China 15 Days Private Memorial Tour of Beijing, Xi’an, Lhasa, Shigatse and Shanghai

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Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

Beijing Airport Parking Lot

Upon your arrival in Beijing, your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Relax in the hotel during the remainder of the day, or you can have a self-exploration with suggestions from your guide.

Attractions: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, Hutong Tour

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

Explore Beijing from the world’s largest public square, Tiananmen Square. It is one of the largest city squares in the world, located in the centre of Beijing, and is one of the symbols of China. The square is vast and often hosts a variety of grand events and celebrations, such as the annual flag-raising ceremony for National Day.Walk to the Forbidden City from Tiananmen Square. It was the imperial palace of China during the Ming and Qing dynasties and is located on the central axis in the centre of Beijing，learning the legendary story of the emperors and how the royal family lived there.

In the afternoon, you will see the Temple of Heaven with its unique architectures, where the emperors worshiped the heavens in hopes of good harvests.Originally a site used to pay homage to Heaven and pray for good harvests, it is now a bustling place where locals take part in traditional activities such as Tai Chi, dancing, kite flying, water calligraphy, and others.Savor an authentic stir-fried lunch in the Hutong. It is where local beijingners lives. The Hutong date back to Yuan Dynasty with over 700 years history. Stroll along the Back Lakes (Houhai) , Hou Lake, Yandai Xie Street, Yinding Bridge, Beigongfang Hutong, Shichahai Scenic Resort and experience people's life, culture and history. It is the true gem of Beijing.

Attractions: Badaling, Great Wall, Ming Tombs

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Beijing

In the morning, take a driving for 75km to visit the Badaling Great Wall- the most magnificant Great Wall part. The Badaling Great Wall, built in the 18th year of Hongzhi of the Ming Dynasty, was constructed for more than 80 years on the Badaling Great Wall, totalling more than 1,300 miles. It also transferred Qi Jiguang, a famous general in the fight against Japanese invasion, to the north to command the defence of the Great Wall, which was part of the Wanli Great Wall, the great defence project of ancient China.

After lunch, continue to drive to Ming Tombs Changling Tomb - burial site of Emperor Yong Le, the biggest and first built at this historic site. When finish this tour, drive you back to the Beijing hotel and have a rest of this day.

Attractions: Hutong Tour by rickshaw, Flight to Xian

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Xian

After breakfast, drive to Drum Tower area for taking a relaxing Hutong Tour by rickshaw - the way to know the Beijing local lifestyle.  The Hutong date back to Yuan Dynasty with over 700 years history. Stroll along the Back Lakes , Hou Lake, Yandai Xie Street, Yinding Bridge,Beigongfang Hutong, Shichahai Scenic Resort and experience people's life, culture and history. It is the true gem of Beijing..After you lunch in Beijing, be transferred to the airport for the 2 hours flight to Xian. Your Xi'an tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel.

Attractions: Terracotta Warriors, Xian City Wall, Muslim Quarter

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an

Today we start to explore the ancient city by driving to Terracotta Warriors and explore one of the world's most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation. It is the guardian of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and is a magnificent group of terracotta warriors considered one of the eighth wonders of the world.A Chinese Lunch will be arranged nearby the scenic area of Terracotta Warriors.

Drive back to the downtown for a visit the Xian City Wall- represents one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. Continue to have a leisure walking on the Muslim Street. After that, drive you back to the hotel and have a rest of this day.

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Hotel: Overnight in Lhasa

After breakfast, be transferred to the airport for morning flight to Lhasa. Your Tibet tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel.Relax and have a good rest at your hotel to acclimatize when you arrive.In the afternoon, you might walk around to get first impression of Tibet. Have a good rest at night and get ready for tomorrow’s tour.

Attractions: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkor Street

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Lhasa

Our guide will meet you up at the hotel lobby and start to explore the Holy city.Visit Potala Palace, the largest monastery of its type in the world and official home to Dalai Lama. Walk around the Potala PalaceClockwise to appreciate those who worship every day and also experience the life of local residents. Potala Palace murals, wood carvings and metal smelting technology used in the construction process are world-famous, reflecting the Tibetans as the main, Han, Mongolian and Manchu ethnic groups of skilled craftsmen and artisans of superior skills.After that, we will arrange a visit to the opposite hill in order to get a panoramic picture of Potala Palace, which is the best photo spot.

Lunch time at Ganglameduo restaurant for local meal, beef and mutto. Visit Jokhang Monastery, where monks receive their official training and education. Located in the center of the ancient city of Lhasa, the Jokhang Monastery was built in the seventh century by Songtsan Gambo, the Tang Princess Wen Cheng and Nepalese Princess Bhrikuti. Its four story main building demonstrates a combination of the Han, Tibetan, Indian and Nepalese architectural styles, as well as a man - made world outlook of Buddhism. With the Hall of Amitayus Sutra as its center, the monastery symbolizes the nuclear to the universe. The Hall of Sakyamuni is the essence of the monastery.

Shopping time at Barkhor Street, a window into Tibetan culture and an opportunity to buy colorful ethnic handicrafts rarely seen outside of Tibet.Back to the hotel, en route you can plan for the night show and ask for some suggestions.

