• Tour Code: CPT-XZ-8
• Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
• Destinations: Beijing, Chengdu, Lhasa, Shigatse Region
  
• Tour Price: from USD2749 (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: Tiananmen Square,Forbidden City,Mutianyu Great Wall,Temple of Heaven,Panda Breed Reserve,Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Barkhor Street,Tsepung Monastery,Sera Monastery,Norbulingka,Yamdrok Lake,Tashilumpo Monastery.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1.  Arrive in Beijing (-/-/-)
Met at Beijing Capital Airport by your tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Free at leisure or explore the city at your own.
Accommodation: Dong Fang Hotel or similar

Day 2. Beijing (B/L/-)
Beijing has an impressive history and plenty of sightseeing, with a rewarding collection of palaces, museums and parks. Today we concentrate on the heart of Beijing, beginning with Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City before journeying further to the Summer Palace. Optional evening program: out to the Peking Opera.
Accommodation: Dong Fang Hotel or similar

Day 3. Beijing (B/L/D)
One of the highlights of any trip to China is an inspiring day tour to the mighty Great Wall at Mutianyu, where a cable car ride is included. Enjoy plenty of time to walk along its ramparts and absorb the breathtaking views. After lunch return to Beijing, enjoy a little free time before a special Peking Duck Dinner in the evening.
Accommodation: Jinqiao International Garden or similar

Day 4. Beijing - Chengdu by plane (B/L/-)
After breakfast pay a visit to the Temple of Heaven where Qing Emperors prayed to heaven for good harvest. Transferred to the airport for a flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival met by local tour guide and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Tianfu Sunshine Hotel or similar

Day 5. Chengdu (B/L/-)
Today you will visit Chengdu Panda Breed Reserve, learn more about the National Treasure of China. After lunch at local restaurant, visit Sanxingdui ruins dating back to 3000 years ago. The relics here are precious Cultural heritage of mankind, which contain rich historical, cultural and scientific value. Transferred back to your hotel.
Accommodation: Tianfu Sunshine Hotel or similar.

Day 6. Chengdu - Lhasa by plane (B/-/-)
Transferred to the airport for a morning flight to Lhasa. Upon arrival in Lhasa, you will be met by local tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Relax for the rest of the day.
Accommodation: Tibet Hotel or similar.

Day 7. Lhasa (B/L/-)
Full day private tour to Potala Palace, the greatest monumental structure of Tibet and perched upon Marpo Ri Hill. Lunch at local restaurant; visit Jokhang Temple, the spirit centre of Tibet.Then visit Barkhor Street, the oldest street in Lhasa as well as the century old Lhasa.
Accommodation: Tibet Hotel or similar.

Day 8. Lhasa (B/L/-)
Morning tour to Tsepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, both are great and big ones of the kind. After lunch at local restaurant visit the Norbulingka, which means Jeweled Garden, once served as a summer palace for the Dalai Lama at the beginning and now serves as the government office. Your destination today will be the Carpet factory where you will have a general idea of how the local specialty is made.
Accommodation: Tibet Hotel or similar.

Day 9. Lhasa- Shigatse (B/L/D)
Drive to Shigatse after breakfast (347km). On the way visit Yamdrok Lake. It is one of three holy lakes, the others being Namtso and Mampang Yumco. It is the largest inland lake at the northern foot of the Himalayas. This afternoon visit Baiju Monastery. It has 9 stories, 108 doors and 77 rooms. Each room contains a different statue of Buddha and the wall frescoes telling the story about it.
Accommodation: Shigatse Hotel or similar

Day 10. Shigatse - Lhasa (B/L/-)
Today's tour starts with a visit to Tashilumpo Monastery. Painted in red and white, the buildings in the monastery stand closely together in terraced rows, offering a grand and majestic view.Drive back to Lhasa along the Yaluzangbu River.
Accommodation: Tibet Hotel or similar.

Day 11. Lhasa - Chengdu by plane (B/-/-)
Check out and head for the airport, take a morning flight to Chengdu. Have lunch onboard.Upon arrival met and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Tianfu Sunshine Hotel or similar

Day 12. Depart from Chengdu (B/-/-)
Free at leisure till being transferred to the airport or train station for your onward flight or train ride.

Tour End

Price of this tour($)

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

Pax No.	Price(per person)	Book
1	USD4674 /per person
2-5	USD2749 /per person
6-9	USD2259 /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.