Chengdu. O/N Chengdu.

Chengdu - In the morning, the driver and guide will meet the operator at 8:00 am at the Chengdu hotel to transfer to the Chengdu Panda Base, a 30-minute drive covering 15 km.

Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (Xiongmao Jidi) - The first stop is Chengdu’s Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, home to over 80 of China’s iconic pandas. While most are the familiar black and white pandas, the Base also houses several smaller, lesser-known red pandas.

Visitors can observe the pandas eating and playing in a habitat that closely resembles their natural environment. Additionally, they will learn about the efforts of scientists and ecologists to protect the remaining wild pandas and increase the captive population. Notably, over 100 pandas have been born at the Base since 1987.

The Base gained even more significance after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, with eight pandas relocated here from the severely damaged Wolong reserve. The visit supports the ongoing conservation efforts both morally and financially.

Chengdu Renmin Park - Next, the tour proceeds to Renmin Park, a comprehensive garden that combines cultural heritage with entertainment. Locals often relax here by drinking tea. Experiencing Renmin Park is essential to understanding the “Capital of Leisure” lifestyle. The park is always bustling with people enjoying the shade from sunrise. Popular activities include visiting a teahouse, ordering tea, reading for an entire afternoon, or chatting with friends. Embracing the slow pace of life in Chengdu can lead to a sense of happiness.

Jinli Pedestrian Street - After lunch, the private car will take the group to Jinli Old Street, offering an impressive journey through this famous street. Time seems to slip away while exploring the lively streets filled with delicious local snacks, delicate artifacts, and engaging folk shows.

Chengdu - Finally, the guide will escort the group back to the hotel.

Chengdu. O/N Chengdu.

Chengdu - After breakfast at the hotel, the driver and guide will meet the operator at 9:00 am in the hotel lobby to transfer to Leshan, a 2.5-hour drive covering 150 km.

Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo) - Dating back to the 8th century, the Giant Buddha of Leshan is the largest carved stone Buddha and the tallest pre-modern statue globally. It was carved from the cliffs of Lingyun Shan to calm the turbulent waters of the three rivers flowing beneath it. Stairs carved into the cliff connect the Buddha’s feet with the land above, offering various vantage points to view this remarkable sight. The views over the elbows and knees, encompassing the river scene and Leshan’s skyline, are stunning.

Upon arrival in Leshan, lunch can be enjoyed at a restaurant with a view of the Giant Buddha. The group will then explore the Giant Buddha and enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding landscape from the Buddha’s head.

A visit to Lingyun Temple and Museum follows, providing deeper insight into the history of this incredible Buddhist site and the story behind the Giant Buddha’s carving.

Chengdu - Afterwards, the private car will return the group to the hotel in Chengdu.

Chengdu - Lhasa by flight. O/N Lhasa.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport - Today, there are no scheduled activities, just a flight to Lhasa. The CA3922 flight departs at 14:55 and arrives at 19:10, taking approximately 4 hours.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport - Upon arrival in Lhasa, the group will be promptly picked up and transferred to the hotel. The guide will assist with check-in, allowing time to acclimatize to the high altitude.

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 600 years of turmoil. Since then, it has served as Tibet’s political, religious, cultural, and economic center. Currently, it is the largest treasure house in this mysterious land, a 13-story building with over 1,000 rooms, various statues, stupas, murals, and artifacts, attracting numerous travelers and pilgrims daily.

Jokhang Temple - After lunch, the tour continues to Jokhang Temple, located in the city center. Constructed in the 7th century during the Tubo Kingdom’s peak, 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 - Finally, the guide will escort the group back to the hotel.

Lhasa. O/N Lhasa.

Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si) - After breakfast, the group will visit 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, consisting of a cluster of white buildings layered upon each other.

Sera Monastery - In the afternoon, the tour visits Sera Monastery, the second-largest monastery in Tibet, renowned for the excellent debates on Buddhist doctrines among lamas.

Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden) - Afterwards, the tour proceeds to the nearby Norbulingka Park, the most beautiful and largest man-made park in Tibet. This park, built over 200 years ago, served as the Summer Palace for the region’s religious leaders.

Lhasa - Finally, the guide will escort the group back to the hotel.

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

Lhasa - After breakfast, the guide and driver will meet the group at the hotel lobby to 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, if weather permits, the sunrise over Everest Peak can be seen from the lodging area. The tour then visits Rongbuk Monastery, located at an altitude of 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) at the foot of Mt. Everest. It is the highest monastery where nuns and monks live together. Finally, the group will be driven back to Shigatse.

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

Tashilunpo Monastery - Today, the tour explores 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, the group will drive back to Lhasa, a journey of approximately 6 hours.

Departure from Lhasa. The tour ends.

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

• Private car & guide
• Entrance tickets included
• Lunch provided
• Economy flight from Chengdu to Lhasa
• Air-conditioned transportation
• Breakfast included

• The hotel(in Chengdu) 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.