( Shannan Prefecture )

Day 1/Arrive in Beijing                                                                 
Arrive in Beijing, the capital of Beijing. Transfer to your comfortable hotel on arrival. (D)

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

Day 3/Beijing                                                                                
Today's highlight is the visit to the Great Wall, and Changling Tomb (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                                                                    
Take a flight to Lhasa. The guide will meet you at Konggar Airport, and transfer you to Lhasa city with about 1.5 hours' driving (100km). On arrival at the hotel, rest and acclimatize yourself to the local time and altitude. (B,D)

Day 5/Lhasa                                                                                 
The first day of sightseeing starts from Lhasa's cardinal landmark - Potala Palace, then, visit Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Market. The rest of day is free. (B,L,D)

Day 6/Lhasa                                                                                 
Sightsee of the Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Norbulingka in Lhasa. (B,L,D)

Day 7/Lhasa-Gyantse                                                                    
Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse (at 4,040 meters above sea level), and pass by Yamdroktso Lake for sightseeing. In Gyantse, visit Palkor Monastery, and Palkor Monasteery. (B,L,D)

Day 8/Gyantse-Shigatse                                                              
Proceed to Shigatse and visit Tashihunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama to perform their political and religious tasks. (B,L,D)

Day 9/Shigatse-Tingri                                                                        
After breakfast, drive to Tingri, and en route pay a visit to Sakya Monastery, the principal monastery of the Sakyapa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Arrive in Tingri in the afternoon, located at the foot of the Mount Qomolangma, in the middle of the Himalayas. (B,L,D)

Day10/Tingri-Everest Base Camp-Tingri                                   
After breakfast, drive to visit Mt. Everest Base Camp. Move on to visit Rongbuk Monastery. (B,L,D)

Day11/Tingri-Shigatse                                                                 
After breakfast, drive back to Shigatse, enjoy the magnificent scenery of Himalayan Range. Check in hotel on arrival. (B,L,D)

Day12/Shigatse-Lhasa                                                                
Drive back to Lhasa along the Yarlung Zangbu River, enjoy the beautiful view of the valley en route. The rest time is free in Lhasa. (B,L)

Day13/Lhasa-Shanghai                                                               
Fly to Shanghai via Chengdu or Xi'an or Chongqing (No in Transfer airport). Transfer to the hotel on arrival. (B,D)

Day14/Shanghai                                                                             
Visit the Bund, Yuyuan Garden included Chenghuangmiao (known as Yuyuan Garden Market). Enjoy a fabulous Acrobatic Show in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day15/Shanghai                                                                           
Visit Shanghai Museum, Xujiahui Cathedral, Shanghai French Concession, Jade Buddha Temple. Some free time is for you to explore the city. (B,L,D)

Day16/Depart 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

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