Yangtze & Lhasa Travel

Our passionate guide will greet you at the airport exit on time according to your arrival flight. After a brief introduction of China or Beijing on the way, you will reach the hotel and refresh yourselves for the rest of the time.

After a rich breakfast served at the hotel, your tour will begin by visiting the Tiananmen Square, which is the largest city center square in the world. In the middle of the square, the Monument to the People's Heroes is standing there imperially. Around the Square are several famous buildings like the Tiananmen Rostrum on the north, The Great Hall of the People on the west, the National Museums on the east and the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall on the south part. After a short time at the Square, visit the Forbidden City, which is today's highlight. It was said there are altogether 980 houses 8707 rooms inside the Forbidden City and it covers an area of 725,000 square meters. Here, you will learn how Emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasty live and work. Then you will enjoy your a la carte lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, have a Hutong tour around Shichahai area. Then enjoy a lively Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theatre. (B+L)

The second day would be a day worth to expect as you will visit one of Eight Wonders of the World - Great Wall. Great Wall is a rare ancient military defense project in architectural history of mankind and it is also a symbol of the Chinese nation. It is famous to the world with its long history, vast projects and magnificent spirit. You may see how important it means to Chinese people by a slang of "He who does not reach the Great Wall is not a true man". The one you will visit is the Badaling section which is the most well-known and mature part. Lunch will be served at a local popular restaurant near city area. In the afternoon, visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. As the capital city, Beijing has 13 tombs for Emperors of Ming dynasty. Among them, the one you will visit is Ding Tomb, the only one whose underground palace opens to public. Before that, you will have a short walk to pass through the Sacred Way. After the main sights of today, drive back to your hotel, one the way back, you will have chance to pass by the Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium), take some photos from a distance. (B+L)

Today we will offer you a chance to take a shot of City Wall with a history of more than 1400 years, a genuine local family and Great Mosque, standing in famous Muslim Street. As a leisurable city, the people and their daily life here reflects a vivid picture of the distinguished Chinese moral value. Have lunch in the home of the family that you visit. (B+L)

Visit the Tibetan Museum and the Carpet Factory in the morning. The Tibetan Museum is the first museum with modern facilities in Tibet. It has a rich collection of various types of prehistoric cultural relics, hand-written Tibetan classics, colorful scene of Thangka painting, all kinds of musical instruments, religious objects and unique style of pottery and so on. At the Carpet Factory, you will learn the whole process of making Carpet, and also you may enjoy variety kinds of Carpet with different color and designs. A palatable lunch will be served at noon time. Afternoon visit covers the Sera Monastery and the Norbulingka Park. Sera Monastery is one of the six main monasteries that belong to Gelugpa sect, and it is the second largest temples in Tibet. If fortunate, you will have chance to see the special debating on Buddhist doctrines by monks in the afternoon from Monday to Friday. Norbulingka Park is mainly the Summer Palace of Dalailama from 7th to 14th. (B+L)

Visit the magnificent Potala Palace in the morning. Potala Palace, more than 3700 meters above sea level, is the world's highest building which centralize palaces, castles and monasteries as a whole. This Castle-style ancient building is divided into two parts, the white palace where Dalailama live and doing political activities, and the red palace which main body are mainly all kinds of Buddha Halls and Dalailama's soul tower. After the visiting of this significant palace, have lunch at a nice local restaurant. In the afternoon, first you will visit the Jokhang Temple, which has a history of 1350 years. Jokhang Temple is the center where Tibet's major Buddhist activities hold, it occupies unparalleled status in Tibetans' mind. You can also see moving scene that many pilgrims kowtowing in front of the Jokhang Temple. And then, have some time browse the famous Barkhor Street nearby, you may buy some souvenirs here. The last stop is the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital. The professor there will give you a short lecture about traditional Tibeten Medicine. (B+L)

Transfer to the airport and take a flight to Chongqing. Your guide and driver in Chongqing will welcome you at the airport on time. If time permit, you will be driven to Chongqing Zoo and visit the lovely Pandas there. Then transfer you to board the cruise ship and you will meet your River Guide who will join your tour for the following three days. Your relaxing journey along Yangtze River Cruise starts as the ship departs from Chongqing in the late evening. (B+L)