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  • Tour Code: XZ-01S
  • 12 Days Beijing-Xian-Lhasa-Shanghai
  • Destinations: Beijing,Xi'an,Lhasa,Shanghai
  • Attractions: Great Wall, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Yu Garden, Zhujiajiao Water Town


Starting from
USD 1899 per person!
  • Itinerary
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Day
01

  • Arrive in Beijing
  • Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China. You are greeted by your guide at the airport and transferred to the hotel.

     


Day
02

  • Beijing (B/L)
  • 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 the Tian An Men Square you can see the grand Monument of People's Heroes, Mao Zedong Mausoleum and the modern National Grand Theater.To take a picture at the Tian An Men Square is believed a must of China Tour. Then you will proceed to visit the Forbidden City, which was the imperial palace of Ming and Qing dynasties. Our tour guide will give you detailed information in terms of how emperors handle political affiars and their daily lives. Also in the Forbidden City you will see the art works in ancietn China, which are all under national level protection. After lunch at local restaurant, the tour guide will lead you to visit the Summer Palace. The park is a harmonious combination of Chinese ancient structures, traditional garden designing and man-made scenery. 

Day
03

  • Beijing (B/L)
  • Today you are going to visit the Badaling Great Wall, 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. Hiking on 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.
    After lunch, you will pay a visit to the Ming Tombs, which was the burial site for 13 Ming dynasty emperors. The burial site was chosen with Fengshui taken into consideration.
    After the tour, driver and guide will drive you back to hotel.

     


Day
04

  • Beijing / Xian (B/L)
  • After breakfast, pay a visit to the Temple of Heaven, where emperors of Ming and Qing dynasties used to pray for good harvest to the God of Heaven. Then visit the Beijing Hutongs by rickshaw. You will have opportunity to experience local Beijing people's daily life.
    After lunch, fly to Xi'an and the local guide will meet you at the airport and drive to hotel.

     


Day
05

  • Xian (B/L)
  • Today’s highlight is an excursion to the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses were made over 2,000 years ago with different facial expression and height. 7,000 warriors and horses composed an underground army to protect the Qin emperor after his death. Each one makes an artwork up to the national protection standard.
    After lunch at local restaurant, our guide will lead you to pay a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, which was built in Tang dynasty to store the Buddhist scriptures brought back from ancient India by Monk Xuanzang. The tour guide will give you more detailed story about this pagoda and the background information. Then proceed to visit the Ancient City Wall, which is the best preserved and biggest defending system in China now.

     


Day
06

  • Xian /Lhasa (B)
  • Fly to Lhasa in the morning and be transferred to hotel. The balance of the day is for you to conqure the altitude stress.

Day
07

  • 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. The location of Jokhang Temple 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
08

  • 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 institude established in 1419. Monks here debate Buddhist Doctrines.

     


Day
09

  • Lhasa / Shanghai (B/L)
  • The half day Lhasa tour features the Drepung Monastery, which is the most important monastery of Gelugpa of Tebetan. After lunch, drive to the airport for flight to Shanghai. Shanghai guide picks you up at the airport and drive to hotel.

     


Day
10

  • Shanghai (B/L)
  • Shanghai one day tour starts from Shanghai Museum, which is located at Renmin Square, the center of Shanghai. This museum is an important place to study Chinese civilization in terms of bronze ware and painting. Then continue to visit Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. You will have opportunity to know the future of this young city. In the afternoon, you will visit Yu Garden, one of the most renowned gardens in South China. The balance of the day is free to you to explore the Xintiandi or Shikumen Area. It is the most ideal place for foreigners or domestic travellers to have a general view of the history, culture and modern lifestyle of Shanghai.

Day
11

  • Shanghai/Zhujiajiao (B/L)
  • The morning visit features Zhujiajiao Water Town, an ancient water village sometimes called the "Venice of Shanghai". You will have time to take a sampan ride along the canals if you like. In the afternoon, drive back to downtown, and enjoy a free stroll at Nanjing Road and The Bund. Nanjing Road is the most popular shopping street for both domestic and foreign travellers to Shanghai. The Bund features the most beautiful scenery of Shanghai.

     


Day
12

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

Accommodation:

CityHotelStar
BeijingHoward Johnson Paragon Hotel, Beijing
ShanghaiHeng Sheng Peninsula International Hotel
LhasaThe Tibet Cang-gyan Lhasa Hotel
Xi'anGrand New World 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.       11 nights 4 star hotel accommodations
a. 3 nights, Beijing
b. 2 nights, Xi'an
c. 3 nights, Lhasa
d. 3 nights, Shanghai
5. All meals as listed
a. 11 hotel western/Chinese breakfasts
b. 9 lunches at local restaurant
6. Domestic flights of Beijing/Xi’an/Lhasa/Shanghai with fuel charges and airport construction fee
 
Special Features
Great Wall
Forbidden City
Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum
Potala Palace
Jokhang Temple
Lama Doctrines Debate
Yu Garden
Water Town
 
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”.
 
Xi’an once served as the capital city in Chinese history for 13 dynasties. This city will bring you more atmospheres of culture and history when you visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, ancient City Wall and so on.
 
As the paradise of travelers, the high altitude makes Lhasa a dreamland for travelers, the unique culture, mysterious religion and splendid plateau landscape are all waiting for your own discovery.
 
