ITINERARY

D1: UK – BEIJING

D2: ARRIVE BEIJING (-/L/D)

Welcome to Beijing! Upon arrival in Beijing, we will be greeted by our local tour guide. Then have an early lunch at the local restaurant and check in at the hotel. After check-in, relax and have a good rest. we will visit Wang Fu Jing Street and the night food market before dinner.
Dinner at the local restaurant and return to our hotel.
Overnight in Beijing.

D3: BEIJING (B/L/D)

After breakfast, we go to visit the heart of Beijing – Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City(closed every Monday)
Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City(closed every Monday)
We will also visit The Forbidden City, located directly behind the Tiananmen tower gate, where the Ming and Qing Dynasty Emperors and Empresses lived and ruled from 1420 to 1924. Outside view of the Egg- National Centre for the Performing Arts. Visit Temple of Heaven (closed every Monday), which features some of the most iconic architecture in Beijing. It is also one of the city's largest public parks and a gathering place for Beijingers of all ages. Nowhere else does the city’s past and present exist so prominently side by side.
After dinner, we will be transferred back to the hotel .Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Beijing.

D4: BEIJING (B/ L/D)

Visit Summer palace (Excluding boating) in the afternoon. It is the most celebrated imperial garden in China and offers a range of vistas across the placid lake.
Then drive to Visit Great Wall Mutianyu section including round way cable car. It is one of the best-preserved and best-known Great Wall sections. Compared with the top-notch Badaling, Great Wall at Mutianyu is less crowded, thus a good destination on hot holidays for a Great Wall tour at ease. Outside view of the National Centre for the Performing Arts Lunch at local restaurant.
Dinner at the local restaurant and we will return to our hotel for rest.
Overnight in Beijing.

D5: BEIJING/XIAN (B/L/D)

In the morning after a very early breakfast, we take the train to Xian. Lunch at local restaurant.( or Lunch Box) depending on train schedule). Arrive in Xian and transfer to the hotel for check in. We then visit the Grand Mosque and the Muslim quarter.
Dinner at Local restaurant.
Overnight in Xian

D6: XIAN (B/L/D)

In the morning after a very early breakfast, we Visit Terracotta Warrior museum, the eighth major miracle of the world – the Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeologically excavations of the 20th century, where work is ongoing at the site. UNESCO listed it in 1987 as one of the world cultural heritages.
Visit Small Wild Goose Pagoda (closed every Tuseday), stop off at the Drum and Bell Tower. Lunch At local Indian restaurant or vegetarian food.
Dinner At local restaurant or vegetarian food.
Overnight in Xian.

D7: XIAN/XINING/LHASA (B/L/-)

Early morning departure to the airport (with breakfast box). FLIGHT XI’AN/XINING in economy class. Upon arrival, meet and greet by English-speaking local guide.
Visit Ta'er temple (if time permit only) before transfer to railway station. Transfer to the railway station.
TRAIN XINING/LHASA in soft sleeper (shared in one 4 berth compartment, two upper sleeper, two lower sleeper).
Z265 (18:13 – 14:17+1) or Z165 (19:26 – 15:05+1) . Train number and time is subject to change.
Exact Train details will be confirmed closer to date.
Lunch At local restaurant
Dinner At leisure on board (paid on clients’ own)
overnight on board
Important note: An English-speaking guide will be on board until Lhasa. He/she will assist to pre-arrange breakfast for the following morning.

D8: ARRIVAL AT LHASA (B/-/D)

Breakfast on board train
Lunch At leisure on board (paid on clients’ own)
PM Arrive Lhasa, transfer to hotel.
Dinner At local restaurant.
Overnight Lhasa hotel.

D9: LHASA (B/L/D)

Visit Potala Palace, which is the highest ancient palace in the world. Potala named after a holy hill in South India is a Sanskrit word meaning "Abode of the Avalokitesvara (Buddha of Mercy)." The Potala Palace is said to be used for greeting a Han Princess. Legend has it that in the 7th century, to greet his bride Princess Wen Cheng of the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) of China, the then Tibet King Songtsen Gampo built a 9-storey palace with a thousand rooms up on the Red Hill and named it Potala. The palace was mainly made of stones and woods, and decorated with special local willow branches called Baima Grass. Later, with the collapse of the Songtsen Gampo Dynasty, the ancient palace was almost destroyed in wars. What we see at present is the architecture of the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911) and the continuous expanding work outcome since the 17th century Visit Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar. Jokhang Temple is the spiritual center of Tibet and the holiest destination for all Tibetan pilgrims. It is listed in the World Cultural Heritages with Potala Palace and Norbulingka. Situated at the heart of the old town of Lhasa and surrounded by Barkhor Street, this 4 storied building, built in the 7th century by Songtsan Gambo, with roofs covered with gilded bronze tiles, demonstrates a combination of the architectural style of Han, Tibetan, India and Nepal, as well as a Mandala world outlook of Buddhism. Visiting Jokhang Temple for a real discovery tour in the mysterious and sacred land, you can get close to the religious part of Tibet and experience the devotion of Tibetans.
Lunch At local restaurant.
Dinner At local restaurant.
Overnight Lhasa hotel

