Code: VTE - TB10

Beijing - Xi'an - Tibet - Kathmandu 16 Days

 

A mountain-chain over 8000 meters formed the natural frontier between China and Nepal, but this can not prevent the culture exchange and trade between the two countries. Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Yarlung Zangpo River and its regions are considered as the famous center of the Tibetan culture. Many art- handworks impressed just like the wonderful nature land scenery. The over-land travel to Kathmandu with the dramatic background of Himalaya–mountains provides the adventures. It will be your unforgettable tour.


Our Highlights:



Qinghai-Tibet Plateau-The Roof of the World
The Potala Palace , the  Residence of Dalai Lama
The Beautiful Land Scape in Tibet
The World of Tibetiche Buddhism
The Past and Today of Tibet
The Metropolis City -Guangzhou

Itinerary

 

 
01. Day Beijing. (D)
 

Arrive in Beijing. Be greeted by a local guide and transferred to hotel. Have a short rest, and then visit the Lama-temple.
2 Nights in Beijing. ****Hotel

   
02. Day Beijing. (B.L.D)
 

Enjoy a full-day tour of the sights that make Beijing a spectacular destination: Badaling Great Wall, one of the world’s most awe-inspiring sights, the great Wall snakes along nearly 4000 miles of impossibly steep hills and harsh, rugged plains. And visit the Summer Palace, an oasis of tea gardens, pavilions, painted corridors, and shimmering Kunming Lake with Empress Dowager’s eccentric marble boat.

   
03. Day Beijing - Xi'an. (B.L.D)
 

In the morning visiting the Forbidden City (UNESCO) and the Tian an men Square. Then you will make a Rickshaw travel through the Hutong and walking at the Wangfujing-Street. At night take train to Xi'an.

   
04. Day Xi'an. (B.L.D)
 

In the morning arrive in Xi'an. Be transfer to hotel. After the breakfast, visiting the Wild Goose Pagoda and Provincial Historical Museum.
2 Nights in Xi'an. **** Hotel.

   
05. Day Xi'an. (B.L.D)
 

In the morning you will visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses (UNESCO). In the afternoon, visiting the Park of City Wall.

   
06. Day Xi'an - Lhasa. (B.L.D)
 

Fly to Lhasa. The sunny city on the roof of the world. The city has 300.000 inhabitants and lies in about 3700 m High. After arrival you will be greeted by the local guide and transfer to hotel. The rest time is for you to accustom to this altitude.
2 Nights in Lhasa. *** Hotel

   
07. Day

Lhasa. (B.L.D)

 

You will visit the Jokhang-Temple and the Barkhor, a free market. In the afternoon continue to visit the Drepung Temple. At night you will enjoy the typical Tibetan food.

   
08. Day Lhasa. (B.L.D)
 

You will visit the Potala (UNESCO), the home of the Dalai Lama, the Temple of Sera, and Norbulinkha Temple.

   
09. Day Lhasa - Gyangtse. (B.L.D)
 

Today you will drive past the 5010 m high Karola, visiting Yamdrok Lake on the way, go to the third largest town in Tibet - Gyantse, there you will visit the Pelkhor Chöde Monastery.
1 Night in Gyantse. *** Hotel

   
10. Day Gyantse - Shigatse. (B.L.D)
 

Jeep travel to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. Here you visit the large Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of Pant Lama. Afterwards you stroll over an open market.
1 Night in Shigatse. *** Hotel

 
     
11. Day Shigatse - Tingri (Shegar). (B.L.D)
 

Take bus to Tingri. On the way you will visit the Temple Sakya, an important Red-Hat temple of Tibet..
1 Night in Tingri. ***Hotel

   
12. Day Tingri - Zhangmu. (B.L.D)
 

We will have a look at the Himalaya, the highest mountain on earth, the mountain Everest.
1 Night in Zhangmu. * Hotel.

   
13. Day Zhangmu - Kathmandu. (B.L.D)
 

Travel to Nepal and over the Friendship Bridge. At last back with PKW. Because of the rain the street is sometimes difficult to pass, and then you must go on foot. Continue to travel to Kathmandu and visit the Pashupatinath and the Buddhism Stupa of Bodnath.
3 Nights in Kathmandu. ***** Hotel.

   
14. Day Kathmandu. (B.L.D)
 

Visiting the Old City with its fascinating temple and palace .Visiting the Bhaktapur (UNESCO), the beautiful middle-aged Imperial City of Kathmandu

 
     
15. Day Kathmandu. (B)
  It is free for you!  
     
16. Day Kathmandu. (B)
  In the morning back to Europe.  
     

Meals Symbol: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner