Beijing, Xining, Tibet Train, Lhasa, Chengdu, Shanghai
15 Days/ 13 nights |
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| Day 1: | Vancouver - Beijing |
| | Depart direct from Vancouver for Beijing. |
| Day 2: | Fri Beijing |
| | Welcome to China, it has been known for its beautiful landscape. Upon arrival, our local representative will meet
and transfer your hotel. |
| Day 3: | Beijing (B/L/D) |
| | Today’s tour starts at Tian’anmen Square, the landmark of Beijing, as well as a symbol of the new China. Proceed to the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City), the largest and most complete complex of ancient architecture. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon tour of the lavish Summer Palace. |
| Day 4: | Beijing (B/L/D) |
| |  Today's highlight is a visit to the Great Wall, the longest and most ancient structure ever built by man. After lunch, visit the Sacred Way and Ming Tomb, which houses the tombs of 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368 AD - 1644 AD). Evening: taste Peking Roast Duck Banquet and enjoy a cultural show. |
| Day 5: | Beijing / Xining by air (B/L/D) |
| | Take morning flight to Xining-the capital city of Qinghai province. Positioned at the edge of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau with an altitude of 2275 meters, it served as a stopover for the trip to Tibet. After lunch, we’ll tour the Taer monastery-one of the six monasteries of the Yellow Hat Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner. |
| Day 6: | Xining - Express Train to Tibet (B/L/D) |
| | In the moring, we’ll visit the Provincial Museum. Then we tour the Residence of General Ma Bufang- a warlord in the 1940’s, and the Great Mosque, with over 600 years of history. This evening, we’ll board the Express train for Lhasa and start our adventure in Tibet. |
| Day 7: | Arrive Lhasa (B/L/D) |
| | Arrival at Lhasa in the evening, transfer and check in hotel. |
| Day 8: | Lhasa (B/L/SD) |
| | Today’s highlights is the magnificent Potala Palace, once the seat of Tibetan government and winter palace of the Dalai Lama. After lunch, visit Norbulingka - the summer palace of the Dalai lama. Dinner at Crazy Yak Restaurant with Tibetan cultural performance. |
| Day 9: | Lhasa (B/L/SD) |
| | This morning we’ll tour the golden-roofed Jokhang Monastery-Tibet’s holiest shrine. It commemorates the marriage of Tang princess Wencheng to king Songtsen Gampo 1,300 years ago, and houses a pure gold statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni brought to Tibet by the princess. Then we’ll walk around the pilgrim circuit - Barkhor Street. In the afternoon, we visit Sera Monestery - one of the three largest monasteries of Gelugpa. |
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Beijing -Grand Chang An Hotel or Regal Court Hotel or similar
Xining -Xining Qinhai Hotel or similar
Lhasa -Lhasa Brahamputra Hotel or similar
Chengdu -Chengdu Tibet Hotel or similar
Shanghai -Shanghai Galaxy Hotel or similar |
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| Day 10: | Lhasa / Chengdu by air (B/L/D) |
| |  Take morning flight to Chengdu. Built in 316 BC during the Warring States Period, Chengdu boasts a 2,300-year history, which is linked closely with arts and crafts trades. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check-in. Afternoon tour of the still-functioning Dujiangyan Ancient Irrigation Project - a UNESCO world heritage site. |
| Day 11: | Chengdu (B/L/D) |
| | Today’s highlight is the visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Center where you’ll see this lovely creature up close and learn its habitat and evolution. Then we tour the mysterious Sanxingdui Museum - another UNESCO world heritage site. |
| Day 12: | Chengdu / Shanghai by air (B) |
| | Take morning flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel for check-in and free time. |
| Day 13: | Shanghai (B/L/D) |
| | Today’s sightseeing includes the Bund, Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple. In the evening, enjoy the Shanghai Acrobatic Show- an unforgettable experience. |
| Day 14: | Shanghai (B/L/D) |
| | This morning, we’ll leave the metropolis and tour Zhujiajiao-an ancient water town and a hidden gem in fast-changing China. After lunch, we’ll visit the Shanghai Museum with its remarkable collections of ancient bronze, ceramics, paintings and calligraphy. |
| Day 15: | Shanghai-Vancouver (B) |
| | Transfer to Pudong International airport for flight home. |
| 2009/2010 Departures | Tour Price | Single Supplement |
May 21
Sep 17-Oct 15 |
$4094 | $765
$910 |
Jun 11
Jul 16
Jul 30, Aug 13 |
$4204 | $765
$765
$865 |
| Sep 3 |
$4324 | $910 |
| Jun 25 |
$4503 | $765 |
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| Add-on Round trip Airfare to Vancouver:- |
| | * Victoria/ Kelowna/Kamploops-$160
* Calgary/Edmonton -$240/$220
* Saskatoon/Regina/Winnipeg -$380
* Toronto/Ottawa/Montreal -$520 |
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| Package Includes: |
| | *Return airfare between Vancouver and China
*China Domestic airfare from Beijing / Xining , Lhasa / Chengdu / Shanghai, Express train Xining / Lhasa
*Meet & greet service
*13 nights of hotel accommodation based on twin sharing
*13 breakfast
*11 lunch and 11 dinner
*Sightseeing as per specified
*Transfer between airport and hotel in each city
*Professional English speaking tour guide in each city |
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