D10: LHASA (B/L/D)

Visit Drepung Monastery, was built in 1416 and is the largest monastery of the Gelug Sect. It covers an area of 250,000 square meters. It is located on the Gambo Utse mountain, five kilometers from the western suburb of Lhasa.
Visit Sera Monastery, located at the foot of Tatipu Hill in the northern suburb of Lhasa City, Sera Monastery is one of three famous monasteries in the city along with the Drepung Monastery and the Ganden Monastery. It is dedicated to the Gelugpa or Yellow Hat Sect, a branch of Tibetan Buddhism, founded by Tsong Khapa. Jamchen Chojey, one of Tsong Khapa's disciples built it in 1419 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The monastery was named Sera which means wild rose in the Tibetan language, because the hill behind it was covered with wild roses in bloom when it was built. Drive to Norbulingka Monastery,considered the premier park of all such horticultural parks in similar ethnic settings in Tibet.
Lunch At local restaurant.
Dinner At local restaurant.
Overnight Lhasa hotel

D11: LHASA/GYANGTSE (B/L/D)

Transfer to Gyangtse by road (270km, approx.4.5hrs) Visit Yamdruktso Lake and Karola Pass en route before transferring to hotel.
Lunch At local restaurant.
Dinner At local restaurant.
overnight Gyangtse hotel

D12: GYANGTSE/SHIGATSE (B/L/D)

Visit Palkhor Chode Monastery and Kumbum Stupa before continuing to to Shigatse by road (90km, approx. 1.5hrs)
Lunch At local restaurant.
Dinner At local restaurant.
Overnight Shigatsea hotel.

D13: SHIGATSE/LHASA (B/L/D)

Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery and local family Return to Lhasa by road (270km, approx. 5 hrs)
Transfer to hotel upon arrival.
Lunch At local restaurant.
Dinner At local restaurant.
Overnight Lhasa hotel.

D14: LHASA/CHENDGU (B/-/D)

After Breakfast Transfer to the airport FLIGHT LHASA/CHENGDU in economy class.
(10:50 – 12:55) Flight time is subject to change
Arrive in Chengdu, tour to Jinli old street.
Dinner At local restaurant.
Overnight Chendu hotel.

D15: CHENDGU (B/L/D)

Today after breakfast, Tour to Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding and Research Base, People’s park, Wide and Narrow Valley, locals fill this park with dancing, song and taichi on weekends. There’s a small, willow-tree-lined boating lake and a number of teahouses: He Ming Teahouse is the most popular and atmospheric.
Lunch At local restaurant.
Dinner At local restaurant.
Overnight Chengdu hotel.

D16: CHENDGU /ZHANGJIAJIE (B/-/D)

After breakfast Transfer to airport FLIGHT CHENGDU/ZHANGJIAJIE in economy class
(12:25-13:40) Flight time is subject to change
Arrive in Zhangjiajie, transfer to hotel. Tour to Golden Whip Stream
Dinner At local restaurant.
Overnight Zhangjiajie hotel

D17: ZHANGJIAJIE (B/L/D)

Start the voyage to Pandora. By Bailong elevator up to visit Yuanjiajie ,a natural platform that faces giant rocks rising from deep valleys and surrounded by higher mountain, where you can find the Hallelujah Mountain in the film of Avatar. After lunch, visit Tianzi Mountain (30 minute drive) by shuttle bus. Mt. Tianzi is noted for its peak forest, cloud sea, and sunrise. Enjoy splendid vistas of bizarre rock formations, precipitous cliffs, and misty clouds. (down by cable car ).
Lunch At local restaurant.
Dinner At local restaurant.
Overnight Zhangjajie hotel.

