China Adventure Tour of Beijing-Xian-Lhasa-Everest Base

Camp-Shanghai

Day 1.
Entry Beijing, Temple of Heaven. (L)

Day 2.
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Beijing Opera (B,L,D)

Day 3.
Badaling Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Sacred Way. (B,L,D)

Day 4.
Beijing Hutong Tour, Beijing – Xian  (B,L)

Day5. Xi’an
Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Forest of Stone Steles Museum, City Wall, Enjoy Tang Dynasty dinner and Show (B,L,D)

Day6.
Provincial Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda—Lhasa (B,L)

Day7.
Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery, Barkhor Bazaar (B,L,D)

Day8.
Drepung Monastery,    Sera Monastery, Norbulingka(B,L,D)

Day9. Lhasa - Gyantse
Today we start our overland journey towards Kathmandu. Travelling by Landcruiser along the Friendship Highway we cross the Khamba La (4794m) from which there are stunning views across the waters of Yamdrok-tso (lake) to the snowy summit of Nazin Kang Sa 7252m. We continue westwards over another high pass, the Karo La 5045m, where we are treated to the spectacular sight of a huge glacier tumbling down to within a few hundred metres of the road. After passing through beautiful valleys and colourful Tibetan villages we arrive in the town of Gyantse. Overnight at Gyantse Hotel (3* - best available).

Day10.Gyantse - Shigatse
Before leaving Gyantse we have time this morning to visit the Gyantse Dzong, the Palkhor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum Stupa. The Dzong is a fort dating from the 14th century from which there are amazing views of both Gyantse itself and the surrounding Nyang Chu Valley. The Kumbum is a large gold-domed stupa and its many small chapels house an impressive array of Tibetan Buddhist murals. We then continue on to Shigatse, a short drive of only 90kms, arriving in time for lunch. Shigatse is the second largest city in Tibet and after exploring the local market we will make a detailed visit to the Tashilhunpo Monastery. This monastery is one of the largest functioning monasteries in Tibet and there is much to explore within its high surrounding walls. Overnight at Shigatse Hotel (3 * - best available) .

Day11. Shigatse—Tingri (B,L)

Day12. Tingri--Everest Base Camp (B,L)

Day13. Everest Base Camp—Shigatse (B,L)

Day14. Shigatse—Lhasa (B,L)

Day15. Lhasa—Shanghai (B,L)

Day 16.
Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum, Oriental TV Tower and cruise on Huangpu River. (B,L)

Remark: The above private tour is tailored for you and your friends exclusively. You and your friends will enjoy Private car, driver and tour guide. If you want to adjust the itinerary, please contact us.

Price (validity: 2009-12-31)

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Hotel for This Tour:
Notes: Hotel accommodation is based on two persons sharing one standard room.

Package Price Includes
-Domestic flight;
-Hotel accommodation as mentioned;
-Private car or van in each city (air-conditioned);
-English-speaking tour guides;
-All meals mentioned in the itinerary;
-Admission fee of mentioned attractions in the itinerary;
-Performance mentioned in the itinerary;
-Fuel, Parking, Expressway cost.
Package Price Excludes
-China visa fee;
-International air tickets and International airport tax;
-Personal expense;
-Flight depart from Shanghai;
-Gratuities to guides and drivers;
Payment: ChinaTravelKey accept payment via 4 methods:
-pay our tour guide in cash (Except the hotel or airlines needs deposit).
-Credit card at least one week before tour date.
-Western Union at least 1 week before tour date.
-Transfer payment to bank account at least 3 weeks before tour date
Seasons
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-Shoulder: March, June, July, August
-Low: December, January, February