( Qinghai-Tibet Railway )

Day 1/Arrive in Beijing                                                                          
Arrive in Beijing, the capital of China. Pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven. (D)

Day 2/Beijing                                                                                         
Visit Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City and the enchanting Summer Palace. Enjoy a Peking Duck for dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 3/Beijing                                                                                         
Today's highlight is the visit to the Great Wall, and Ming Tombs (Spirit Road, Changling Tomb). On the way back to the hotel, stop at Olympic Park and outside view the National Stadium (Bird's Nest, no entry) and the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube, no entry). (B,L,D)

Day 4/Beijing-Lhasa                                                                             
After a relaxed breakfast at hotel this morning, you will walk through some old "Hutongs" and Nanluogu Lane. Then, you will visit the Yonghe Lama Temple. Pay a visit Pearl Factory and Silk Factory. Transfer to Beijing West Railway Station, and take train to Lhasa. (B,L,D)

Day 5/on the train                                                                                  
On the train. (no meal)

Day 6/Arrrive in Lhasa                                                                          
Arrive in Lhasa in late afternoon. Pick up from the railway station and transfer to the Hotel on arrival. Rest and acclimatize yourself to the local time and altitude. (No meal)

Day 7/Lhasa                                                                                          
The first day of sightseeing starts from Lhasa's cardinal landmark - Potala Palace, then vist Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Market. The rest of day is free. (B,L,D)

Day 8/Lhasa                                                                                          
Sightsee of the Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Norbulingka in Lhasa. (B,L,D)

Day 9/ Lhasa-Tsedang                                                                        
Drive to Tsedang, located by Yarlung Valley. Today's highlight is the visit of Yonbulakhang and Changzhu Temple. (B,L,D)

Day10/Tsedang-Zhongdian          fly on every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 
After breakfast, drive to the airport and fly to Zhongdian, known as Shangri-La. Pay a visit to Dukezong Ancient Town. (B,D)

Day11/Zhongdian                                                                                
Visit Napahai Lake, Songzanlin Lamasery. Then, you will have a chance to visit Tibetan family and try home-made Yak Butter tea and Tibetan Cheese. (B,L,D)

Day12/Zhongdian-Lijiang                                                                   
Drive to Lijiang, en route visit Tiger Leaping Gorge. You will also stop at Stone Drum Village, standing at the First Bend of the Yangzi River. Proceed to Lijiang. Check in hotel upon arrival. (B,L,D)

Day13/Lijiang                                                                                      
Visit the Suhe Tea and Horse Old Town, Baisha Murals and Black Dragon Pool. Then, walk along Lijiang Old Town, one of UNESCO's protected world Heritage Sites. (B,L,D)

Day14/Lijiang-Jianchuan-Dali                                                           
Drive to Jianchuan and visit Shizhong Mountain Stone Caves, and Sideng Street in Shaxi. Proceed to Dali. Check in hotel on arrival. (B,L,D)

Day15/Dali                                                                                         
In the morning, visit Xizhou Village and the morning market. Then, take a cruise on Erhai Lake. Walk around the Dali Ancient Town, and enjoy the Three Flavors of Tea with Bai People's Performances. (B,L,D)

Day16/Dali-Kunming-Stone Forest (Shilin)                                       
Take a morning flight back to Kunming, known as "The City of Eternal Spring". Today's highlight is to visit the Stone Forest (Shilin) in Lunan Yi Nationality. Stay overnight in Stone Forest (Shilin). (B,L,D)

Day17/Stone Forest-Kunming-Shanghai                                          
Drive back to Kunming in the morning. Pay a visit to Dragon Gate in Western Hill, and Kunming Municipal Museum. Take a late afternoon flight to Shanghai. (B,L,D)

Day18/Shanghai                                                                                    
Enjoy one cruise on Huangpu River in the morning, and visit the Bund. Then, pay a visit to Yuyuan Garden and Chenghuangmiao (known as Yuyuan Garden Market), Jade Buddha Temple. Enjoy a fabulous Acrobatic Show in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day19/Return from Shanghai                                                               
Transfer to the airport and board on your homebound flight. TOUR ENDS! (B)
Note: B-Breakfast  L-Lunch  D-Dinner 

Hotel list (or the same standard) & Prices:                                                                                              

Following price is based on private China tour, why to choose our private tour:
√ Travel with private van and guide
√ Flexible to customize your China Tour
√ Flexible departure date, whenever you want

　4-star hotel (3-star hotel in Tibet area)

Price in 1/2 double room, 2 persons sharing one double room: USD--pp

　3-star hotel 

Price in 1/2 double room, 2 persons sharing one double room: USD--pp

Price Included:
- Twin sharing accommodation with buffet breakfast
- Domestic fights in economic class with airport tax: Lhasa-Zhongdian, Dali-Kunming, Kunming-Shanghai
- Train tickets (overnight train with soft sleeper, daytime train with soft seat): Beijing-Lhasa
- Lunch and Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary in local good restaurant
- (first) Entrance fee mentioned in the itinerary
- Individual English speaking guide 
- All Transfers specified in the itinerary by air-conditioned van
- Travel Permit to Tibet

Price Excluded:
- International flight and airport tax
- China Entry Visa
- Tips, personal expenses
- Single room supplement
- Transfer, guide service for "day at leisure"
- Guide service during the plane, train or cruise

Seasons
* High season: May, Sep, Oct & Nov 01-15, 2009
* Shoulder season: Mar, Apr, Jun 01 - Aug 31, & Nov 16-30, 2009
* Low season: Dec 2009, Jan, Feb 2010