( Tibet Lama )

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, the largest urban square in the world. Move on to visit Forbidden City, the imperial palace of Ming and Qing dynasties. In the afternoon, visit 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 (statue-lined 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, visit Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Market - Lhasa's most interesting pilgrimage circuit. 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-Yambajing-Lhasa                                                 
Today's highlight is to appreciate the Northern Tibet pastoral land & hot spring area - Yambajing. You will enjoy one time thermal spring. Drive back Lhasa for overnight. (B,L,D)

Day10/Lhasa-Xi'an                                                                      
Transfer to the airport, and fly to Xi'an. Pick up on arrival and transfer to the hotel. (B)

Day11/Xi'an                                                                                 
Visit the extraordinary Terracotta Warriors and Horses, and stop to visit a mountain village on the back way. Then, visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda (not climb up). Enjoy a characteristic Dumpling Dinner in local restaurant. (B,L,D)

Day12/Xi'an                                                                                 
Climb the ancient City Wall. Then, visit Forest of Steles Museum, and the Great Mosque. (B,L,D)

Day13/Xi'an-Shanghai                                                               
Fly to Shanghai. Visit the Bund, and Yuyuan Garden and Chenghuangmiao (known as Yuyuan Garden Market). Enjoy a fabulous Acrobatic Show in the evening. (B,L,D)

Day14/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)

Day15/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

 4-star hotel (3-star in Tibet area)

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

 3-star hotel

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

Price Included:
- Twin sharing accommodation with buffet breakfast
- Domestic fights in economic class with airport tax: Lhasa-Xi'an, Xi'an-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