TRAVEL SCHEDULE
| DAYS | CITIES | Â TOUR HIGHLIGHTS | ACCOMMODATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xi’an | Airport/Train Station Pickup | Hotel |
| 2 | Xi’an | Terra-Cotta Warriors, Big Wild Goose Pagoda | Hotel |
| 3 | Xi’an | Ancient City Wall Cycling, Bell & Drum Tower, Muslim Street | Hotel |
| 4 | Lhasa | Flight to Lhasa. Altitude Acclimatization | Hotel |
| 5 | Lhasa | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street | Hotel |
| 6 | Lhasa | Drepung Monastery, Sera Lama Debating | Hotel |
| 7 | Nyingchi | Nyiyang River, Basum Tso Lake | Hotel |
| 8 | Nyingchi | Sekyimla Pass, Lulang Forest, Mt. Namcha Barwa | Hotel |
| 9 | Gyatsa | Lamaling Monastery, Brahmaputra River | Guesthouse |
| 10 | Tsetang | Trundruk Monastery, Yumbulakang Palace | Hotel |
| 11 | Tsetang | Samye Monastery, Chim Puk Hermitage | Hotel |
| 12 | Gyantse | Kampala Pass, Yamdrok Tso Lake, Karola Glacier | Hotel |
| 13 | Shigatse | Pelkhor Stupa, Tashilhupo Monastery | Hotel |
| 14 | Lhasa | Yarlung Tsangpo River | Hotel |
| 15 | Lhasa | Airport/Train Station Transfer | / |
INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
| PRICE INCLUDES | PRICE EXCLUDES |
|---|---|
| Permits: All required permits to Tibet include a Tibet Entry Permit and Travel Permit(Chinese visa not included). | China Visa: You should apply for it in your country. (except for flying from Nepal). If any visa invitation is needed, please inform us. Visa Invitation is a free offer. |
| Accommodations: Well-selected 3/4-star hotels with breakfasts (or you can upgrade to better levels with extra charges). | Flights: No international or domestic flights included. |
| Transport: From 5-seat cars to 61-seat tour buses, different types based on group size, but all are new and comfortable. Gas fees and parking fees are all included. | Meals: No lunches or dinners included (your guide can make recommendations according to your needs). |
| Entrance Tickets: All included except for optional activities. | Tips: Tips to tour guide and driver. |
| Guide: A knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan guide will escort you for the trip. | Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks, optional tour activities. |
| Travel Insurance: A free one from a Chinese insurance company, but you should buy one from your country for better insurance services. | Extra Expenses: Additional days’ cost caused due to unexpected situations such as natural disasters, political incidents, or any other force majeure. |
Covering the best highlights of Xi’an and the popular destinations at a relatively lower altitude of Tibet in a pleasant and smooth itinerary full of diversities, this 15 days’ tour would immerse yourself in the splendid history and culture of ancient China’s relic sites, enable yourself to discover the exotic Tibetan culture in depth and enjoy spectacular sights in the eastern part of Tibet.
You’ll experience the World Heritage Site of Terracotta Warriors in Xian, the ancient capital city of China, even you can ride a bicycle on the Ancient City Wall to feel the complexity flavored with the dash of tradition and modernization.
When people refer to Tibet, the first thing flash to mind is the harsh high plateau full of huge snow mountains. This is people’s stereotypical image of Tibet, but it’s not exact. Nyingchi is reputed as the “Little Alps” or “Switzerland on Plateau”. Compared with wild areas in Tibet, Nyingchi opens up a different world for you. You’ll be captivated by the graceful landscape of Nyingchi like the turquoise Basum Tso Lake, snow-capped Mt. Namcha Barwa, and dense Lulang Forest.
From Nyingchi, we’ll cross Gyatsa to arrive in Lhoka. Explore the cradle of Tibetan Civilization – Tsedang. Visit the first palace in Tibet – Yumbulakang Palace and the first monastery of Tibetan Buddhism – Samye Monastery.
| WHY TRAVEL WEST CHINA | NOT OTHER AGENCIES |
|---|---|
| No Hidden Charge: Hotels and admission tickets are included. Cost of the hotels will be excluded if you’d like to book on your own. |
Admission tickets and/or hotels excluded which can be a $100-500 surcharge. |
| More Unique Tours: We arrange more unique tour activities to experience local life. |
Just common city tours with a higher price. |
| Competitive Price but Excellent Service: We offer excellent service but competitive prices as a local licensed travel agency registered with the Tibet Tourism Bureau and Ministry of Culture and Tourism. |
Some are not real agencies but middlemen. Their services, even travel permits to remote areas cannot be guaranteed. |
