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12 Days Amazing China Tour
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(Great Wall, Forbidden City - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple - Yamdrok Yumtso Lake - Tashilhunpo Monastery - The Bund) - Departure date:
- Tour Code: CTG-8
Travel route of 12 Days Amazing China Tour-
Forbidden City -
Throng Hall, Forbidden City -
Badaling Great Wall -
Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet - 3700 m -
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Tibet -
Tashilhunpo Monastery, Shigatse, Tibet 
The Bund Nightview, Shanghai-
Summer Palace, Beijing -
Interesting Buddhist Debate at Sera Temple, Lhasa -
Nanjing Road, Shanghai -
Tibetan Pilgrim & Prayer Wheels -
Interesting souvenirs that you could get for friends
Tour Description
Have you been dreaming of visiting of China? These 12 days will take you to the places that dreams come true. This particular itinerary covers from grand imperial palaces of the Capital to distinctive religious temples in Lhasa, and end the trip at Shanghai, an intoxicating blend of ancient culture and an ultra modern city, to experience a truly stunning variety of architecture views in China.
Worry-free tour with Low price Guarantee, takes you to explore Beijing, Tibet and Shanghai.
One-stop service, incl. tour guide, hotels, meals, transportation, attraction admissions and insurance, etc.
Caring, experienced local guide & driver will be of great help to ensure your safety and comfort on the way.
Day 1 Arrive in Beijing : Pick-up and Check-in
| Today's Activities | May you have a good journey to Beijing, and our guide will meet you outside the customs of Beijing Airport after you clear the customs, and then transfer you to the downtown hotel. The rest of the day is flexible for your will, have a rest or take a walk near the hotel. |
Day 2 Beijing ( Breakfast, Lunch )
| Today's Activities | After having breakfast at hotel, you will visit the Tiananmen Square this morning to start your Beijing tour. Strolling round the large square is very enjoyable where you will see Beijing with ancient and modern elements, then walk north to the Forbidden City. As the largest and best-preserved imperial palace in China, it vividly indulges us with a whole impression of the royal life. And also you can appreciate lots of national treasures in Treasure House of the Forbidden City. Later you will appreciate Chinese featured royal park - Summer Palace, which boasts of typical Chinese architecture and splendid landscape. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 3 Beijing ( Breakfast, Lunch )
Today's Activities |
After breakfast at hotel, you will have an excursion to the Badaling Great Wall, which is regarded as the most popular section of China Great Walls. It is also the best-preserved section, built during the Ming Dynasty. Later you will go to the most famous tomb of Ming Tombs - Changling, it is the largest in scale and is completely preserved, inhumed the fourth emperor of Ming Dynasty. Also you will visit the Sacred Road of the tombs, which was originally built to lead to the Changling mausoleum. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 4 Beijing - Lhasa ( Breakfast, Lunch ) Transfer by air
| Today's Activities | This day you can visit the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperor of the Ming and Qing dynasties would worship heaven and pray for good harvests. After that, you will explore Beijing Hutong by rickshaw to know more about the life and culture of ordinary Beijing people. This visit can provide you with a distinctive travelling experience compared to other attraction. Later of this day, you will transfer to airport to Lhasa of Tibet, then check in at Lhasa downtown hotel. Upon your arrival at Lhasa, our Tibetan local guide and driver will pick you up at Gonggar Airport, then transfer you to downtown hotel. Please have a good rest at hotel to adapt yourself to the high altitude of about 3,650 meters above sea level. | ||||||||||||||||
Travel Tips |
Remember that you should start taking anti-AMS medicines a week in advance before arrving in Tibet. When you arrived at the hotel, please be not so curious to walk much around the hotel, and all you need is a good rest in your room for necessary acclimatization, otherwise you may easily get mountain sickness. Besides, try to aviod catching a cold. And a first aid kit including aspirin, antibiotics and AMS medication is highly recommended. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 5 Lhasa ( Breakfast, Lunch )
