8 Days Shanghai Tibet Essence Tour by Train
- Private Tour
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$2381
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2 person
$1531
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$1329
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4 person
$1147
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5 person
$1119
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6 person
$1094
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7 person
$1022
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8 person
$1006
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9 person
$978
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$936
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Highlights
Enjoy this classic 8-day Shanghai Tibet tour package which covers all the popular attractions in both cities, be amazed at the prosperity of Shanghai and explore the Buddhist culture in Tibet, this Tibet tour from Shanghai by train will be a good choice for first-time visitors, reduce much high altitude sickness and enjoy unique scenery along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, the marvelous highest railway in the world.
Day 1 Arrival in Shanghai
Upon arrival at Shanghai airport, you will be warmly greeted by your friendly tour guide and be transferred to hotel for check-in.
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Day 2 Shanghai
Your tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel then visit the Yu Garden, appreciate the traditional architecture and the beautiful setting of the gardens, explore nearby City God Temple Bazaar where you can pick up a souvenir easily. Afterwards, go to the famous Bund, on the one side of the Huangpu river there are European style buildings, while look across the river, you’ll see at the massive modern skyscrapers of all shapes and sizes. Later, continue your trip to the bustling Nanjing Road where you can go shopping then transfer to the second highest building in the world-Shanghai Tower, enjoy the fun and exhilarating fast-speed elevator, walk around the observation decks and enjoy beautiful city views.
Kindly Note: Yu Garden closes on Mondays.
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Day 3 Shanghai
Your private tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in the morning and take you on a relaxed 1-hour drive to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town which is regarded as the Venice of Shanghai. Walking along the old alleyways, enjoy traditional buildings, curved bridges, and floating boats, which looks like a beautiful Chinese painting. You can take an optional boat ride to experience an old-time lifestyle and enjoy the interesting village in a particular way. After that, drive to Shanghai Railway Station and catch the train to Lhasa. (Reference train information: Z164, 20:08pm-19:35pm on the third day, 47hrs 27mins)
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Day 4 On the Train
The journey is quite long but interesting, you could see the vast land of China from east to west, distinctive scenery varies from one place to another.
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Day 5 Arrival in Lhasa
When you wake up in the morning, you’ll realize that you are on the Tibet plateau already, blue sky and floating white clouds make this land more sacred. In the evening, you will arrive at the Lhasa railway station. Be transferred to the hotel by your friendly tour guide and have a relaxing rest for acclimatizing yourself to the high altitude, the air and temperature.
Kindly Note:
1. Please don't wash hair and take a shower on the first day in case of getting cold.
2. Try not to do strenuous exercise on the plateau, no alcohol and cigarettes.
3. Please bring sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, lip protector, warm jackets etc.
4. Drink some water to get acclimatized to the high altitude.
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Day 6 Lhasa
Start your exciting Tibet tour from the UNESCO heritage site-Potala Palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama. The trek to the top of Potala Palace will make you feel like a pilgrim. And you might wonder how they managed to build in this position so long ago, and how it has withstood time and politics. Afterward, enjoy your tasty Tibetan-style lunch and visit Jokhang Temple, the center of an ancient network of Buddhist temples in Lhasa, Tibetan and Buddhism around the world will come to this temple for kora pilgrimage where they will circle the temple in clockwise. Walk around the nearby Barkhor Street, pick up some local souvenirs if you want.
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Day 7 Lhasa
After breakfast, drive to Norbulinka, it will quite awesome to be walking in Dala Lama’s footsteps and imagine how it would be like for him to walk around and enjoy beautiful flowers in the garden. Then head to Drepung Monastery, the sacred land of Gelug Sect. You will be fully immersed in the culture and spirituality of Tibet as appreciating its beautiful carvings and exquisite artwork everywhere. After enjoying local authentic lunch, take a relaxing drive to Sera Monastery, which was originated in 1419 and has always been an important Buddhist seminary. Watch and listen to monks debate philosophical points or spend time touring the monastery's interior.
Overnight in Lhasa
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Scenic spots included in the itinerary
Day 8 Departure from Lhasa
Check out from the hotel and be transferred to the airport or railway station.
Kindly Note: Please feel free to contact us if you want to extend your tour.
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Booking Notes
Includes
All necessary Tibet tour permits paper
Entrance fees as listed
Meals as listed
Oxygen tank
Air-conditioned vehicle and driver
English speaking tour guide
Travel insurance
A bottle of water per day per person
Hotel for 5 nights
1st soft bed train ticket from Shanghai to Lhasa
Excludes
Boat
China visa
Single room supplement
Flights or trains not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities
How to Choose Tour Type?
Affordable Group Tour:
Our small group tour is around of 15 peoples picked up from different hotels. Suitable for tourists with limited budget and who would like to travel with others from different countries.
Best Value Private Tour:
More flexible and time saving.No need to wait for other tourists.Flexible schedule . Possible to be customized for your own itinerary. A privet tour guide and air-conditioned vehicle will be at your service.
How to Book:
1. You can book online, choose to pay the deposit or full payment. We accept payment by PayPal, Credit Card, Wechat and Bank Transfer. After booking, we will send you a booking confirmation email.
2. When you arrive at the departure city, the exactly pick up time will inform by your tour guide though your hotel one night before your tour date.
3.Pick-up Service: To ensure the morning pick-up going smoothly as scheduled, we suggest you choose downtown hotels within the fourth ring road of the city. An additional transfer fee will be incurred if your hotel is outside the above mentioned area. If your hotel is located in a narrow lane or an apartment block, we suggest you find the nearest hotel on the main street as your pick-up point.
Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Hotel, flight and train ticket fees are not refundable.
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