| 13 Days Tibet Revealed No Shopping Tour (Tour code: TB1301) | |
| Themes:Tibetan culture, history, nature | |
| Destinations: Xi'an - Xining - Lhasa - Gyangtze - Shigatse | |
| From: $2880 |  |
| Destination | Xi'an |
| Activities | We arrive at Xi’an International Airport and meet with our tour leader and local guide and immediately begin our sightseeing at the Han Yangling Lesser Terracotta Army, an army that is smaller than the more famous one but very interesting nevertheless as the partly see-through floor allows us to get very close to the figures. Then we drive to downtown Xi'an and visit the Small Wild Goose Pagoda, before we check in at our central hotel and rest. |
| Attractions | Han Yangling Lesser Terracotta Army, Small Wild Goose Pagoda |
| Meals | Lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Xi'an - Xining |
| Activities | After breakfast we return to the airport to fly to Xining in Qinghai Province, from where we will take the Sky Train to Tibet. After arrival we visit Ta'er Monastery, one of the great monasteries of the Gelugpa Sect and a very atmospheric place to see. In the afternoon we check in at our hotel and rest. |
| Attractions | Ta'er Monastery |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 3* hotel |
| Destination | Xining - Sky Train |
| Activities | Later this afternoon we board the Sky Train to travel to Lhasa, but first we visit the Tibetan Medicine Culture Museum to learn a little about Tibetan medicine. In the afternoon we board the train that will take us over the mountain passes to Tibet. |
| Attractions | Tibetan Medicine Culture Museum, Sky Train |
| Meals | Breakfast and lunch |
| Accommodation | Sky Train, soft sleeper beths |
| Destination | Sky Train - Lhasa |
| Activities | For the first part of the day we can enjoy the stunning views of the Tibetan Plateau from the train. In the afternoon we arrive in Lhasa and meet with our local guide. From the train station we drive to our central hotel, check in and rest. We are now in 3680 meters altutude and should be careful not to strain ourselves too much while we get acclimatized. |
| Attractions | Tibetan Plateau |
| Meals | Lunch |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Lhasa |
| Activities | Today we visit some of Lhasa's most important religious sites on a day tour that takes us to the out-of-this-world Potala Palace with over one thousand rooms, and then on to the central Barkhor Square where pilgrims are walking around the Jokhang Temple in prayer. We also visit the temple itself, said to be the most important temple for all Tibetans, and dating back alomg 1300 years. In the afternoon we return to our hotel and rest. |
| Attractions | Potala Palace, Barkhor Square, Jokhang Temple |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Lhasa |
| Activities | Two other temples of great importance lies just outside Lhasa. First we visit the large and sprawling Dreprung Temple where we can get close to the temple activities, and in the afternoon we visit the Sera Temple where we witness the afternoon's debate, as monks in the hundreds take to the courtyard to discuss the teachings of Buddha. |
| Attractions | Dreprung Temple, Sera Temple |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Lhasa - Gyangtze |
| Activities | We leave Lhasa and drive to Yamdrok Lake nestled in the mountains 4600 meters above sea level. The lake is holy and of great importance to the Tibetans. On the way to Gyangtze we also pass the Karuoka Glacier before we arrive Gyantze and visit Pelkor Chode Monastery, and then check in. |
| Attractions | Yamdrok Lake, Karuoka Glacier, Pelkor Chode Monastery |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 3* hotel |
| Destination | Gyangtze - Shigatse |
| Activities | Before leaving Gyangtze we visit the Dzong, a large stone fortress built on a hillside to repel invaders. The view of the surrounding countryside is excellent up here. Then we drive to Shigatse, the largest city in Tibet outside Lhasa, where we visit the incredible Tashilunpo Monastery, home of the Panchen Lamas. Later we check in and rest. |
| Attractions | Gyangtze Dzong, Tashilunpo Monastery |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Shigatse - Lhasa |
| Activities | After breakfast we drive through the stunning scenery back to Lhasa. After arrival the rest of the day is free to explore on your own until we meet again for dinner. |
