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8 days tour  for Chengdu-Tibet-Lhasa-Yangpachen-Shigatse (Train Into And Flight Back) Tour Code:T-TF0801

Departure date: every odd day   
Duration: 8 Days 
Route: Chengdu-Lhasa-Yangpachen-Lhasa-Shigatse-Lhasa-Chengdu-China 
Attractions: go to Lhasa by train, visit to Stone Gaint Buddha, Potala Palace,  Jokhang Temple, Barkhore Street, Yangpachen with hot spring, next destination is Shigatse where have the wonderful sightseeing...lastly come to Lhasa and 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. 

Day 03: arrive in Lhasa                                                                                                                                           
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, our tour will be started 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 visiting Jokhang Temple( the most famous and oldest building in Lhasa), Barkhore Street( the business center of Lhasa), having a general idea for Tibetan culture and life. Lastly, overnight in Lhasa. (B/L/D) 

Day 05: Lhasa-Yangpachen-Lhasa

We will have a visit to Yangpachen all day long. 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 the late afternoon we will go back to Lhasa. And overnight in Lhasa. (B/L/D)

 

Day 06: Lhasa-Shigatse

We will go through the turquoise Lake Yamdrok on the vast Tibetan Plateau. Yamdrok Lake situated in Lhoka area with an cover of 621 square km and the elevation of 4,441 m is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Also it is the largest lake on the northern slope of the Himalayas. On the way we can enjoy wonderful sightseeing and take pictures. Lastly we will arrive at  Shigatse by new road. (B) 

 

Day 07: Shigatse-Lhasa

Today you will be arranged to visit Tashi Lumpu Monastery. And in the afternoon drive back to Lhasa. Then overnight in Lhasa. (B)  

 

Day 08: Lhasa-Chengdu

Transferred to the airport and fly back to Chengdu. End of the trip. (B)

Departure date: every odd day                  [Train timetable of Lhasa]
Please mail us, you will enjoy discount.
 Minimum passengers: 2 tourists:
 Quotation: USD 918/per person (Dec. Jan. Feb. March)
Quotation: USD1210/per person (Apr. May  Jun, Nov.)
Quotation: USD1260/per person (July, Aug. Sep. Oct.)

Minimum passengers: 1 tourist
Quotation: USD 1508/per person (Dec. Jan. Feb. March)
Quotation: USD1800/per person (Apr. May  Jun, Nov.)
Quotation: USD1850/per person (July, Aug. Sep. Oct.)
 
 Above tour includes:
*Transportation: One-way train hart sleeper ticket Chengdu to Lhasa, one way air ticket Lhasa to Chengdu, private car  in Tibet.
*Accommodation: A twin room in 3 star hotels on twin-shared basis.
*Tour guide: Local English speaking tour guide service in Tibet.
*Tibet entrance permit.
*Food: all Breakfast marked in Tibet.

Excludes:
*Hot spring fee in Yangpachen
*Tips for Tour guide and driver
*Your personal expenses, such as shopping.
*Lunch and Dinner in Tibet ,The meals on the train.
*Any service not marked above.

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.

Tibet Permit:
To travel to Tibet, you would need a valid Chinese visa & a special travel permit. Only those who join package tours are qualified to obtain the permit. To book the tour, you are requested to e-mail or fax us the photo page of your passport and your Chinese visa including the following messages: full names as shown in your passport, date of birth, occupation, gender and your passport number. Our Fax number is 86-28-86087200.

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