| Today's Activities | It believes that this day must leave a lifetime memory for your whole life. In the morning, you will visit the splendid Potala Palace, which originated from 7th century and once homed to Dalai Lamas. The Jokhang Temple, we head to later, as the spiritual center of Tibet, will deeply impressed you by its magnificence and sincere pilgrims. Barkhor street, hugging the jokhang temple, is regarded as the crowded central Market in ancient section of Lhasa, and at where you can buy various Tibetan or other minorities’ souvenirs for your family and friends. | ||||||||||||||||
| Travel Tips |
1. Due to the popularity of Potala Palace and restriction on visitor numbers, perhaps it has difficulty on booking entrance tickets, so the visit of Potala Palace may shift to another day. But don't worry, we will make appropriate changes accordingly. |
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Day 6 Lhasa ( Breakfast, Lunch )
Today's Activities |
After having breakfast, we will drive to the western suburb of Lhasa City for visiting the Norbulingka, and which is meaning 'Treasure Park' in Tibetan. It is the biggest man-made garden in Tibet, covering an area of 360,000 square meters (88 acres), with 374 rooms in the various buildings. Then we will have a side trip to Lhasa Carpet Factory, where you could see lots of elegant rugs and other beautiful handicrafts. Later that day, after having lunch, the next visit is Sera Monastery, the second monastery in Tibet. Distinctively its famous debating activities are holding around 3-4 pm regularly every working day that you should never miss. | ||||||||||||||||
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1. It is a good idea to pack some food, snacks, and drinking water along your trip. 2. When you are in a monastery or a museum, please do not smoke, consume alcohol or make unnecessary noise; neither, do not touch, walk over or sit on any religious texts, objects or prayer flags. |
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Day 7 Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse ( Breakfast, Lunch ) Transfer by vehicle
Today's Activities |
After two days' visit of Tibetan human landscapes, today we will drive about 2 hours (120 km) to appreciate the beautiful natural views of the famous Sacred Lake of Tibet - Yamdrok Yumtso Lake. The surface of the lake seemly looks like a green jade, hence it was praised as the most beautiful lake all over the world. Later, we arrive at Gyantse (2 hrs, 140 km), and take a one hour visit to the local popular Pelkhor Chode Monastery and the precious Kumbum Stupa. At last, we drive straight to Shigatse (1.5 hr, 150km) and check in there. | ||||||||||||||||
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For amazing sceneries and beautiful legend, Yamdrok Yumtso Lake attracts seas of travelers from all over the world, also it is an excellent spot for photographic lovers, kindly well prepare your camera for taking a valuable photo! According to our customers' feedback, the sufficient sunlight in the afternoon is very suitable for taking photo there. So for those professional photographers, we can arrange the visiting of Yamdrok Yumtso Lake the next day when we come back from Shigatse. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 8 Shigatse - Lhasa ( Breakfast, Lunch )
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After breakfast, you will visit the most famous tourist spot of Shigatse - Tashilhunpo Monastery. It was founded by the First Dalai Lama in 1447, and expanded by the Fourth and successive Panchen Lamas. Later on the way back to Lhasa, we will take you to visit a local Tibetan family, here you can know more about local culture, customs and life condition of tibetan people. After several hours' drive, we will back to check-in at Lhasa downtown hotel. | ||||||||||||||||
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This tour specially provides a chance to you to visit a local Tibetan Family, let you grasp a real tibet and tibetan people's life. And ChinaTourGuide.com released a exclusive blog based on our customer's real traveling experience for your sharing: Six Day Journey to My Dreamland - Tibet. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 9 Lhasa - Shanghai : Pick up & Check in ( Breskfast ) Transfer by air
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After have breakfast at hotel, you can enjoy free time till being transferred to Gonggar Airport for filght to Shanghai, you could use this break to have a rest, pack your things or walk around. Then after 3 hour's fly, when you landing in Shanghai, our Shanghai tour guide will pick you up at airport and send you to check-in, you are supposed to have a good sleep before starting Shanghai tour. |
