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  • Tour Code: XZ-04L
  • 14 Days tour of Beijing-Lhasa-Gyangtse-Shigatse-Chengdu-Shanghai
  • Destinations: Beijing,Lhasa,Gyangtse,Shigatse,Chengdu,Shanghai
  • Attractions: Potala Palace,Yamdrok Lake, Palkhor Monastery, Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base


Starting from
USD 2799 per person!
  • Itinerary
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Day
01

  • Arrive in Beijing
  • Upon your arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport, our tour guide will meet you outside the Baggage Claim Area, holding a greeting sign showing your name. Then you are going to be transferred to the hotel to check in.


Day
02

  • Beijing (B/L/Roast duck dinner)
  • After breakfast at hotel, tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and start your China tour. The morning visit starts the Tian An Men Square, which is the largest public square in the world. From here you can see the grand Monument of People's Heroes, Mao Zedong Mausoleum and the modern National Grand Theater. Then you will proceed to visit the Forbidden City, which was the imperial palace of Ming and Qing dynasties. Also here you will see the art works in ancient China, which are all under national level protection. After lunch at local restaurant, the afternoon visit features the Summer Palace. The park is a harmonious combination of Chinese ancient structures, traditional garden designing and man-made scenery. Today, you will have the chance to taste the authentic local specialty, the Peking Roast Duck Dinner. Then appreciate the Chinese Kungfu Show (alternatively you could choose Peking Opera).


Day
03

  • Beijing (B/L)
  • Today, you will visit Ming Tombs, which was the burial site for 13 Ming dynasty emperors. The burial site was chosen with Fengshui taken into consideration. After lunch, proceed to today's highlight, the Mutianyu Great Wall (with round trip cable car), which is a symbol of ancient Chinese civilization. Being one of the must-sees during a China tour, the Great Wall offers you a superb background to take pictures. Climbing the Great Wall will also be a special memory of your China tour, since Chairman Mao Zedong once said that he who hasn't climbed the Great Wall is not a true man.


Day
04

  • Beijing (B/A la carte lunch)
  • The morning visit features the Temple of Heaven, where emperors in Ming and Qing dynasty prayed for good harvest to heaven. It is believed the residence of Heaven God, so originally it occupied even bigger area than Forbidden City, the residence for emperor. For lunch, you will enjoy the a la carte lunch at a famous local restaurant to taste the authentic Chinese food. In the afternoon, proceed to enjoy a rickshaw tour in Hutong, the residence for local Beijing people. Then proceed to visit Beijing Zoo, including Panda House.


Day
05

  • Beijing / Lhasa (B)
  • Transfer to airport and take flight to Lhasa. Meet our Lhasa local guide upon arrival and then be transferred to hotel. You are suggested that you have a good rest at the hotel to acclimatize yourself to the high altitude of Lhasa.


Day
06

  • Lhasa (B/L)
  • The Lhasa tour starts from a visit to the Potala Palace, a holy place for Tibetan Buddhism. This ancient architectural complex is considered a model of Tibetan architecture. Then proceed to visit Jokhang Temple, which is the most important and lively temple in Tibet. Its location was determined through astrological calculation by princess Wencheng in Tang Dynasty. In the afternoon, have a free stroll at Barkhor Street. It is a quadrangle street surrounding Jokhang Temple and is both the spiritual and commercial centers of Lhasa.


Day
07

  • Lhasa (B/L)
  • In the morning, pay a visit to Norbulingka, which once served as the summer palace for Dalai Lama in ancient times. Then continue to visit Tibet Museum. It is now the best place to get more and deep understanding of the history and culture of Tibet. The afternoon visit features the Sera Monastery, a major Buddhism training institute established in 1419. Monks here debate Buddhist Doctrines.


