TRAVEL SCHEDULE
| DAYS | CITIES | TOUR HIGHLIGHTS | ACCOMMODATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beijing | Airport/Train Station Pickup | Hotel |
| 2 | Beijing | Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City | Hotel |
| 3 | Beijing | Great Wall – Mutianyu | Overnight Train to Xi’an |
| 4 | Xi’an | Emperor Qin’s Terra Cotta Warriors, Muslim Street | Hotel |
| 5 | Lhasa | Fly to Lhasa. Free Time in Lhasa for Acclimatization | Hotel |
| 6 | Lhasa | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street | Hotel |
| 7 | Lhasa | Drepung, Sera Lama Debating | Hotel |
| 8 | Chongqing | Fly to Chongqing. Transfer from Airport to Pier to Board the Cruise | Overnight Cruise |
| 9 | Yangtze | Yangtze River Cruise: Fengdu Ghost City, Shibaozhai Village | Overnight Cruise |
| 10 | Yangtze | Yangtze River Cruise: White Emperor City, Qutang & Wu Gorges | Overnight Cruise |
| 11 | Shanghai | Yangtze River Cruise: Three Gorge Dam, Yichang-Shanghai Flight | Hotel |
| 12 | Shanghai | Yu Garden, The Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower | Hotel |
| 13 | Shanghai | 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. |
Beijing is the most popular international arrival hub in China as well as the busiest domestic transportation center. You can easily travel from Beijing to any other hot travel destination in China by flight or train.
This tour covers two ancient capital cities of China – Beijing & Xian, as well as the most developed city in China – Shanghai, and the holiest city Lhasa of Tibet.
It’s not overstated to call it the most classic China tour, for China’s past, present and future are epitomized in the golden triangle cities for your exploration.
During the 13 days period, you will climb the majestic Mutianyu Great Wall, walk into the splendid Forbidden City, be amazed by the fascinating Terracotta Warriors, visit Dalai Lama’s Potala Palace, and seize the most prosperous and modernized scene of China in Shanghai.
En route, you’ll be transferred to Chongqing Chaotianmen Port to unwind with a Yangtze River Cruise tour & see the Shibaozhai Pagoda, Fengdu Ghost City, Shennong Stream, White Emperor City, Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge, Xiling Gorge, & Three Gorges Dam.
Generally speaking, it’s good to travel to China all year round. Weather-wise and cost-effective, the best seasons to visit China Tibet are spring from April to May and autumn from September to October.
| 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. |
