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Tibet Travel from Ideal Shangri-La to Relaxing Yangtze
23 - Day Standard Tours
Beijing- Xian- Lhasa- Tsetang- Shangri-La- Lijiang- Kunming- Chongqing- Yangtze River Cruise- Wuhan - Shanghai
| Tour Code | CT-S507 |
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| Category | StandardLuxury |
| Price | Starting from $3040.00 per person Price Details |
| Departure | Daily |
Day by Day Itinerary
B - Breakfast L- Lunch D- Dinner
Day 01: Arrival in BeijingOur guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of your day is free.
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Forbidden City, Beijing |
Day 02: BeijingYou will walk through Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. Tonight you will feast on Peking Duck Dinner at a famous restaurant. Following dinner you will witness a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza 
- the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
- the best Holiday Inn Hotel in BeijingDay 03: BeijingToday you will walk on the most visited segment of the Great Wall, Badaling. To avoid the tourist eateries at the Wall, you will be taken to a local popular Sichuan restaurant for lunch. After lunch, you will visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. (B+L)
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza - the best Holiday Inn Hotel in Beijing
- the best Holiday Inn Hotel in BeijingDay 04: Beijing - XianThis morning you will visit the ornate Summer Palace on the shores of the immense Kunming Lake. After lunch, take the afternoon flight to Xian and transfer to the local hotel. Visit the City Wall. (B+L)
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Golden roof of Potala Palace, Lhasa |
Day 05: XianTour the astounding Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses. Then we'll return to the city for an a la carte lunch at a renowned Cantonese cuisine restaurant. In the afternoon, explore the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Great Mosque. Tonight you'll enjoy Xian's famous dining speciality, the Dumpling Banquet. After dinner you'll be entertained by the marvelous Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel
Day 06: XianVisit the magnificent Shaanxi Provincial History Museum. A delicious a la carte lunch will be served at a local cuisine restaurant. The afternoon is at leisure. (B+L)
Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel
Day 07: Xian - LhasaVisit the Hanyangling Museum, the Mausoleum of Western Han Emperor Liu Qi in the morning. Then take flight to Lhasa and transfer to the hotel in Tsetang. Your dinner is served at the hotel. (B+D)
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Tibetan people around the Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Tibet |
Day 08: Tsetang - LhasaThis morning, you will take a ferry on the Yarlong Tsangpo River and visit the Samye Monastery. Drive back to Lhasa and check in the local hotel. Tonight, the a la carte dinner will be served at a local best Sichuan cuisine restaurant. (B+L+D)
Day 09: LhasaThis morning you will view the magnificent Potala Palace. After a western-style lunch, continue your sightseeing tour to visit the Sera Monastery and Norbulingka Park. Tonight you will dine at your hotel. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel
Day 10: LhasaStart the day with visits to the Jokhang Temple, the thriving Barkhor Street bazaar. After a western-style lunch, you'll see the Tibet Museum, the Tibetan Tradition Medicine Hospital and the Lhasa Carpet Factory, Tibet's largest. This evening dinner will be at the hotel. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel
Day 11: Lhasa - Shangri-laYou'll meet a Tibetan family and get an opportunity to see their customs and how they live on the way to the airport. Take a ninety-minute flight to Zhongdian, which is also known as "Shangri-La" and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)
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Local minority girls in traditional dresses, Yunnan |
Day 12: Shangri-laToday you will visit the Bitahai Lake nature preserve and the Shudu Lake. You'll go inside the Songzanlin Temple, the biggest Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Yunnan Province on the way back. (B+L)
Accommodation: Paradise Hotel
Day 13: Shangri-la - LijiangDrive though the scenic countryside to Lijiang and transfer to the hotel. On the way, you will stop at the Tiger Leaping Gorge, the First Bend of the Yangtze River and the Stone Drum Town. (B+L)
Day 14: LijiangToday visit the Baisha Village with its famous murals, a local Naxi family and also see Joseph Rock's former residence in Yuhu Village. In the afternoon, spend some time exploring the old town on your own. This evening enjoy the Naxi Ancient Music and Dance Performance at Dongba Palace. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: Grand Hotel
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Stone Forest, Kunming |
Day 15: LijiangToday is free for you to explore the city by yourselves. (B)
Accommodation: Grand Hotel
Day 16: Lijiang - KunmingTake a morning flight to Kunming and transfer to the hotel. Visit the incredible must here - Stone Forest at Lunan and the Flowers and Birds Market. (B+L)
Day 17: Kunming - ChongqingYou will take a morning flight to Chongqing. Visit the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo if time permits. Tonight enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner at the 4-star Holiday Inn Yangtze. Then you will embark on the deluxe German-made cruise ship to stay overnight in preparation for your Yangtze cruise. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: China Regal Cruises
Day 18: Chongqing - FengduAt 08:00, the ship sets sail down the mighty Yangtze River. Your sightseeing highlight today will be a visit to the Ghost City of Fengdu. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: China Regal Cruises
Day 19: Badong - Xiling Gorge - SandoupingToday, you'll stop at the town of Badong and take a small junk up the Shennong Stream and enjoy the spectacular natural scenery. The cruise will resume sailing into the western section of Xiling Gorge and passing through the five-step ship lock. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: China Regal Cruises
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Yangtze River Shennong Stream cruise |
Day 20: SandoupingToday, visit the monumental Three Gorges Dam Project at Sandouping. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: China Regal Cruises
Day 21: Wuhan - ShanghaiThe cruise ends in Wuhan at noon. You will be met by the guide and taken to have lunch at a local restaurant. You will have an opportunity to visit the Hubei Provincial Museum. Then take flight to Shanghai and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)
Day 22: ShanghaiToday, tour the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden and the Bund. Later, you will visit a local family to experience the local people's life. Tonight's dinner will feature Shanghai cuisine at the renowned 260-year old Wang Bao He restaurant. After dinner, you'll go to the Shanghai Centre Theatre and see the fabulous Portman Acrobatic Show. (B+L+D)
Accommodation: River Bund Hotel
Day 23: Departure from ShanghaiYou will be transferred to the airport to board your homeward bound flight filled with memories of your exciting journey to this most amazing land. (B)
Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)
Prices (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2008 to Feb. 28th, 2009)
| SeasonGroup size | 2-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers | 10 travelers & above | |
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| High season | Double Occupancy | $4260.00 | $3590.00 | $3260.00 |
| Sole Occupancy | $5370.00 | $4700.00 | $4320.00 | |
| Low season | Double Occupancy | $4060.00 | $3390.00 | $3040.00 |
| Sole Occupancy | $5000.00 | $4330.00 | $3930.00 | |
| Remark :Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Olympic Games staying in Beijing; Oct 01 to Oct 07, Jan 25 to Feb 01, 2009 staying in Lijiang; F1 Grand Prix staying in Shanghai. | ||||
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