| Attractions | Tibet's scenery |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Lhasa |
| Activities | We drive out of town and once again up into the mountains. Our goal is Gandan Monastery in 4600 meters altitude. We both visit the monastery itself and also take the hike around the temple known as the kora, a pilgrimage undertaken by many pilgrims all the time. The hike offers great views of Lhasa Valley. |
| Attractions | Gandan Monastery, Lhasa Valley |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Lhasa - Xi'an |
| Activities | The morning is free until departure for the airport. It is time to say farewell to Tibet and fly back to Xi'an. After we arrive we transfer to our hotel, check in and rest. |
| Attractions | None |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Xi'an |
| Activities | The day is full of activities before we leave China. We start out at the City Wall, before driving to the incredible Terracotta Army, an ancient clay army of lifesized figures protecting Emperor Qin's grave site. Back in Xi'an we take a walk in the Muslim Quarter before we enjoy a dumpling banquet farewell dinner. |
| Attractions | City Wall, Terracotta Army, Muslim Quarter, Dumpling Banquet Dinner |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner |
| Accommodation | 4* hotel |
| Destination | Xi'an - home |
| Activities | Morning is free until transfer to the airport. A truly out-of-this-world trip is drawing to an end. |
| Attractions | None |
| Meals | Breakfast |
| Accommodation | Not incl. |
| Price information | |
Please contact us for group price Private 2-3 person tour price: $3875/person ($3930/high season - 1/4 to 31/5 & 1/9 to 31/10 2020) Private 4-6 person tour price: $3210/person ($3265/high season - 1/4 to 31/5 & 1/9 to 31/10 2020) Private 7-9 person tour price: $2880/person ($3265/high season - 1/4 to 31/5 & 1/9 to 31/10 2020) Luxury upgrade: partially available
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| Price including |
Tibet Travel Permit International tour leader for duration of the tour (for group departures only) Local English-speaking guides at all destinations Domestic flights as in itinerary Train travel as in itinerary All ground transportation in bus All entrances, cruises and shows as listed in itinerary Travel agency responsibility insurance All government taxes Guaranteed no shopping stops |
| Price not including |
Flights to/from China Personal expenses Tips for guides and drivers Anything not listed in itinerary |
| Important tour information |
Luxury Upgrade Policy: A luxury upgrade option is available with many of our tours. In accordance with our quality benchmark, upgrade options are divided into four categories: 1. Available - upgrade possible at all destinations in tour itinerary. 2. Partially available - upgrade not possible at one or more destnations in tour itinerary. 3. Not recommended - available or partially available, but not recommended (see Hotel Policy). 4. Not available - luxury upgrades are not possible on many of our trademark specialty tours to remote or developing regions. These tours are deeply genuine and authentic.
Keeping our guests' comfort in mind, we prefer to stay in a 2* or 3* hotel in or close to the attraction, rather than a 4* or 5* hotel much further away. Genuine China Tours' all-encompassing hotel policy is that we will never pick a hotel only because of its price. All our partner hotels must live up to a strict quality test that includes: 1. Geographical location - the location of our chosen hotel is of great importantce, both in large cities, where traffic congestion can play a vital role in the handling of the tour, and also on tours to remote villages, where the right choice of village or hotel can mean a world of difference to the tour. 2. Quality of hotel - including room size and cleanliness, quality of breakfast, ease of getting in/out and more. 3. Local environment - local environment should include local sights (when possible), be in the vicinity of local markets/night markets (if any) and have access to shops and convenience stores (if any). 4. Design and layout of hotel - we prefer hotels with history and atmosphere, especially if these have relevance with the sight(s) at the destination. 5. Value for money - any hotel must pass requirements 1-3 and 5. If a hotel passes all five requirements it becomes a Priority Hotel.
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