Beijing. O/N Beijing

Beijing - Today, the tour guide will meet guests at their Beijing hotel lobby at 8:00 am. From there, they will be escorted to Tiananmen Square.

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - At Tiananmen Square, visitors can capture stunning photos of the Tiananmen Tower, Monument to the People’s Heroes, and Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao. Located in the heart of Beijing City, Tiananmen Square has been the site of numerous historical events and gatherings over the centuries. Today, it hosts grand celebrations, military parades, and welcoming ceremonies for foreign dignitaries. Visitors can admire the towering Monument to the People’s Heroes and the solemn Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao. The traditional Tiananmen Tower, Zhengyang Gate, and Qianmen Arrow Tower are also located here.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Next, guests will cross the Tiananmen Tower to visit the Forbidden City, where 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 - 1911) resided and managed national affairs. As the imperial palace during these dynasties, the Forbidden City is the largest and best-preserved ancient wooden complex in the world. The palace is divided into the Inner Court and Outer Court by the Palace of Heavenly Purity, with the Outer Court for handling affairs and the Inner Court as the living quarters for the imperial family. The complex is also a vast museum with over one million national treasures on display.

Mutianyu Great Wall - Upon reaching the scenic area’s parking lot, guests will take an electric car to the entrance and then a chairlift to the 14th watchtower. They can enjoy a leisurely hike on the wall for about 2 hours, ending with a toboggan ride down. The Great Wall at Mutianyu, built and restored in the early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), is one of the most renowned sections of the Wall. Mutianyu is celebrated for its unique beauty among the Great Walls. Visitors can explore the ancient structure and learn about its history and significance. The professional guide will answer any questions and share exclusive stories and facts about the Mutianyu Great Wall.

Beijing - At the end of the day, guests will be escorted back to their Beijing hotel.

Beijing. O/N Beijing.

Beijing - In the morning, the guide and driver will pick up guests from their hotel to continue the Beijing tour.

Temple of Heaven - The first stop is the Temple of Heaven, the largest group of royal ceremonial buildings in China. In the past, emperors held annual sacrificial ceremonies here to worship heaven and pray for a good harvest. Today, it is a large park where visitors can see locals exercising and engaging in recreational activities.

Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - The tour continues with a visit to Beijing Hutong, where guests will take a rickshaw ride through the old alleys and visit a Hutong family to experience the lifestyle of old Beijingers. The area is home to many popular restaurants, cafes, and local food stores, offering a great opportunity to taste local cuisine. The guide will provide suggestions. After lunch, guests can stroll around Houhai Lake and explore more of the Hutong area.

Lama Temple (Yonghegong) - After visiting the Hutong, guests will be driven to the Lama Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Beijing. It showcases various architectural styles from different groups, including Han, Manchu, Mongol, and Tibet. Open to tourists since 1981, the temple attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually for prayer and sightseeing.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - A 30-minute drive will take guests to the Summer Palace, known as the museum of ancient royal gardens. The expert guide will lead the tour. The garden mainly consists of Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. The Long Corridor, 728 meters (796.2 yards) long, is the longest corridor in Chinese gardens. It connects Longevity Hill with Kunming Lake, beginning at the Yaoyue (Inviting-Moon) Gate and ending at Shizhang Pavilion. Visitors can admire the exquisite murals and enjoy melodious music while walking along the corridor.

Beijing - Finally, the guide and driver will escort guests back to their hotel.

Beijing - Lhasa by flight. O/N Lhasa.

Beijing Capital International Airport - Today, there are no scheduled activities, just a flight to Lhasa. Guests may take the CA3922 flight from 14:55 to 19:10, which takes around 4 hours.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport - Upon arrival in Lhasa, guests will be picked up promptly and transferred to their hotel. The guide will assist with check-in, and guests can acclimate to the high altitude at the hotel.

Lhasa. O/N Lhasa.

Potala Palace - The morning features an impressive excursion to the magnificent Potala Palace. Originally built in the 7th century as an imperial palace, it underwent reconstruction in the 17th century after a 600-year period of instability. Since then, it has served as the political, religious, cultural, and economic center of Tibet. Today, it is the largest treasure house in this mysterious land, with a 13-story building containing over 1,000 rooms, various statues, stupas, murals, and artifacts, attracting numerous travelers and pilgrims daily.

Jokhang Temple - After lunch, guests will visit the Jokhang Temple, located in the city center. Built in the 7th century during the peak of the Tubo Kingdom, this temple is the best architectural blend of Tibet, Han, Nepal, and India. It is also a sacred Buddhist temple housing a rare life-size statue of Sakyamuni at age twelve.

Barkhor Street - Adjacent to the temple is Barkhor Street, bustling with pilgrims and street vendors selling traditional Tibetan items such as prayer wheels and jewelry.

Lhasa - At the end of the day, the guide will escort guests back to their hotel.

Lhasa. O/N Lhasa.

Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si) - After breakfast, guests will visit the Drepung Monastery, located in the city’s western suburb. It is one of the ‘Three Great Monasteries’ and the largest in Tibetan Buddhism. From a distance, the monastery resembles a heap of rice, with a group of white buildings layered upon each other.

Sera Monastery - In the afternoon, guests will visit the Sera Monastery, the second-largest monastery in Tibet, renowned for the excellent debating of Buddhist doctrines among lamas.

Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden) - Following that, guests will visit the nearby Norbulingka Park, the most beautiful and largest man-made park in Tibet. Built over 200 years ago, it served as the Summer Palace for the region’s religious leaders.

Lhasa - At the end of the day, the guide will escort guests back to their hotel.

Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse (370KM). O/N Shigatse.

Lhasa - After breakfast, the guide and driver will meet guests at the hotel lobby, and they will head to Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet.

Shigatse - Lhatse - Everest Base Camp (5200m). O/N A Tent or Rongbuk Monastery Guest House

Everest Base Camp - Rongbuk Monastery - Shigatse (340KM). O/N Shigatse.

Rongbuk Monastery - In the morning, guests can witness the sunrise over Everest Peak, weather permitting, at the lodging area. They will then visit the Rongbuk Monastery, located at an altitude of 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) at the foot of Mt. Everest. It is the highest monastery with both nuns and monks living together. Finally, guests will be driven back to Shigatse.

Shigatse - Lhasa (270KM). O/N Lhasa.

Tashilunpo Monastery - Today, guests will explore the Tashilunpo Monastery of the Gelug Sect, the seat of the Panchen Lama, built in 1447. The monastery houses a giant statue of the Maitreya Buddha, the largest gilded statue of Maitreya (Buddha of the future) in the world, and a tomb of all the Panchen Lamas, containing jewels and gold. In the afternoon, guests will drive back to Lhasa, which takes around 6 hours.

Departure from Lhasa. The tour ends.

Lhasa - Today, there are no scheduled tour activities. The guide and driver will pick up guests at the hotel and transfer them to the airport or train station, marking the end of the 10-day tour services.

• Flight ticket from Beijing to Lhasa (Economy class)
• Private car and guide for personalized experience
• Included entrance tickets for attractions
• Complimentary lunches during the tour
• Air-conditioned transportation for comfort
• Daily breakfast provided

• The hotel(in Beijing) and dinner

• Can add more days if you want

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.