Tour Code: WT-L506    12 Days Luxury Tours in China  to Beijing, Lhasa, Gyangtse, Shigatse and Shanghai

Departure: Daily

Please be sure that B, L, D denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Forbidden City, Beijing

Day 01 - Entry Beijing
Upon arrival in Beijing, you are met and transferred to the hotel. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover from the jet lag.

Day 02 - Beijing
Your first day of touring in our capital city will begin with strolling across the Tiananmen Square. Through the Meridian Gate on the north side of the square, you will enter the fabled Forbidden City to appreciate its majesty and magnificence. In the afternoon, you will visit the amazing Temple of Heaven. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served at a renowned restaurant, followed by a fascinating Peking Opera performance. (B, L, D)
 
 
Day 03 - Beijing
It is a once in a life time experience to walk upon the Badaling Great Wall of China. To celebrate this historic visit, your lunch is specially arranged at a local popular Sichuan cuisine restaurant. Later you will visit Dingling, one of the Ming Tombs. After that you will be transferred back to the city to marvel at the treasures of the Summer Palace. The a la carte dinner is served at a famous Cantonese cuisine restaurant in the Wangfujing area. (B, L, D)

Note: A la carte dinner is served for Luxury series while Standard series will have the dinner on your own.

Lamas in Tashilunpo Monastery, Shigatse

Day 04 - Beijing/ Lhasa
After breakfast at hotel, you will take a flight to Lhasa. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the downtown to check in at the hotel. For the first day in Lhasa, you are suggested to do as little as possible to give your bodies' time to adjust to the thin air. For dinner of this evening, you will enjoy the a la carte dishes at a finest Sichuan cuisine restaurant. (B, D)


Day 05 - Lhasa
The day begins with a tour of the world famous Potala Palace. After that, you will visit Dalai Lamas' Summer Palace, Norbulingka and the exciting sutra-debating in the Sera Monastery. The dinner is served at the hotel. (B, L, D)


Day 06 - Lhasa
This morning you will visit the Jokhang Temple, a most sacred place for all Tibet pilgrims, surrounding the temple is the famous Barkhor Street. After lunch, you will go to the Tibet Museum. With interest, we also arrange a tour to the Tibetan Traditional Hospital and the workshop of the Lhasa Carpet Factory for a visit of making traditional Tibetan carpets. The dinner is served at the hotel. (B, L, D)


Day 07 - Lhasa/ Gyangtse
Drive to Gyangtse. Visit the Yamdrok Yumtso Lake and the Karola snow mountain on the way. Check in at the hotel. Dinner is served at your hotel. (B, L, D)

Carpet making in Shigatse, Tibet

Day 08 - Gyangtse/ Shigatse
After visit the Palkhor Monastery and the Gyangtse Old Street, transfer to Shigatse and check in at the hotel. (B, L, D)


Day 09 - Shigatse/ Lhasa
Visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery and the New Palace of Panchen. Return to Lhasa and check in at the hotel. Dinner is served at your hotel. (B, L, D)


Day 10 - Lhasa/ Shanghai
Conclude your Lhasa tour with the visit to a Tibetan family. After lunch, you will take a flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. (B, L)


Day 11 - Shanghai
You must see and experience Shanghai to appreciate its cosmopolitan flavor. Visit the treasures' displays in the Shanghai Museum and the unique architectures of the beautiful Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. Tonight, you will be invited to a Farewell Dinner served at the famous Wang Bao He restaurant in Central Hotel. Following the dinner is an exciting Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. (B, L, D)

Note: Huangpu River cruise is arranged in the Luxury series while you will have a family visit in Standard series.


Day 12 - Exit Shanghai
Upon completion of you memorable China tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home today. (B)