discovery of holy tiBet
11 days / 10 nights
day 1 - Begins in: BEIJING
day 11 - ends in: SHANGHAI
*** what you must do to join the program is just TO arrangE your own transportation FOR arrivING " BEIJING " on time to catch the program according to vacation date alternatives that may seen from "form fill in" section right below of THE vacation program. ***
vacation program
Day 1 : Arrival / Beijing
Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing)
Arrive in Beijing, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Day 2 : Beijing (B,L)
Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace
Your first stop today is tiananmen square - the largest city square in the world. Then walk into the forbidden cıty (UNESCO), the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing Dynasty, to explore its many fascinating halls and pavilions. Afterwards, visit the elegant summer palace (UNESCO), the largest imperial garden in the world.
Day 3 : Beijing (B,L,SD)
Great Wall Badaling, Ming Tomb, Bird's Nest, Water Cube, Quanjude Roasted Duck
This morning you will be taken to great wall beijing (UNESCO), the site of the most visited section of the Great Wall of China. Then approach to the Ming Tomb, the burial grounds of the Ming dynasty who ruled China from 1368 to 1644. On the way back to the city, take an outside tour to Olympic Stadium, nicknamed Bird's Nest and the National Swimming Centre, also known as the Water Cube. Dinner is served at the genuine Quanjude Peking Roast Duck Restaurant.
Day 4 : Beijing to Xi'an (B,L)
Temple of Heaven, Hotel to Airport Transfer (Beijing), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Xi'an), Ancient City Wall
This morning visit another renowned imperial site - the Temple of Heaven (UNESCO), where ancient emperor worshipped God and prayed for harvest. Take later morning flight to Xian - the ancient capital over 1100 years. On arrival, visit the Ancient City Wall, the most complete one that survived in China.
Day 5 : Xi'an (B,L,SD)
Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Tang Dynasty Dinner Show
Visit the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses (UNESCO), the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Then head to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which is an important cultural relic and one of the remaining symbols of ancient Xi'an. In the evening, enjoy the marvelous Tang Dynasty Dinner Show - a must when you visit Xi’an.
Day 6 : Xi'an to lhasa (B)
Hotel to Airport Transfer (Xi'an), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Lhasa)
Take a flight to Lhasa. Upon arrival, meet the guide and transfer to Lhasa City. For the rest of the day you will be at leisure for acclimatization or visit local bazaar on your own.
Day 7 : lhasa (B,L)
Potala Palace, Sera Monastery
A guided tour to the Lhasa's cardinal landmark - Potala Palace (UNESCO), which is the most visited monument in Tibet because of its grandeur and beauty. Then head to the Sera Monastery, one of three famous monasteries in Lhasa.
Day 8 : lhasa (B,L)
Jokhang Temple, Norbulingkha
Have a visit to the spiritual center of Tibet, the Jokhang Temple (UNESCO), one of the most famous holy destinations in Tibet, also recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site. Afterwards visit Norbulingkha (UNESCO), the summer palace of the Dalai Lama.
Day 9 : lhasa to Shanghai (B)
Hotel to Airport Transfer (Lhasa), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Shanghai)
Transfer to take the flight to Shanghai. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax.
Day 10 : Shanghai (B,l,d)
Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Bund, Huangpu River Cruise, Acrobatic Show
This morning, visit to Yu Garden (UNESCO), which is a famous ancient private garden with architectures of Ming and Qing dynasties. Then head to the Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha are treasured. Continue to visit the Bund-Shanghai's famous riverfront and have a short cruise on Huangpu River which is one of the best ways to see both old and new Shanghai. In the evening enjoy a spectacular Acrobatic Show for your entertainment, which is one of the most famous performance arts in China.
Day 11 : Shanghai / Departure (B)
Hotel to Airport Transfer (Shanghai)
Transfer to the airport for departure. Service ends.
day 11 - ends in: SHANGHAI
*** what you must do to join the program is just TO arrangE your own transportation FOR arrivING " BEIJING " on time to catch the program according to vacation date alternatives that may seen from "form fill in" section right below of THE vacation program. ***
vacation program
Day 1 : Arrival / Beijing
Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing)
Arrive in Beijing, our local guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free at your own leisure.
Day 2 : Beijing (B,L)
Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace
Your first stop today is tiananmen square - the largest city square in the world. Then walk into the forbidden cıty (UNESCO), the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing Dynasty, to explore its many fascinating halls and pavilions. Afterwards, visit the elegant summer palace (UNESCO), the largest imperial garden in the world.
Day 3 : Beijing (B,L,SD)
Great Wall Badaling, Ming Tomb, Bird's Nest, Water Cube, Quanjude Roasted Duck
This morning you will be taken to great wall beijing (UNESCO), the site of the most visited section of the Great Wall of China. Then approach to the Ming Tomb, the burial grounds of the Ming dynasty who ruled China from 1368 to 1644. On the way back to the city, take an outside tour to Olympic Stadium, nicknamed Bird's Nest and the National Swimming Centre, also known as the Water Cube. Dinner is served at the genuine Quanjude Peking Roast Duck Restaurant.
