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19 Days tour of Beijing-Xian-Tsetang-Gyangtse-Shigatse-Dingri-Everest Base Camp-Lhasa-Shanghai (Luxury)

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Destinations: Beijing, Tsetang, Gyangtse, Shigatse, Dingri-Everest Base Camp, Lhasa, Shanghai
Tour Code: TB-02L
From USD 4044
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Day 1	Place & Transport	Arrive in Beijing
	Today's Activities	Welcome by our guide at airport and drive you to the hotel. The rest of today is free for you to relax or feel the historic capital city of China.

	Meals	None
	Accommodation	Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall


Day 2	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	After breakfast, your visit in Beijing begins from the largest public square in the world - Tiananmen Square. Walking through the square, you will enter the world's largest palace building complex-Forbidden City. Afterwards, drive to Old Beijing's Hutongs(narrow alleys) for a rickshaw ride, visit a traditional courtyard house and taste a delicious lunch served at a local family home. Then enjoy the breathtaking views of Summer Palace, the finest imperial garden built in Qing Dynasty.
	Attractions	Forbidden City Summer Palace Tiananmen Square
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall


Day 3	Place & Transport	Beijing
	Today's Activities	The morning excursion takes you to Temple of Heaven where emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped heaven for good harvest. After lunch at a local restaurant, you take a scenic drive to the Great Wall, the less- crowded Mutianyu section (including round-trip cable car). Taste delicious Peking Duck at dinner. In the evening, watch the world-famous Kungfu Show before driving back to hotel.
	Attractions	Mutianyu Great Wall Temple of Heaven
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Peking Duck Dinner
	Accommodation	Beijing Marriott Hotel City Wall


Day 4	Place & Transport	Beijing-Xian
	Today's Activities	After breakfast, take a chance to have a close view of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube on the way to Beijing 798 Art Zone where you will be able to touch the unique sense of culture and have lunch on your own. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to Xian. Upon your arrival at Xian, your local guide will meet you at airport and then transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is left on your own. The introduction of Beijing 798 Art Zone: Once was the military-industrial factory complex since early 1950's, Beijing 798 Art Zone has more than 200 art & culture galleries. Meanwhile, it is often compared with New York's Greenwich Village. (B)

	Meals	Breakfast
	Accommodation	Sheraton Hotel, Xian


Day 5	Place & Transport	Xian
	Today's Activities	The highlight of the tour today lies in the world-shaking Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses where you might be shocked by the rows of life-size warriors in order. After lunch, pass by the Big Wild Goose Pagoda – the sign of ancient Xi'an on the way back to the hotel. Make a stop and choose the best angle to view this "Leaning Tower of China", you will also be amazed by those exquisite architectures and sculptures on the two sides of the square in the front of the pagoda. Feast on the world-famous Dumpling Banquet and immerse yourself in the wonderful Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show in the evening. Then return to the hotel.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dumpling Banquet Dinner
	Accommodation	Sheraton Hotel, Xian


Day 6	Place & Transport	Xian
	Today's Activities	Pay a visit to Shaanxi History Museum in the morning. After lunch, visit well-preserved Xian City Wall (Bicycle Riding on the wall is included) and the Great Mosque with the famous Muslim Street nearby where you can taste the local snacks and view the special local products along the street.

	Meals	Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
	Accommodation	Sheraton Hotel, Xian


Day 7	Place & Transport	Xian-Lhasa-Tsetang
	Today's Activities	Drive to the airport and take a flight to Lhasa. Our guide will meet you at the airport for your transfer to Tsetang. Check in at the hotel. Rest of the day is for you to adapt to the high altitude. You should avoid excessive physical activity in order to prevent altitude sickness. Dinner is served at hotel.

	Meals	Breakfast, Dinner
	Accommodation	Tsetang Hotel


Day 8	Place & Transport	Tsetang
	Today's Activities	Today's wonderful tour covers the first palace in Tibet-Yumbulangang Palace, Tombs of the Tibetan Kings, and Trandruk Monastery, where you could enjoy the most delicate Tangka paintings.
	Attractions	Trandruk Monastery Yumbulagang Palace Tombs of the Tibetan Kings
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Tsetang Hotel


Day 9	Place & Transport	Tsetang-Samye Monastery-Gyangtse
	Today's Activities	Pay a visit of Samye Monastery this morning. Stop on the way to Gyangtse at Yamdrok Lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Karola Snow Mountain. Transfer to the hotel after the arrival in Gyangtse.
	Attractions	Samye Monastery
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Gyangtse Hotel


