| Route:Lhasa - Chengdu |
| Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights |
Tour Code: GWV-Train-003 |
| Type of Tour: Private Tour |
Tour Grading: Easy |
| Customers can choose the arrival & departure date based on their holidays. |
Tour Hightlights: Potala Palace , Jokhang Temple , Norbulingka , Barkhor Street
Summary:
This tour provides you a fantastic opportunity to unveil the mysterious city, Lhasa. Get familiar with Lhasa by seeing the typical Lhasa architecture including Potala Place, the winter palace of Dalai Lama originally built in the 7th century, Jokhang Temple, a Buddhism architectural complex with strong Tibetan characteristic, then the local Tibetan's house etc. What's more, the nearby Yamdrok Lake with natural beauty will definitely give you a surprise.
Features:
Discover an unique and mysterious Lhasa
Experience Tibet's exotic and mysterious culture and life
Reveal Tibet's brilliant beauty
Fine selected hotels at wide range of choices for your comfort
Comprehensive and personalized programs
Knowledgeable guides, experienced drivers and vans in good-condition
Day 01 Chengdu - 
- Lhasa
Activities: We will meet you at Chengdu airport in the morning, then fly to Lhasa.
Accommodation:Lahsa
Meals: L
Day 02 Lhasa
Activities: Today, you will visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street.
Accommodation:Lhasa
Meals: B/L
Day 03 Lhasa
Activities: Visit Norbulingka- the summer place and photographing along Lhasa river side having a general idea for Tibetan culture and life. Lastly, overnight in Lhasa.
Accommodation:Lhasa
Meals: B/L
Day 04 Lhasa - 
- Chengdu
Activities: Today we will take train T24 at 9:05 back to Chengdu.
Accommodation:On the train
Meals: B/L/D
Day 05 Lhasa - - Chengdu
Activities: We are still on the way back to Chengdu. However the scenery is different now. Along the way we can have look of Sichuan Basin and the Yellow Earth plateau.
Accommodation:On the train
Meals: B/L/D
Day 06 Chengdu
Activities: Arrive in Chengdu at 9:55 a.m. All the service ends.
Accommodation:
Meals: B
Day 01 Chengdu - - Lhasa
We will meet you at Chengdu airport in the morning, then fly to Lhasa.
Lhasa, capital of the Tibet autonomous region in China, also serves as the center for Tibetan politics, economy, culture, and religion and transportation hub of the region as well. Lhasa, which means "Holy Land" in Tibetan language, has been one of the most featured and dreamt-about cities in the world.
Day 02 Lhasa
Today, you will visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street.
The awe-inspiring Potala Palace perched high above much of Lhasa, is definitely your good choice. The palace is a complex of political and religious function, which consists of the Red Palace, the White Palace and some attached buildings.
Jokhang Temple:Jokhong Monastery, built in 647 as the earliest wood-masonry structure in Tibet, is dedicated to a statue of Sakyamuni. It is also in the possession of a collection of cultural relics dating back to the Tang, which include statues of Songtsan Gambo and Princess Wencheng. Tang architectural elements are palpable in this monastery, a splendid four-floor building facing west under a gilded rooftop.
Then you will spend a whole afternoon exploring Barkhor Street. The markets in Lhasa are on a scale quite unlike anything else you have seen. You can buy anything Tibet-related, from sacks of incense, chunks of yak butter to monk outfits. When walking along the Barkhor Street , you need to follow the clockwise direction. You see many Tibetan pilgrims in town taking part in the various koras (pilgrimage circuits): the Nangkor, Barkor, Lingkor and Potala.
Day 03 Lhasa
Visit Norbulingka:Norbulingka meaning 'Treasure Park' in Tibetan, both reflects the ethnical and religious features of the Tibetan people and embodies the architecture style of inland China. It is dotted with many palaces built by different Dalai Lamas who came after the 7th Dalai Lama and spend time here in the summers. Each Palace here is divided into three sections. The first palace was Kelsang Potrang which is a perfect example of yellow hat architecture. Built by the 7th Dalai Lama, this is 3 floor building which has bedrooms, reading rooms, worship halls and a sanctuary as well.
Day 04 Lhasa - - Chengdu
Today we will take train T24 at 9:05 back to Chengdu.
