11 Day Tibet Train Tour of Beijing - Xi'an - Lhasa - Namtso Lake, Tibet train tour

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Trip Code:

CTTT-01

Length Of Trip:

11 Days

Private Tour
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This tour covers all the most popular destinations in China, Beijing, Xi’an and Tibet. Including many interesting activities, such as hiking to the Great Wall and ride bicycle around Xi’an City Wall. Your China await!

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Itinerary

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Day	Destinations
1	Arrival at Beijing
2	Beijing
3	Beijing - Train to Xi'an
4 - 5	Xi'an
6	Train from Xi'an - Lhasa
7	Arrival at Lhasa
8 - 9	Lhasa
10	Lhasa - Namtso / Yamdrotso - Lhasa
11	Departure from Lhasa

Beijing, the capital city of China, is the first destination of this trip. Beijing is famous for many places including Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and the Great Wall. Tiananmen Square is the largest public square in the world and the Summer Palace is an amazing treasure from ancient China, the most important thing is The Great Wall, it is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and can never be missed for a traveler coming to China. Xi'an will be the second destination, in Xi'an, you can see the Terra-Cotta Warriors from Qin dynasty, it is really a heart-shocking experience and a perfect chance to learn the intelligence of our ancestors. Then, we go to Tibet, you will get many chances to visit the most famous Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and many other breathtaking places.

Day 01:

Arrival in Beijing

B=breakfast

Arrive at the Beijing Capital Airport, be met and transferred to hotel by your guide and driver, have a good rest by your own. Overnight at Beijing.

Day 02:

Beijing (B)

Today you will be arranged to visit Tian'anmen Square - the largest public square in the world and Forbidden City - magnificent imperial Palaces of Ming and Qing dynasties for almost 500 years, and then head to the Temple of Heaven, a place where the Emperors prayed for peace and harvest. After lunch, drive to visit Summer Palace, originally a royal garden and a temporary dwelling palace for emperors of Qing Dynasty. On the way back Fresh-water pearl market for a good bargain can not to be missed. In the evening enjoy the cultural show - Kongfu show or Peking Opera after dinner. Overnight at Beijing.

Day 03:

Beijing (B)

Morning excursion to the most beautiful section of the Great Wall - the Mutianyu Great Wall. The hike takes about 2-3 hours. After lunch drive to visit Changling, one of the 13 Ming Tombs of the 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644). In the evening transfer you to train station for the train to Xi'an (Z19, 21:18- the next day 08:19 or the train Z53, 21:24 - 08:25).

Day 04:

Arrival at Xi'an

Arrival at Xi'an train station around 08:30, to be met and transferred to your hotel in Xi'an by local guide. Morning you may take a rest at hotel or explore Xi'an on your own. Afternoon half day tour is arranged to visit Provincial History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda and Xi'an City Wall (the best preserved in the world,you can ride bicycles around this city wall), afterward have a wander on the famous Shuyuanmen Culture Street to appreciate the delicate traditional art crafts. Overnight at Xi'an.

Day 05:

Xi'an (B)

Today make an excursion to see the extraordinary 2,200-year-old Terracotta Warriors of China's first Emperor- Qin Shihuang, discovered in 1974 by farmers while digging a well. This archaeological excavation site is a stunning exhibit of more than 7,000 ancient life-size terracotta statues of soldiers, officers, horses, chariots, and other artifacts. After lunch, drive back to the city, visit the Great Mosque and have some free time to explore for some souvenirs or antiques in the Bazaar near the Mosque. In the evening after the local specialty - Dumpling Banquet as dinner, enjoy the splendid Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show. Overnight at Xi'an.

Day 06:

Xi'an / Lhasa (B)

Board the train to Lhasa at Xi'an train station in the morning (there are several trains passing Xi'an), O/n the train.

Day 07:

Arrival at Lhasa

Today you will see the beautiful Tibetan plateau with the nomads groups, Kekexili Ntature Reserve, ect. Arrival at Lhasa in the late afternoon or evening, Lhasa train station picking up and transfer to your hotel in Lhasa. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 08:

Lhasa City sightseeing, visit Potola Palace & Jokhang Temple (B) - Walking tour is arranged today.

