Tibet, Famous Religious Mountains and Beautiful Guilin 16-day Tour
- Highlights :
- Tibet, land of mystery, is the highlight of this 16-day tour. Also we choose famous mountains to cater for your interest in China religious culture. Beautiful culture is another namecard of China. So we add Guilin in this itinerary. Get yourself relaxed in Guilin's pure beauty. The last stop of this tour is Hong Kong – international metropolis.
| Tour Code: | CN0063 | Special Offer: | $2538 |
| Cities Visited: | Hongkong Guilin Chengdu Lhasa Shigatse | ||
- Overview
- Tour Itinerary
- Rate
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Lhasa
- The local guide will meet you at the Lhasa airport. Transfer to check in the hotel after greetings. Have a good rest and get yourself adapted to the high altitude.
- Hotel: Shangbala Hotel(Standard Class) Lhasa Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:
Day 2 Lhasa
Your Tibet tour begins today. After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby and then tour around Lhasa. Today’s highlights cover: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street- Potala Palace: Po..- Hotel: Shangbala Hotel(Standard Class) Lhasa Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 3 Lhasa
Continue to explore Lhasa with the accompany of the local guide. Today you will visit Norbulingka Park, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery.- Norbulingka Park: Lingka in Tibetan means a beautiful place with trees and la..- Hotel: Shangbala Hotel(Standard Class) Lhasa Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:
Day 4 Lhasa
Gyantze
Transfer to Gyantze by private vehicle. Upon arrival, visit the The Palgor Chorten and Yomdrok Lake. Then check in a local hotel and have a good rest.- Yamdrok Yumtso Lake: located in Langkamu county, this lake is renown..- Hotel: Gyangtse Hotel()
- Meals:
Day 5 Gyantze
Shigatse
Transfer from Gyantze to Shigatze. Visit to a local Tibetan family to experience the locals’ life. Then pay a visit to Tashilunpo Monastery- Tashilunpo Monastery: the biggest Gelugpa monastery in the Tsang region of Tib..- Hotel: Shigatse Hotel()
- Meals:B L
Day 6 Shigatse
Lhasa- Tranfer back to Lhasa by private vehicle. You have the chance to view the vast grassland during the journey. Upon arrival in Lhasa, check in the hotel. Then free time for you to have a good rest or explore more of Lhasa ..
- Hotel: Shangbala Hotel(Standard Class) Lhasa Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 7 Lhasa
Chengdu- Free until the flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival, transfer to check in the hotel and have a good rest(or you may choose to tour around the city on your own)
- Hotel: Quanxing Hotel Chengdu(Standard Class) Tianfu Sunshine Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B
Day 8 Chengdu
After breakfast, visit the Wuhouci Temple and the Ancient Jinli Street. After that, have a close view of the lovely pandas in Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.- Wuhouci Temple: was built in commemoration of ..- Hotel: Quanxing Hotel Chengdu(Standard Class) Tianfu Sunshine Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 9 Chengdu
Leshan Mt.Emei
After breakfast, transfer from Chengdu to Leshan. Cruise to have an overlook at Leshan Giant Buddha. Then transfer to Mt. Emei. Overnight stay at a local hotel.- Leshan Giant Buddha: A monk from the Tang Dynasty realize..- Hotel: Emeishan Hotel(Standard Class) Hong Zhu Shan Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 10 Mt. Emei
After breakfast, visit the Mt. Emei. Take cable car to the Monastery of Ten Thousand Years.- Mt. Emei: Noted by the UN as one of the greatest legacies of ancient culture and natural landscape, Emei Mountain is situated 1..- Hotel: Emeishan Hotel(Standard Class) Hong Zhu Shan Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 11 Mt. Emei
Chengdu Guilin- Trasnfer back to Chengdu airport after breakfast. Take the flight to Guilin. Check in the local hotel. Rest of the day is at your own activities.
