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Tour Code: S-513

16 Days Standard of Hongkong - Guangzhou - Lhasa - Gyangtse - Shigatse - Lhasa - Xian - Beijing
Starting from $2209 per person
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Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: Daily

 
Dr. Sun Yet-sen Memorial Hall, Guangzhou

Day One: Entry Hongkong
Upon arrival in Hongkong, please take a shuttle bus or a taxi to TCG reserved hotel by yourselves. The balance of day is to indulge yourselves in the shopping paradise or just take a rest at the hotel.

Meals: None
Hotel:
Regal Kowloon Hotel (4 star)

Tips: Since English signs are available everywhere in Hongkong, you could easily have an access to the destination by yourselves. We only book the hotel with breakfast for you.



Day Two: Hongkong
Hotel with breakfast has been well-handled by TCG ahead of schedule. You are suggested to have a Peak tram ride to reach the Central District, view the city panorama in the Victoria Peak, promenade along the Repulse Bay and Aberdeen, and conclude the day to visit the Stanley Market.

Meal: Breakfast


Day Three: Hongkong - Guangzhou
No scheduled tour plans this morning and you could walk around the city at your own leisure step. The train tickets from Hongkong to Guangzhou will be purchased by yourselves at the railway station, which is quite easy. Board an afternoon express train to Guangzhou on your own. TCG guide will wait for you at the Guangzhou train station ahead of the train schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 2 nights stay.

Meals: Breakfast
Hotel:
Baiyun Hotel (4 star)


Day Four: Guangzhou
Your China tour begins by visiting to Dr. Sun Yatsen's Memorial Hall in remembrance of Chinese revolutionist, the Five-Ram Statue in Yuexiu Park; the Ancestral Temple of Chen Family, the Qingping Market and the Shamian Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch


Day Five: Guangzhou - Lhasa
This morning, fly to Lhasa, a Buddha holy land, to be exposed in the clear azure sky and collect your lifelong unforgettable memories. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and transfer you to the 3-star hotel for 3 nights stay. Please adapt yourselves to the high altitude the rest of the day.

Specials: A la carte dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel:
ShangBaLa Hotel (3 star)


 
Tibetan people

Day Six: Lhasa
Have a morning excursion to Lhasa's main iconic imagery, Potola Palace and appreciate the amazing culture relics there. Have a tour to the Sera Monastery, the Norbulingka Park and a typical Tibetan family this afternoon. Dinner is arranged at the hotel and rest for the left day.

Specials: Western-style lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner



Day Seven: Lhasa

Drive towards east to visit the Jokhang Temple and reach the bustling Barkhor Street at the end of the road. The old town area is the most prosperous district for Tibetans. A leisure afternoon is scheduled to visit the Tibet Museum, Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital and the Carpet Factory. Dinner is arranged at the hotel and rest for the left day.

Specials: Western-style lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day Eight: Lhasa - Gyangtse
A strenuous but worthy day awaits you today. On the way to Gyangtse, have a wondrous nature view standing by the Yamdrok Yumtso Lake and overlook the colossal glacier when passing by the Karola snow mountain. Along with the valleys and native villages all the way, you will reach Gyangtse and be transferred to the 3-star hotel for 1 night stay. The rest of the day is scheduled to visit the Palkhor monastery and stroll around the Gyangtse old street for a while. Dinner is arranged at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Gyangtse Hotel (3 star)


Day Nine: Gyangtse - Shigatse

Continue the way to Shigatse and transfer you to the 3-star hotel for 1 night stay. After having a must-see visit to the Tashilunpo Monastery and the New Palace of Panchen, you could tour around the city to see the numerous modern and ancient sights. Dinner is arranged at the hotel and rest for the left day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Shigatse Hotel (3 star)


 
Festival celebrating

Day Ten: Shigatse - Lhasa
A driving day takes you back to Lhasa. Upon arrival, transfer you to 3-star hotel for 1 night stay and dinner is arranged there. The whole day long-way driving may weary you out and rest fully to recover from the fatigue the rest of the day. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: ShangBaLa Hotel (3 star)


Day Eleven: Lhasa - Xian
Fly to Xian to appreciate China's long history. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 2 nights stay. Take a visit to the City Wall afterwards and have a bird-eye's view of this city.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel:
 Grand New World Hotel  (4 star)


Day Twelve: Xian
Highlight morning excursion transfers you to visit the amazing Terracotta Soldiers Museum. This afternoon, visit the landmark of this city - Big Wild Goose Pagoda and tour around the best-preserved Islamic Great Mosque as the end of the day.

Specials: A la carte lunch, Dumpling Banquet and Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day Thirteen: Xian - Beijing
Proceed to the next stop after visiting the Shaanxi History Museum. Fly to Beijing, capital city of China. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 3 nights stay.

Specials: A la carte lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza (4 star) - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing


 
The famous corridor in the Summer Palace, Beijing

Day Fourteen: Beijing
Morning excursion transfers you to climb the China Great Wall - Badaling section. A spicy Sichuan cuisine lunch is served at a notable restaurant to recruit your physical energy. This afternoon, view the graceful landscapes and magnificent constructions in Summer Palace and conclude the day with a stop at the Ming Tomb.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch


Day Fifteen: Beijing
Stroll along the famous Tiananmen Square - the largest square in the world, and reach the Imperial Palace. This afternoon, transfer to visit the Temple of Heaven.

Specials: Peking Roast Duck Banquet & Peking Opera Performance
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day Sixteen: Beijing Exit
Private transfer takes you to the airport and your pleasant China tour ends here.

Meals: Breakfast

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Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

Prices  (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2008 to Feb. 28th, 2009)
Group size
Season
2-5 travelers 6-9 travelers 10 travelers & above
High season Double Occupancy $3159 $2649 $2349
Sole Occupancy $3929 $3419 $3049
Low season Double Occupancy $3069 $2569 $2209
Sole Occupancy $3729 $3219 $2759
Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Mar 27 to Mar 30 (Rugby 7 period), Apr 14 to Apr 30, Oct 10 to Nov 15 staying in Hongkong; Apr 14 to Apr 30 and Oct 14 to Oct 30 staying in Guangzhou; Olympic Games staying in Beijing.

Quotation Includes
  1. Domestic airfares with taxes;
  2. Hotel accommodation with breakfasts;
  3. Lunches and dinners as itinerary specifies;
  4. Private guides and drivers;
  5. Air-conditioned vehicles;
  1. Tourist sites permission fees;
  2. Tibet Travel Permit handling charge;
  3. 2 bottles of mineral water each day;
  4. Government taxes.

For our quotation inclusions & exclusions, booking and cancellation terms, please read details.

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  Our Private Tour is customized for you or your personal group specially. You will enjoy our private guide, driver as well as car service during the whole land tour individually, instead of sharing with other travelers.


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