Day
08

  • Lhasa/ Gyangtse/ Shigatse (B/L)
  • Drive to Shigatse via Gyangtse. On the way, you will stop off and enjoy the charming beauty of Yamdrok Lake and Karola Snow Mountain. Yamdrok Yumtso Lake is said to be the female guardian of Buddhism in Tibet. Arrive in Gyantse and visit Gyantse Old Street, which is an ideal location to capture an insight into Tibetan people’s daily life. Arrive in Shigatse in the late afternoon and check in the hotel.


Day
09

  • Shigatse/ Lhasa (B/L)
  • After breakfast at hotel, pay a visit to the Palkhor Monastery, which is believed to be the base location of 3 Titetan Buddhist sects: Sakyapa Sect, Kadamapa Sect and Gelugpa Sect. Then continue to visit Tashilunpo Monastery. In Tebitan, Tashilunpo means auspicious. It is one of the Six Big Monasteries of Gelugpa and the biggest Tibetan Gelugpa Buddhism monastery in back Tibet area. Drive back to Lhasa and check in at the hotel.


Day
10

  • Lhasa / Chengdu (B/L)
  • Morning visit features the Lhasa Nunnery, which is the only nunnery in the old district of Lhasa with unique traditions and customs. Then have a Tibetan Family Visit and get idea of the local resident’s lifestyle. Fly to Chengdu and be transferred to hotel.


Day
11

  • Chengdu- Leshan- Chengdu (B/L)
  • After breakfast, drive to Leshan County to visit Leshan Giant Buddha, a stature of Sakyamuni in sitting posture, which is believed to be the largest stone carved Buddha in the world. In the afternoon, drive back to Chengdu and continue to visit Wide and Narrow Lanes, which are the ancient streets with architectures built in Qing Dynasties.


Day
12

  • Chengdu/ Shanghai (B/L)
  • After breakfast at hotel, pay a visit to Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base, which was established in 1987 with six giant pandas rescued from the wild. Nowadays, the Base has not only dedicated itself to giant panda conservation, but has also made great efforts to combine natural scenery and man-made landscapes to create wonderful and humane living areas for giant pandas, red pandas, and other Chinese endangered animals. Then transfer to airport and take flight to Shanghai, meet the guide upon arrival and then transfer to hotel.


Day
13

  • Shanghai(B/A la carte lunch/D)
  • This Shanghai one day tour will bring you both the local culture and picturesque scenery. The morning tour starts at Shanghai Museum, which is located at Renmin Square, the center of Shanghai. The 120,000 art collections show you the traditional culture. Then proceed to visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, where you will see the future of Shanghai. You will enjoy the a la carte lunch at a fancy and famous local restaurant. Then continue to visit Yu Garden, which used to be a private garden built about 4000 years ago and it is famous for being a perfect combination of hill, water, traditional Chinese building and natural scenery. Then visit Nanjing Road and The Bund. After dinner, you will enjoy the exciting Acrobatic Show.


Day
14

  • Shanghai/ Home (B)
  • After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. End of service.


Accommodation:

CityHotelStar
BeijingCrowne Plaza Beijing
ShanghaiHoward Johnson Plaza Shanghai
ChengduSheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel, Chengdu
ShigatseShigatse Hotel

Escorted Package Includes

  1. The first entrance and admission fees to the spots as indicated in the itinerary
  2. Private transfer service in each city as specified
  3. Excellent English-speaking guide service as specified
  4. 13 nights hotel accommodations

a. 4 nights, Beijing

b. 4 nights, Lhasa

c. 1 night, Shigatse

d. 2 nights, Chengdu

        e. 2 nights, Shanghai

       5.  All meals as listed

a. 13 hotel western/Chinese breakfasts

         b. 2 A la carte meals and Peking roast duck dinner as specified

         6.  Featured local shows and performances

a. Chinese Kungfu Show/ Peking Opera in Beijing

b. Acrobatic Show in Shanghai

       7.  Domestic flights of Beijing/Lhasa/Chengdu/Shanghai with fuel charges and airport construction fee

 

Special Features

Great Wall

Forbidden City

Potala Palace

Jokhang Temple

Lama Doctrines Debate

Yamdrok Lake

Palkhor Monastery

Leshan Giant Buddha

Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Base

Yu Garden

 

About Your Trip

This tour begins with Beijing, the capital of China. Tian An Men Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall, Ming tombs are some must-see spots in Beijing, an excursion to Great Wall will title you a hero, since Chairman Mao (Mao Zedong) once said: ”he who hasn’t visited the Great Wall is not a true man”.

