Day 1
Arrive Beijing ()
On arrival in Beijing, you will be met & transferred by our professional English speaking guide to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 2
Beijing (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Full day city excursion to Tiananmen Square-the largest square in the world, Forbidden City-imperial palace of Ming and Qing Dynasty, and Temple of Heaven-here ancient emperors prayed for good harvest. Lunch at good Peking Roasted Duck restaurant. You can choose the Peking Opera Show (or Chinese Kungfu show) as optional in the evening.

Day 3
Beijing (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel followed by full day trip to the Great Wall at Badaling, the Ming Tombs and the Sacred Way with lunch at local Chinese restaurant.

Day 4
Beijing/Luoyang (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel, transfer to the railway station for high speed train (based on second class seat for budget and standard class, based on first class seat for deluxe class) to Luoyang. Upon your arrival, meet and transfer to visit Longmen Grottos. Step into the main gate and visit along the west riverside, most of the significant Buddhist carvings are concentrate here. When you reach the last cave on the west side, cross the bridge and walk back north along the east side. You can see not only lovely caves but also a large viewing terrace on the far side of the river .

Day 5
Luoyang (B/L)
Drive to Shaolin Temple, enjoy the Kunfu show performed by the monks in the temple, taste the vegetarian food, then take coach back to Luoyang, overnight at hotel in Luoyang.

Day 6
Luoyang/Xian (B/L/D)
Buffet breakfast at hotel, transfer to station for bullet train to Xi’an (based on second class seat for budget and standard class, based on first class seat for deluxe class). Upon your arrival, met and escorted to take a half-day city tour to Shaanxi Historical Museum which is one of the best museums in China and the Ancient City Wall who witness the history of this city. Dumpling Dinner at an excellent dumpling restaurant is supplied.

Day 7
Xian (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Accompanied by knowledgeable and professional guide, the excursion to Terracotta Warriors and Horses will be unforgettable experience for you. In the afternoon, drive back to the city for visiting to Big wild Goose Pagoda (landmark of Xi'an) and the Courtyard of Family Gao with Shadow Puppet Show enjoying. The Tang Dynasty dinner Show is optional for your night. (Fabulous music and costumes brings you back to ancient Chang'an)

Day 8
Xian/Xining (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel, trasnfer to airport for flight to the lively capital of Qinghai Province---- Xining. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to visit Kumbum Monastery. It is one of the great monasteries of the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. You’ll visit the Grand Hall of Golden Tiles which is a perfect combination of Tibetan and Han architectural features. The visit to Yak Butter Scripture Temple provides you a chance to appreciate appreciate the three unique skills: Butter Sculpture, mural paintings and barbola.

(Optional one-day tour to Qinghai Lake: After breakfast, drive to Riyue (Sun and Moon) Moutain Scenic Area where is the key junction connecting the innerland and Tibetan area. Passing by the “Backwards River” that flow from east to west, you’ll arrive at the destination ---- Qinghai Lake. Stroll around the lake and viewing the gorgeous sceneray of the largest innerland lake in China. After the visit, starts your tour back to Xining. You’ll visit the Gold and Silver Grassland enroute. Upon arrival at Xining, drive to hotel for a good rest after the long day trip.)

Day 9
Xining/Lhasa (B/L)
Free until transfer to railway station for your TRAIN to Lhasa, capital of the mysterious Tibet. (based on soft-sleeper; about 1 day) The train trip will never be boring with fantastic views of desert, snow-mountain, grassland and highland.

Day 10
Lhasa ()
Upon arrival at Lhasa station, meet and transfer to hotel for a good rest. Enjoy rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 11
Lhasa (B/L)
Full day city tour to Potala Palace (the symbol of Tibet), Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street is arranged on this day. Impressive Tibetan architecture, devoted pilgrims, curling smoke of the incense and dazzling exotic goods all make the tour a feast.

Day 12
Lhasa (B/L)
Full day trip to Drepung Monastery (the biggest monastery of Tibetan-Buddhism), Sera Monastery (famous debating Buddhist scriptures show), Norbulingka (summer palace of Tibet) and the Carpet Factory offers you a unique way to know more about Tibetan religion and culture.

Day 13
Lhasa/Shanghai (B/L)
Free at leisure until to be transferred to the airport for flight to Shanghai. Meet and transfer to hotel.

Day 14
Shanghai (B/L)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. You will enjoy the historical view of Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple and with lunch at good local restaurants. In the afternoon, the visit to the Bund and Nanjing Road shows the modern side of Shanghai. You can choose Acrobatic Show as optional in the evening.

Day 15
Shanghai/Departure (B)
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Free until transfer to the airport for flight to the next destination.
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