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Tour Code: T-FT0601
Departure Date: Every other day in Chengdu
Duration: 6
Days
Route: Chengdu-Lhasa-Yangpachen-Chengdu-China
Attractions: take a train to Lhasa from Chengdu,
appreciate the scenery of Sichuan Basin and the Yellow Earth plateau
by the way. The tour after arrive at Lhasa will include Potala Palace,
Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, and so on. Then drive to Yangpachen with
spring...Lastly
fly back to Chengdu.
Itinerary
Day 01: Chengdu-Lhasa
We will meet at North railway
station of Chengdu, taking T222 train to Lhasa. So we
must spend night on the train.
Day 02:
Chengdu-Lhasa
We are
still on the way to Chengdu. Along the way we can have
look of Sichuan Basin and the Yellow Earth plateau.
When the
train drives on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau, you can see
the rare species of plants and animals of Kekexili in
this area. If you are lucky enough, Tibetan antelopes
can be seen running along the railway. And we will drive
across the part of Mt. Tanggula which is the highest
place along the Qinghai-Tibet railway with about 5,072
meters' altitude. Then we are going to the highland
meadow which covers a large area for pasture. And Namtso
lake which situates between Amdo and Nagchu is the next
attraction. Our eyes can enjoy a feast with the crystal
blue water. Finally we arrive at Lhasa in the evening,
but nothing to be worried we have booked the hotel in
Lhasa for you.
Day 04: Lhasa
Today, you will have a tour by yoursel. You can start it
with the world famous Potala Palace (excluded entry fee
of sightseeing). This palace was built in 7th century
during the Tang Dynasty for King Songtsan Gambo's wife
Princess Wencheng. After that go on to visit Norbulingka-
the summer place and Jokhang Temple ( the most famous
and oldest building in Lhasa), shoppping in Barkhore
Street( the business center of Lhasa), and photographing
along Lhasa river side having a general idea for Tibetan
culture and life... Lastly, overnight in Lhasa.
Lhasa urban tour attraction: Potala Palace (RMB100), Norbulingka - the Summer Palace (RMB60), Jokhang Temple (RMB70), Barkhor Street, Ramoche temple (RMB25), Drepung Monastery (RMB55) and Sera Monastery (RMB55) are all located in Lhasa urban, the taxi in Lhasa is also cheap, about RMB10 to anywhere urban, or the rickshaw at RMB3-7. Overnight in Lhasa.
Tips: If you are not interested in the Tibetan temple, one temple can make you an overall impression, and taking photography only outside of the others is a good solution. However, the Barkhor Street is worth visiting, it is the Tibetan market, the vendors sell Tibetan handcraft, souvenir and daily commodities for local people. (Meal and transportation excluded, we charge RMB200 extra if you prefer to follow a tour group with Chineses-speaking tour guide to Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street.)
Day 05: Lhasa-Yangpachen
In the morning,
we will drive to Yangpachen. Yangpacheng which is close
to Namtso Lake is the earliest heat base to be
developed. It's well known for the hot springs and
mysterious hot water lake with a heat explosion unseen
elsewhere. In there you can enjoy the Northern Tibet Grassland, and the Yangpachen geothermal power plant, after lunch drive to Nyainqentanglha, take photos and back Yangpachen, enjoy the hot spring (about RMB30-50, cost excluded, the swimming suit is expensive here), back Lhasa, and tourists may see the night fair of Lhasa Barkhor Street, or taste the local food.. (B+L+D) (Namtso might be included in today"s plan, RMB 450 excluded)
Day 06: Chengdu
Fly back to Chengdu. All the service ends.
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Quotation: [Train timetable of Lhasa]
(In USD, per person, basis of 2persons share one standard room)
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1 PAX |
2-5 PAX |
6-9 PAX |
10 PAX |
single supplement |
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Overnight in 3 stars hotel |
1307 |
967 |
877 |
827 |
90 |
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Overnight in4 stars hotel |
1517 |
1027 |
937 |
887 |
150 |
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Overnight in 5 stars hotel |
1649 |
1171 |
1081 |
1031 |
264 |
Include:
*Transportation: One-way train ticket Chengdu to Lhasa, one way air ticket Lhasa to Chengdu, share the tour bus with the other tourist in Tibet.
*Accommodation: A twin room in 3 star hotels on twin-shared basis.
*Tour guide: Local Chinese speaking tour guide service in Tibet.
*Tibet entrance permit.
*Food: hotel breakfasts, all meals are included except for the 4th free sightseeing day and while you are on the train.
Exclude:
*Travel Insurance.
*Items in bracket
*Airport tax (50RMB) flight fuel tax (60RMB)
*Your personal expenses, such as shopping.
*The meals on the 4th free sightseeing days and meals on the train.
Note:
1.In the route information below, we outline the rough waypoints, you may contact us on discussing the scenery spots you hope to visit, and we quote you accord to your demand, as a tourist, thus you are enabled the most flexibility and making you route comfortable.
2.Minor program changes sometimes are necessary, depending on road conditions, weather and availability of room.
3.Valid time: Prices are valid until September 30th, 2006
4.The FIT group will go to fixed souvenir shops, while the private group can avoid this subject to your decision.
5.Health consultation from your doctor before you come to highland. (Over 3000M).
6.As we travel in Tibet area where the economy is much more backward than other places, the food alternative is limited, so we suggest you order food in local restaurants available yourself or take some solid food. Most of local restaurant can only offer the simple Sichuan and Tibetan dishes.
We can make hotel reservation for your in Chengdu, such as Lhasa Giant Hotel or Jinhe hotel(3stars) at rate of 35USD/room/night.
All above subjected to our confirmation.
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