Tibet, the Sacred Plateau 9-Day Tour Package

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From USD$1942
Tour Code:528-606
Available:Daily
Depart from:Beijing
Highlights:8-night accommodations. Meals. Visit Beijing, Lhasa, Shigatse...
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$2535	$1942	$1748

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Pricing Policy

Double price is for two people staying in one room with two twin beds. Single price is for one person staying in one room with a King bed. Child rates apply to ages 2-12 and will stay in the same room with adults.

DAY1 Arrival in Beijing

Arrive at Beijing International Airport. Meet your guide and driver and check in your hotel. The rest of today is free for you.

Meals are not included.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel

DAY2 Beijing

Morning visit Tian'anmen Square, which is the capital city centre. Many key events affecting the whole country even the world happened here. Then you will make your way to Forbidden City, where the Emperors used to live and use your imagination when considering the life of one man and his many wives enclosed in the largest quadrangle in the world! Then, we offer you with the Tricycle Hutong tour to experience the daily life of Beijing residents, seeing the children in a kindergarten and climbing on the Bell Tower. You will have Chinese Dumpling Lunch with other local dishes cooked by the housewife at a quadrangle. As for dinner, you will have a welcome dinner, the most famous meal in Beijing-Beijing Duck Dinner. At night, you will enjoy the exciting Chinese Acrobatic Show.

Meals: lunch & special dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotel

DAY3 Beijing

In the morning, you will head to the Great Wall at Mu-tian-yu. 2 hours' driving will take you to this comparatively quiet section. At this location the Great Wall was built on steep mountains, yet don't worry, there is a cable car running up the wall directly. If you walk more than half hour on the Wall, you will arrive at the part named "Wild Wall" that haven't been restored for more than 500 years. On the way back to the city, you will have a chance to take a short visit of the Olympic Stadium, nicknamed "Bird's Nest" and the National Swimming Centre, also known as the "Water Cube."

Meals: lunch
Accommodation: 4-star hotel

DAY4 Beijing - Lhasa

Fly to Lhasa. When you arrive to this "City of Sunlight", youÃ‚Â’ll find you have arrived in another world of clouds, mountains and color. Lhasa is the heart of the Buddhists. Hidden away amongst the mightiest mountain range in this world are the Himalayas. Your local guide and driver will meet you and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is on your own, to explore this city and determine the pulse of a constantly changing Tibet.

Meals: lunch & dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotel

DAY5 Lhasa

Today you will be able to visit the Potala Palace, an architectural wonder dominating the Lhasa skyline. It is the most visible of all of the city's sight. You can imagine life centuries ago in this theocratic sanctuary. As for the lunch, your guide will take you to taste some local cuisine, deriving from yak milk and meat, such as Yak yogurt, and barley wine. After lunch, you will be able to visit the Jokhang Temple, situated in Barkhor Square, one of Tibet's holiest temples. If lucky, you can see long streams of pious Tibetan pilgrims walking clockwise in Barkhor, spinning their prayer wheels or performing full prostrations as they circle the temple. The rest of the day is for you to go around the Barkhor Square, like a Tibetan market, to see all the various peoples and goods makes for a collage of colors.

Meals: lunch
Accommodation: 4-star hotel

DAY6 Lhasa

Today you will first visit Sera Monastery, the largest living temple here with 700 monks. Then you will visit Drepung Monastery, served as a training center for young monks. A short climb is rewarded with a landscape view of Lhasa and the expansive mountains that ring the city. Hear you will see the sky stretching from the tallest mountains to the heavens. Norbu Lingka was constructed as a summer palaces for the Dalai Lama. This once forbidden palace is ideal for quiet strolls and lazy afternoons. You are able to taste the eclectic mix of Tibet and Nepali food for lunch.

Meals: lunch & dinner
Accommodation: 4-star hotel

DAY7 Lhasa - Shigatse

Today 4 hours driving will take you to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet. On the way you will be able to have several photo stops at Holly Lake and Karola Glacier. You will be served with local Tibetan style food when arrival. Shigatse has an old Tibetan part, where people live their lives like they have been doing for the past hundreds of years. After lunch, you will be able to visit the Tashilhunpo monastery, which is the official residence of the Panchen Lama. It is almost like a town within a town, and there are hundreds of monks still living here. The most magnificent part of the Monastery is the Kelsang Temple in the northeast area of the compound.

Meals: lunch & dinner
Accommodation: 3-star hotel

DAY8 Shigatse - Lhasa

You will take another 4 hours' driving back to Lhasa. Enjoy the grassland view on the way. You will also have the opportunity to visit a local family, and see their daily life. When chatting with the host, you may enjoy a cup of butter tea made by the hospitable housewife. After lunch, a free afternoon is available for you to explore more of Lhasa and shop for some souvenirs.

Meals: lunch
Accommodation: 4-star hotel

DAY9 Departure

Depart for home or next destination.

