Day 1. Entry Beijing.
Be transferred to hotel for check in.
Day 2. Beijing 
Visit Great Wall of Mutianyu Section and Ming Tombs.
(B,L,D)
Day 3. Beijing
Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Peking Opera.
(B,L)
Day 4. Beijing
Visit Summer Palace, Hutong by Rickshaw, Beijing zoo.
(B,L)
Day 5. Beijing - Xian
Be transferred to Beijing airport to connect flight to Xian. Xian local guide will meet you in Xian airport.
Visit Shaanxi Historical Museum, City Wall.
Enjoy Dumpling Dinner and Tang Dynasty Show in the evening.
(B,L)
Day 6. Xian
Visit Terracotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Forest of Stone Steles Museum.
(B,L)
Day 7. Xian –Lhasa
Day 8. Tibet 
Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery, Barkhor Bazaar.
(B,L,D)
Day9. Tibet
Lhasa:
Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka.
(B,L,D)
Day10. Lhasa-Gyantse
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.
(B,L,D)
Day11. Tibet
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.
(B,L,D)
Day12. Tibet - Yangtze River
Lhasa-Chongqing, visit the Panda Base, then board the cruise ship.
(B,L,D)
Day13.
Yangtze River Cruise
(B,L,D)
Day14.
Yangtze River Cruise
(B,L,D)
Day15.
Yangtze River Cruise—Yichang—Shanghai
(B,L,D)
Day16. Shanghai
Visit Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yuyuan Garden, The Bund.
(B,L)
Day17. Shanghai
Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Museum, Acrobatic show.
(B,L)
Day18. departure
(B)
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
-High: April, May, September,Ocotober, November
-Shoulder: March, June,
July, August
-Low: December, January, February
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