Tour Itinerary
Day 1   ARRIVE BEIJING
On arrival into Beijing, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring exciting Beijing at your leisure.
Day 2   BEIJING
Today, you will embark upon a full-day tour of Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and Temple of Heaven. You can choose the Beijing Opera Show/Kungfu Show as optional at night.   (B/L/D)
Day 3   BEIJING
This morning, visit The Ming Tombs Museum, the ancient burial place of the Ming Dynasty emperors, and the Sacred Way. After lunch visit The Badaling Great Wall, built over 2,000 years ago by Emperor Qin. Cable car is optional to get the top of The Great Wall. Dinner is a Peking duck banquet in the original duck restaurant.   (B/L/D)
Day 4   BEIJING/XIAN
After breakfast, visit the Summer Palace and Lama Temple this morning. After lunch, you will be transferred to Xi’an , China’s ancient capital. On arrival into Xian, check in to the hotel for 3 nights.   (B/L/D)
Day 5   XIAN
Spend the day exploring Xian’s ancient monuments, including the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, home to over 8, 000 life-size Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. This is followed by visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. You can choose a special Tang Dynasty Dumpling Dinner Show as optional in the evening.   (B/L/D)
Day 6   XIAN/LHASA
This morning, visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi. Then, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lhasa (3,650 meters above sea level). Lhasa Gonggar Airport is located 98km south of Lhasa city. On arrival, check in to the hotel and be acclimatized to the high altitude this afternoon.   (B/L/D)
Day 7   LHASA
This morning after breakfast, visit the Potala Palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas, is reputed to contain 1,000 rooms, hundreds upon hundreds of magnificent thangkas, frescoes, and images. After a western lunch, followed by visit to the Sera Monastery and the Norbulingka Park, a richly decorated complex located in a beautiful garden setting, is the traditional summer palace of the Dalai Lamas.   (B/L/D)
Day 8   LHASA
Highlights of today’s sightseeing include the Jokhang Temple and the thriving bazaar of the Barkhor Street. After having a western-style lunch, followed by visit to the Tibet Museum, the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital and the Carpet Factory.   (B/L/D)
Day 9   LHASA/CHENGDU
Enjoy some free time before transferring to the airport for your to Chengdu. On arrival, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. spend rest of the day at your leisure.Meet and transfer to hotel.   (B/L/D)
Day 10   CHENGDU
In the morning transfer for visit to Panda Base. Afterwards, visit Wuhou Memorial Temple. Stroll in the Culture Park and sip tea at teahouse in People's After a hearty breakfast, enjoy a full-day excursion to visit Panda Base for Chinese Giant Pandas. Next, visit Wuhou Memorial Temple. Then, stroll in the Culture Park and sip tea at teahouse in People's Park.   (B/L/D)
Day 11   CHENGDU/HANGZHOU
This morning, take a transfer to the airport for your flight to Hangzhou. On arrival, check in to your hotel for 1 night and explore this exciting city to West Lake(B/L/D)
Day 12   HANGZHOU/SHANGHAI
Visit the Lingyin Temple, drive to Shanghai and explore this exciting city to The Bund for some great views of the futuristic Pudong area and Nanjing Road for a spot of shopping after lunch.   (B/L/D)
Day 13   SHANGHAI
A full day city tour has been included to ensure you make the most of your stay in this modern metropolis. Sights include The Yu Garden, Shanghai Museum and the wonderful 19th-century Jade Buddha Temple. You can choose the Acrobatic Show as optional in the evening.   (B/L/D)
Day 14   DEPART SHANGHAI
After breakfast, enjoy some free time before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.   (B)

Quotation: USD/per person

Package Includes
* Complimentary transfer from chosen location to hotels.
* Hotel accommodations.
* Admission of mentioned sightseeing spots.
* Licensed professional tour guide & driver.
* Air-conditioned private car/van.
* Fuel, expressway cost and parking cost.
* Meals as listed in the itinerary.
* Service charge & government taxes.
Package Excludes
* Airfares between your home and chosen pickup location
* All personal expenses including hotel room service
* Gratuities for tour guide ( min. $5.00/day per person)

Notice:
 you may take train from Lhasa to Chengdu: start in the morning on D09 , arrive in Chengdu start in the morning on D11, visit Chengdu Panda base, then at noon fly to Hangzhou. The price is same!

 

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