Today is your first day of sightseeing on the high plateau, so we have purposely arranged only to visit Jokhang temple and Potala Palace. Jokhang temple is the most scared shrine in Tibet which was built in 7th century and located at the heart of old town in Lhasa, the circuit around it called Barkhor street, which is a good place to purchase souvenirs. Potala Palace is the worldwide known cardinal landmark of Tibet. The massive structure itself contains a small world within it. Mostly it is renowned as residence of the Dalai Lama lineages (Avalokiteshvara). Both of them are the focal points of pilgrims from entire Tibetan world, multitudinous pilgrims are circumambulating and prostrating in their strong faith. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 09:

Lhasa City sightseeing, visit Drepung monastery, Sera monastery & Norbulingka summer palace (B)

Today you will be arranged to visit Drepung, Sera monasteries and Summer Palace - Norbulingka palace. Both Drepung and Sera monasteries are Gelugpa (yellow hat) sect monastic colleges. Drepung monastery was the seat of the Government prior to Potala, it was once the world largest monastery in the history with 10,000 monks hailed from different monasteries all over Tibet. Sera monastery is famous for its Buddhism philosophical debate practice, the clapping sound and aggressive expression of the monks are well worth to see. Norbulingka is the summer palace of Dalai Lama, you can visit the residences of different lineages of the Dalai Lama. The park is crowded with picnickers and traditional activities during the Shoton (Yogurt festival) in August. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 10:

Lhasa / Namtso Lake/ Lhasa (B)

Today make a day tour to Namtso Lake. Driving along Northern Tibetan grassland, distance view of the Nyenchen Thanglha snow mountain ranges, and pass the Nargen-la pass [5190m]. Namtso Lake is one of the three most holy lakes in Tibet, also the highest salt lake. You can do a bit trekking at the lakeside. Afternoon drive back to Lhasa. Overnight at Lhasa.

Note: In Winter Season, because of too much snow at Nagenla Pass to Namtso Lake, vehicle may not be allowed to get through. We will arrange you to visit Yamdrok Lake instead

Option tour to Yamdrok Lake in Winter:
Lhasa / Yamdrok Lake [4300m] / Tibetan local family visiting / Lhasa, 260KM , 4hrs drive (B)

Morning drive up to Kampala pass [4794m], you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso and spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance, the turquoise coloured Lake Yamdrok Yutso is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Here we will arrange you to visit one local Tibetan family, and you will get an opportunity to see their customs and how they live, and you will be invited to have butter tea or sweet tea by the hospitable host. Afternoon drive back to Lhasa. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 11:

Lhasa airport / train station send-off (B)

Your guide and driver will see you off at the airport or train station, end of the trip.

Prices

General Inclusions

Please contact one of our Tour Advisors to get a custom quotation made to your requirements.
All required government taxes and fees.
2 bottles of mineral water provided daily.
All required Tibet permits and domestic travel documents.

Guide Inclusions

Guide fluent in English, Chinese or Japanese that is certified by the state tourism build and from the local community. (If your native language is not listed please let us know, we are certain we can assist your needs.)

Accommodation Inclusions

Your selection of 3, 4 or 5 Stars hotel (shared twin room, private bathroom and daily breakfast)

Transportation Inclusions

Airport and/or train station pick-up and drop-off.
Comfortable and clean private minivan with driver (please note that on days designated with walking tours, no private vehicle will be arranged by default.)
Train soft-sleeper from Beijing to Xi'an.
Train sleeper cabin either hard or soft-sleepers based on your selection to Lhasa.

General Exclusions

Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, internet access, fax, telephone calls etc.
Tips for your guide and driver.

Accommodation Exclusions

Meals that are not specified in the tour itinerary.

Transportation Exclusions

Flight and/or railway ticket(s) to the first city of the tour and departure from the last city of the tour.

Attraction Exclusions

Optional Attractions that are not specified in the itinerary.

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Re: 11 Day Tibet Train Tour of Beijing - Xi'an - Lhasa - Namtso

Submitted by Caroline Orange (not verified) on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 00:46

Hi, could you tell me the price of the above trip and are flights included please? Many thanks, Caroline.

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Submitted by Helen on Fri, 03/30/2012 - 17:00

Hi Caroline, Thanks for visiting our website and your interests in our service. Before I work on the tour quotation, please help me to learn a bit more about your trip by answering questions as below: 1. When do you plan to start this trip? 2. How many people will be in this group? 3. What kind of accommodation do you prefer to have? 4. Do you have any special request for your trip food? 5. We will include the flights cost into the tour price. I will look forward to hear from you soon. Regards Helen

Tibet Train Tour to Beijing - Xi'an - Lhasa - 11 Days

Submitted by Elisabeth (not verified) on Sun, 04/14/2013 - 04:38

Dear,

When we will make this trip at the beginning of October, with 2 persons: what are the costs p.p.?
We prefer on both railtravels most luxere sleepingplaces. But the hotels can be basic-normal.

Regards, Elisabeth

Hi Elisabeth,

Submitted by Murphy on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 18:06

Hi Elisabeth, Thanks for contacting us. Of course we'd love to help you plan this trip, I just sent you an email with detailed tour plan and quotation for your reference. Please feel free to let me know if you have any further question on it! Looking forward to hearing from you again! Regards, Murphy

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