- Hotel: Hotel Universal Guilin(Standard Class) Guilin Bravo Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B
Day 12 Guilin
After breakfast begins your Guilin tour. Highlights: Reed Flute Cave, Fubo Hill, Elephant Trunk.-Reed Flute Cave: Situated at the foot of Guangming Hill in northeastern Guiln, Reed Flute Cave got its name from the kind ..- Hotel: Hotel Universal Guilin(Standard Class) Guilin Bravo Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:
Day 13 Guilin
Yangshuo
After breakfast, cruise on Li River.- Li River Cruise: The Li River is the highlight and climax of any journey to Guilin. The 54 km waterway of the twisty Li River between Zhujiang Pier and Yangshuo cuts between thousan..- Hotel: Aiyuan Hotel(Standard Class) Paradesa Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 14 Yangshuo
Guilin Hong Kong
Visit Yangshuo Big Banyan Tree Park and Yangshuo Moon Mountain after breakfast. After lunch, transfer back to Guilin airport to take the flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, check in the local hotel.- Yangshuo Moon Mountai..- Hotel: YMCA international house HK(Standard Class) Regal Kowloon Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B L
Day 15 Hong Kong
Hong Kong, The City of Life, has one of the most beautiful and stunning views in the world! Therefore it is nick named "Pearl of the Orient". So when you come to Hong Kong, you must not miss this marvellous night scene.T..- Hotel: YMCA international house HK(Standard Class) Regal Kowloon Hotel(Deluxe Class)
- Meals:B
Day 16 Hong Kong
- Transfer to airport. Take your return flight. Home sweet home.
- Hotel:
- Meals:B
Rate
We will arrange hotels of the same class if there are no rooms available during your travelling periods.
Quotation (The rate is calculated in US dollar for one person)
Group Size 1 person 2-5 persons 6-9 persons over 10 Single Room Supplement Tour Class Standard $5044.00 $3108.00 $2538.00 TBA $610.00 Deluxe $5791.00 $3482.00 $2915.00 TBA $993.00
* The rate may rise while in high reason and special events/holidays, depending on your departure date.
* The rate for some special holidays/events, such as the National Holiday (1st-7th Oct), Chinese Spring Festival and Shanghai F1, would be much higher than usual days. We suggest you not to travel during that period. But it is surely OK if you prefer that time. We promise that we will do our best to offer you tours of high quality.Price Inclusions:
- Entrance Fees listed in the itinerary.
- Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another similar restaurant. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We try to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts are supplied, however there may be only Chinese breakfast is prepared in some remote places. - Private Transfers for the itinerary listed above.
- Guide:
A private English-speaking guide and a private driver will be provided in each city, which will remain with you throughout your time in that city. - Hotels: (based on standard twin sharing)
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Airport Tax and Fuel Fee
- Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels. - Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges. - Two bottles of mineral water per day.
Price Exclusions:
- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
China Entry Visa Fees - Excess Baggage Charges.
- Personal Expenses:
- Meals:
Any meals, which are not listed in the tour itinerary. - Single Supplement.
- Tips to tour guide and driver.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Lhasa
- The local guide will meet you at the Lhasa airport. Transfer to check in the hotel after greetings. Have a good rest and get yourself adapted to the high altitude.
- Hotel: Shangbala Hotel(Standard Class) Lhasa Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 2 Lhasa
Your Tibet tour begins today. After breakfast, your local guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby and then tour around Lhasa. Today’s highlights cover: Potala Palace , Jokhang Temple , Barkhor Street
- Potala Palace : Potala Palace in downtown Lhasa is a 41-hectare complex which came under construction during Songtsan Gambos 7th-century reign. Consisting of White Palace and Red Palace, with nearly 10,000 rooms, it was where the Dalai Lamas lived and handled political affairs. Housed in this castle-like palace are a wealth of Buddhist statues, murals, religious scriptures, and treasures. As a precious legacy of Tibetan culture, the Potala Palace is a UNESCO-endorsed world cultural heritage site.
