17 Day Amazing China with Tibet 2017 Itinerary
17 days
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Small Group Tour
3 Beijing, 2 Xian, 2 Chengdu, 3 Lhasa (Tibet), 3 Cruise, 2 Shanghai
Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Highlights
- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed International flights Los Angeles-Beijing, Shanghai-Los Angeles Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Xian-Chengdu, Chengdu-Lhasa, Lhasa-Chongqing & Yichang-Shanghai 15 nights in First Class accommodations
What's this trip about?
3 Beijing, 2 Xian, 2 Chengdu, 3 Lhasa (Tibet), 3 Cruise, 2 Shanghai
Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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End CityOperator does not provide
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Activities
Itinerary
DAY 1, Wednesday - Depart for China Depart for China
DAY 2, Thursday - Arrive in Beijing
Arrive in Beijing, sprawling capital of modern China; meeting and transfer to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure to rest, relax and acclimate to the time change
Overnight: Beijing
DAY 3, Friday - Forbidden City, Home-Hosted Lunch in Hutong
Morning briefing with your Tour Manager on the exciting journey that awaits you. Your exploration begins at huge Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world, built at the height of the Ming Dynasty. The square's Gate of Heavenly Peace was once used as a stag...
DAY 4, Saturday - The Great Wall & Ming Tombs
An amazing day! Travel to the extraordinary 2000-year-old Great Wall of China, one of the most spectacular structures ever built by man, spanning nearly 4,000 miles of China's northern frontier. En route, stop at a local jade shop to admire wares crafted with one of Chin...
DAY 5, Sunday - Train to Xian, Wild Goose Pagoda & Market Visit
Morning departure from Beijing to Xian by high-speed bullet train, traveling through Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei province and Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province. Along the way, see glimpses of the Yellow River, Mt. Huashan and the huge construction projects ...
DAY 6, Monday - Xian Antiquities with Terracotta Army
Morning visit to Xingqing Park, a hub of activity - join the residents of Xian in their morning exercise. Afterward, stop at a lacquer furniture shop to hear more about this delicate technique. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then, a truly unforgettable experience! Ar...
DAY 7, Tuesday - Xian City Wall, Flight to Chengdu
This morning, visit the ancient Xian city wall, which was started in 194 B.C. This is the most complete city wall that has survived in China, as well as being one of the largest ancient military defense systems in the world. Today, lunch en route. Afternoon flight to Che...
DAY 8, Wednesday - View Giant Pandas, Visit Mahjong Parlor
This morning you'll get to visit some of Chengdu's most relaxed local celebrities - giant panda bears. You’ll travel to the Chengdu Panda Research Center which houses more than 80 giant pandas. The center is one of the largest panda breeding facilities in the world. Thei...
DAY 9, Thursday - Flight to Lhasa
Early morning flight from Chengdu to Lhasa*, storied capital of the Tibet autonomous region in China, 12,000 feet above sea level on the northern slopes of the Himalayas. Arrive at your hotel with time to rest and adjust to the high altitude. Lunch at a local restaurant,...
DAY 10, Friday - Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace*
Today you'll see the astonishing Potala Palace -- one of the grandest monuments in all of Asia. Built in the 17th century atop the original 7th-century site, the palace boasts more than 1,000 rooms, including the Red Palace (where the Dalai Lama once lived), 10,000 chape...
DAY 11, Saturday - Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery*
Arrive this morning at the popular Barkhor Street Bazaar, located in the heart of Lhasa. This cultural highlight is comprised of a series of circular streets that encompass the Jokhang Temple, along with many merchants and vendors offering a wide variety of local Tibetan...
DAY 12, Sunday - Flight to Chongqing, Embark Cruise
Depart Lhasa by flight to Chongqing, gateway to the Yangtze River. Upon arrival visit the Stilwell Museum, at his renovated former residence, dedicated to the General who was the Commander-in-Chief of Allied Forces in the China-Burma-India Theater. With the aid of Genera...
DAY 13, Monday - Cruise to Shibaozhai
Awake this morning to the beautiful vistas on the river. Today's shore excursion will visit Shibaozhai, which is known for its impressive wooden pagoda and is appropriately named ‘The Pearl of the Yangtze’. This place is considered one of the gems of Chinese architecture
Overnight: Yangtze River
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14, Tuesday - Qutang and Wuxia Gorges
Wondrous views await you today. Sail through Qutang Gorge, the smallest of the three Yangtze Gorges followed by spectacular views of the surrounding mountain passes as you sail through the 25-mile long Wuxia (Witches) Gorge, famous for its fabled Twelve Peaks. According ...
DAY 15, Wednesday - Three Gorges Dam & Disembark Cruise
After breakfast this morning, make a visit to the Three Gorges Dam site near Sandouping Village. The dam is the world's largest and most ambitious hydroelectric project ever undertaken by man, nearly six times the size of the Hoover Dam. This project has forever changed ...
DAY 16, Thursday - Yu Yuan Gardens, Caoyang Community & Home-Hosted Lunch
Stroll this morning along the famous Bund walkway, with its gorgeous vistas of old and new Shanghai. Stop at a local silk carpet & embroidery shop and see how the fabric is woven into stunning designs by local craftspeople. Afterward, visit the classical Yu Yuan Gard...
DAY 17, Friday - Depart China
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Last Updated: 2/1/2018
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What's excluded
- *Not Included:Yangtze River Cruise gratuity charge of RMB 150 (approx. US$25) per adult per cruise (charged directly to your account upon embarkation), optional tours and gratuities.
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Optional Activities
Tang Dynasty Dinner & Show Dine on Imperial set menu of 6 courses. All while you enjoy the beat of Chang' an music. After dinner, enjoy the celebrated Tang Dynasty show, a one-thousand-year-old dance performed by the passionate Tang Dynasty Troupe. This historical performance is a national art, reflective of the glory and richness of China's Tang Dynasty. Transfers to and from your hotel included.
Pickup details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $59 Tang Dynasty Dinner & Show Dine on Imperial set menu of 6 courses. All while you enjoy the beat of Chang' an music. After dinner, enjoy the celebrated Tang Dynasty show, a one-thousand-year-old dance performed by the passionate Tang Dynasty Troupe. This historical performance is a national art, reflective of the glory and richness of China's Tang Dynasty. Transfers to and from your hotel included.
Pickup details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $59 Sichuan Opera Show Be swept away and mesmerized by a colorful Sichuan Opera as performers take the stage in elaborate costumes to enact various performances. Traditional performances include theatrical dance pieces, opera solos, a :"rolling oil lamp" sequence, hand-shadow play, stick puppets, and the famous Bian Lian (face changing performance) where actors can imperceptibly swap vividly colored masks in the quick swipe of a fan. Transfers to and from your hotel are included.
Pickup details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours. OnDay : 8 Price : $45 Sichuan Opera Show Be swept away and mesmerized by a colorful Sichuan Opera as performers take the stage in elaborate costumes to enact various performances. Traditional performances include theatrical dance pieces, opera solos, a :"rolling oil lamp" sequence, hand-shadow play, stick puppets, and the famous Bian Lian (face changing performance) where actors can imperceptibly swap vividly colored masks in the quick swipe of a fan. Transfers to and from your hotel are included.
Pickup details to be advised locally. Approximate tour duration is 2 hours. OnDay : 8 Price : $45
Additional Information
Additional Information: Land only prices do not include arrival/departure transfers, but do include flights Xian-Chengdu, Chengdu-Lhasa, Lhasa-Chongqing & Yichang-Shanghai.
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