 

Visiting Tibet, this Land of Snows, or the roof of the world, it’s a life-time dream for many people. For centuries this mysterious Buddhist kingdom, locked away in its mountain fastness of the Himalaya, has exercised a unique hold on the imagination of the world. It was named a land of Shangri-la and steeped in magic and mystery.

 

A visit to Chengdu is another highlight in this tour. The cute pandas and the Leshan Giant Buddha will be a memorable experience of your China Tour.

 

The last stop is Shanghai where you will tour major attractions including the classical Yu Garden, the Bund, and former “Wall Street” of the foreign powers. After a day at leisure exploring this bustling port city, you'll fly back.

To enrich your travel experience in China, China Dragon Tour offers the following optional programs to help you get deeper understanding of Chinese culture, just click and add them to your tours, you will enjoy a far more memorable China vacation.
  • Shanghai

USD 48 PP


  • Maglev Train Experience
  • Shanghai Maglev Train (SMT) is the world's first and only commercialized maglev train line in operation and has been operated since the end of 2002. If you are interested to take a Maglev train and experience the speed of China, here, we highly recommend this optional tour for you. Not exactly an "attraction" but it gives you a special experience in Shanghai. It takes only in 8 minutes for a 30-kilometer-long trip, between Longyang Road Station and Pudong International Airport (PVG), with a maximum speed of 430 kilometers per hour. It runs from Pudong International Airport to Longyang Road.

USD 126 PP


  • Suzhou One Day Tour
  • This morning, depart your hotel for a 2.5 hour drive from Shanghai to Suzhou. Pay a visit to Humble Administrator’s Garden, which is a preventative of Southern China classical gardens, Suzhou Museum, which is a museum of ancient Chinese art, ancient Chinese paintings, calligraphies, and hand-made crafts, situated in Suzhou, Lingering Garden, which is an elaborate succession of small gardens, where you will be amazed by its unique architecture and art and the No.1 Silk Factory. Then transfer back to Shanghai.

USD 126 PP


  • Zhouzhuang Watertown One Day Tour
  • Situated between Shanghai and Suzhou, Zhouzhuang is an ancient town, which abounds with rivers and lakes. The town is over 900 years old, yet the style and features of this magical place and the lives of its inhabitants remain almost unchanged. Zhouzhuang is one of the most famous water townships in China, noted for its profound cultural background, the well-preserved ancient residential houses, the elegant watery views and the strong local traditions and customs.

    Our private English speaking guide will pick you up from hotel and transfer Zhouzhuang Watertown, you will visit all the highlight attractions there, and after lunch, you could take a boat ride if you like, and then transfer back to hotel.

* Prices shown below based on Per Person.
SeasonGroup Size2-5 Travelers6-9 Travelers10 Travelers & above
High Season
(Mar 1st- Nov 30th)
Double OccupancyUSD 4079 USD 3439 USD 3169
Single OccupancyUSD 5259 USD 4619 USD 4329
Low Season
(Dec 1st- Next Feb 28th)
Double OccupancyUSD 3709 USD 3079 USD 2799
Single OccupancyUSD 4589 USD 3959 USD 3649
Remark: To take this tour, you may enjoy up to 10% Early Bird Discount.