Day 10 Shanghai ( Breakfast, Lunch )
| Today's Activities | As the biggest city of China, Shanghai definitely offers many lures. Begins from Yuyuan Garden and Yuyuan Market, you will appreciate Chinese garden construction and know more about Shanghai local people. Then with a stroll from Nanjing Road to the Bund, you will be impressed by Modern Shanghai amazingly compared with Xi'an. Later you can view the whole city at the highest floor of Oriental Pearl TV Tower, and know about the development of Shanghai with a following visit to Shanghai Municipal History Museum at the pedestal of the tower. At night, Shanghai Acrobats Show can be optionally appreciated. | ||||||||||||||||
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Day 11 Shanghai : Free Day ( Breakfast )
| Today's Activities | Regarded as a flourishing international city and a shopping paradise, Shanghai has many wonderful places to see and shop. This day is totally up to you. You could walk along the Bund to see the beautiful views of modern skyscrapers, or taste some delicious local snacks at old lanes, or shop at famous commercial streets. Should you need any travel information ahout Shanghai, just contact our tour guide for your will. |
Day 12 Depart Shanghai : See-off at airport ( Breakfast )
| Today's Activities | This is the last day of your tour, you can have free activity in Shanghai, go on shopping or have a rest, and later the tour guide will take you to airport for your flight to next destination. We believe you will love China and keep forever memories about China in your whole life. |
Package Details
 Tour Package Includes: | |
 Dining: 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches. |
Admissions: Entrance fee to all scenic spots listed in itinerary |
| Flight Tickets: all listed in itineraries; |
Hotels: accommodation in mentioned cities; |
| Tour Guide: a local experienced English-speaking guide |
Car Driver: an experienced licensed driver |
| Vehicle: a private air-conditioned car, offering Round-trip transfers |
Luggage Transfers: a hand for your heavy luggage; |
| Insurance: Travel Agencies Liability Insurance; |
Government taxes & Service charges |
| Tour Package Excludes: | |
| - Other optional attractions / tours / meals and international flights; | - Tips for tour guides and drivers. |
Hotel in Beijing
- Crowne Plaza Hotel Beijing
- Located in the golden business area of Wangfujing, the hotel only takes 10 minutes to Forbidden City and Dongfang Square. With stylish guest rooms and newly renovated Crowne Plaza Club floor – Crowne Plaza Beijing has anticipated every need while providing easy access to business, commercial districts and historical landmarks.
- Sunworld Hotel Beijing
- Situated on the intersection of Wangfujing Avenue and Dengshikou Street, Sunworld Hotel Beijing is close to many famous historical and cultural landmarks, including the Forbidden City. Guest rooms and suites are designed with a traditional and refined style. From servies to amenities, the hotel strives to make your stay a pleasant experience.
- Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing
- With its courtyard style, the hotel has retained its charm of the ancient time but as well merged in contemporary architecture and designs. The hotel is near the famous Tian’anmen Square and Wangfujing Business Street. It takes about 20 minutes from Capital International Airport (24km) and 5 minutes from Beijing Railway Station (3km). The hotel provides guests clean and comfortable service and amenities.
Hotel in Lhasa
- Brahmaputra Grand Hotel Lhasa
- Brahmaputra Grand Hotel Lhasa is chain-operated hotel. It is located in Wenjiang District and was opened in 2006. It is a business holiday hotel with more than 200 guest rooms. The hotel also provides elegant Chinese and Western restaurants, splendid banquet with modern facilities, conference room and recreation items. It abuts to Lhasa riverside and Gong Ba Ri Mammon Mountain. People can enjoy wonderful views of Lhasa.
- Lhasa Hotel
- A 4-star hotel, the Lhasa Hotel is located in the Holy Land of Lhasa with an altitude of 3,600 meters. It occupies 7-floors and was recently renovated in 1999. The hotel has a range of restaurants that provide Sichuan, Western, Indian and Tibetan food. The hotel is near the famous Norbulingka or Lobulinka, the Palace of the Dalai Lama. Located only 10 minutes by car to the center of Holy Town and the magical and Potala Palace. Situated approximately 95kms from the airport.