When the train drives on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau, you can see the rare species of plants and animals of Kekexili in this area. If you are lucky enough, Tibetan antelopes can be seen running along the railway. And we will drive across the part of Mt.Tanggula which is the highest place along the Qinghai-Tibet railway with about 5,072 meters' altitude. Then we are going to the highland meadow which covers a large area for pasture. And Namtso lake which situates between Amdo and Nagchu is the next attraction. Our eyes can enjoy a feast with the crystal blue water. But due to the long time journey by train we must overnight on the train.
Day 05 Lhasa - - Chengdu
We are still on the way back to Chengdu. However the scenery is different now. Along the way we can have look of Sichuan Basin and the Yellow Earth plateau.
Day 06 Chengdu
Arrive in Chengdu at 9:55 a.m. All the service ends.
| Group Size |
3 Star ( Basic Standard) |
4 Star ( Basic Standard) |
5 Star ( Basic Standard) |
| Double Occupancy |
Sole Occupancy |
Double Occupancy |
Sole Occupancy |
Double Occupancy |
Sole Occupancy |
| 10 travelers or above |
1254 |
164 |
1302 |
213 |
1318 |
230 |
| 6-9 travelers |
1409 |
191 |
1474 |
259 |
1454 |
238 |
| 2-5 travelers |
1624 |
191 |
1689 |
259 |
1668 |
238 |
| 1 travelers |
2199 |
|
2329 |
|
2289 |
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| 10 travelers or above |
1309 |
209 |
1357 |
259 |
1379 |
282 |
| 6-9 travelers |
1435 |
218 |
1487 |
273 |
1502 |
288 |
| 2-5 travelers |
1650 |
218 |
1702 |
273 |
1716 |
288 |
| 1 traveler |
2251 |
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2355 |
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2384 |
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| 10 travelers or above |
1327 |
227 |
1400 |
304 |
1459 |
367 |
| 6-9 travelers |
1453 |
236 |
1518 |
304 |
1588 |
379 |
| 2-5 travelers |
1667 |
236 |
1732 |
304 |
1803 |
379 |
| 1 travelers |
2286 |
|
2416 |
|
2557 |
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Hotels provided in the Tour
Optional Dinning and Show on Tour
| Destinations |
Western Meals |
Optional Shows |
Optional Shows |
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| Chengdu |
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* Your inquiry will be replied within 24 Hours.
Price is for one person in US dollars. Price may vary according to your travel time, e.g. China National Day Holiday (Oct 1 - Oct 7, 2010), and Chinese Spring Festival (Feb 2 - 8, 2011).
* The above price is for private tours. If you want to join a group tour, please see our SIC tours.
The availabilities of rooms, flights and so on are subject to change until the actual booking is being made. So your early confirmation is highly appreciated. Child(ren) betweem 2 to 12 years can get discounts from 50% to 90% from above price, please contact us for details to make your bookings in advance.
Quotation Inclusions & Exclusions
Price Inclusions:
- All transportation by private vehicle between airports/railway stations, hotels and all sightseeing spots. Separate arrivals and departures will incur extra charges.
- Meals (breakfast in hotel, Chinese lunch) are included as specified in the itinerary table marked with (B or B/L).
- All hotel nights are on a twinshare basis. Only If you choose single occupancy travel should you be required to pay the Sole Occupancy. If some of above hotel are not available, they will be substituted by a similar one.
- Services of professional driver and English-speaking guide on normal sightseeing activities in each destination.
- Domestic airfare of economic class or train ticket(s) or cruise ticket(s) as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Fee of Tibet Permit if needed.
Price Exclusions:
- The fee of Optional Dinning and Show on Tour is not included in our quotation.
- Expenses of other purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.
- Visa fee, passport application or renewal fee, Travel insuranceFor more details about travel insurance, please click here.
- Tips for guides, escort, drives, bellman, etc.
- Applicable taxes or government fees.
- Any other changes caused by any natural or man-made destructive activities, such as natural disasters, weather, governmental and local authority orders, political change, strikes war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, which are beyond the control of GreatWallVacation and that has incurred due to the tourist action violating the laws.
- Any items not specified in the plan.
