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12 Days Tour of Beijing-Xian-Lhasa-Shanghai

Destinations: Beijing, Xian, Lhasa, Shanghai
Tour Code: GT-08
From USD 2302


Day 1	Place & Transport	Arrive in Beijing
	Today's Activities	You'll be warmly greeted by our tour guide at the airport and then transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is left for you to get over the jet log or explore the world-renowned tourist city.


	Accommodation	Mercure Beijing Downtown


Day 2	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	Our Beijing tour begins with a walk on the Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world. Walk across the Tiananmen Square, and you'll come to the magnificent Forbidden City which served as the royal palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Experience the traditional life style of old Beijing people by taking a rickshaw in the mazy Hutong, paying a visit to the local family and having lunch there. Go to the enchanting Summer Palace which is the largest, best-preserved royal garden in China.
	Attractions	Forbidden City Hutong Summer Palace Tiananmen Square
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Mercure Beijing Downtown


Day 3	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	In the morning, visit the Temple of Heaven where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties offered sacrifice to the Heaven and prayed for good harvest. After lunch, visit the Mutianyu Great Wall by round-way cable car, which is one of the most famous sections of the Great Wall of China. Savor the world-famous Beijing Roast Duck in the evening.
	Attractions	Mutianyu Great Wall Temple of Heaven
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
	Accommodation	Mercure Beijing Downtown


Day 4	Place & Transport	Beijing-Xian
	Today's Activities	View the spectacular Bird's Nest and the impressive Water Cube from a distance. Then proceed to Beijing 798 Art Zone where you can find fine galleries, art studios, cultural companies, fashion shops and excellent restaurants. Move to the airport and take a flight to Xian. You'll be greeted by our Xian tour guide at the airport and transferred to the hotel.
	Attractions	Water Cube Bird’s Nest 798 Art Zone
	Meals	Breakfast
	Accommodation	Grand New World Hotel, Xian


Day 5	Place & Transport	Xian
	Today's Activities	Today's highlight is the breathtaking Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shihuang which is widely known as the largest underground military museum in the world. Enjoy lunch at a notable local restaurant. View the imposing Big Wild Goose Pagoda from a distance and take a walk on the enchanting, spectacular square where you may enjoy the incredible music fountain.
	Attractions	Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayan Ta)Terracotta Army
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Grand New World Hotel, Xian


Day 6	Place & Transport	Xian
	Today's Activities	Pay a visit to Xian City Wall which is the best-preserved ancient city wall in China and ride a bicycle there. Proceed to the magnificent Great Mosque which boasts a long history of over 1,200 years. Have lunch at a selected restaurant. Go to Shaanxi History Museum which houses numerous priceless cultural relics.
	Attractions	Great Mosque of Xian Shaanxi History Museum Xian City Wall (Xian Chengqiang)
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Grand New World Hotel, Xian


Day 7	Place & Transport	Xian-Lhasa
	Today's Activities	Leave for Lhasa by air. Our tour guide will meet you at the airport and show you to the hotel. The rest of the day is left for you to adjust yourself to the plateau environment. You're highly suggested to avoid excessive physical exercise.
	Attractions	Jokhang Temple Potala Palace
	Meals	Breakfast, Dinner
	Accommodation	Four Points By Sheraton, Lhasa


Day 8	Place & Transport	Lhasa
	Today's Activities	Pay a visit to the magnificent Potala Palace which is a large-scale castle-like Tibetan-style architectural complex grandly located on a hill. Go to Jokhang Temple, a 1,350-year-old monastery which occupies a paramount position in Tibetan Buddhism. Take a walk on the thriving Barkhor Street. Then move to the unique Lhasa Nunnery.
	Attractions	Barkhor Street Jokhang Temple Potala Palace Lhasa Nunnery
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Four Points By Sheraton, Lhasa


Day 9	Place & Transport	Lhasa
	Today's Activities	Visit the enchanting Norbulingka Palace which serves as the summer palace for Dalai Lama. Then go to Sera Monastery, one of the top 3 Gelukpa university monasteries of Tibet in which monks debate the philosophy of Buddhism.
	Attractions	Norbulingka Sera Monastery
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Four Points By Sheraton, Lhasa


Day 10	Place & Transport	Lhasa-Shanghai
	Today's Activities	Visit the Tibet Museum which offers a window to Tibet's history, culture, art, religion and folk customs. Fly to Shanghai in the afternoon. Our Shanghai tour guide will wait for you at the airport and show you to the hotel.
	Attractions	Tibet Museum
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai


Day 11	Place & Transport	Shanghai
	Today's Activities	Visit Shanghai Museum which is a large-scale museum showcasing the splendid ancient Chinese art. Then take a walk along the Bund where you can find 52 grand buildings in unique styles. After having lunch at a famous local restaurant, proceed to the enticing Yuyuan Garden and stroll along the dynamic local market nearby. Then go to Tianzifang, a featured Shanghai-style alley full of fabulous craft shops and cafes.
	Attractions	Shanghai Museum Shanghai Bund Yuyuan Garden Tianzifang
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Ramada Plaza Gateway Hotel Shanghai


Day 12	Place & Transport	Depart from Shanghai
	Today's Activities	Please get to the airport by yourself according to your flight schedule. Your China tours ends here. Tips: Upon your request, we could provide transfer service from hotel to Hongqiao or Pudong Airport, extension tour to other cities like Suzhou, Hangzhou, etc. or flight and hotel reservation service in all cities.

Prices & Departures:

Jun 2012Jul 2012Aug 2012Sept 2012Oct 2012Apr 2013May 2013Jun 2013Jul 2013Aug 2013Sept 2013Oct 2013

Tour Code	Duration	Twin Occupancy (USD)	Single Occupancy (USD)	Action
GT-08-120605	6/5/2012 - 6/16/2012	2302	2898	Book
GT-08-120612	6/12/2012 - 6/23/2012	2302	2898	Book
GT-08-120619	6/19/2012 - 6/30/2012	2302	2898	Book
GT-08-120626	6/26/2012 - 7/7/2012	2461	3216	Book

Kind Notices

1. International flights: to/from China; 2. China visa fees; 3. Gratuities to guides & drivers and any expense of personal nature.

Services Inclusions:

1. Admission fees: to sightseeing spots & activities as listed above;
2. Meals: as specified above;
3. Tour guides: excellent English-speaking guide;
4. Accommodations: hotels based on double/single occupancy as specified;
5. Transfers: domestic flights & land transfer with drivers as specified;
6. Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour;
7. Government taxes & fees.

Services Exclusions:

1. International transportation: including flights to/from China;
2. China visa fees;
3. Gratuities to guides & drivers and any expense of personal nature.

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