- Jokhang Temple : Jokhong Monastery, built in 647 as the earliest wood-masonry structure in Tibet, is dedicated to a statue of Sakyamuni. It is also in the possession of a collection of cultural relics dating back to the Tang, which include statues of Songtsan Gambo and Princess Wencheng. Tang architectural elements are palpable in this monastery, a splendid four-floor building facing west under a gilded rooftop.
- Barkhor Street : As the oldest street in Lhasa, the Barkhor Streey is also the center where Tibetaneconomy, culture, arts and religion are assembled.- Hotel: Shangbala Hotel(Standard Class) Lhasa Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 3 Lhasa
Continue to explore Lhasa with the accompany of the local guide. Today you will visit Norbulingka Park, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery .
- Norbulingka Park: Lingka in Tibetan means a beautiful place with trees and lawns, and Norbu means treasure. In addition to its beautiful environment, Norbulingka boasts many palaces, pavilions, various kinds of flowers as well as a lake and a zoo.
- Drepung Monastery : Located at the foot of Mount Gephel, Drepung Monastery is one of the "great three" Gelukpa university monasteries of Tibet. The other two are Ganden and Sera. Drepung is the largest of all Tibetan monasteries, and indeed at its peak was the largest monastery of any religion in the world. It was founded in 1416 by Jamyang Chojey, a direct disciple of Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelukpa school.
- Sera Monastery : one of the three greatest monasteries of Tibet.- Hotel: Shangbala Hotel(Standard Class) Lhasa Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 4 Lhasa
Gyantze
Transfer to Gyantze by private vehicle. Upon arrival, visit the The Palgor Chorten and Yomdrok Lake. Then check in a local hotel and have a good rest.
- Yamdrok Yumtso Lake : located in Langkamu county, this lake is renowned as the holy lake to Tibetans.
- Palgor Chorten : This 9-storey building has 108 doors and 77 rooms each of which contains a different buddha statue and the mural paintings tell the story about it.- Hotel: Gyangtse Hotel()
Day 5 Gyantze
Shigatse
Transfer from Gyantze to Shigatze. Visit to a local Tibetan family to experience the locals’ life. Then pay a visit to Tashilunpo Monastery
- Tashilunpo Monastery : the biggest Gelugpa monastery in the Tsang region of Tibet. . It was first built in 1447by Gedun Drup who is regarded as the first Dalai Lama
- Hotel: Shigatse Hotel()
Day 6 Shigatse
Lhasa- Tranfer back to Lhasa by private vehicle. You have the chance to view the vast grassland during the journey. Upon arrival in Lhasa, check in the hotel. Then free time for you to have a good rest or explore more of Lhasa by yourself.
- Hotel: Shangbala Hotel(Standard Class) Lhasa Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 7 Lhasa
Chengdu- Free until the flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival, transfer to check in the hotel and have a good rest(or you may choose to tour around the city on your own)
- Hotel: Quanxing Hotel Chengdu(Standard Class) Tianfu Sunshine Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 8 Chengdu
After breakfast, visit the Wuhouci Temple and the Ancient Jinli Street. After that, have a close view of the lovely pandas in Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding .
- Wuhouci Temple : was built in commemoration of Zhuge Liang, the Prime Minister of the ShuHan Dynasty. In the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, it was merged with the ChaoLie Temple in commemoration of LiuBi. The temple displays the suppleness of the Chinese garden. There are numerous historical relics like horizontal cribbed boards, couplets, inscribed tablets, penmanship, furnaces, Chinese tripods, etc. The SanJui (Three-Bests) horizontal inscribed board, Zhuge Liang’s Lung Gun couplets, Chu Si Biao and the tomb of LiuBi are themost famous one.
- Ancient Jinli Street: Strolling along a narrow lane, you will find many interesting shops and restaurants on both sides. Buy some local souvenira or get in a teahouse to taste a cup of tea. Get yourself relaxed in Ancient Jinli Street.
- Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding : The area is an outdoor breeding where pandas of all ages, as well as black neck cranes, white cranes, etc are bred. They enjoy the peaceful ecological environment tailor-made for them.
If you want to take photo with pandas, you should donate RMB300-500(about US$44-73) for senior pandas or RMB50-100(about US$8-15) for small pandas.- Hotel: Quanxing Hotel Chengdu(Standard Class) Tianfu Sunshine Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 9 Chengdu
Leshan Mt.Emei
After breakfast, transfer from Chengdu to Leshan. Cruise to have an overlook at Leshan Giant Buddha . Then transfer to Mt. Emei. Overnight stay at a local hotel.
- Leshan Giant Buddha : A monk from the Tang Dynasty realized that the river could flood and many people could die, managed to raise money to build this huge statue to save people’s lives. The construction has lasted for 90 years. The tall statue looks calm, peaceful and majestic. It is regarded as a world record-breaking masterpiece and is also the biggest stone crafted statue in the world. It is noted by the UN as one of the greatest legacies of ancient culture and natural landscape.- Hotel: Emeishan Hotel(Standard Class) Hong Zhu Shan Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 10 Mt. Emei
After breakfast, visit the Mt. Emei. Take cable car to the Monastery of Ten Thousand Years .
- Mt. Emei: Noted by the UN as one of the greatest legacies of ancient culture and natural landscape, Emei Mountain is situated 160 kilometers away from the southwest Chengdu. The mountain extends more than 200 kilometers and the epic reaches 3099 metres above the sea level.
- Monastery of Ten Thousand Years : Firstly built in 4th century, the Monastery of Ten Thousand Years (Wannian Temple) was ever destroyed for several times. The current one you see was built in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It is the largest one of the eight monasteries on the Emei Mountain. There is a statue of the Bodhisattva stored in its Brick Hall. The statue is 8.5 meters high, cast in copper and bronze. It weight is estimated 62,000 kilograms.- Hotel: Emeishan Hotel(Standard Class) Hong Zhu Shan Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 11 Mt. Emei
Chengdu Guilin- Trasnfer back to Chengdu airport after breakfast. Take the flight to Guilin. Check in the local hotel. Rest of the day is at your own activities.
- Hotel: Hotel Universal Guilin(Standard Class) Guilin Bravo Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 12 Guilin
After breakfast begins your Guilin tour. Highlights: Reed Flute Cave, Fubo Hill , Elephant Trunk.
-Reed Flute Cave: Situated at the foot of Guangming Hill in northeastern Guiln, Reed Flute Cave got its name from the kind of reed growing immediately outside the cave entrance, which is used to make fine flutes. It has been a tourist attraction for more than 1,000 years. Inside the cave, there are various stalagmites, stone curtains, stone flowers and stone pillars, which constitute a unique charm, making it known as a palace of natural art.
- Fubo Hill : Rising from the ground, Fubo Hill slopes into the Li River in the east and looms in the west over the ground. Waves run back wherever they meet the blocks thus it gets the name. It has a lot of places of interest, such as Kuishui Ting (Kui Stream Pavilion), Tingtao Pavilion (Listening to Waves), Banshan Ting (Half the Hill Pavilion), Huanzhu Cave (Returning the Pearl). Shijian Stone (Testing Sword), Qianfo Cave (Thousand-Buddha Cave) and Coral Cave.
- Elephant Trunk Hill: As the emblem of Guilin city, it lies at the meeting point of the Peach Blossom and Li Rivers, with Zi Sandbank to the east across the Li. Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangshan) is the badge of Guilin city, and was given its name because the hill looks exactly like an elephant drinking from the river with its trunk. It is a masterpiece of karst landscape, composed of pure limestone deposited on the sea floor 360 million years ago.- Hotel: Hotel Universal Guilin(Standard Class) Guilin Bravo Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 13 Guilin
Yangshuo
After breakfast, cruise on Li River .
