Tripology

Hotel

Upon arrival, transfer to a 5* hotel for your overnight rest before starting your China adventure!

Sightseeing

Today is a full day of sightseeing which includes many of this city’s highlights: Tiananmen Square, the magnificent Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace. (B, L, D)

Historical and Educational Tours

Today’s excursion takes you to the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China.

Sightseeing

After that see the Ming Tombs and the statue-lined Sacred Way.

Performing Arts

In the evening enjoy a traditional Peking Duck Dinner & cultural show. (B, L, SD)

Commercial Flight

After a two hour flight to Xining.

You are transferred to your hotel.

Sightseeing

The city tour visits the Kimblum (Taer) Lamasery. It is an ancient Han building complex with a rich collection of relics.

Museums

Then look around the Provincial Museum where the museum’s archeologist will guide you.

Performing Arts

A Welcome Dinner & local cultural show concludes the day. (B, L, D)

Shopping

Tour the Warlord House of General Ma Bufang & Ethnic Museum and the Xiguan Moslem Temple before embarking on the Qinghai-Tibert Railway in late afternoon.

Train

This expedition journey on the “Holy Train Express” boasts records such as the highest tracks above sea level and the longest plateau railroad in the world.

Sightseeing

Enjoy the beautiful scenery along Qinhai Lake and overnight in a soft sleeper. (B, L, D)

Sightseeing

Get up early for a breathtaking sunrise on the train. Brilliant contrasting colors lend themselves for incredible photographs! The views just get better as you pass Kunlum Mountain, the headwaters of the Yangze River at Kekexili, and other places in Northern Tibet. Stops will be made to marvel at these beauties!

Hotel

Arrive in Lhasa, the “Holy City,” in the late afternoon to check-in to the best hotel in Tibet—the 5* Yaluzangbu Hotel. (B, L, D)

Sightseeing

First visit Potala Palace and later Drepung Monastery and Norbuglinkha (The Jewel Park and Summer Palace for Dalai Lhama).

Performing Arts

Tonight enjoy dinner and a Tibet Cultural Dance Show at the Crazy Yak Restaurant. (B, L, SD)

Sightseeing

Tour the 7th century Jokhank (Dazao) Monastery and Jokang temple with its golden roofs and which houses valuable Buddhist relics.

Sightseeing

Visit the Sera Monastery also. Take some time to stroll and shop along Barkhor Street.

Food and Dining

A Tibetan Dinner at the Great Yak Restaurant tops off this day! (B, L, SD)

Commercial Flight

A motor coach will transfer you to Gongar Airport for a two hour flight to Chengdu.

Sightseeing

In the afternoon visit historic technological wonders, Dujiangyan Dam and Irrigation System. Construction of the irrigation system began with Li Bing, King of West Sichuan in 256BC. It is amongst the world’s oldest systems in continuous use.

Hotel

Overnight is in Chengdu. (B, L, D)

Sightseeing

Visit the Myth of Sanxingdui (Triple Piles Museum), one of the world’s best exhibits of ancient remains.

Sightseeing

Then tour the Panda National Breeding
Center, created to imitate the panda’s natural habitat.

Sightseeing

Later enjoy the local charm of the “Tea House and Pavilion of River View Garden.” (B, L, D)

Commercial Flight

Fly to Shanghai.

Hotel

Transfer to a 4* hotel.

Sightseeing

The remainder of the day is free to explore this modern, cosmopolitan city! (B, L )

Sightseeing

Today’s full day city tour highlights the famous Bund, Yu Yuan Gardens, the Jade Buddha Temple, and a silk carpet factory.

Performing Arts

You will be entertained by a Chinese Acrobatic Show in the evening. (B, L, D)

Sightseeing

Venture into the countryside in the morning with an excursion to Zhujiajiao, a nearby river town.

Museums

In the afternoon you will visit the modern and impressive Shanghai Museum. (B, L, D)

Your memorable visit to China ends with a transfer back to the Shanghai airport. (B)