12 Days Beijing Tibet Mount Everest Classic Tour by Train
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$4471
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2 person
$2802
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3 person
$2357
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4 person
$2144
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5 person
$1976
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6 person
$1893
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7 person
$1756
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8 person
$1695
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9 person
$1635
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≥10 person
$1557
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Highlights
Travel from historic Beijing to the roof of the world-Tibet, conquer the highest mountain in the world-Mount Everest, explore top-rated relics sites such as Forbidden City, Great Wall and Potala Palace, enjoy one of the sacred lakes in Tibet-Yamdrok Lake, you'll reward a once-in-a-life travel experience in China.
Day 1 Arrival in Beijing
Upon arrival at Beijing airport, you will be welcomingly greeted by your friendly tour guide and be transferred to hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Beijing
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Day 2 Beijing
The driver and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning. The first stop is Tiananmen Square, one of the largest city squares in the world. Passing through the Tiananmen Gate, you will enter the Forbidden City which was the imperial palace for emperors in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. You'll see the Forbidden City along the central axis from south to north to appreciate the spectacular royal palace and learn Chinese history from your professional tour guide. Enjoy local lunch and appreciate beautiful Chinese silk before visiting another UNESCO's heritage-Temple of Heaven, built in 1420 as a place for worship good harvest. At last, go to Summer Palace, enjoy the beautiful landscape in the royal garden, wander along the Kunming Lake and explore the retreat mansions where the royal family live, visit beautiful pearls before being sent back to the hotel.
Kindly Note: It's compulsory to bring your passport for visiting Forbidden City.
Forbidden City closes on Mondays.
Overnight in Beijing
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Day 3 Beijing
Today learn traditional jade culture at a gallery then head to the Mutianyu Great Wall, learning centuries-old Chinese history from this well-known architecture and hear the legendary stories about it. Take cable car up and ride down by interesting toboggan for a unique travel experience. After the hike, you'll be served with scrumptious Chinese lunch, then go to Ming Tombs (Changling). Walk around the vast tranquil area and reflect on the life of the emperors. Drink fresh Chinese tea before being sent to Beijing West Railway Station. (Reference train information: Z21, 20:00pm-12:45pm on the third day, 40hrs 45mins)
Overnight on the Train
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Day 4 On the Train
Today you will continue your train journey to Lhasa, after passing Xingning, the beginning of Qinghai-Tibet Railway which is the highest and longest railway in the world. You will see fields of grassland, desert, blue sky and dotted villages etc.
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Day 5 Arrival in Lhasa
You will arrive at Lhasa Train Station in the afternoon, and your professional tour guide is waiting for you and will transfer you to the 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 6 Lhasa
After breakfast, start your exciting day by visiting the massive Potala Palace, the most iconic building in Tibet and the winter residence of the Dalai Lama, with a history dating back to the seventh century AD. You will climb up to the Potala and then sightsee the most important rooms in this famous UNESCO site, enjoy its glorious gilded burial stupas and vast walls. After enjoying local tasty lunch, you’ll head to Jokhang Temple, reportedly also founded by Songtsen Gampo and is one of the world's great monuments to Buddhism. Enjoy the venerated statue of the Gautama Buddha. From there, stroll to nearby Barkhor Street, and join pilgrims and locals in circling the shrine, a practice known as kora.
Kindly Note: It's compulsory to bring your passport for visiting Potala Palace.
Overnight in Lhasa
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Day 7 Lhasa
Today you will be arranged to visit Norbulingka, the summer palace of Dalai Lama, you will view beautiful mansions, plants and flowers. After visiting, 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.
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Day 8 Lhasa-Gyantse-Shigatse by Private Vehicle
Be picked up by your friendly tour guide and driver at Lhasa hotel then drive to Shigatse(370km). On the way cross the Gangba-la Pass, tour guide will spare enough time for you to enjoy holy Yamdrok Lake, stunning view of the huge cover blue lake and the snow-capped mountain. Continue to enjoy the Karola Glacier on the roadside, hang prayer flag at Simila Mountain Pass and Manak Dam Lake. Your last site today is Pelkor Chode Monastery, enjoy beautiful mural and magnificent pagoda before reaching Shigatse.
Overnight in Shigatse
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Day 9 Shigatse
After breakfast, drive to Mount Everest for 8 hours(350km). En route, you will get excited for the breathtaking view along the way. Make a stop at Jiawula Pass where is the perfect location to have an overview of the Himalayas for four snow mountains, all over 8,000 meters. Besides, you will take a stroll around the Rongbuk Monastery located 5,154 meters, the world’s highest monastery. It’s only 20km from the Mount Everest peak, so you will have a great chance to enjoy the astonishing Mount Everest and floating white clouds in the azure sky.
Kindly Note: It's a long journey today, please bring some high caloric snack food and warm coat.
Best travel time is from April to October.
Today you will reside at Rongbuk Guest House. The equipment is very simple and basic, providing beds, heated blankets and hot water. There is no running water, showers, private bathroom, please prepare according supplies on your own. But all these problems will be erased after travelers enjoying the starry sky at night, don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the beautiful views.
Overnight at Mount Everest
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Day 10 Shigatse
Get up early to enjoy the marvelous sunrise, the mist floating around Mount Everest, as the sunshine cast on the snow mountain, like ten thousand gold arrows shot through the sky, setting off the mountains and valleys plated on a layer of treasure light, very spectacular! Drive back to Shigatse and stay overnight.
Overnight in Shigatse
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Day 11 Shigatse-Lhasa by Private Vehicle
Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery in the morning, one of the main Gelugpa monasteries in Tibet, it's the seat to the Panchen Lama, the second most important spiritual leader of Tibet. You will see this massive monastery's chapels and its ancient artifacts. After visiting, drive around 5 hours back to Lhasa.
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Day 12 Departure from Lhasa
Check out from the hotel and be transferred to the airport or railway station.
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Booking Notes
Includes
All necessary Tibet tour permits paper
Entrance fees as listed
Great Wall cable car up and toboggan down
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 9 nights
1st class soft bed train from Beijing to Lhasa
Excludes
China visa
Single room supplement
Flights or trains not listed in the itinerary
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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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