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TIBET BESTOUR
C (privately escorted)
Himalayan Frontiers…The rooftop of the world
11 days / 9 nights from $3,290 |
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Beijing, the emperors’ city (3 nights)
Chengdu, the panda region (1 night)
Lhasa and the “roof of the world” (3 nights)
Shanghai, the amazing city (2 nights)
Extensions to complement & personalize your vacations:
Hong Kong, the Pearl of the Orient (3 nights)
Tokyo, the bustling city (3 nights)
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| Tour Features |
- All domestic airfare included within China
- Premium or Deluxe hotels
- 9 breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D or SD-special dinner)
- 3 gala evening events including Peking Duck dinner, Tibetan cultural performance and Shanghai Acrobats
- Full-day Great Wall and Ming Tombs outing
- Pedicab tour of the seldom-visited Hutong quarter of Old Beijing
- Chengdu, the capital of the western China
- Tibetan architecture and the glorious Himalayan scenery
- Comprehensive sightseeing of each city's highlights
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| Pricing |
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- Above Above SAMPLE AIRFARES are for your reference only and are based on all major Transpacific carriers. It is inclusive of Transpacific airfare and airfares between China, Hong Kong & Asia. The exact airfare will be quoted at the time of booking. US departure taxes, foreign airport taxes, security charges and fuel surcharges are not included.
- Competitive Executive Class airfares available upon request.
- Land prices are inclusive of all domestic airfares within China.
Airfares between Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai & Chengdu are not included.
- Optional upgrade to First Class air travel within China
- Guaranteed departures are based on minimum of 2
passengers.
- Tour can depart on any date not specified above or
with modification at an additional cost.
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| Detailed Itinerary |
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| Day 1, Thu: Depart Hometown |
| Depart the U.S. on your odyssey to Asia aboard your selected airline to China. |
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| Day 2, Fri: Arrive Beijing, China |
Transfer to your luxury hotel amidst the treasures in the center of China’s capital.
HOTEL: THE PENINSULA PALACE or GRAND HYATT (premier)
HOTEL: NEW OTANI or INTER-CONTINENTAL FINANCIAL (deluxe) |
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| Day 3, Sat: Beijing – Meals: (B,L) |
| Walk in the steps of ancient emperors today as you tour the powerful Forbidden City, hidden from public view for over 500 years; and the masterpiece Temple of Heaven, the embodiment of grace and harmony. Enjoy glorious aerial views during lunch at the fine revolving restaurant, before continuing to the outstanding Summer Palace, now a favorite recreational spot for locals. The pomp and grandeur of imperial China lives on in these historic landmarks so integral to the nation’s soul. |
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| Day 4, Sun: Beijing – Meals: (B,L,SD) |
| Take in the dramatic sight of the Great Wall, ascending to the horizon through the rugged hills of China’s northern frontier. Continue to the ornate and ghostly Ming Tombs before returning to the city for an imperial-style dinner of Peking Duck. |
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| Day 5, Mon: Beijing/ Chengdu – Meals: (B) |
Fly to Chengdu, Sichuan Province. Your sightseeing begins at the site of Sanxingdui--three pits gathered as the ancient Chinese astrology's constellation, located in the city of Guanghan. In 1986 two major sacrificial pits were found and they aroused widespread academic attention around the world. The excavation and discovery of it was recognized as one of China's top ten archaeological findings of the 20th century, and by UNECON as the most important ancient remains in the world for its vast size, lengthy period and enriched cultural contents. This excavation pushes the history back a further 1000 years to the time of 2300 -3000 BC. Over 12,000 pieces of contents are gold Jade and bronze wares, all are of higher-level craftsmanship in quality and larger quantities.
HOTEL: SHERATON (premier)
HOTEL: HOLIDAY INN CROWN PLAZA (deluxe)
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| Day 6, Tue: Chengdu/Lhasa – Meals: (B,D) |
Fly to Lhasa in the morning and arrives in the afternoon. You will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to acclimatize to the 12,000-foot altitude.
HOTEL: THE YARLONG TSANGPO or XIN DING (premier)
HOTEL: LHASA or similar (deluxe)
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| Day 7, Wed: Lhasa – Meals: (B,L,D) |
| Your stay in Lhasa is devoted to exploring the jewels of Tibetan architecture and the glorious Himalayan scenery. Today, you will visit the architectural wonder of the Potala Palace and visit the Jolkhang Temple, the most sacred and oldest temple in Tibet. Later, proceed to the Barhor devotional circuit. Encircling the Hokhang, the Barkhor is also a hive of market activity and an astounding jamboree. |
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| Day 8, Thu: Lhasa – Meals: (B,L,D) |
| This morning, you will visit the massive and atmospheric 15th-century Drepung Monastery, which is the largest and best-preserved monastery in Tibet, and Norbu Lingka, the former summer palace of the Dalai Lama. In the afternoon, continue to Sera Monastery, the second largest Monastery in Tibet, and Sera Temple. You will also visit a Tibetan family. Enjoy a traditional performance with dinner tonight. |
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| Day 9, Fri: Lhasa/Chengdu/Shanghai – Meals: (B) |
Depart Lhasa in the morning and arrive cosmopolitan Shanghai in the afternoon, known as the “Paris of the East”.
HOTEL: PUDONG SHANGRI-LA or WESTIN ON THE BUND (premier)
HOTEL: SOFITEL or SALVO (deluxe) |
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| Day 10, Sat: Shanghai – Meals: (B,L) |
| Your tour of this city of contrasts begins in the old Chinese
Quarter at Yu Yuan Gardens, dating to the 15th century. Proceed to the Art Deco and European ambiance of the bustling riverfront Bund, and then explore the innovative Shanghai Museum and enchanting Xintiande, an urban tourist attraction imbued with the city’s history and culture. Complete the day with a thrilling evening at the Shanghai Acrobatics Show. |
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| Day 11, Sun: Shanghai/Hometown – Meals: (B) |
| Depart for home with unforgettable memories of your exotic adventure in this ancient land. |
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