Tibet is a magic and unfamiliar land on the roof of the world for most of the people. After visiting in Beijing and Xi’an – the former imperial cities; you will meet the friendly people and learn the culture in Tibet. In Kunming, the capital city of the Yunnan Province, you will learn the variety and the culture of the ethnic groups.
Itinerary
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Beijing. (D) |
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Arrive in Beijing. Greeted by the local guide and transferred to hotel. Visit the Lama Temple and the Tian’anmen Square.
2 Nights in Beijing. **** Hotel |
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Beijing. (B.L.D) |
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Visit the Great Wall (UNESCO) and Summer Palace (UNESCO).
Enjoy your Beijing Duck dinner at night |
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| 03. Day |
Beijing - Xi’an. (B.L.D) |
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Visiting the Forbidden City-emperor palace (UNESCO), a representative of Chinese traditional construction. Then visiting the Tian’anmen Square, it is the heart of the city, 500 m wide and 880 m long. It is not only the man-made largest square in the world but also symbol of the new China’s revolutionary movement. n the afternoon visit the Heaven Temple (UNESCO).Then take the train to Xian.
1 Night in the train. |
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Xi’an. (B.L.D) |
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In the morning arrive in Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province. It is one of the cradles of Chinese civilization. The city has over 3000 years’ history. After short rest visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, a famous construction from the Tang Dynasty and the City Wall.
2 Nights in Xi’an. **** Hotel. |
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Xi’an - Lhasa. (B.L.D) |
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Fly to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. The city has 300,000 inhabitants.
3 nights in Lhasa. ***Hotel |
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Lhasa. (B.L.D) |
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Visit the Potala Palace, Norbulinkha and Jokhang Temple. Walk through the Barkhor Street. |
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| 07. Day |
Lhasa. (B.L.D) |
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Visit the Jokhang Temple and the Drepung Temple. Enjoy the Tibetan Show at night. |
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Lhasa - Gyangtse. (B.L.D) |
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Today you will drive past the Gampala Pass and 5010 m high Karola Pass, visiting Yamdrok Lake on the way, go to the third largest town in Tibet - Gyantse, there you will visit the Pelkhor Chöde Monastery where has the wonderful art exhibition of Tibet.
1 Night in Gyantse. *** Hotel |
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Gyangtse - Shigatse. (B.L.D) |
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Today you’ll visit the Alkhor Temple with 100.000 Buddha Pagoda. Continue to travel to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. Here you visit the large Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of Pant Lama. And walk through the Tibetan Market.
1 Night in Shigatse. *** Hotel |
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Shigatse - Lhasa. (B.L.D) |
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Take bus through the Burahmaputra River with a wonderful scenery to Lhasa.
2 Nights in Lhasa. **** Hotel |
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Lhasa - Kunming. (B.L.D) |
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In the morning fly to Kunming. Visit the Bamboo Temple, Gold Hall and the Bird Flower Market.
2 Nights in Kunming.**** Hotel |
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Kunming - Lunan. (B.L.D) |
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You will visit the Stone Forest in Lunan about 120 km south east away from Kunming. In the afternoon visit the Yuantong Temple. |
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Kunming - Shanghai. (B.L.D) |
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In the morning fly to Shanghai. Visit the Yu Garden in the old city.
2 Nights in Shanghai. **** Hotel. |
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Shanghai. (B.L.D) |
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In the morning visit the Longhua Temple. Walk through the Bund and the Nanjing Road. At night watch Shanghai Acrobatic Show.. |
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Shanghai - Airport. (B) |
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After the breakfast, transferred to the airport and take your selected airline back home. |
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Meals Symbol: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
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