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Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: Daily

Our group in Forbidden City, Beijing Photo by our client Mr. Robin Pollock

Day One: Entry Beijing
TCG guide will hold a welcome sign to meet you at the Beijing Capital Airport according to your international (internal) flight schedule. Transfer to the 4-star hotel for 3 nights stay and relax for the rest of the day.

Meals: None
Hotel: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel (4 star) - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing


Day Two: 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 Three: 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 Four: Beijing - Tsetang
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 in Tsetang for 2 nights stay. Please adapt yourselves to the high altitude the rest of the day.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hotel:  Tsetang Hotel (3 star)

 

Tibetan festival celebrating

Day Five: Tsetang
This morning, take a ferry across the Yarlong Tsangpo River to visit the Samye Monastery. Then have your last stay at the Yumbu Lakang and the Trandruk Monastery. Dinner is arranged at the hotel and rest for the left day.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Six: Tsetang - 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. Dinner is arranged at the hotel and rest for the left day.

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

Day Seven: Gyangtse - Shigatse
Have a morning excursion to the Palkhor monastery and stroll around the Gyangtse old street for a while. Continue the way to Shigatse and transfer you to the 3-star hotel for 1 night stay.

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


Day Eight: Shigatse - Lhasa
After having a must-see visits to the Tashilunpo Monastery and the New Palace of Panchen, you could tour around the city to see the numerous modern and ancient sights. Take you to Lhasa. Upon arrival, transfer you to 3-star hotel for 3 nights stay.

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

Day Nine: 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 local family this afternoon. Dinner is arranged at the hotel and rest for the left day.

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

 

Tibetans praying at the Jokhang Temple, Lhasa

Day Ten: Lhasa
Drive east towards 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 Eleven: Lhasa - Xian
Fly to Xian to appreciate China's long history. 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. Take a visit to the City Wall afterwards and have a bird'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.
 
Specials: A la carte lunch, Dumpling Banquet and Tang Dynasty Music and Dances Show
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Thirteen: Xian
Have a morning excursion to witness the historical collections listed in the Shaanxi History Museum. This afternoon, have a tour to the best-preserved Islamic Great Mosque and walk around the nearby bazaar at a leisure step.

Specials: A la carte lunch
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Fourteen: Xian - Guilin
Fly to the scenic Guilin to enjoy the top landscape of China. TCG guide will wait for you at the airport ahead of the flight schedule and transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 1 night stay. A whole day highlight excursion transfers you to visit the Reed Flute Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel:  Guilin Bravo Hotel (4 star) - former Holiday Inn Hotel
 
 

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

Day Fifteen: Guilin - Yangshuo
Highlight cruise excursion along the Li River will take you to Yangshuo. Upon arrival, TCG guide will transfer you to the 4-star hotel for 1 night stay. Then stroll along the west street, have a short cycling trip around the village (electric car instead) and pay a visit to a villager's home.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch 
Hotel: Paradesa Resort  - the local best hotel

Tips: The cruise lunch may not be as good as your expectation, please be sure you are well fed this morning at the hotel.


Day Sixteen: Yangshuo - Guilin - Hongkong
No scheduled tour plans this morning and you could walk around the city at your own leisure step. This afternoon, transfer you back to Guilin and fly to vibrant Hongkong to indulge yourselves in the shopping paradise. Please take the shuttle bus or the taxi to TCG reserved hotel by yourselves.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Regal Kowloon Hotel

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 Seventeen: 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.

Meals: Breakfast


Day Eighteen: Hongkong Exit
Take a shuttle bus or a taxi to the airport for your homebound flight or extend your stay.

Meals: Breakfast 

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