14 Days Tibet Experience 

* VCIT EXPERIENCES *

Beijing - Tibet Train - Lhasa - Xi'an

Experience the new Qinghai Railway which turned impossible to possible.

Explore untouched beauties on the Qinghai highland. An once in a life time adventure.

Itinerary

Day 1    Vancouver / Beijing

Board your transpacific flight from Vancouver to Beijing, the Capital of China. (Air China )

Day 2    Beijing

Arrive at Beijing. Your national guide will greet you at arrival hall and transfer to your hotel 

Day 3    Beijing - Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tian-an-men Square

Today you will tour the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace where you will marvel at its magnitude and grandeur. From 14^th to early 20^th  century, over two dozens emperors from two dynasties lived in this huge palace. It is a standing evidence  to China’s glorious history. You will also visit  Temple of Heaven where emperors prayed for good harvests and Tian-an-men Square  where modern history took place.  Enjoy a special Peking Duck dinner.

Day 4    Beijing - Great Wall , Ming Tombs

Your will walk on the mighty Great Wall today. After a good stretch of your legs,  your tour will continue to the Ming Tombs tucked away in nearby hills. After dinner, transfer to Beijing Train Station and board the Lhasa Express to Tibet ( T27 / departing 21:30 )

Day 5   Train (en-route to Tibet)

Pass through Shijiangzhuang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, Xining, Golmud, Nagqu

Day 6   Lhasa

Upon arrival at Lhasa ( 20:58 ), you will be transfer from train station to your hotel in down town  Lhasa. While enjoying the fresh high-land climate, take a good rest.

Day 7   Lhasa – Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple , Barkhor Street

Your first day of sightseeing starts from Potala Palace, Lhasa’s cardinal landmark. This is a              structure of massive buildings; includes many chapels, halls, and living rooms. It takes a good 3 hours for the visit. Your tour continue to Jokhang Temple in afternoon. It is the spiritual center of Tibet. Pilgrims from all over Tibet trek a long distance to the temple everyday.  The temple is also an arts of Han, Tibetan and Nepalese architectural techniques. Shop on the popular Barkhor Street,  before you call off the day.

Day 8    Lhasa – Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery

Today you will visit Drepung Monastery, about 8 km west of central Lhasa. This monastery once named the world largest with about 10,000 monks. You will enjoy a pleasant walk up the hill along the massive white monastic buildings piled up on the hillside. Afternoon, we will visit another Monastery, Sera, which is located 5 km north of central Lhasa. This monastery is surrounded by many small temples and is famed by its ‘Buddhism Scriptures Debating’

Day 9    Lhasa – Namsto Lake

After breakfast, travel approximately 190km north-west of Lhasa to the second largest saltwater  lake in China, the Namsto Lake. It is a tidal lake and the ring marks of earlier lake levels are clearly visible by the shoreline.

Day 10  Lhasa - Gandan Monastery

Gandan Monastery is just 40km north-east of Lhasa. It was the first Gelugpa Monastery in Tibet.  With stupendous views of the surrounding Kyi-chu Valley and fascinating Kora, Ganden is an unforgettable experience.

Day 11  Lhasa / Xi’an

Morning free to explore the local Bazzare. Afternoon fly from Lhasa to Xi’an . Meet with your local tour guide and transfer to hotel .

Day 12  Xi’an - Terra Cotta Warriors , Huaqing Hot Springs 

Visit the highlight in Xi’an, the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum. Other historical spots includes : Huaqing Hot Springs and the Bangpo Neolithic Commune Museum.

Day 13  Xi’an - Ancient City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Bell Tower

Visit the ancient city wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the Bell tower. Afternoon free for               shopping.

Day 14  Xi’an / Beijing / Vancouver

After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight to Beijing and connect to Canada. Your tour  completed.

Price (based on twin sharing/ per person:

2008 :     19th Apr;      07th Jun,     13th Sep;     11th Oct;      25th Oct ;         Cad$ 3299

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:  Cad$ 690

Your Tour Package Includes : 

·         Economy class round trip airfare from Vancouver (BC) Canada

·         4 Stars standard hotel accommodation and hotel taxes

·         China domestic flights, Train from Beijing to Tibet and ground transportation as specified on itinerary

·         Escorted sightseeing; Attractions and Cultural Shows Admissions as specified on itinerary

·         Daily Meals ( excluding traveling days on board Qinghai Railway)

Your Tour Package Does Not Include :   

• China Visa Issuance ( CAD$70 / US$100 )
• Air Taxes , Airport departure taxes and Airport security Surcharges
• Tipping and expenses of a personal nature