Service Includes:

1. The first entrance fees of the spots as specified;
2. Daily lunches and/or dinners at local finest restaurants;
3. Excellent private guide & driver with private clean and air-conditioned car or van;
4. Hotels with daily western & Chinese buffet breakfasts;
5. Internal flights and/or train charge & taxes;
6. Travel Agency’s Liability Insurance with your tour inside China;
7. Government taxes;
8. Tibet Travel Permit application fee applicable.

Service Excludes:

1. Individual private expense including but not limited to laundry, drink, telex, phone calls or excess luggage charges. etc.;
2. The international flight or train charge of entering and exiting China;
3. China entry visa fees;
4. Meals that are not indicated in the itinerary;
5. Gratuities to guides and drivers.

Getting Ready to Go

Visa: Visas are required for China

Passengers must check with the local Chinese embassy or consultation to determine what personal identification and profile is required to apply a China Visa. Passengers who enter, leave and then re-enter the same country on their itinerary should check if they require a double-entry visa.

Insurance: Actually China Dragon Tour purchases the Travel Service Liability Insurance for every passenger when you book tours via this website (except those who only book hotel or air flight). However, to buy a relatively higher quality life insurance by passengers’ is highly suggested.

 

Preparation

A considerate pre-planning can make your trip go smoother. Several weeks before your trip, make a list of what you will need to take with you and then prepare one by one. Make sure your personal documents (passports, visas) are in order and that you have enough prescription medications to last through the trip. China Dragon Tour suggests that you make copies of passports, visas, and any other important travel documents and pack them separately from the originals. Pack a list of medications including dosage and generic names. If you lose the originals while traveling, you'll have copies for easier reporting and replacement.

 

How to make a telephone call in China

Before you depart, please make sure your cell phone can dial international calls. When dialing a number from China to your country, you should proceed as follows: dial your country's Exit Code + destination Country Code + Phone Number. For most countries, the exit code is 00. Exceptions include the USA and Canada (011), Hong Kong and Cambodia (001), Australia (0011), and Russia (8 Pause 10*). For Brazil, please consult with the local telephone company. If the international number you wish to call starts with a 0 (zero), you must drop this starting digit when dialing the number.

In hotels you are able to dial a call back to your country and it is usually much cheaper than your cell phone.

 

Health Information

Check with your personal physician for the latest overseas travel health information.

 

Climate and Clothing

China is a huge country with varied climates. In general, the north is cold and dry in winter. In the south, summer is hot and humid, with a rainy season from July through September.

Bring comfortable walking shoes, a sweater, clothes you can layer and an all-weather jacket. Some religious sites may require modest dress to enter (no shorts, short skirts, or sleeveless tops).

Tour guide from China Dragon Tour will inform you the next day’s weather and tempereture

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Questions & Answers

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Apr 1,2012
Ask by Mr.Marcelino (MW, Malawi)

Answer


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I've been to shanghai, it's a very nice city. You don't say how long you will be there but heres a few pceals you might want to visit.You could go on the maglev. very fast trainPearl Tower (go on a clear day)or jin Moa tower just down the road, observation at floor 88The bund is nice area which is near Nanjing road (for shops)Very beatiful old shanghai is Yuyuan gardensFor a few drinks and resteraunts try Henshan RoadAlso worth going on the river on a river cruiseOh by the way, I flew with china eastern from Shanghai to Hong Kong and they are not very good I'm afraid, but who knows different flights different problems.


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Mar 1,2012
Ask by Mr.Kevin Stanley (UK, United Kingdom)

Answer


Do Singaporean need visa to Tibet?

Do I need a visa to travel to Tibet as I am from Singapore.

Mar 1,2012
Answer from ChinaDragonTour

Yes, the Tibet Travel Permit is required for foreigners travelling to Tibet. Tibet Travel Permit, also known as Tibet Tourism Bureau (T.T.B.) Permits, is required for entry to Lhasa or any other part of the Tibetan Autonomous Region, and is obtained as part of tour arrangements for travel to Tibet. It is issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau for restricting the number of foreign tourists traveling in Tibet. We can arrange it for you before you enter Tibet.


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