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Day 1-2 Depart from LAX
Board a Trans-Pacific flight to Beijing.
Day 3 Beijing (AB, L, D)
Arrive in Beijing in the early morning. Prior to checking into the hotel, we visit
sites of the 2008 Olympic Games such as the Bird's Nest (outside) and the
Water Cube (outside). After resting up, we visit the Yonghegong Lamasery
and Temple of Heaven.
Mt. Everest
Day 4 Beijing-Lhasa (AB, L, D)
Today we board an early flight to Tibet, "The Roof of the World." Take in
the breathtaking countryside as we travel from the remote airport into the
city of Lhasa. The remainder of the day will be free to rest and adapt to
the altitude.
Day 5 Lhasa (AB, L, D)
Today we visit the 7th century Jokhang Temple and Sera Monastery.
Afterwards, we visit Barkhor Street to shop for traditional Tibetan arts
and crafts.
Day 6 Lhasa (AB, L, D)
Our first stop will be the Potala Palace, the most sacred location of Tibetan
Buddhism. We then visit the Summer Palace of Norbu Lingka, former
residence of the Dalai Lama. Later we see the Tibetan History Museum.
Tibetan singing and dancing performance highlights the evening.
Little Tibetam Monks
Day 7 Lhasa-Namtso (AB, L, D)
Today we will drive to one of the Holy lakes in Tibet and Namtso Lake. After
admiring its natural pure color, we return back to Lhasa.
Day 8 Lhasa (AB)
Today is a free day. Take the time to go shopping. Make sure to taste some
regional cuisine while in Lhasa.
Tibet Prayers Praying Around a Temple
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OPTION 1 - GUILIN
Day 9 Lhasa-Chengdu (AB, L, D)
In the morning, we board our flight to the city of Chengdu, Sichuan
(Szechuan) the gateway to Tibet. After checking into the hotel, we rest up
before heading out to enjoy a Sichuan opera in the evening.
Day 10 Chengdu-Guilin (AB, L, D)
Our day starts with a visit to the world famous Giant Panda Research Center.
Later, we visit Dufu's house and Wuhou Temple. In the evening, we board
our flight to Guilin.
Day 11 Guilin (AB, L, D)
We cruise down the Li River and arrive at Yangshuo free market. In the
evening, we attend a Folk Dance and Song Show.
Day 12 Guilin-USA (AB, L)
Explore Elephant Trunk Hill and later marvel at the stalagmites in the Reed
Flute Cave. Complete our tour with an afternoon flight back home via Beijing.
OPTION 2 - XINING
Day 9 Lhasa Train (AB)
Board a train to Xining. While traveling to Xining, enjoy the spectacular views of
the Tibetan highland.
Day 10 Xining (L, D)
Upon arrival in Xining, check into your hotel. Visit Tibetan Medicine museum and
witness the longest Tibetan Thangka, which received the Guinness World Records.
Day 11 Xining-Tongren (B, L, D)
Experience a unique Eastern Tibetan natural view during our drive to Tongren, the
hometown of Tibet Thangka painting art. Later visit a workshop of the paintings
and spend the night in Tongren.
Day 12 Xining-USA (B, L)
Drive to Xining in the morning and board an afternoon flight back home via Beijing.
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Hotels may be substituted for similar rated accommodations. |
| AB: | American Breakfast Buffet |
| L: | Lunch |
| D: | Dinner |
| SD: | Specialty Dinner |
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