Day 1 Arrive in Beijing
Upon arrival in Beijing, your local guid.jpg) e will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Relax or explore the city at your own.
Accommodation: Tiantan Hotel or similar
Day 2 Beijing (B/L)
The wonderful Beijing tour begins with Tiananmen Square, then the Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum. Lunch is served at a fine local Chinese restaurant. In the afternoon you visit the Summer Palace, the imperial summer resort of imperial families during the Qing Dynasty.
Accommodation: Tiantan Hotel or similar
Day 3 Beijing (B/L/Special Dinner)
After breakfast, head for Juyongguan Pass to hike the Great Wall, one of the Seven Wonders in the world. Then continue to the Ming Tombs via passage of the Sacred Way. The Ming Tombs are .jpg) renowned for their imperial history and serve as the resting place for 13 of the 16 Ming Emperors.
Accommodation: Tiantan Hotel or similar
Day 4 Beijing (B/L)
Today's highlights include a visit to the Lama Temple, Beijing Zoo and exploring the Hutongs (residential area) with rickshaw and have a glimpse of traditional Beijing life.
Accommodation: Tiantan Hotel or similar
Day 5 Beijing - Xian (B/L/Special Dinner)
Transferred to the airport for a morning flight to another historical city, Xian. Upon arrival in Xian,met by your local guide and transferred to a local Chinese restaurant for lunch .In the afternoon you wil pay a visit to the famous Bell Tower and Great Mosque in the Muslim Quarters. Enjoy a Chinese Dumpling Dinner (Jiaozi) and Tang Dynasty Show in the evening.
Accommodation: Diamond International Hotel or similar..jpg)
Day 6 Xian (B/L)
Today you will visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum. The thousands of life sized warriors and horses were first discovered in 1974 and are one of the most significant archaeological excavations of the 20th century.
Accommodation: Diamond International Hotel or similar.
Day 7 Xian - Xining (B/L/D)
Half day tour to the City Wall and big Goose Pagoda ,after lunch you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Xining. Upon arrival in Xining, met and transferred to your hotel
Accommodation: Qinghai Hotel or similar
Day 8 Xining - Lhasa by train (B/L/D)
Today we have a full day tour to Qinghai Lake and the Sun.jpg) and Moon Mountain. After dinner you board the over night train for your journey to Lhasa (ETD 20:07).The Cabins are pressurized and double glazed for the comfort of the passengers as it ascends into the high altitude of Tibet.
Accommodation: onboard the train
Day 9 Arrive in Lhasa (D)
Today you traverse the highest train pass in the world at over 5000m. Enjoy the scenery of Jagged mountain peaks caped in ice and the permanently frozen Tibetan Plateau. Today you will manage the meals on the train at your own. You can have meals in the dining car or prepared food ahead of aboarding. Upon arrival in Lhasa (ETA 22:30) you will be picked up by local guide and transferred to your hotel..Have a good night sleep to acclimatize to the high altitude in preparation for your sightseeing next day.
Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel or similar
Day 10 Lhasa (B/L)
Today you will take a guided tour to the immense Potala .jpg) Palace, Jokhang Monastery (the spiritual heart of the city) and Barkhor street to mingle in the crowds and enjoy the market activity.
Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel or similar
Day 11 Lhasa (B/L)
After breakfast you pay a visit to the Norbulingka Monastery (the former summer residence of the Dalai Lama) and Drepung Monastery - considered one of the three pillars of The Tibetan State.
Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel or similar
Day 12 Lhasa - Chengdu (B/L)
Transferred to the airport for the morning flight to Chengdu - home of the Giant Panda. Upon arrival in Chengdu you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Tianfu Sunshine Hotel or similar
Day 13 Chengdu - Shanghai (B/L).jpg)
This morning you visit the Giant Panda Breeding Base and the Sanxingdui Museum. After lunch fly to Shanghai - China's most prosperous city. Upon arrival transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Cloud’s Paradise Hotel or similar
Day 14 Shanghai (B/L/D)
After breakfast you will visit the Bund, Shanghai Museum (one of the best museums in China), fabulous Yu Gardens and the Bazaar. This evening enjoy a farewell banquet followed by an amazing acrobatic show!
Accommodation: Cloud's Paradise Hotel or similar
Day 15 Depart from Shanghai (B)
Free in the morning till being transferred to the airport for your flight home.
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