Day 4 : Beijing to Xi'an (B,L)
Temple of Heaven, Hotel to Airport Transfer (Beijing), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Xi'an), Ancient City Wall
This morning visit another renowned imperial site - the Temple of Heaven (UNESCO), where ancient emperor worshipped God and prayed for harvest. Take later morning flight to Xian - the ancient capital over 1100 years. On arrival, visit the Ancient City Wall, the most complete one that survived in China.
Day 5 : Xi'an (B,L,SD)
Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Tang Dynasty Dinner Show
Visit the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses (UNESCO), the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Then head to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which is an important cultural relic and one of the remaining symbols of ancient Xi'an. In the evening, enjoy the marvelous Tang Dynasty Dinner Show - a must when you visit Xi’an.
Day 6 : Xi'an to lhasa (B)
Hotel to Airport Transfer (Xi'an), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Lhasa)
Take a flight to Lhasa. Upon arrival, meet the guide and transfer to Lhasa City. For the rest of the day you will be at leisure for acclimatization or visit local bazaar on your own.
Day 7 : lhasa (B,L)
Potala Palace, Sera Monastery
A guided tour to the Lhasa's cardinal landmark - Potala Palace (UNESCO), which is the most visited monument in Tibet because of its grandeur and beauty. Then head to the Sera Monastery, one of three famous monasteries in Lhasa.
Day 8 : lhasa (B,L)
Jokhang Temple, Norbulingkha
Have a visit to the spiritual center of Tibet, the Jokhang Temple (UNESCO), one of the most famous holy destinations in Tibet, also recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site. Afterwards visit Norbulingkha (UNESCO), the summer palace of the Dalai Lama.
Day 9 : lhasa to Shanghai (B)
Hotel to Airport Transfer (Lhasa), Airport to Hotel Transfer (Shanghai)
Transfer to take the flight to Shanghai. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax.
Day 10 : Shanghai (B,l,d)
Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Bund, Huangpu River Cruise, Acrobatic Show
This morning, visit to Yu Garden (UNESCO), which is a famous ancient private garden with architectures of Ming and Qing dynasties. Then head to the Jade Buddha Temple where two rare jade statues of Sakyamuni Buddha are treasured. Continue to visit the Bund-Shanghai's famous riverfront and have a short cruise on Huangpu River which is one of the best ways to see both old and new Shanghai. In the evening enjoy a spectacular Acrobatic Show for your entertainment, which is one of the most famous performance arts in China.
Day 11 : Shanghai / Departure (B)
Hotel to Airport Transfer (Shanghai)
Transfer to the airport for departure. Service ends.
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cities of accommodation
Beijing (3 nights) xi'an (2 nights) lhasa (3 nights) shanghai (2 nights) |
hotels
crowne plaza beijing sofitel on renmin square four points by sheraton ocean hotel shanghai |
Note: Above hotel list is indicative only. If any of the above mentioned hotels are not available, an alternative hotel of similar standard shall be suggested
pricing double room per person
SINGLE ROOM triple room per person |
usd ($)3,350
4,185 3,270 |
euro (€)2,560
3,195 2,495 |
gbp (£)2,075
2,590 2,025 |
important note that : TiBet Travel Permit Policy Changes From May 2012, TiBet Travel Permits will only be issued to groups of 5 or more persons with the same nationality, traveling on the same flight/train/vehicle from the same city to TiBet. Therefore minimum 5 person require at the same time for this vacation package.
note: You may find additional child pricing on payment section.
note: You may find additional child pricing on payment section.
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program price INCLUDEs
>Sightseeing and Entrance Fees to specified attractions; >All meals as specified in the itinerary, B= Breakfast in hotel; L= Chinese lunch; D= Chinese dinner; SD= Special dinner; >Transfers by private vehicle per the itinerary with English-speaking guides; >All domestic flights, taxes and fuel surcharge & trains as specified; >Hotel accommodations with daily buffet breakfast served at hotel; >TiBet entry permit fees >Service Charge & Government Taxes. |
program price NOT INCLUDEs
>China Entry Visa Fees >international Airfares or Train Tickets to enter or leave China >Any expenses of personal nature for e.g. tel calls, laundry, excess luggage charge, porterage, mineral water or any >other services not mentioned above; >Service fees (150RMB/per person) on the cruise if cruise is included; >Travel Insurance; >Gratuities for guides, drivers and porters. |
remarks
>The above prices are subject to change during some Chinese festivals, holidays, and big events. >Due to the road conditions, weather, and availability of hotels, local guide may adjust the program accordingly. |