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10 Days Beijing & Soul of Tibet Tour

Beijing / Lhasa / Gyantse / Shigatse

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Badaling great wall

Tour Code:: CD-BT-08

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Overview:: An in-depth discovery of the soul of China and Tibet! Our most pupulor tour from Beijing to Tibet Combines the most magical parts of the Tibet tour and the top highlihgts of Beijing. You will experience the magic of China’s ancient history and culture.

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Visit:: Forbidden City; Tiananmen Square; Temple of Heaven; Great Wall; Sacred Road; Summer Palace

: Potala Palace; Jokhang Temple; Barkhor Street; Yamdrok Lake; Palcho Monastery; Tashilumpo Monastery

Experience:: Take the Golden Route of Tibet tours and explore the real Tibet's majesty, charm and diversity;; Catch the most attractive parts of China in just one go;; Marvel at the ancient man-made miracles and be awed at the intellegant of human;; Experience the local life style with our local guide.

Sampling Itinerary Day by Day

Day 1 Beijing Arrival

Welcome to Beijing, the capital of China, rich in history and culture.

Your lifetime China tour begins with welcome from your local guide at the Beijing airport. Then be escorted to your hotel in a private vehicle. The rest of today is yours to acclimatize or explore the vast metropolis on your own.

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Day 2 Beijing ( B, L )

Today's tour begins to visit the Tiananmen Square, the world's largest plaza. Walking through Tiananmen Gate, you'll enter the splendid Forbidden City, China's No.1 palace complex adorned with imperial treasures.

In the afternoon, you'll marvel at the Temple of Heaven where the emperors worshipped heaven and prayed for peace and harvest.

After the tour, back to your hotel.

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Day 3 Beijing ( B, L )

This morning tour will take you to size up the world-famous Great Wall (Badaling section), the key symbol of China. Flexible visiting time allows you to enjoy a lifetime trekking trip (1-2 hours' hiking), or witness the breathtaking views of this man-made wonder by taking a cable car.

After the Wall visit, you'll take a leisurely stroll along the tranquil Sacred Road to explore the Ding Tomb of Ming Imperial Tombs.

Feel tired after a whole day tour? You're offered with a free foot massage. In the evening, try the flavorful dish of Peking Roast Duck Dinner. (Optional)

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Day 4 Flight to Lhasa ( B )

Be escorted to the airport and take a morning flight to Lhasa.

Welcome to Tibet! Your local guide will meet you upon your arrival in Gonggar airport and will escort you to Lhasa. On the 2-hour drive way, you'll enjoy the heart-stopping views along the Yarlong Tsangpo River.

After arrival at your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to explore the local area and acclimatize yourself to this high altitude city at the top of the world.

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Day 5 Lhasa ( B )

The overwhelming Potala Palace is your first stop. As the symbol of Tibet, it was built in 641 AD and was the winter palace of Dalai Lama who is Tibet's pope. Impressive Tibetan architecture, huge golden Buddha statues, red-robed lamas and devoted pilgrims all make it a must-visit.

In the afternoon, you'll visit the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual center of Tibet. Every day, pilgrims from every corner of Tibet trek here from long distances to worship. Finally, walk the special circular pilgrimage route as local followers always do at Barkhor Street.

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Day 6 Lhasa ( B )

After breakfast, you are driven to visit the Norbulingka Park, the former summer palace of Dalai Lama, and then come to Drepung Monastery, once the largest Monastery housing 10,000 monks in its heyday.

Your tour ends at Sera Monastery, and the 'Buddhism Scriptures Debating' in Sera is very famous. Enjoy the debate!

Day 7 Lhasa – Gyantse ( B )

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Today you will be transferred from Lhasa to Gyantse (5.5-hour drive).

En route, you'll stop to see Yamdrok Lake, one of three most famous holy lakes in Tibet. For Tibetans, it is one of the four holy lakes of Tibet and the home of the 'wrathful deities'. The scenery of turquoise blue water in the lake with the reflection of surrounding snow-capped mountains is awesome. Then another stop takes you to a Tibetan family where you can chat with common Tibetans and try some their self-made food.

After arrival in Gyantse, you will tour Palcho Monastery to admire fancy frescoes, statues and sculptures.

Day 8 Gyantse – Shigatse ( B ): After breakfast, you will be driven from Gyantse to Shigatse (1.5 hours). In Shigatse, you will visit Tashilumpo Monastery, the oldest and largest Gelugpa Monastery in Tibet. Here you will see a giant statue of Future Buddha, the largest one of its kind on earth, decorated with precious pearls, turquoises, corals and ambers. Then proceed to a free market to experience the stylish local life.

Day 9 Shigatse – Lhasa ( B )

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Today you'll be driven back to Lhasa (6 hours) along the legendary Yaluzangbu River, the mother river of Tibet. Along the journey, you will view fantastic landscape of the valley and snow mountain, and get the special feeling of traveling in the outback far from modern civilization.

After a rest in Lhasa, you’ll have a Tibetan-style farewell dinner in a typical restaurant, with Tibetan dances and songs.

Day 10 Lhasa Departure ( B ): Today will be free for you to be transferred to the airport in time for your flight.; No documents found.

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Recommended Add-on Options

+2 more days to visit the Panda home in Chengdu: Chengdu, well known throughout the world for The Land of Abundance, is endowed with plentiful natural resources and sites of historic interest.

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Mt. Everest, the top of the world, is the must go destiny of your life journey.

Taking a trek to Everest Base Camp, you have enough time to explore the fascinating scene of great nature and experience the Tibetan culture and religion in those otherworldly monasteries.

Don't miss the changce to challenge yourself!

+ 2 more days to visit the Paris of the East - Shanghai

Shanghai, a historically and culturally rich city, is one of the world everyone knows! It is exotic but also local. It is the center of the fashion world but still the home of tradition.

Shanghai, full of contrasts, is a wonderful place for you to marvel at the fast development as well as learn the history of China. Viewing the Bund, shopping on the Nanjing Road, visiting Yuyuan Garden..Never miss any parts of this amazing metropolis!

The Bund: Famous 'Museum of Architecture'

Read what other travelers think about this China trip. We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.

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: At first it seems surprisingly modern, but look closer and you'll find the true beijing.

Adam C‚ Australia, July 17, 2011

: Stunning scenery, enchanting culture, warm people!

Lindsey‚ USA, February 13, 2011

: Lhasa cannot be missed in Tibet, with most of the main Tibetan attractions here, the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple and the big monasteries of Sera, Drepung and Ganden nearby.

Iris K‚ Canada, December 7, 2010

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Incredible Ancient Home of China's Emperors

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Enjoy the Magnificent Beauty of Badaling Great Wall

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Potala Palace: The World-Famous Landmark of Tibet

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Drepung Monastery: Once the Largest Monastery in Tibet

The Famous Monks Debating at Sera Monastery

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Yamdrok Lake: One of the Holy Lakes in Tibet

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Tibetan Style Golden Roof of Tashilumpo Monastery

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Breathtaking Beauty of Yaluzangbu River

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