D18: ZHANGJIAJIE (B/L/D)

After breakfast, Visit Baofeng Lake by taking Boat.Then go to visit Zhangjiajie Grand Canyon. The canyon is ideal for exciting adventures by hiking, boating, challenging the strop sliding, and walking on the world’s highest, longest glass bridge. (hiking. The distance is about 5-6 km. it costs 2.5h). and visit Tianmen Mountain(8 kilometers from the urban district, Tianmen Mountain is regarded as the symbol and soul of Zhangjiajie. Tianmen Mountain is the first recorded mountain in the history of Zhangjiajie.
Lunch At local restaurant.
Dinner At local restaurant.
Overnight Zhangjiajie hotel.

D19: ZHANGJIAJIE - SHANGHAI (B/L/D)

After breakfast, then transfer to the city and visit Tianmen Mountain (8 kilometers from the urban district, Tianmen Mountain is regarded as the symbol and soul of Zhangjiajie. Tianmen Mountain is the first recorded mountain in the history of Zhangjiajie.
Then drive to airport FLIGHT ZHANGJIAJIE/SHANGHAI in economy class (22:20 - 00:40+1) Flight time is subject to change
Lunch At local restaurant
Dinner At local restaurant
Overnight Shanghai Hotel.

D20: SHANGHAI (B/L/D)

Visit Yu Garden (Closed every Monday), which is one of Shanghai's premier sights. The Pan family, rich Ming dynasty officials, founded these gardens, which took 18 years (1559–77) to be nurtured into existence before bombardment during the Opium War in 1842. The gardens took another trashing during French reprisals for attacks on their nearby concession during the Taiping Rebellion. Restored, they are a fine example of Ming garden design Visit Bund and Nanjing Road, The Bund was the city’s Wall Street, a place of feverish trading and fortunes made and lost. Originally a towpath for dragging barges of rice, the Bund was gradually transformed into a grandiose sweep of the most powerful banks and trading houses in Shanghai. The optimum activity here is to simply stroll, contrasting the bones of the past with the futuristic geometry of Pudong’s skyline. Linking the Bund with People’s Square is East Nanjing Rd, once known as Nanking Rd. The first department stores in China opened here in the 1920s, when the modern machine age – with its new products, automobiles, art deco styling and newfangled ideas – was ushered in. A glowing forest of neon at night, it’s no longer the cream of Shanghai shopping, but its pedestrian strip remains one of the most famous and crowded streets in China. Jade Buddha Temple, Situated in the middle of the thriving city of Shanghai, Jade Buddha Temple was founded in 1882 and is best known for its two Buddhas, one of which is in a sitting position and the other that is in a reclining position. As well as learning about how these came to arrive in one of the four of the municipalities of the People’s Republic of China by being imported by sea from Myanmar, you can learn about the Buddhist faith here. French Consession, The Shanghai French Concession ran from 1849 to 1943 and this previously residential area has now become popular with tourists thanks to its tree-lined avenues, café culture and French-style architecture blended with Chinese buildings. To learn more about its history there are tours on offer, but you can get a feel of the area by strolling through the quaint streets that have a wide variety of shops and restaurants on offer.
Lunch At local restaurant.
Dinner At local restaurant.
Overnight Shanghai.

D21: SHANGHAI - LONDON (B/-/-)

After Breakfast met in the lobby by our local tour guide who will escort us to the airport.
Arrival at London Heathrow and having enjoyed an INCREDIBLE TOUR say goodbye to your new friends.

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Please note that the itinerary and the order of the visits as described above is subject to change depending on local conditions.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

- Return International and Internal flights inclusive of taxes
- Accommodation as stated n the Programme
- Transfers, tours by A/C vehicle and entrance fees as indicated with services of an English-speaking guide in each city
- Domestic air tickets as indicated in the programme XI’AN/XINING, LHASA/CHENGDU, CHENGDU/ZHANGJIAJIE, ZHANGJIAJIE/SHANGHAI including airport tax and fuel surcharge
- Train ticket BEIJING/XI’AN in 2nd class seat, XINING/LHASA in soft sleeper shared by 4 travellers (Two upper and Two lower sleeper)
- All entrance fees as per program
- Lunches and dinners as described in program, (Meal Symbols: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner) with one soft drink (soda, mineral water, local beer) per person per meal
- All Tips

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:

- Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
- Drinks
- Visas to China
- Mineral water beyond that supplied
- Early check-in or late checkout
- Porterage at the airports and at hotels (in and out)
- Insurances
- Optional excursions and activities
- Additional transfer required due to an emergency situation
- Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages…)
- All not mentioned above
- Excess baggage charges