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Tibet Exploration Tour 16 days
The following itinerary and quotation is still available in 2009. Destinations:Beijing – Lhasa - Gyangtse - Shigatse - Lhasa – Chengdu – Emei-Hong Kong
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
Welcome to China. Upon arrival, our local guide will take you to your downtown hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.
Day 02: Beijing (B+L+D)
Today you will visit the Tiananmen Square which is considered as the largest square of the world. Subsequently, you visit the Forbidden City, the most complete imperial palace in China. And later you will also pay a visit to the Temple of Heaven. Temple of Heaven was built in the year 1420 and symbolized the meaning that the emperor can contact with the sky through it.
Tonight, enjoy a Peking Duck Dinner in a famous restaurant.
Day 03: Beijing (B+L)
After breakfast, you will visit the Badaling Great Wall where you will experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. For lunch you'll sample some delicious fare in a local restaurant. Afterwards, take a short drive to visit the Spirit Way and one of Ming Tombs. Spirit Way is an impressive marble archway as well as the entrance to the Ming Tombs equipped with many animals and people statues on the left and on the right of the avenue.
Ming Tombs are the representative royal tombs of the Ming Dynasty tombs. 13 emperors of the Ming dynasty from 1368 to 1644 were buried there.
Day 04: Beijing (B+L)
Today you will start the day with a trip to the Summer Palace, which has a history of over 800 years. All the man-made hills, halls, pavilions and temples, including Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, blend together harmoniously in spite of their individual styles. After lunch, you will also pay a visit to the Lama Temple. It is a typical Tibetan Monastery in Beijing and reveals various architectural styles from Han, Mongolia, Manchuria and Tibet, and the impressive 60-foot Maitreya Buddha, carved form a single sandalwood tree.
After visiting Lama Temple, you will make a beeline for the airport to take a flight to Xian and transfer to the downtown hotel.
Day 05: Beijing – Lhasa (B+L)
Transfer via: AM flight
In the morning, you will depart for a flight to Lhasa and transfer to the hotel. Then take a rest in order to acclimatize to the high altitude in preparation for the next few days’ tour
Day 06: Lhasa (B+L)
In the morning, you will visit the most well-known landmark of Tibet, the Potala Palace, which is famous for its grand buildings, complicated constructions, devotional atmosphere and splendid artworks. Afterwards, you will visit Norbulingka, meaning 'Treasure Park' in Tibetan. Then you will also pay a visit to Sera Monastery. It is one of three famous monasteries in Lhasa along with the Drepung Monastery and Ganden Monastery.
Day 07: Lhasa (B+L)
Today you'll start from the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism - Jokhang Temple. With an area of 25,100 square meters (about six acres), it is the ultimate pilgrimage destination for Tibetan Pilgrims. Afterwards, you will visit Barkhor Street, which is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple. As a symbol of Lhasa, this street is also a must-see place for the tourists. After visiting Barkhor Street, you will proceed to Drepung Monastery. Drepung Monastery is known as the most important monastery of Gelugpa in Tibetan Buddhism.
Day 08: Lhasa –Gyangtse (B+L)
Get up early and transfer to Gyangtse. On the way, you will visit Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, one of three holy lakes in Tibet. It is the largest freshwater lake at the south foot of the Himalayas with an area of about 638 square kilometers. Upon arrival in Gyangtse, you will check in at the hotel and the rest of the time is free at proposal.
Day 09: Gyangtse - Shigatse (B+L)
Today you will experience the Palkhor Monastery, which is a monastery having the characteristics of Han, Tibetan and Nepali architecture. Then you will stroll along the Gyangtse Old Street. It's a good place for one to capture the local life of the residents. After visiting Gyangtse Old Street, transfer to Shigatse and check in at the hotel.
Day 10: Shigatse – Lhasa (B+L)
In the morning, you will visit the most well-known landmark of Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery. Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the Six Big Monasteries of Gelugpa (or Yellow Hat Sect) in Tibet. Afterwards, transfer back to Lhasa city.
Day 11: Lhasa – Chengdu (B+L)
Transfer via: AM flight
In the morning, you will depart for a flight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel.
Day 12: Chengdu – Leshan- Mt. Emei (B+L)
Get up early in the morning and drive about 160km to Leshan to visit Leshan Giant Buddha. Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest Buddha in China, towering to 71m, with his 14.7m head, and 24m shoulders. The Buddha's ears are 6.72m long, insteps 8.5m broad, and a picnic could be conducted on the nail of his big toe, which is 1.5m long. Afterwards, you will drive to Emei City.
Day 13: Mt. Emei - Chengdu (B+L)
You will spend the morning visiting the famous Mt. Emei. Mt. Emei is one of the most famous mountains for Buddhism in China and is renowned for four spectacles - Sunrise, Cloud Sea, Buddha Rays and Saint Lamps. You will visit some famous Buddhist temples in Mt. Emei scenic area, such as Baoguo Temple, Hufu Temple, Wannian Temple, etc.
Day 14: Chengdu – Hong Kong (B+L)
Transfer via: FM flight
You will start the day with a visit to Panda Breeding and Research Center, which is one place where visitors can observe pandas at close range. After lunch, you will pay a visit to Wuhou Memorial Temple, one of the key state-preserved cultural relic units, was built in the 6th Century. After visiting Wuhou Memorial Temple, you will stroll along the Jinli Street. There are numerous old-world stores selling Shu Embroidery, lacquer products, folk handicrafts, curios, or calligraphies and paintings of celebrities. Then you will head to visit Wangjiang Park, which is located two kilometers east of Chengdu, on the south bank of the Jinjiang River. In the late afternoon, you will take flight to Hong Kong and transfer to the downtown hotel.
Day 15: Hong Kong (B)
You will spend half day touring around the city, including visits to Victoria Peak, Aberdeen and Repulse Bay. For lunch time, you will be transferred back to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.
Day 16: Leave for home (B)
The morning is at your leisure before boarding your flight back home.
Price
| Person | 1 | 2-5 | 6-9 | |
| Price per person( USD $ ) | 5 Star | 5797 | 3439 | 2879 |
| 4 Star | 5178 | 3130 | 3439 | |
| 3 Star | 4712 | 2896 | 2336 | |
Price list
Price Includes:
a. Tibet permit fee
b. Entrance fees to all the scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary
c. Hotel accommodations with breakfast as specified (If there is no Western breakfast available, we have to arrange Chinese one instead)
d. All meals as specified in the itinerary. B=Western or Chinese breakfast, L=Chinese lunch in a local restaurant, D=Chinese dinner in a local restaurant
e. Internal flights including taxes and fuel fee and train/bus tickets as listed in the itinerary
f. Professional local guides and drivers in each destination city
g. Private Transfers between airports, docks, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in each destination city by the private air conditioned car or van
h. Luggage Transfers between airports/docks and hotels
i. Arrangements for the planning, handling, operational and communication charges
j. Government taxes.
Price excludes:
a. Visa fee
b. International air and train tickets for coming to and leaving from mainland China
c. Excess Baggage Charges
d. Meals which are not specified with "B", "L" or "D"
e. Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, tips to guides or drivers, FAX, telephone, excess baggage charges
f. Gratuities, tips to guides and drivers
g. Personal loss, illness or damages incurred during your trip
Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Chinese holidays and special events.