7 Days Chengdu Lhasa Tour by Train
- Private Tour
Price Per Person in USD
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1 person
$1949
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2 person
$1282
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3 person
$1199
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4 person
$983
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5 person
$960
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6 person
$928
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7 person
$874
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8 person
$846
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9 person
$825
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≥10 person
$786
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single
Highlights
Travel from hometown of panda-Chengdu to the roof of the world-Tibet by train, enjoy the amazing Qinghai-Tibet plateau views along the way, experience the authentic local people’s lifestyle, explore the UNESCO heritage site-Potala Palace and other historic Tibetan monasteries in Lhasa.
Day 1 Arrival in Chengdu
Upon arrival at Chengdu airport, you will be warmly greeted by your friendly tour guide and be transferred to hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Chengdu
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Day 2 Chengdu
In the morning, visit Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding for lovely pandas, it's their active time to play, cuddle and eat breakfast. Here, you can get a close look and take pictures with them. After enjoying tasty local lunch then head to Jinli Ancient Street, a commercial street with long tradition and history, then experience the leisure life of Chengdu at Renmin Park, locals often play mahjong and drink tea here. In the evening, take the train to Lhasa. (Reference train: Z322, 21: 37pm-09:55am on the third day)
Overnight in Chengdu
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Scenic spots included in the itinerary
Day 3 On the Train
The journey is interesting, you could see the scenery of the countryside and city in northwest China. You will pass two imporatant cities along Qinghai-Tibet Railway, Lanzhou and Xining. After passing Xining, you’ll be astonished by the amazing plateau scenery, fields of grassland, snow-capped mountains and endless desert. And taking the train will reduce much high altitude stress for travelers, relax on the train and prepare for your exciting Tibet tour.
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Day 4 Arrival in Lhasa
You will arrive at Lhasa Train Station in the morning, and your professional tour guide is waiting for you and will transfer you to hotel. 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.
Overnight in Lhasa
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Day 5 Lhasa
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Lhasa downtown area. The first stop is Potala Palace, the mythical abode of the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara and a winter palace of the Dalai Lama since the 7th century. This iconic landmark of Lhasa symbolizes Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in the traditional administration of Tibet where you will not only enjoy the splendid building and its interior decorations but also learn local Tibetan culture and history. After lunch, head to Jokhang Temple, enjoy 85-foot (26 meters) tall image of Buddha along with many other important Buddhist statues and images brought to Tibet as part of the dowries by wives of King Songtsän Gampo who constructed Jokhang Temple around 642 A.D. At last, take a leisurely walk at nearby Barkhor Street, a big free market with its various stalls for selling local specialties.
Kindly Note: It's compulsory to bring your passport for visiting Potala Palace.
Overnight in Lhasa
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Scenic spots included in the itinerary
Day 6 Lhasa
After breakfast, meet your friendly tour guide and start to visit Norbulingka, used to be the summer palace of the Dalai Lama and was built around 1755. Enjoy various precious flowers and plants, inhale fresh air there. Later, visit Drepung Monastery, the sacred land of Gelug Sect, which was established in 1416 and the second, third and fourth Dalai Lama once resided in. You will be fully immersed in the culture and spirituality of Tibet as appreciating its beautiful carvings and exquisite artwork everywhere.
After 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 to spend time touring the monastery's interior. After sightseeing, be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight in Lhasa
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Scenic spots included in the itinerary
Day 7 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 the tour to other cities.
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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 4 nights
1st class soft bed train from Chengdu to Lhasa
Excludes
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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