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*Tibet Express Tour
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  • Destination: Beijing-Xian-Lhasa-Chengdu-Shanghai
  • Tour code: TE14
  • Days:14
  • Price:from US$3186
  • Summary: Take the train rolling on the highest railway in the world and feast your eyes and mind on the unspoiled scenery along the way.
Itinerary

Day 01  Arrive Beijing
Upon your arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to hotel. In the afternoon visit the Temple of Heaven.
Accommodation: 5 Star Crown Plaza Beijing (Or the same class)

Day 02  Beijing (B+L)
This morning we will visit Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City. After lunch, visit the Great Wall.

Day 03  Beijing/Xian (B+L)
Morning flight departure Beijing for Xian. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Great Mosque and the City Wall.
Accommodation: 4 star Bell Tower Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 04  Xian (B+L+D)
Take tour  to the most important archaeological discovery - the life-size and lifelike Terracotta Warriors and the old imperial bathhouse of the Huaqing Hot Springs. A dumpling banquet dinner is arranged for this evening.

Day 05  Tibet Express
Embark the “Tibet Express” and start the expedition journey on Holy Roll. All meals are at your own arrangement.

Day 06  Arrive Lhasa (B+L+D)
The Scenery Sight viewing Stop at Headstream of Yangtze River of Kekexili.
The Scenery Sight Viewing Stop at Nachu Or Damshung, Northern Tibet.
Arrive Lhasa in the afternoon
Check in the hotel.
Remains for freshen up and adjust the higher plateau altitude.
Dinner at hotel
Accommodation: 4 Star Lhasa Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 07  Lhasa (B+L+D)
Buffer Breakfast at the hotel
Morning visit Potala Palace
Lunch at the hotel
Afternoon visit the Drepung Monastery and Norbuglinkha (The Jewel Park and Summer Palace for Dalai Lhama )
Dinner out and enjoy the Tibet Culture Dance Show

Day 08  Lhasa (B+L)
Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
Morning visit the Jokhang (Dazhao) Monastery.
Afternoon visit Sera Monastery and trolling and shopping along the Barkhor Street.

Day 09  Lhasa (B+L)
Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
Morning visit to a Tibet Hospital and a Tibetan School
Afternoon visit the local community and family house, chats with local Tibetans.

Day 10  Lhasa/Chengdu by air (B+L)
Check out and transfer to Lhasa Gongar Airport. Take morning flight to Chengdu (flying 1 hour 50 minutes)
Transfer and Check in the hotel.
Afternoon excursion to Dujiangyan Ancient Dam /Magic Water Control  System
Accommodtion: 5 Star Chengdu Sheraton Hotel/Crown plaza (Or the same class)

Day 11  Chengdu (B+L)
Full-board Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
Morning excursion to Myth of Sanxingdui Triple Piles Museum
Afternoon visit Panda National Bleeding Base, then visit Local Tea House in Pavilion of River View Garden

Day 12  Chengdu/Shanghai (B+L)
Flight to Shanghai & sightseeing the Bund, Yu Garden
Accommodated at Salver Hotel-5 star, best downtown location
Accommodation: 5 Star Shanghai Solvo Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 13  Shanghai (B+L)
Visit People Square & Shanghai Museum with lunch en route
Afternoon free at leisure for own exploration

Day 14  Exit from Shanghai (B)
Breakfast at the hotel
Check out the hotel and transfer to the airport for exit from China homeward.

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12 days Beijing-Xian-Chengdu-Lhasa-Shanghai

Dates & Price

Tailor Made Departures

No. of Pax Price Single Supplement
1 traveler ¥39800 $5896 ¥0 $0
2-5 travelers ¥24000 $3555 ¥7080 $1048
6-9 travelers ¥21510 $3186 ¥7080 $1048
Notes:
$=USD, US Dollars
  ¥=RMB or CNY (Chinese Yuan, Renminbi)

*Price is for per person, based on two persons sharing one room.

Price includes:

1. All internal transportations and transfers in China, including internal flights from Beijing to Xian, Lhasa  to Chengdu and Chengdu to Shanghai, and First Class Soft Sleeper on the train from Xian to Lhasa.
2. Hotels specified in the itinerary with private facilities
3. Meals specified in the itinerary, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
4. Comprehensive sightseeing with a local English Speaking Guide in each city
5. All entrance fees
6. All domestic airport taxes
7. Complimentary domestic travel insurance.
8. Tibet Permit

Price excludes:

1. Flights arriving Beijing and departing Shanghai.
2. Chinese visa fee.
3. Your own international travel insurance.
4. Expenses in hotels such as laundry, tips, telephone and room service, etc.
5. Gratuities for service provided by tour guides and drivers.
6. Other personal expenses.

Comments
Amy

I have heard the train tickets to Lhasa are in high demand. Can you buy the tickets for soft berth cabin? Can you reserve the whole cabin for just two of us? Thanks in advance.

China Holidays staff
Thanks for your enquiry, Amy. Yes we can help to book the train tickets for you and the tour in Tibet as well. We can book the whole cabin for you but you will need to pay all 4 tickets for the cabin.
Lonh

I am eager to Tibet, what's the best season in Tibet?

C H
I think September and October are the best time to visit Tibet as the weather is mild and it's in golden autumn with tree leaves changing colours. Spring is also good. July and August are in rainy season. Not too much rain though, most rain falls in the early morning or in the evening. It is always sunny during the day time.
Mr. Wong

How long does it take from Xian to Lhasa by train? 1 day?

Traveler
Hey,man. I am not sure, but I guess so.
C H
It takes about 33 hours from Xian to Lhasa by train. But you may have problems purchasing the tickets as Xian is not the start point of the train journey. It will be much easier if you start the train journey from Beijing(45 hrs) , Chongqing(44.5 hrs), Chengdu(43 hrs) or Lanzhou(28 hrs). :-)
Traveler

I heard scenery along the railway is amazingly fantastic. You will never have chances to enjoy the scenery unless you take a train!

Traveler

I have the same question. Maybe it's a new railway, and we are going to experience that.

Traveler

Isn't it better to take flights to Tibet? Why take a train?

Note: Remember, you can change this itinerary to the way you want or to extend this tour to visit other Chinese cities or even neighboring countries, please do contact us, we will be happy to arrange it for you!

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