Attractions: Tibet Museum, Norbulingka, Sera Monastery

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Lhasa

After breakfast, enjoy your one day city tour today that starts with a visit to Tibet Museum  - the first modern museum in Tibet. After the completion of the museum in 1999, the main building is divided into two parts: the exhibition hall area and the library area. The ground floor of the exhibition hall area is an exposition hall, while the second and third floors contain eight special exhibition halls displaying cultural relics and objects reflecting eight aspects of Tibetan prehistory, general history, nature, folklore and craftsmanship.

Drive back to the downtown and have the lunch, then continue your tour to Norbulingka Park- a traditional summer palace and residence starting with the 7th Dalai Lama. After that, pay a visit to Sera Monastery - to see a monks debating inside the shady courtyard behind the main temple. After that, drive back to your hotel and free of the rest time.

Attractions:Yamdrok Lake, Coach to Gyangtse, Pelkor Chode Monastery, Coach to Shigatse

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shigatse

Today, you will drive to Shigatse in the morning. On the way, you can take a short stop at the pure blue Yamdrok Lake - one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet. Yamdrok Yongtso, Tibetan meaning "swan pool", is one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet, here is also a large waterfowl habitat in southern Tibet, every winter flock of birds migrate south to this, in the lakeshore and the lake island area, swans, water pigeons, ducks, fish eagles and geese are very many.

And continue to drive to Gyangtse Pelkor Chode Monastery (4000m) - with its unique structure at the foot of Dzong Hill. Pelkor Chode Monastery, or rather  Palcho Monastery in Tibetan language means "auspicious monastery". It was first built in early 15th century and took 10 years to complete. Because it was built when different religious sectors conflicted neck and neck in Tibet, Sakyapa, Kadampa and Gelukpa of Tibetan Buddhism coexist in it. Then continue your driving to Shigatse (3836m). When arrival Shigatse downtown, have rest of this day in your hotel.

Attractions: Tashilhumpo Monastery, Sakya Monastery, Coach to Tingri

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Tingri

In the morning, you will enjoy a visiting to famous Tashilhunpo Monastery - one of the six big monasteries in Tibet which is the seat of the Panchen Lama. Tashilhunpo Monastery is meaning “ Auspicious Sumeru Monastery”, located at the foot of Drolmari (Tara's Mountain) in Shigatse, Tibet, it is the largest monastery in the area and the seat of Panchen Lama. Besides, it is one of the six famous monasteries of Gelug Sect in China, and the other five are Gandan Monastery, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, Kumbum Monastery (Ta’er Si) in Qinghai Province and Labrang Monastery in Gansu Province.

After that, drive to visit Sakya Monastery - the principal monastery of the Sakyapa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism.Zarepa Monastery is a Nyingmapa monastery, one of the four major hermitages in Tibet. And then, continue your driving to Tingri (4300m). You will arrival Tingri around the evening. Stay overnight at Tingri. Even though the hotel is simple, the people are very friendly.

Attractions: Base Camp of Mt. Everest, Coach to Shigatse

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shigatse

Today, you will need to get up early, generally between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. for catching a picture of the sunrise of Mount Everest. The Base Camp is a small flat piece of land in front of the north face of Mount Everest. It is at an altitude of 5200m and many people might experience difficulties with the high altitude. 

After a bout 3.5 hours driving on the bumpy road, you will arrival the Mount Everest Base Camp in the morning. Stay for a while to appreciating this holy mountain. And then, drive back to Shigatse. It will be a driving day with about 8.5 hours on the road. Stay overnight at Shigatse.

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Hotel: Overnight in Lhasa

After one night rest, be transferred back to Lhasa in the morning. But this time, you will go another way that drive along Yurlong Tsangpu River. So you will have the chance to enjoy the different view out of the window. Lunch will be served on the way.

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Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai

Enjoy your own free time, then be transferred to the airport for your flight to Shanghai. Arrive in Shanghai, you will be met at the airport and be transferred to the hotel to catch up on some rest.

Attractions:Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden, Chenghuangmiao, Shanghai World Financial Center, The Bund5

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shanghai

A full day sightseeing starts with Jade Buddha Temple (1 hour) - famous for the seated Buddha, encrusted with jewels, which is said to weigh 1,000 kg.Then you will take an interesting visit to Yu Garden, a shining star among all the ancient Chinese gardens in Jiangnan.Then visit the nearby Chenghuangmiao Old Street .

Then back to the Bund, admire the illuminated buildings lining the Huangpu River. which is one of the most famous landmarks in Shanghai, where you will find the high buildings such as Oriental Pearl TV Tower are just on the opposite of Huangpu River. Enjoy a local lunch in a local restaurant nearby the bund. You will stroll along the Bund, seeing and feeling the perfect fusion of Chinese and Western cultures while at the same time taking in the stunning Shanghai skyline with your own eyes!The last stop is a traditional street named Tianzifang, where is full of a sense of culture and arts.ntinue the trip to Shanghai’s new landmark- World Financial Center.

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Be transferred to the airport for the flight to your next stop.