China Adventure Tour of Beijing-Xian-Xining-Nakchu-Lhasa-

Gyangtse-Shigatse

Day1. arrive in Beijing capital airport.
Visit Temple of Heaven. (Dinner)

Day2.
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace, Beijing Roast Duck dinner, Kong Fu show. (B, L)

Day3.
Badaling Great Wall and Ming Tombs. (B, L)

Day4. Beijing Hutong—Xi’an by air
Great Mosque.

Day5.
Visit Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Forest of Stone Steles Museum Enjoy Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Show in the evening. (B,L)

Day6.
Shanxi Historical Museum, City Wall-Xining by air

Day7.
Ta'er Monastery, Qinghai Lake

Day8. Xining- Golmud
On the way to Golmud, you will enjoy the golden rape flowers and grassland near and far. some Tibetans are grazing the cattle near their tent. You will also see the Gibi scenery. Be transferred to hotel. (B,L)

Day9. Tuotuo River
visit the First Bridge of Yangtze River from the Kunlun Mountain. (B,L)

Day10. Nakchu
Visit Tanggula Mountain and the Grassland in the north of Tibet. (B,L)

Day11.
Namtso Lake and the Yangpachen Geothermal Energy. Go to Lhasa. (B,L)

Day12. arrive in Lhasa.
Visit the Nietang Buddha on the way from airport to your hotel. Check in Hotel. Remainder of the days is at leisure. (Dinner)

Day13.
Visit the Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka Park, Visit a Tibetan family to get some information of Tibetan's life and local custom. (B, L,D)

Day14.
Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple, Visit the Tibetan Traditional Hospital and the local Carpet Factory. (B, L,D)

Day15. Lhasa-Gyangtse
Today we start our overland journey. 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 meters of the road. After passing through beautiful valleys and colorful Tibetan villages we arrive in the town of Gyantse. Overnight at Gyantse Hotel (3* - best available).

Day16. Gyangtse-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) .

Day17. Shigatse-Lhasa

Day18. departure from Lhasa

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
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-Low: December, January, February