live their lives like they have been doing for the past hundreds of years.
After lunch, you will be able to visit the Tashilhunpo monastery, which is the official residence of the Panchen Lama. It is almost like a town within a town, and there are hundreds of monks still living here. The most magnificent part of the Monastery is the Kelsang Temple in the northeast area of the compound.
Meals: lunch & dinner
Accommodation: 3-star hotel
Day 8 Shigatse/Lhasa
You will take another 4 hours’ driving back to Lhasa. Enjoy the grassland view on the way. You will also have the opportunity to visit a local family, and see their daily life. When chatting with the host, you may enjoy a cup of butter tea made by the hospitable housewife. After lunch, a free afternoon is available for you to explore more of Lhasa and shop for some souvenirs.
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: 4-star hotel
Day 9 Departure
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included
Independent Group Price (2-5 Persons)
USD1,942 /per/ person
Single Room Suppliment: USD593 /per/person
Group Discount
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Group Size
(Adults Only)
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The Discount You Will Get
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6
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50% of your tour cost
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7
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60% of your tour cost
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8
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70% of your tour cost
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9
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80% of your tour cost
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10
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90% of your tour cost
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11
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Your tour free!
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