Day 10	Place & Transport	Gyangtse - Shigatse
	Today's Activities	In the morning visit Palkhor Monastery and Gyangtse Old Street. Then continue drive to Shigatse-the second largest city in Tibet Autonomous Region. Upon arrival, check in the hotel and manage dinner by your self.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Shigatse Hotel


Day 11	Place & Transport	Shigatse – Dingri
	Today's Activities	Drive to Dingri. Stop on the way to see Sakya Monastery and Lhatse City. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Dinner is served at the hotel.
	Attractions	Sakya Monastery
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
	Accommodation	Everest Hotel, Dingri


Day 12	Place & Transport	Dingri-Everest Base Camp-Dingri
	Today's Activities	Today's excursion takes you to the Everest Base Camp and the highest monastery, Rongbuk Monastery. Drive back to Dingri. Dinner is served at the hotel.
	Attractions	Rongbuk Monastery
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
	Accommodation	Everest Hotel, Dingri


Day 13	Place & Transport	Dingri-Shigatse
	Today's Activities	Appreciate the farm scenery on the way driving to Shigatse. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. After the short refreshment, see New Palace of Panchen if time permits.
	Attractions	New Palace of Panchen
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Shigatse Hotel


Day 14	Place & Transport	Shigatse-Lhasa
	Today's Activities	Transfer to Lhasa. Pay a visit to the famed Tashilunpo Monastery on the way. Upon arrival in Lhasa, check in at the hotel.
	Attractions	Tashilunpo Monastery
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Four Points By Sheraton, Lhasa


Day 15	Place & Transport	Lhasa
	Today's Activities	Start your tour by visiting Lhasa's landmark, Potala Palace and famous Jokhang Temple. Then proceed to enjoy a walking tour through the busy and flourishing Bhakhor Street and visit Lhasa Nunnery.
	Attractions	Barkhor Street Jokhang Temple Potala Palace
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Four Points By Sheraton, Lhasa


Day 16	Place & Transport	Lhasa
	Today's Activities	Explore the UNESCO-designated World Heritage site, Norbulingka, a summer resort for Dalai Lama and Tibet Museum. After lunch, visit the Sera Monastery housing large numbers of rare cultural relics and art works and experience atmosphere of Lamas scripture debate.
	Attractions	Norbulingka Sera Monastery Tibet Museum
	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Four Points By Sheraton, Lhasa


Day 17	Place & Transport	Lhasa-Shanghai
	Today's Activities	Today you will visit the Carpet Factory and a local Tibetan family before lunch. Then transfer to the airport and board the flight to Shanghai. Our local guide will await you at the airport for your transfer to hotel.

	Meals	Breakfast, Lunch
	Accommodation	Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre


Day 18	Place & Transport	Shanghai
	Today's Activities	Today's excursion starts with Shanghai Museum, where a large number of cultural relics from different Dynasties are displayed. Then visit the Yuyuan Garden as well as the surrounding local bazaar. As the must-see attractions in Shanghai, Tianzifang, Nanjing Road and the Bund are offered in the afternoon. Enjoy the exciting Acrobatic Show. Drive back to the hotel.
	Attractions	Nanjing Road (Nanjinglu)Shanghai Museum Shanghai Bund Yuyuan Garden Chinese Acrobatic Show
	Meals	Breakfast, A La Carte Lunch
	Accommodation	Shanghai Marriott Hotel City Centre


Day 19	Place & Transport	Shanghai
	Today's Activities	Transfer to the airport and see off.

	Meals	Breakfast

Land Only Prices & Highlights

10% OFF sale is available for all tours running between Nov 15, 2012 to Mar 15, 2013, excluding the period of Jan 1 to Jan 3 2013 and the period of Feb 6 to Feb 18 2013.

Note: To enjoy the private group with your family or friends, please find the prices (per person) below:

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Occupancy Type	2-5 Travelers (USD)
High Season (3/1/2013-11/30/2013)
Twin Occupancy	5194
Single Occupancy	6554
High Season (3/1/2012-11/30/2012)
Twin Occupancy	5311
Single Occupancy	6761
Low Season (12/1/2013-2/28/2014)
Twin Occupancy	4044
Single Occupancy	4813
Low Season (12/1/2012-2/28/2013)
Twin Occupancy	4287
Single Occupancy	5156
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The prices shown above are not valid during China's Offical Holidays (National Day - 01 to 07, Oct., Spring Festival - 09 to 15, Feb. 2013, ect.).

Services Inclusions:

1. Admission fees: to sightseeing spots & activities specified;
2. Meals: as specified above;
3. Tour guides: excellent private 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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