Duration: 8 Days
Visit: Chengdu,Lhasa
Note: On this tour, you will spend 3 memorable days in Chengdu, then take an overnight train to Lhasa for its spiritual heritage and dreamy landscapes. The train journey is absolutely unique and amazing!
Chinese Treasures Trip Overview
Adults (>12): | |
Children(2-12): | |
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Day
01
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
Meals: Accommodation: Tourist ★★★Holiday Inn Express Chengdu WuhouDay
02
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Kuan Zhai Alley, Chunxi Road, Shunxing Old Teahouse
Meals:Hotel Buffet Breakfast,Chinese Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist ★★★Holiday Inn Express Chengdu WuhouDay
03
Jinli Street, Wenshu Monastery
Meals:Hotel Buffet Breakfast & Chinese Lunch
Accommodation: Tourist ★★★On the Train
After breakfast, you will visit Jinli Old Street, which is full with handicrafts, silk fabrics, panda crafts, bars, and snacks. You can buy many gifts for your family and friends. After lunch, you will visit the Buddhist Center - Wenshu Monastery and Wenshufang.
Then you will be driven to the railway station, and take an overnight train from Chengdu to Lhasa.
Day
04
Meal on the train
Accommodation: Tourist ★★★On the TrainDay
05
Lhasa
Meals:Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist ★★★Yak Hotel
Today's train schedule:
Arrive at Golmud: 01:37
Arrive at Naqu: 11:08
Arrive at Lhasa: 15:40
You’ll pass through the natural protection area of the source of the Yangtse River, Yellow River, and Lantsang River. You will arrive at Naqu via the no-man area of north Tibet.
You’ll arrive in Lhasa this afternoon. The guide and driver will welcome you warmly at the station in Tibetan style and present white Khata for you as a gift. Then you will be driven to a Tibetan culture themed hotel- Yak Hotel for a good rest for adjusting to the high altitude.
Lhasa: Lhasa has an elevation of 3650 meters and sits at the center of the Tibet Plateau. With a history of more than 1300 years, Lhasa is always a life-time dream attracting those who want to explore its culture.
Day
06
Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple
Meals:Hotel Buffet Breakfast, Chinese Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist ★★★Yak Hotel
This morning, you will visit Lhasa's landmark - Potala Palace. You will admire colorful wall planting, various halls, and numerous thangka. This afternoon, you will visit the Johkang Temple, which is the center of Tibetan Buddhism and built by princess Wencheng in Tang dynasty, 647 A.D. After that, you will start a circular pilgrim route along Barkhor Street. You can purchase traditional Tibetan and Nepalese artifacts, religious implements, antiques, books, music instrument, and Thangkas there.
Potala Palace: It is named after Mount Potalaka, the mythical abode of Chenresig or Avalokitesvara. The Potala Palace was the chief residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to Dharamsala, India, during the 1959 Tibetan uprising. In 1994, the Potala Palace was declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
Jokhang Temple: Jokhang Temple is the most sacred and important temple in Tibet for most of the Tibetans
Day
07
Yamdrok Lake
Meals:Hotel Buffet Breakfast,Chinese Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist ★★★Holiday Inn Express Chengdu Wuhou
This morning, you'll go to Yamdork Lake via the Kambla (4794 m). Yamdork lake is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. The blue sky and clouds are reflected in Lake Yamdrok. Groups of cows and sheep are eating grass around it, just like a beautiful scroll painting.
After you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Chengdu.
Day
08
Huanglongxi Ancient Town
Meals:Hotel Buffet Breakfast,Chinese Lunch
This morning, you will visit the Huanglongxi Ancient Town, which has more than 1,700 years of history and has the reputation of the hometown of the "fiery dragon". Local people string lanterns together, just like a Chinese dragon. There are many old buildings such as old folk houses, old temples, ancient battlefield, and Diaojiaolou (wooden house projecting over the water), most of which were built in Ming and Qing Dynasties.
You can also taste famous traditional snacks such as Longevity Noodles. After, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Group Size | Luxury Class Tour | Deluxe Class Tour | Tourist Class Tour | Single Room Supplement |
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Sept. 26, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2018 Low Season | ||||
5-9 Persons | - | - | $ 693 | - / - / - |
10 Persons Up | - | - | $ 550 | - / - / - |
Sept. 26, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2018 Shoulder Season | ||||
5-9 Persons | - | - | $ 743 | - / - / - |
10 Persons Up | - | - | $ 579 | - / - / - |
Sept. 26, 2017 - Dec. 31, 2018 High Season | ||||
5-9 Persons | - | - | $ 786 | - / - / - |
10 Persons Up | - | - | $ 614 | - / - / - |
* This is a private tour, only you and your family or friends will be in this tour. If you need any changes of itinerary or hotel ect., please just contact with our tour advisors, we can adjust the tour for you.
* Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher in the high season, e.g. Labor’s Day (Apr 29-May 5, 2014), China National Day Holiday (Sep 29-Oct 8, 2014), and Chinese Spring Festival (Jan 28-Feb 7, 2014).
* If only one person is traveling then the single room supplement is not required. If, for example, three people book a hotel, with two in one room and one in another room, the single room supplement must be paid.
* You will enjoy more discount if there is more people join the tour.