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8 Days Tibet Tour
Destinations: Lhasa,
Shigatse,
Gyangtse,
Tsetang
Tour Code: TB_08
Departure: Daily
Itinerary
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01 |
Entry
Lhasa (D)
Upon your arrival in Lhasa,
you will be met by our guide and escorted
to your hotel. Visit the Nietang Buddha
on the way. |
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| Day
02 |
Lhasa
(BL)
Visit the Potala Palace, the Sera Monastery,
the Norbulingka and a Tibetan family.
Potala
Palace: Perched
upon Marpo Ri hill, 130 meters above
the Lhasa valley, the Potala Palace
rises a further 170 meters and is the
greatest monumental structure in all
of Tibet.
Sera
Monastery: One
of the three largest monasteries of
Gelugpa. Sera in Tibetan means Wild
Rose Garden since opulent wild rose
woods once grew around it. Sera Monastery
is as prestigious as Drepung and Ganden,
which had a longer history.
Norbulingka: Dalai
Lama's former summer palace, constructed
in the 18th century, is a mastrepiece
of Tibetan art. |
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| Day
03 |
Lhasa
(BL)
Visit the Jokhang Temple,
the Drepung Monastery, the Tibet Museum
and the Barkhor Street.
Jokhang
Temple: The spiritual
center of Tibet. Everyday pilgrims from
every corner of Tibet trek a long distance
to the temple.
Drepung Monastery:
The largest and richest monastery ever
in Tibet, it was founded in 1416, the
monastery covers a floor space of more
than 200 thousand square meters. At
its peak, it had a registration of more
than 10,000 thousand monks. Many high
and learned lamas had learned here.
Tibet Museum: The
first large-sized comprehensive modern
museum in the Tibet Autonomous Region;
it is a brilliant literary and arts
palace of the Tibetan people, a gem
of Tibetan civilization and a treasure
house of Tibetan cultural relics.
Barkhor
Street: A circular
street, which is the oldest street in
Lhasa and remains very traditional.
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| Day
04 |
Lhasa - Shigatse
(BLD)
Drive to Shigatse -
the second largest city in Tibet. Visit
the
New Palace of Panchen
and the Tashilhunpo Monastery.
Tashilhunpo
Monastery: The huge monastery, built
in 1447, was once inhabited by over
4000 monks. It is the seat of the Panchen
Lama. The Grand Hall contains the tomb
(containing more than 85 kg gold and
lots of jewels) of the 4th Panchen Lama.
There is a 27 m high statue of the Maitreya
Buddha. |
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| Day
05 |
Shigatse - Gyangtse
(BLD)
Drive to Gyangtse. Visit the Palkhor
Monastery on the way.
Palkhor
Monastery: The Monastery has an
unusual structural style and houses
a collection of pure silk costumes worn
in Tibetan opera, all richly embroidered,
that date from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
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06 |
Gyangtse - Tsetang
(BLD)
This morning we will visit the Yamdrok
Yumtso Lake, enjoy the beautiful scenery
of Karola snow mountain. Drive to Tsetang
in the afternoon.
Yamdrok
Yumtso Lake: Yamdrok Yumtso is one
of the four holiest lakes in Tibet,
Legend says that a fairy descending
to the earth formed the bright turquoise
blue lake. Yamdrok Yumtso is also a
pilgrimage site - it is believed that
its water restores youth, prolongs life
and even makes children smarter. |
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| Day
07 |
Tsetang
(BLD)
Visit the Tumuli of Tibet Kings, The
Yumbu Lakang and The Trankdruk Monastery.
Tumuli
of Tibet Kings:
The only tomb group of Tibet. Here buried
the kings, ministers and some royal
concubines from the 29th generation
to the last (40th) of "Tupo"
Dynasty. Of all the tombs, the most
remarkable one is King Songtsan Gampo's.
Yumbu Lakang: The
oldest-known dwelling in Tibet, its
construction surrounded by various myths
and legends associated with the founding
of the Tibetan civilization. One such
myth tells that King Nyatri Tsenpo descended
from heaven in the 2nd century BCE to
build the castle. Another legend claims
that the 28th King of Tibet, Lha Totori
Nyentsen, resided here late in the 4th
century.
