Tour Code: SG2012-08
Tibet Travel: Beijing, Xian, Lhasa
Tour Length: 9 days
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Daily Itinerary Summary

Day 01: Entry Beijing
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The Forbidden City, Beijing
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You will be met upon arrival at Beijing Capital Airport and transferred to check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is left free. No escorted tour is scheduled.

Day 02: Beijing
After breakfast you are invited to attend the pre-tour briefing in the hotel, where you will meet the other members of your group. Start your China tour with the visit to the world largest city square of Tian'anmen Square. Just cross the famous Chang'an Avenue to enter the Forbidden City to appreciate this majestic royal court complex. A tasty a la carte lunch will be arranged for you at a fancy local reastaurant. In the afternoon the visit will be focused on the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperors pray for God blessing and harvest for the whole nation. Consequently you will be entertained by a brilliant Kungfu Show at the Red Theatre.

Meals: B, L

Day 03: Beijing
Drive to visit Badaling section of the world famous Great Wall, one of the ancient construction wonders in the history. You will be given 1.5-2 hours to have a short excursion on the wall. To reward the energy lost in the morning, you will be transferred back to a fine local Sichuan food restaurant to have a decent lunch. In the afternoon you will move to visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb. On the way back to downtown area, you will pass the grand Bird's Nest and appreciate it at a distance.

Meals: B, L

Day 04: Beijing - Xian
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The Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian
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Visit the Imperial garden Summer Palace where is the royalties' summer resort and the traditional courtyard building style in Beijing Hutongs. An a la carte lunch will be arranged for you at a fancy local restaurant at noon. Take an afternoon flight to the next ancient capital city, Xian. The local guide will pick you up at Xian airport and transfer you to check in at the well selected hotel.

Meals: B, L

Day 05: Xian
Drive to visit the remarkable significant archeological excavation of Terracotta Warriors and Horses in the morning, which is not to be missed for any visitors to China. An authentic homely cooked lunch will be arranged for you to avoid having the poor food at the tourism site shop. In the afternoon go on with the city tour to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and the City Wall. This evening the local specialty Dumpling Banquet and the marvelous Tang Dynasty Dance and Music Show are scheduled for you.

Day 06: Xian - Lhasa
Take flight to the holy city Lhasa and you will be met and transferred to the local best hotel. The rest of the day is left for you to make yourselves adapt into the high altitude.

Meals: B

Day 07: Lhasa
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The Potala Palace, Lhasa
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Visit the Norbulingka Pak, meaning "Treasure Park", which is the Summer Palace for Dalai Lamas, and have a Tibetan Family Visit to look inside the local people's life. Lunch of western style will be served at a noted local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Sera Monastery to see the interesting lamas' sutra-detabing. Wonderful Tibetan dance and fashion show is performed at the time you enjoy your dinner.

Meals: B, L, D

Day 08: Lhasa
Today you will visit the sacred Potala Palace which is famous for its grand buildings, complicated constructions, devotional atmosphere and splendid artworks. Lunch of Western style is served at another noted restaurant. After lunch, visit the Jokhang Temple, the real spiritual center of Tibet, and the Barkhor Street where you will find many Tibetan people go to chant and sing. Continue to visit the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital.

Meals: B, L

Day 09: Exit Lhasa
Wind up your Lhasa adventure after the visit to the Tibet Museum. Then our tour guide and driver will drive you to the airport to catch your flight. Our service end here and if you do need us to arrange the air tickets out of Lhasa, please let us know and we will be glad to be helpful regarding this. Your memorable adventure tour with us come to an end.

Meals: B
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