Duration: 8
Days
Route: Chengdu-Lhasa-Yangpachen-Lhasa-Shigatse-Lhasa-Chengdu-China
Attractions: fight to Lhasa from Chengdu, 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 you at Chengdu airport in the morning, then
fly to Lhasa Gongar airport. Our local guide will pick
up you at there and transfer to Lhasa City. On the road
visit Stone Giant Buddha. In the afternoon firstly we
will have a rest and recovery in this high altitude
area. And overnight in Lhasa. (B/L/D)
Day 02: 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 03: 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 04: 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/L/D)
Day 05: 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/L/D)
Day 06: Lhasa-Chengdu
Today we will take train T24
at 9:05 back to Chengdu. 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. But due
to the long time journey by train we must overnight on
the train. (B)
Day 07: Lhasa-Chengdu
We are still on the way back to Chengdu. However the
scenery is different now. Along the way we can have look
of Sichuan Basin and the Yellow Earth plateau.
Day 08: Chengdu
Arrive in Chengdu at 9:55 a.m. All the service ends.
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Quotation For individual to join Group Tour in Chengdu: (In USD, per person, basis of 2persons share one standard room)
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Hotel and train |
Quotation |
single supplement |
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Overnight in 2 stars hotel and hart sleeper |
645 |
84 |
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Overnight in 3 stars hotel and hart sleeper |
679 |
150 |
Included: meals marked, hotel, transportation, guide service (speaks both English and Chinese), entry fee of sightseeing, permit to Tibet, a'ticket of Chengdu-Lhasa with a'port construction fee, train ticket from Lhasa to Chengdu.
Excluded: meals on train ,hot spring fee in Yangpachen, any service not marked above. Tips for tour guide and driver.
The service of joining group is just so so!
We can make hotel reservation for your in Chengdu, such as Lhasa Giant Hotel or Jinhe hotel(3stars) at rate of 48USD/room/night.
Please mail us, you will enjoy discount.
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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