The Wonder Of Lhasa and Breathtaking Himalayan Mountains
Lhasa is known for being an autonomous region that gives this land the beauty and freedom unlike any other land discover the magic and history with China Tour.
Lhasa is known for being an autonomous region that gives this land the beauty and freedom unlike any other land discover the magic and history with China Tour.
Services Inclusions:
1. Special Entry Permit to Tibet.
2. Admission fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
3. Meals: all meals as specified in the itinerary.
4. Tour guides: excellent private English-speaking guide.
5. Transfers: land transfer with drivers as specified.
6. Accommodations: hotels/cruises/Train based on double/single occupancy as specified.
7. Government taxes & fees.
8. Arrangement: planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Services Exclusions:
1. International flights to/from China, as well as transportation to/from the above city (for Land-only).
2. China visa fees;.
3. Gratuities: suggested $10/person/day.
4. Our tour package does not include Travel Insurance. We recommend that you purchase Travel Insurance to help protect you and your trip investment.
Accommodations:
Xining – Sofitel Xining or Similar
Lhasa – Intercontinental Lhasa Paradise or Similar
Remarks:
The prices listed above are in US dollars, per person, based on the double occupancy.
The prices shown above are not valid during the China’s National Day Holiday, Chinese Spring Festival and some large exhibitions like Canton Fair.
Some tour packages feature few shopping stops in the itinerary, each factory /store visit takes approximately 45 minutes. No min purchase needed.
Fly to Xining, a peaceful city in Central China, which is known for Xining Dongguan Grand Mosque.
Upon arrival at Xining, the guide will meet you at the airport and then transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city.
In the morning, visit Qinghai Lake, the largest inland salt water lake in China. Appreciate the vastness of the lake and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
After lunch, transfer to the railway station to board the overnight train on the world’s highest railway to Lhasa. Enjoy the incredible scenery along the way.
Enjoy your ride with changing views along the way through the train’s window.
Arrive at Lhasa in the late afternoon; the guide will meet you at railway station. Transfer to hotel and have a good rest to adapt to the high altitude.
You’ll visit the famous Norbulingka and Sara Monastery today.
Norbulingka is the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, founded by the 7th Dalai Lama. Sera Monastery, situated about 5 km north of Lhasa, is a complex of 4 structures where travelers can appreciate “famous daily debates”.
Built in the 17th century, the Potala Palace contains over 1,000 rooms, 10,000 shrines and about 200,000 statues. It is the largest lamasery in the world.
The 13-story-building measures 1,300 feet east-west and 1,150 feet north-south, with sloping stone walls averaging 10 feet thick, and 16 feet thick at the base, and with copper poured into the foundations to help strengthen it against earthquakes.
It took 7,000 workers and 1,500 artists and craftsmen more than 50 years to build the adjoining White and Red Palaces. Walking along Barkhor Bazaar, you can experience the Tibetan culture and buy colorful ethnic handicrafts.
Visit Jokhang Temple afterwards. Enjoy the fabulous show tonight.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to your next destination. Your amazing pilgrim tour ends.
Give us a call or get in touch with one of our experienced agents who can begin the process and answer your questions. We also offer different alternate dates and private tours. Don’t wait to book your tour of a lifetime!
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