- Shambhala Hotel Lhasa
- As a 3 star hotel, Shambhala Hotel Lhasa is near the Barkhore Bazaar, Jokhang Temple and the Potala Palace with easy access to all great attractions. With a total of 70 comfortable rooms and suites, the hotel is 10km away from the Railway Station and 70km away from the Lhasa Airport.
Hotel in Shigatse
- Jiumu Yamei International Hotel Shigatse
- Being situated in front of the legendary Tashilumpo Monastery, where the great Master Panchen lives, and overlooking the serene Pearl Lake. Shigatse Jiumu Yamei Hotel was built with a charismatic blend of some European aspects, Chinese characteristics, as well as some late Tibetan culture element, which evidently display the dignity, comfort, and uniqueness of the hotel.
- Shigatse Hotel
- As a 3-star hotel for foreigners, it is a four-storey building of Chinese style. Besides perfect equipments, the hotel is decorated in Chinese style. There are 123 rooms including luxurious flat lets, standard rooms, Tibetan-style standard rooms and single rooms with hot water supply.
Hotel in Shanghai
- Howard Johnson Plaza Shanghai
- The hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Shanghai, 2 minutes from Nanjing Road, People Square and the Bund. It offers easy access to the city’s most important business, cultural and entertainment hubs. The elegantly designed and tastefully decorated rooms provide you with an experience of exceptional luxury and comfort.
- Hengsheng Peninsula International Hotel
- Located in Hongkou District of Shanghai, Heng Sheng Peninsula International Hotel is surrounded by many famous attractions including the Bund, Oriental Pearl River TV Tower, and Nanjing Road. With its comfortable rooms and complete services, the hotel tries all its best to make guests feel like at home.
- Magnificent International Hotel
- The hotel is located in the central heart of Shanghai – Xizang South Road and surrounded by the Bund, Xin Tian Di, Yu Garden and Shanghai Museum & Grand Theatre. Shopping streets like Nanjing Road and Huaihai Road are only within walking distance. The well-appointed guestrooms with a great number of amenities and facilities offer you an excellent stay with comfort and convenience.
Overview
- Breakfasts offered by hotels: just start your happy tour after having breakfast in the morning, especially for deluxe class, buffet breakfast is available;
- It supplys lunch according to different classes of tour, such as deluxe in city-famous restaurants and tourist in popular tourist restaurants;
- Dinner option is open to you, you could find your favorite place to eat, or take our recommendations.
We promises no worries about the dining quality, plus flexible choices that you can have depending on your preference. If having any special requestment, just tell our trip advisor directly. In all, we aim to satisfy your tongue and stomach with our recommendation as follows:
Beijing
As the capital of China, Beijing boasts many good restaurants with featured cuisines. Our package takes you to have A La Carte dinner at Great Northeast Restaurant, Gold Palace Restaurant and Tang Yuan Restaurant, leading you to grasp the essence of Chinese classic cuisines.
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| Dining Hall of Great Northeast Restaurant | Main Hall of Tang Yuan Restaurant |
Lhasa, Tibet
You do not have to eat the same food every time in tourist restaurants; It means that you can choose your favorite restaurant to have a meal. And in Lhasa, wider choices that you can have relatively, like western food, chinese set meal or something else, also you could try very local Tibetan foods, such as Buttered Tea, Zanba, dry yak and cow jerky;
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| Common Meals in Tibet Restaurant | Tibetan Sesame Lamb Chops |
Shanghai
We say little about the dining in Shanghai, since Shanghai is regarded as a delicious kingdom, where you can taste everything almost. Here we strongly suggest you take M on The Bund into consideration.
M on the Bund Shanghai
-- Dedicated to creating a dining experience as exciting, as sophisticated, as delectable as Shanghai itself
-- “One of the top 20 restaurants in Asia” (Miele Guide, 2009-2010)
-- “Best Global Cuisine” (City Weekend Readers’ Choice Awards, 2010)
-- “M on the Bund: Most Popular Restaurant in Shanghai” (Zaqat Survey Shanghai, 2008)
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| Shanghai M on The Bund Restaurant | Brandboard of M on the Bund |
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