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The mysterious Tibet at the altitude of 3,650 meters above the sea level are becoming the focus of the whole world. Crowds of people swarm into the holy city Lhasa to experience exotic flavor. The Capital City Beijing with the world famous Great Wall, the ancient city Xian with the magnificent Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the attractive picturesque Guilin and the shopping paradise are all covered in this 18-day tour.

Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: Daily

Our client at the Great Wall, Beijing Photo by our client Mr. Robin Pollock

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: Crowne Plaza

Day 02: Beijing
Visit the Tian'anmen 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: Crowne Plaza

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 Ming Tomb and the Summer Palace in the afternoon. The a la carte dinner is served at a famous Cantonese cuisine restaurant in the Wangfujing area. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza

Day 04: Beijing - Tsetang
Take a morning flight to Tsetang where the altitude is 3,400 meters above sea level. Check in at the hotel and acclimatize yourself to the high altitude in the afternoon. Dinner is served at your hotel. (B+D)

Accommodation: Tsetang Hotel 
 
 

Harvest season in Tibet

Day 05: Tsetang
Transfer to the bank of Yarlung Tsangpo River. Then take ferry to visit the Samye Monastery. In the afternoon, visit the Tomb of Tibet Kings and the Yumbu Lakang. Dinner is served at your hotel. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Tsetang Hotel

Day 06: Tsetang - Gyangtse
Transfer to Gyangtse and visit the Yamdrok Yumtso Lake and the Karola snow mountain on the way. Check in at the hotel. Dinner is served at your hotel. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Gyangtse Hotel

Day 07: Gyangtse - Shigatse
Visit the Palkhor Monastery and the Gyangtse Old Street. Transfer to Shigatse and check in at the hotel. Dinner is served at your hotel. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Shigatse Hotel 


Day 08: Shigatse - Lhasa
Visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery and the New Palace of Panchen. Transfer to Lhasa and check in at the finest hotel in Lhasa. The a la carte dinner will be arranged for you at a local best Sichuan cuisine restaurant. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa       
 
 
Day 09: Lhasa
Visit the magnificent Potala Palace. After a western-style lunch, visit the Sera Monastery, the Norbulingka Park and a Tibetan family. Dinner is served at your hotel. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa  
 
 

Our client and the local Tibetans

Day 10: 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: Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa  
 
 
Day 11: Lhasa - Xian
Take a flight to Xian. Visit the City Wall and transfer to the best hotel in the city. A sumptuous buffet dinner will be served for you at the hotel this evening. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Sheraton Xian Hotel   
 
 
Day 12: 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. 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: Sheraton Xian Hotel 
 
 
Day 13: Xian
Visit the Provincial History Museum. The a la carte lunch is served at a local famous restaurant. Visit the Great Mosque and a local family. (B+L)

Accommodation: Sheraton Xian Hotel   
 
 
Day 14: Xian - Guilin
Take a flight to Guilin and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Enjoy Ethnic Songs and Dances at Lijiang Theatre after dinner. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel 

Li River cruise tour, Guilin Photo by our client Mr. Robin Pollock

Day 15: Guilin - Yangshuo
Enduring memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo. Transfer to the hotel. A short bicycle trip to the countryside will then be arranged. You will visit a local villager's home to experience the farmer's lifestyle there. Alternatively, you can take our electric car instead of taking bicycles. (Tips: Since the lunch on the Li River cruise can not meet your expectation, TCG suggests that you have enough breakfast at the hotel today.) (B+L)

Accommodation: Paradesa Resort  - the local best hotel


Day 16: Yangshuo - Guilin - Hongkong
Morning is free. Transfer to Guilin airport. Take an afternoon flight to Hongkong. Upon arrival, please go to the hotel we have booked for you by yourselves. (B+L)

Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hongkong   


Day 17: Hongkong
The hotel accommodation with breakfast is provided today. You are suggested to have a half-day Hongkong Island Tour. Peak tram ride to mid-level of Central District then to the Victoria Peak, visit the Repulse Bay, Aberdeen  and Stanley Market on your own. (B)

Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford Hongkong  

Day 18: Departure from Hongkong
You will get to the airport to board your homeward flight by yourselves. (B)

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