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.
  • Beijing
  • Shanghai
  • Xi'an

USD 81 PP


  • Peking Roast Duck Banquet
  • Along with a visit to the grand Great Wall and majestic Forbidden City, Peking (Beijing) Roast Duck is another highlight you shouldn’t miss in Beijing. The Peking Roast Duck has the reputation of being the most culturally famous meal in China. Enjoy the culinary presentation as the chef roasts the duck directly over the fire and then slices the meat tableside. First of all, you should pick up a slice of duck with the help of a pair of chopsticks and dip it into the soy paste. Then, add some bars of cucumber and shallot. Finally, wrap the stuff into a bundle with the pancake. The real secret of Peking duck's flavor lies in your carefully nibbling away at the mixture. You will find all the different ingredients very compatible. Of course, beer is the popular drink for the dinner. It helps to fade away the greasiness of the duck.

USD 43 PP


  • Peking Opera
  • With its fascinating and artistic accompanying music, singing and costumes, the Peking Opera is China’s national opera. Since Peking Opera enjoys a higher reputation than other local operas, we highly recommend you to take this optional tour and it will present you with an encyclopedia of Chinese culture, as well as unfolding stories, beautiful paintings, exquisite costumes, graceful gestures and martial arts. Peking Opera is also a harmonious combination of the Grand Opera, ballet and acrobatics, consisting of dance, dialogue, monologues, martial arts and mime.

USD 38 PP


  • Kung Fu Show
  • If you have ever watched the classical Chinese Kung Fu movie played by Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan or Jet L, you will be deeply impressed by the Chinese Kung Fu. Kung Fu (also known as Wushu or Martial arts) is one of the most well known examples of traditional Chinese culture with a history of thousands years. It is probably one of the longest lasting traditional Chinese physical activities which utilize both brawn and brain. As a precious element of China’s cultural heritage, Chinese Kung Fu has also won its name all around the world for its broad and deep meaning and its Oriental features, which cover it with a mysterious veil. Today, Kung Fu is also a very popular performing art.

USD 35 PP


  • Acrobatic Show
  • The Chinese acrobatics has a long history and rich national flavor. It is one of the art forms most popular among the Chinese people. In a broad sense, acrobatics is the collective name of various kinds of feats. In the primitive society, acrobatics was closely related with music and dance, and became dominant of cultures at that time. The acrobatic in China can be traced back to thousands years ago; the earliest acrobatic was born in twiddling with tools during hunting and farming. Take our tour and follow us to enjoy the unique charm of Chinese acrobatics.

* Prices shown below based on Per Person.
SeasonGroup Size2-5 Travelers6-9 Travelers10 Travelers & above
High Season
(Mar 1st- Nov 30th)
Double OccupancyUSD 2726 USD 2296 USD 2046
Single OccupancyUSD 3179 USD 2749 USD 2498
Low Season
(Dec 1st- Next Feb 28th)
Double OccupancyUSD 2556 USD 2126 USD 1899
Single OccupancyUSD 2876 USD 2446 USD 2219
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.
Tibet Entrance Permission: Tibet Entrance Permission is required.
When you book a tour via China Dragon Tour, we will transact the Tibet Entrance Permission to you. The copy of your passport and China visa is required. The Tibet Entrance Permission will be given to you at the previous stop of Tibet by the tour guide and it may be checked when you board the flgiht to Lhasa.
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.
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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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Dec 30,2011
Ask by Mrs.Eileen (US, United States)

Answer


luxury China tour

hi, what is the difference between luxury and standard. I noticed there is a big difference on price.

Dec 31,2011
Answer from ChinaDragonTour

Dear Eileen:

The difference between luxury and standard itinerary is different at hotel, meal, special meal or show.

1. Meals
For standard tour itinerary, all meals are arranged at local restaurant, but for luxury, you will enjoy A La Cart meal according to your own favor. Certainly you can ask the tour guide help you to make the order.

2. Hotel
For standsrd tour itinerary, the hotels arranged are 4 star, but for the luxury standard tour itinerary, we choose local best 5 star hotel.

3. Show and Special Dinner
There is no special dinner and show included in the standard tour itinerary, but it is included in the luxury tour itinerary.

All the tour quotation is made based on the quality, please choose according to your own request.


2

Nov 15,2011
Ask by Mrs.Julia (US, United States)

Answer


extention

I've been to Shanghai before. I would like to visit China again next May. Can you just keep Zhujiajiao tour in Shanghai area and arrange more visiting activity in Tibet for my family?

Nov 24,2011
Answer from ChinaDragonTour

Dear Julia,
Thanks for your inquiry. Certainly we can customize the itinerary to you according to your request. Please kindly offer your e-mail address and we will send the revised itinerary to you directly.


3

Nov 15,2011
Ask by Mr.Peter (US, United States)

Answer


Safety

Is it dangerous to visit Tibet? I'm 66 years old already.

Nov 24,2011
Answer from ChinaDragonTour

Dear Peter,
Tibet is the fastigium of the globe. People visit there usually suffer altitude stress. People who suffers serious heart disease may not able to reach Tibet. However, if you are pretty healthy, it is not a problem to you. We suggest you go to the doctors and get a evaluation of your health and then make decision.


4

Jun 20,2011
Ask by Mr.Cobert (CA, Canada)

Answer


Train to Tibet

To those who is in charge:
Is it possible for you to arrange train visit to Lhasa instead of the flight? Or I need to take train from Beijing? Anyway, looking forward to some answers.

Jul 14,2011
Answer from ChinaDragonTour

Hi, Cobert,
We can arrange train tour in China. You do not need to take train to Lhasa from Beijing, because it takes too long time. The best solution is to take train from Xi'an after the tours in Xi'an.


5

Jun 20,2011
Ask by Mr.Thomas (US, United States)

Answer


Altitude Stress

I have suger problem, does it matter to cause the altitude stress if I travel to Tibet?


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