Trankdruk
Monastery: The
monastery is famous throughout Tibet
since it was the first Buddhist chapel
ever built in Tibet. |
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| Day
08 |
Tsetang
(BLD)
Ferry the Yarlong Tsangpo
River to visit the Samye Monastery.
Yarlong
Tsangpo River:
Originating from a glacier on the north
Himalayas, Yarlong Tsangpo River is
the highest river on the earth with
an average altitude of more than 4,000
meters (13,120 feet). The river is the
largest river in Tibet and the sixth
longest in China. Samye
Monastery:
The monastery has a history over 1200
years, being the 1st monatery, it was
built in 761. The 5th TobuKing Chisong
Duosan sent envoys to Kashmir and India
to invite famous lamas to teach Buddhism
in Tibet. The monastery had been combined
the Chinese, tibetan and Indian styles.
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| Day
09 |
Exit
(B)
After breakfast, transfer
to the airport for your departure, end
of service. |
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Quotation and Hotel
Accommodation
Tour quotations are only applied for 2-5
peaple as a group, further discount
availible for group number more than 5 people.
The private guided tour is tailored for
you exclusively. No other participants will
be in your group and you will not take part
into any tours of others on land services.
| Hotel |
Luxury |
Standard |
| City |
Lhasa |
Lhasa Hotel  |
Tibet Hotel  |
| Shigatse |
Shigatse Hotel |
Shigatse Hotel |
| Gyangtse |
Gyangtse Hotel |
Gyangtse Hotel |
Tsetang
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Tsetang Hotel |
Tsetang Hotel |
| Quotation |
High Season |
US$ 1426 p.p. |
US$ 1326 p.p. |
| Low
Season |
US$
1397 p.p. |
US$
1297 p.p. |
| single
room suppl |
US$
331 |
US$
255 |
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High Seasons:
April, May, June, July, August,
September, October, November
Low Seasons:
December, January, Febuary, March
Note: The
above price is not valid during the
public holidays: 1-7th May, 1-7th October
and during the first week of Chinese
Lunar New Year which takes place in
late January or early February. |
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 Quotation Inclusions:
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1. Hotel accommodation
The hotel is based on two persons sharing
one twin or double standard room with
private facilities.
2. Meals
Daily American or Chinese breakfast
at the hotel, Chinese lunch and dinner
in local Chinese restaurant as specified
in the itinerary. B - Breakfast, L -
Lunch, D - Dinner.
3. Private Transport
Private transport between airport or
railway station and hotel and all the
sights by air-conditioned vehicle.
4. Transportation between Cities
The economic class air tickets of the
domestic flight or soft berth/seat train
tickets between cities as specified
in the itinerary.
5. Entrance tickets
The main entrance tickets for the sights
mentioned.
6. Guiding service
Excellent tour Guiding. All normal sightseeing
tours in each city with English-speaking
guide and admission fees where applicable.
Our guide will not fly with you from
one city to another. Upon your arrival
at each city, a new local guide and
driver will pick you up, be with you
for local tour and see you off after
you finish the itinerary of each city.
The cruise shore excursion is in-group
assigned by the cruise company.
7. Insurance
China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty
Insurance. We highly recommend that
you purchase full coverage travel insurance
from you country of origin.
8. Tibet Travel Permit application
fee
The Tibet Travel Permit application
fee if your tour covers Tibet.
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Quotation Exclusions:
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1. Visa Fees
Charge of obtaining your visa to enter
China.
2. Charge of arrival and departure
The international or domestic air /
train charge of arrival and departure.
3. Single Room Supplement
Should a twin room is needed by a single
guest, supplement of the twin room will
be charged.
4. Personal Expenses
Expenses of a personal nature such as
laundry, drinks, fax, telephone call,
optional activities or sightseeing,
overweight baggage charges or meals
not indicated, ect.
5. Optional Programs
Optional programs which are not specified
in the above itinerary.
6. Tips to guides and drivers
Suggested tips: USD12 to tour guide
per day, USD 8 to driver per day, but
depending on their service, it's up
to you. |
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