Tour Code: WT-L514   18 Days Luxury Tour in China to Beijing, Xian, Xining, Qinghai Lake, Golmud , Tuotuo River, Nakchu, Lhasa, Gyangtse and Shigatse

Departure: Daily

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


 

Xian terracotta warriors and horses

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 restaurant. Later you will visit the Ming Tomb. Entrance to this sacred burial ground is via the Sacred Way. 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.


 Day 04 - Beijing/ Xian
This morning you will marvel at the treasures of the Summer Palace and the Lama Temple. After lunch take a flight to Xian, you will be met and transferred to the hotel where you will be feasted with a luxurious buffet dinner. (B, L, D)

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


 

Sutra-debating in Ta'er Monastery, Xining

Day 05 - Xian
Today's highlight is a visit to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. To avoid having the poor food at the site, you will take highway back to downtown to have lunch at a local famous restaurant. In the afternoon, you will visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall. Tonight you will enjoy the wonderful Tang Dynasty Dinner Show in Tang Dynasty Palace. (Add: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian) (B, L, D)

 

 

 Day 06 - Xian

This morning's tour features the Provincial History Museum. After enjoying the a la carte lunch at a local famous restaurant, Visit the Great Mosque and a local family. (B, L)


 Day 07 - Xian/ Xining
Visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. After lunch, you will take a flight to Xining. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. (B, L)

 

 

Today's highlight arrangement provide you with visit to Ta'er Monastery and the Qinghai Lake. Spend the night at the hotel. (B, L, D)

 

Enjoy the Gobi Scenery on the way to Golmud. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. (B, L, D)

 

Transfer to Tuotuo River and check in at the hotel upon arrival. Enjoy the sight of First Bridge of Yangtze River from the Kunlun Mountain. (B, L, D)

 

 

Transfer to the Nakchu and check in at the hotel upon arrival. The excursion to Tanggula Mountain and the Grassland in the north of Tibet will be followed. The dinner is served at the hotel. (B, L, D)

 

Continue the tour with visit the Namtso Lake and the Yangpachen Geothermal Energy. Transfer to the finest hotel in Lhasa. For dinner of this evening, you will enjoy the a la carte dishes at a finest Sichuan cuisine restaurant. (B, L, D)

 

 

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. Surely, the day will not be complete without an approach to a Tibetan Family. You may enjoy tea and have a talk with the local Tibetans in their home. The dinner is served at the hotel. (B, L, D)

 

 

 Day 14  - 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)

 

 

 

Namtso Lake in Nakchu, Tibet

Day 15 - Lhasa/ Gyangtse
Take car to Gyangtse and stop midway to have a glimpse of the Yamdrok Yumtso with Karola snow mountain Lake. Continue your way with visit the Palkhor Monastery and the Gyangtse Old Street. Check in at the hotel where dinner is also served. (B, L, D)

 

 

 Day 16 - Gyangtse/ Shigatse
Take car to Shigatse and check in at the hotel. Have a sightseeing of Tashilunpo Monastery and the New Palace of Panchen. The Dinner is served at the hotel. (B, L, D)

 

 

Take car to Lhasa and check in at the hotel where your dinner is also served. (B, L, D)

 

 

 Day 18 - Exit Lhasa
Upon completion of you memorable China tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home today. (B)