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Beijing to Lhasa: 6 Days Lhasa Tour (Round Trip)

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    Tour Code:scpt-163

    Start: Beijing

    End: Beijing

    Duration: 6 Days

    From China's cultural center - Beijing to the mysterious Tibet to experience the multi-cultural society. The snow covered plateau, the clear air, the Potala Palace, you can breathe deeply the fresh air of the plateau. T...

    Itinerary
    Destinations
    Activities
    Accomdation
    Day 1
    Beijing - Lhasa
    Transfer from Beijing to Lhasa by yourself in the morning (air ticket included). Arrive in Lhasa. Pick up at Airport/railway station in Lhasa.
    Overnight in Lhasa
    Day 2
    Lhasa
    Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street.
    Overnight in Lhasa
    Day 3
    Lhasa
    Visit Drepung Temple, Norbulingka Park, Sera Temple.
    Overnight in Lhasa
    Day 4
    Lhasa - Gyangtze - Shigatse
    Lake Yamdrok. Transfer to Gyangtze in the morning. Visit Palgor Chorten, Palkhor Monastery. Transfer to Shigatse in the afternoon.
    Overnight in Shigatse
    Day 5
    Shigatse - Lhasa
    Visit Tashilhunpo Temple, New Palace of Panchen. Transfer Lhasa in the afternoon.
    Overnight in Lhasa
    Day 6
    Lhasa - Beijing
    Transfer to Airport/Hotel/Railway Station in Lhasa.
    Lhasa to Beijing by Air in the morning (air ticket included).
    Day 1 Beijing>>Lhasa
    Take the flight from Beijing to Lhasa by yourself (air ticket included). On arrival, our local guide will pick you up at Lhasa Konggar airport and present you hada - a greeting gift to express our best wishes.

    Then transfer to the hotel. On the way, you'll get greeted by a Buddha image engraved in the mountain face.
     
    Day 2 Lhasa
    Visit the most known Potala Palace, a model of Tibetan architecture and the construction of this massive, beautiful yet forbidding structure was a gigantic undertaking, and it has bequeathed to the world one of its most unique architectural treasures.

    In the afternoon, get to the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual centre of Tibet and the holiest destination for all Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims.

    In the Evening, browse through the Barkhor Square, the heart of the local bazaar, enjoy shopping some of the rare traditional specialties of Tibet, such as Tibetan Thangka, Tibetan Medicine, Tibetan Carpet, etc.
     
    Day 3 Lhasa
    Travel to visit Deprung Monastery, the main place Shoton Festival take place, to the west of which was where each reincarnation of the Dalai Lama received his training.

    Move on to the Norbulingka Park, the Summer Palace of Tibet with the highest gardening level artistic level.

    Visit the Sera Monastery, one of the Six Big Monasteries of Gelugpa. A most interesting times to visit the monastery is in the afternoon when monks, after finishing their morning scripture classes, can be seen debating in the courtyard. During the remainder time, we can visit the carpet factory and enjoy some beautiful Tibetan Carpets.
     
    Day 4 Lhasa>>Gyangtze>>Shigatse
    Leave Lhasa for the Yamdrok, the transformation of a goddess according to local mythology and one of the Three Sacred Lakes in Tibet.

    Then drive westward to Gyangtze, stop at the Palgor Chorten, the best preserved manor of slave holder in Tibet and Pelkhor Monastery, which is a wealth of Buddhist art and has the combination of three Tibetan Buddhist sects.

    After that, move west to Shigatse.
     
    Day 5 Shigatse>>Lhasa
    Travel to visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the Six Big Monasteries of Gelugpa in Tibet and the official seat of the Panchen Lama, the chief spiritual and temporal authority of Tsang. The biggest stupa - Stupa tomb of the tenth Panchen Lama is kept there.

    Go on to visit the New Palace of Panchen, famous as the summer palace of the tenth Panchen Lama. It greatly mixes both traditional and modern architectural styles.

    Later leave Shigatse for Lhasa.
     
    Day 6 Lhasa>>Beijing
    The guide sees you off at the airport in Lhasa for the flight to Beijing (air ticket included).

    End of service.
     
    Pricing Policy
    Tipping is now considered by many locals to be a part of their normal remuneration. However, this is a matter of personal discretion. You may use following as a reference.
    Suggested Tipping: for local guide: $8 to $10 per person (guest) per day, for driver: $4 to $5 per person (guest) per day.
    Special Note:
    1 Generally speaking, these excluded lunch and dinner in our itineraries are optional; the price is according to the group size; but may we have your attention on following point: tips to local guide and driver are must remuneration if you prefer to self-catering.
    2 We offer hotel upgrade service but extra charge to the hotel is at your own.
    Inclusions

    1 Pick-up and drop-off service at airport in Lhasa.
    2 Private English-speaking tour guide, driver and car service as indicated in the itinerary.
    3 The admission tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
    4 Service charge and government Taxes.
    5 The air ticket of economic class, taxes and dues for round trip flights from Bejing to Lhasa.
    6 Five-night hotel accommodation in twin shared room with daily breakfast.

     
    Exclusions

    1 International flight tickets or train tickets.
    2 Hotel room single room supplement.
    3 Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call, optional activities, etc.
    4 Tips to local tour guide and driver.
    5 Estimated group surcharges for excess baggage.
    6 Fees for entry visa to China.
    7 Cable car, sightseeing bus and cruise are not included unless explained specially.
    8 Meals (L & D).

     
    Redemption

     
    Terms / Condition

    Cancellation and refund policy for Tours reservation
    If you want to cancel your booking or part of it, you must advise us in advance. The letter must be signed by the lead name on the booking and once we receive it you should expect to receive a cancellation letter within 24 hours. If you do not then please contact us to ensure your letter has been received.
    To cover the cost of processing your cancellation and to compensate us for the risk that we may not be able to resell your travel arrangements, we make a cancellation charge on the scale shown below. The person who made the booking is responsible for paying this charge. The size of the charge depends on when we receive your cancellation notice or letter or how you would like us to deal with your payment providing that we have received your full payment for the tours.
    No Cancellation Fees if written cancellation notice is received more than 30 days prior to tour departure!
    Cancellation in advance & Cancellation penalty
    More than 30 days, no Cancellation Fee
    30-10 days, 50% of the full payment
    9-0 days or no show, 100% of the full payment

     
    pghs67 Q: Do we need to get immunizations of any kind? How do we check? 2012.3.15

    A: In China, people from a yellow fever area are required to show proof of yellow fever vaccination. For those who plan to travel between counties, this must be taken in consideration when you travel from a yellow fever area and then plan to enter China. Before traveling in China, you may need to consult your doctor for health advice or a thorough check up if you have not had one recently.

    Alan P Q: We heard that one of the most authentic hotels in Lhasa is the Thangka Hotel, Lhasa. Would it be possible for us to stay at this hotel whilst we are in Lhasa. 2011.2.22

    A: Tangka Hotel is a new hotel which has not been assessed of stars yet. According to the regulations of Tibet Travel Bureau, this kind of hotel can not serve foreign clients. There are many other good hotels in Lhasa you can choose from, such as Lhasa Hotel (4 star), Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa (4 star), Shangbala Hotel (3 star) and Jiqu Hotel (3 star).

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