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Tour Code: SD-501

12 Days Super Deluxe of Beijing - Xian - Lhasa - Shanghai
Starting from $2919 per person
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Isolated among the highest land on earth, Tibet is one of the most mystical and spiritually holy places in the world. The Tibetan Buddhism- which was founded during long period of communications between the two sister nationalities in China - Tibetan and Han, has been marked deeply by the Han Buddhism and Tibet-origined religion. The religion has been worshiped by the most faithful people ever in the world. You will witness how the people worship their God!

Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: Daily


The famous corridor in the Summer Palace, Beijing

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.

Accommodation: The Peninsula Palace  - Deluxe Room


Day 02: Beijing
Visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served at a famous restaurant followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: The Peninsula Palace  - Deluxe Room


Day 03: Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at shopping site restaurants, you will be driven to have Sichuan food at a local popular restaurant. Visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. (B+L)

Accommodation: The Peninsula Palace  - Deluxe Room

 


Our clients enjoying their a la carte dinner

Day 04: Beijing - Xian
Visit the Summer Palace and the lovely pandas in Beijing Zoo. Take a flight to Xian and transfer to the hotel. A sumptuous buffet dinner will be served for you at the hotel this evening. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel  - Executive Room


Day 05: Xian
Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. To avoid having the poor food at the site, you will take highway back to downtown to have lunch at a well-known Cantonese cuisine restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall. This evening you will be entertained with the marvelous Tang Dynasty Dinner Show in Tang Dynasty Palace. (Add: No.75, Chang'an Road, Xian) (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel  - Executive Room


Day 06: Xian
Visit the Provincial History Museum. After enjoying the a la carte lunch at a local famous restaurant, visit the Great Mosque and a local family. (B+L)

Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Hotel  - Executive Room

 


A Tibetan woman

Day 07: Xian - Lhasa
Visit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi on the way to the airport. Take a flight to Lhasa  where the altitude is 3,650 meters above sea level. Transfer to the finest hotel in Lhasa and acclimatize yourself to the high altitude in the afternoon. The a la carte dinner will be arranged for you at a local best Sichuan cuisine restaurant. (B+D)

Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel  - Deluxe Standard Room


Day 08: Lhasa
Visit the magnificent Potala Palace. After a western-style lunch, visit the Sera Monastery and the Norbulingka Park. Dinner is served at your hotel. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel  - Deluxe Standard Room


Day 09: Lhasa
Visit the Jokhang Temple and the thriving bazaar of the Barkhor Street. After having a western-style lunch, go ahead to visit the Tibet Museum, the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital and the Carpet Factory. Dinner is served at your hotel. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel  - Deluxe Standard Room


Day 10: Lhasa - Shanghai
Visit a Tibetan Family. Take a flight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)

Accommodation: Hyatt On The Bund

 


A visit to a Shanghai local family

Day 11: Shanghai
Visit the Shanghai Museum and the Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. The farewell dinner is served at Central Hotel, whose restaurant Wang Bao He has a history of around 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. The memorable dinner will be followed by the Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Hyatt On The Bund


Day 12: Departure from Shanghai
See off. (B)

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Differences can be only made by comparison. Our Making a Difference page for all private tours will let you know extra benefits we offer over and above those on tours available from other operators. We welcome suggestions and comparison as to ways in which we can further improve our tours. Thank you for considering Travel China Guide and we warmly invite you to join us for a truly unforgettable experience!

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 $4169 $3439 $3249
Sole Occupancy $5439 $4709 $4519
Low season Double Occupancy $3839 $3109 $2919
Sole Occupancy $4789 $4059 $3869
Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Olympic Games staying in Beijing; Aug 01 to Aug 31 staying in Lhasa; F1 Grand Prix staying in Shanghai.

Inclusions
  1. Internal flights & taxes;
  2. Deluxe hotels with daily western breakfasts;
  3. Daily lunches and/or dinners at China's finest restaurants or hotels;
  4. Outstanding individual guide & driver;
  5. Deluxe private air-conditioned car or van;
  1. Entrance fees to all tourist sites;
  2. Tibet Travel Permit application fee;
  3. Two bottles of Evian Mineral Water per day;
  4. Government taxes.

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  The above private guided tour is tailored for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. In other words, others will not join in your tour and you will not take part into any tours of others on our land services.


Hi Ann, welcome to China. :)
My advice for temple visiting:
1. don't take photo with the buddhas or touch the buddha statues in the temple;
2. don't talk loudly;
3. don't dress too exposed, as short pants, slippers, vest...
For dressing when attend the performance, there is no strict restriction. Just as comfortable as you like. For the captain's welcome party, the formal dresses are appreciated to show your esteem.
So much I know. Enjoy your time in China.

Client's information:
Ms.Della , China , 2008-1-11 16:57

We have just settled our plan for China visit next year. We notice that there are lots of temples/ monasteries in our itinerary, Temple of Heaven, Lama Monastery, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple... Is there any taboo should we pay special attention to? What is appropriate dress for monastery and temple visit? We will also attend some shows or party, like Peking Opera, Portman Acrobatics show and the welcome party on the cruise. Need we take some formal dress/ suits? Waiting for your kind advice...

Client's information:
Ms.Annie Laro , United Kingdom , 2008-1-10 16:18

I read from a guide book that there is a very good 5 star hotel in Lhasa, which is Brahmaptura Grand Hotel. I have searched on the internet, but found no much information or comments on this hotel. Is there any one who can give me some suggestions?

Client's information:
Mr.Michael Tompson , United States , 2007-10-15 16:57

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