- Li River Cruise: The Li River is the highlight and climax of any journey to Guilin. The 54 km waterway of the twisty Li River between Zhujiang Pier and Yangshuo cuts between thousands of picturesque peaks.
Created by a stirring Movement of Mother Nature, the most famous attractions along the Li River Cruise are the Waterfall near Yang Causeway, Misty scene of Langshi, Nine-Horse Fresco, Charming Reflection at Yellow-cloth Shoal and Xingping Wonderland. All of these make the Li River Cruise a perfect everlasting memory.- Hotel: Aiyuan Hotel(Standard Class) Paradesa Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 14 Yangshuo
Guilin Hong Kong
Visit Yangshuo Big Banyan Tree Park and Yangshuo Moon Mountain after breakfast. After lunch, transfer back to Guilin airport to take the flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, check in the local hotel.
- Yangshuo Moon Mountain : Moon Cave has a giant archway ,about 50 meters and 980steps, hence the name. There will be many hawkers. They may pester to sell you water. Also don’t forget to bring your hiking shoes to climb the steps.
- Yangshuo Big Banyan Tree : Situated near Gaotian Town along the Jinbao River, 7.5km south of Yangshuo, it is no exaggeration to say that the whole area, with its beautiful natural scenery, looks like a Chinese painting. In the center of the park, standing 17m high and taking up an area of 100sq m, is a big banyan tree with a history of 1400 years.- Hotel: YMCA international house HK(Standard Class) Regal Kowloon Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 15 Hong Kong
Hong Kong, The City of Life, has one of the most beautiful and stunning views in the world! Therefore it is nick named "Pearl of the Orient". So when you come to Hong Kong, you must not miss this marvellous night scene.
Todays Highlights: Half day tour to Victoria Peak , Aberdeen , Repulse Bay
- Victoria Peak : Victoria Peak is famous for its bird view over Hong Kong. To reach The Peak, you can take a ride on The Peak Tram that has been in operation since 1888. The steepest gradient is 27 degrees, which offers you an unforgettable journey
- Aberdeen : A vibrant waterfront harbour resort. It is the largest satellite town of Hong Kong city. Floating restaurants are its highly distinguished features.
- Repulse Bay : Located in the southern part of Hong Kong Island, the Repulse Bay is a luxurious residential area for entertainment.- Hotel: YMCA international house HK(Standard Class) Regal Kowloon Hotel(Deluxe Class)
Day 16 Hong Kong
- Transfer to airport. Take your return flight. Home sweet home.
- Hotel:
Rate
We will arrange hotels of the same class if there are no rooms available during your travelling periods.
Quotation (The rate is calculated in US dollar for one person)
Group Size 1 person 2-5 persons 6-9 persons over 10 Single Room Supplement Tour Class Standard $5044.00 $3108.00 $2538.00 TBA $610.00 Deluxe $5791.00 $3482.00 $2915.00 TBA $993.00
* The rate may rise while in high reason and special events/holidays, depending on your departure date.
* The rate for some special holidays/events, such as the National Holiday (1st-7th Oct), Chinese Spring Festival and Shanghai F1, would be much higher than usual days. We suggest you not to travel during that period. But it is surely OK if you prefer that time. We promise that we will do our best to offer you tours of high quality.Price Inclusions:
- Entrance Fees listed in the itinerary.
- Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another similar restaurant. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We try to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts are supplied, however there may be only Chinese breakfast is prepared in some remote places. - Private Transfers for the itinerary listed above.
- Guide:
A private English-speaking guide and a private driver will be provided in each city, which will remain with you throughout your time in that city. - Hotels: (based on standard twin sharing)
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Airport Tax and Fuel Fee
- Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Luggage Transfers:
Between airports and hotels. - Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges. - Two bottles of mineral water per day.
Price Exclusions:
- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
China Entry Visa Fees - Excess Baggage Charges.
- Personal Expenses:
- Meals:
Any meals, which are not listed in the tour itinerary. - Single Supplement.
- Tips to tour guide and driver.