Inclusions

Accommodation fee (based on the share of twin room) with breakfast.
Entrance admission for the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
Traffic expenses between domestic cities(Beijing to Lhasa, Lhasa to Shigatse, Shigatse to Lhasa), between airports, hotels and scenic spots.
Airport tax and fuel fee.
English and Chinese speaking tour guide.
Service charge & government taxes.

Exclusions

International air-tickets and airport taxes.
China entry visa fees.
Laundry, valet, telephone calls, excess baggage, wine and liquor other than that specified.
All other private expenses, gratitude to tour guide.

Additional Note

Booking: Please book airline tickets after your tour booking is confirmed, tour booking will be confirmed within 3-4 business day.
Visa: Please make sure that you have got your valid passport and visa 20 days before your entry to China. We can send you a free official invitation to assist you to obtain your visa after the reservation deposit is received. Please also advise your nationality, passport ID, full name on the passport, period of validity if your passport is available while booking.
Airport pickup: Please provide arrival/return flight schedules at the time of booking or at least 3 business days prior departure; otherwise, you are required to proceed to the hotel at your own expense. In case of flight delay of more than 30 mins, please proceed to the hotel at your own expense.
Price: The price may vary during the Chinese Golden Holiday. Please contact us first before booking.

Redemption

You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Email (e-ticket). When you reserve your attractions and services you will be asked to print e-tickets to present when you arrive at your destination. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 3-4 business day.
Standard Cancellation and Refund policy (please read before booking)
Prices may vary subject to availability/season/weekend/holiday.
We reserve right to cancel a schedule to fully refund affected customers although we will make every effort to maintain the regular operation.
We reserve the right to modify the tour arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.

The following are FAQs from our customers. If you cannot find the answer to you question, please click [Ask Question] to ask. We will answer your question as soon as possible.

1	Is China safe enough to travel?

Chinese government guarantees the safety of the foreign travelers and Chinese people are friendly. Generally speaking, there is no political riot, nor terrorism. However, please pay close attention to your own property and take care of yourself when hiking on high mountains to avoid unnecessary unhappiness during your trip. China Travel Solution is not responsible for the theft or lost of any customer's valuables or items of personal property.

2	What suggestions do you have for the first-time visitors?

Most visitors to China prefer to take a tour arranged by travel agents, since it is the simplest, most efficient and the most comfortable way of traveling. Independent traveling, though more flexible and easier to customize, is difficult. Problems may arise due to cultural and language barriers for travelers who attempt to arrange accommodations, meals, and transportations. Time cost will be high.

3	Invitation letter for visa application.

In order to apply for a visa to China, you may need an invitation from travel agent. We will supply this letter to you after you confirm the tour booking. Please E-mail us the basic information as name, gender, date of birth, passport number as well as your fax number so that we can fax you a formal invitation.

4	Do I need a visa for a visit to Hong Kong?

If you only visit Hongkong, please notice that residents of most countries can enter Hong Kong without applying for a visa in advance and are allowed to stay for 90 days. A visa will be issued on arrival.
To check the status of your country, please visit the following page, No.12 item:
www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/hkvisas_4.htm

5	Where could I make money exchange?

You could exchange cash at airport, most of banks and most of hotels have money exchange counter services. However, hotels offer money exchanging service to their guests only. Passport is required when you change money or check etc.

6	What kind of credit card can I use in China?

Cash advances are available on most common credit/debit cards e.g. American Express/Visa/MasterCard, but this service is available only from the main branch of the Bank of China in most Chinese cities. A fee of 3%-4% will be charged.

7	Can credit card be used everywhere in China?

These cards can be used at major hotels and outlets for tourists, as well as some shopping center in big city like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Xi’an. But your international card is not acceptable in many big shopping centers for local people.

8	Is it easy for me to find ATM?

ATM is everywhere in big cities especially near your hotel, because almost all of your hotel locate in busy area. And there are ATMs for credit cards in most of hotels. Most of the internationally accepted credit cards are usable in China including: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diner's club, and the JCB card of Japan. So it is convenient to use ATM.

9	What is the electrical voltage in China?

Electricity in China is 220V, 50 cycles, AC. Two-pin sockets and some three-pin sockets are in use. Most of the hotels have a socket in the bathroom for both 110V and 220V. Most hotels have built-in convectors in bathrooms for shaving, hair dryers, etc. please prepare voltage convertor for your laptop or digital camera and so on.

10	What time is the best time for traveling in China?

China has many different kinds of climate for the large land area. In northeast area, four seasons are distinguished. Most of the rain is in summer. Winter and spring are very dry. In northwest of china, like Urumqi, an important city in Silk Road tour, winter is dry and cold and summer is dry and hot. The golden time to visit these cities is spring and autumn. In the southern part of China, like Shanghai, summer is humid and long lasted from May to September. In winter, it's wet and chilly. The best time to visit is spring and autumn.

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