• Tour Code: CPT-XZ-7
• Duration: 15 days / 14 nights
• Destinations: Beijing, Xian, Xining, Lhasa, Chengdu, Shanghai
  
• Tour Price: from USD2640 (Tourist Class, per person rate, 2-5 persons' group)
• Meals(B/L/D): Specified in the program
• Guide: English Speaking
• Departure Dates: You Choose!
• Highlights: Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Juyongguan Pass, Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Lama Temple, Beijing Zoo, explore Hutongs with rickshaw; Bell Tower and Great Mosque in Muslim Quarters, Chinese Dumpling Dinner, Tang Dynasty Show, Terracotta Warriors Museum; Qinghai Lake, the Sun and Moon Mountain, etc

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1.  Arrive in Beijing (-/-/-)
Upon arrival in Beijing, your local guide 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 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.

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 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 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/-)
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.

Tour End

Price of this tour($)

2010 Prices (Valid from Jan. 1st, 2010 to Dec. 31th, 2010)

Pax No.	Price(per person)	Book
1	USD3994 /per person
2-5	USD2640 /per person
6-9	USD2102 /per person

* Prices are in US dollars, for one person. Prices are for references only and may vary according to your travel time.

* Our tour prices are inclusive of accommodation in twin shared room, meals as specified in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), transfers and tours with English speaking local guides, all entrance fees, train fares, room taxes and baggage handling.

* Better discounts are available when traveling in low season (from November to March) or when traveling in a large group. Please Contact Us for more details.

* Note: Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.