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Tour Code: 

S-512

18-Day Standard Tours of Beijing - Lhasa - Tsetang - Gyangtse - Shigatse
- Lhasa - Xian - Guilin - Yangshuo - Guilin - Hongkong

Starting from $2609.00 per person
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Tour Features
The mysterious Tibet at the altitude of 3,650 meters above the sea level
are becoming the focus of the whole world. Crowds of people swarm into
the holy city Lhasa to experience exotic flavor. The Capital City Beijing
with the world famous Great Wall, the ancient city Xian with the
magnificent Terra-Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum, the attractive
picturesque Guilin and the shopping paradise are all covered in this
18-day tour.

Day by Day Itinerary

Departure: Daily

Our group in Forbidden City, Beijing
Photo by our client Mr. Robin Pollock

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
Our guide will pick you up at Beijing airport and transfer to the hotel.
The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel  - the best Holiday Inn
Hotel in Beijing

Day 02: Beijing
Visit the Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.
The Beijing Duck Dinner is served at the original, century-old Quan Ju De
restaurant followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan
Theatre. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel  - the best Holiday Inn
Hotel in Beijing

Day 03: Beijing
Visit the Badaling Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at shopping site
restaurants, you will be driven to have Sichuan food at a local popular
restaurant. Visit the Ming Tomb and the Summer Palace in the afternoon.
(B+L)

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Central Plaza Hotel  - the best Holiday Inn
Hotel in Beijing

Day 04: Beijing - Tsetang
Take a morning flight to Tsetang where the altitude is 3,400 meters above
sea level. Check in at the hotel and acclimatize yourself to the high
altitude in the afternoon. Dinner is served at your hotel. (B+D)

Accommodation: Tsetang Hotel

Tibetan festival celebrating

Day 05: Tsetang
Transfer to the bank of Yarlung Tsangpo River. Then take ferry to visit
the Samye Monastery. In the afternoon, visit the Tomb of Tibet Kings and
the Yumbu Lakang. Dinner is served at your hotel. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Tsetang Hotel

Day 06: Tsetang - Gyangtse
Transfer to Gyangtse and visit the Yamdrok Yumtso Lake and the Karola
snow mountain on the way. Check in at the hotel. Dinner is served at your
hotel. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Gyangtse Hotel

Day 07: Gyangtse - Shigatse
Visit the Palkhor Monastery and the Gyangtse Old Street. Transfer to
Shigatse and check in at the hotel. Dinner is served at your hotel.
(B+L+D)

Accommodation: Shigatse Hotel

Day 08: Shigatse - Lhasa
Visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery and the New Palace of Panchen. Transfer
to Lhasa and check in at the hotel. The a la carte dinner will be
arranged for you at a local best Sichuan cuisine restaurant. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel

Day 09: Lhasa
Visit the magnificent Potala Palace. After a western-style lunch, visit
the Sera Monastery, the Norbulingka Park and a Tibetan family. Dinner is
served at your hotel. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel

Tibetans praying at the Jokhang Temple, Lhasa

Day 10: Lhasa
Visit the Jokhang Temple and the thriving bazaar of the Barkhor Street.
After having a western-style lunch, go ahead to visit the Tibet Museum,
the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital and the Carpet Factory. Dinner
is served at your hotel. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: ShangBaLa Hotel

Day 11: Lhasa - Xian
Take a flight to Xian. Visit the City Wall and transfer to the hotel in
the city. (B+L)

Accommodation:

Day 12: Xian
Visit the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. To avoid having the poor
food at the site, you will take highway back to downtown to have lunch at
a well-known Cantonese cuisine restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the
Big Wild Goose Pagoda. After you enjoy the local speciality, the Dumpling
Banquet, you will be entertained with the marvelous Tang Dynasty Music
and Dance Show. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel

Day 13: Xian
Visit the Provincial History Museum. The a la carte Cantonese Cuisine
lunch is served at a local famous restaurant. Visit the Great Mosque
and have some free time to explore for some souvenirs or antiques in the
Bazaar near the Mosque. (B+L)

Accommodation: Grand New World Hotel

Day 14: Xian - Guilin
Take a flight to Guilin and transfer to the hotel. Visit the Reed Flute
Cave, the Seven Star Park and the Elephant Trunk Hill. Enjoy Ethnic Songs
and Dances at Lijiang Theatre after dinner. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Guilin Bravo Hotel  - former Holiday Inn Hotel

Li River cruise tour, Guilin
Photo by our client Mr. Robin Pollock

Day 15: Guilin - Yangshuo
Enduring memories are created today as you cruise down the Li River to
Yangshuo. Transfer to the hotel. A short bicycle trip to the countryside
will then be arranged. You will visit a local villager's home to
experience the farmer's lifestyle there. Alternatively, you can take our
electric car instead of taking bicycles. (Tips: Since the lunch on the Li
River cruise can not meet your expectation, TCG suggests that you have
enough breakfast at the hotel today.) (B+L)

Accommodation: Paradesa Resort  - the local best hotel

Day 16: Yangshuo - Guilin - Hongkong
Morning is free. Transfer to Guilin airport. Take an afternoon flight to
Hongkong and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)

Accommodation: Regal Kowloon Hotel

Day 17: Hongkong
In the morning, have a half-day Hongkong Island Tour. Peak tram ride to
mid-level of Central District then to the Victoria Peak, visit the
Repulse Bay, Aberdeen, Stanley Market. After lunch, transfer to Pier for
taking Star Ferry to Kowloon side, walk along the waterfront promenade
back to Hotel. Afternoon is free. (B+L)

Accommodation: Regal Kowloon Hotel

Day 18: Departure from Hongkong
See off. (B)

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B-- Breakfast        L-- Lunch        D-- Dinner

Differences can be only made by comparison. Our Making a Difference page
for all private tours will let you know extra benefits we offer over and
above those on tours available from other operators. We welcome
suggestions and comparison as to ways in which we can further improve our
tours. Thank you for considering Travel China Guide and we warmly invite
you to join us for a truly unforgettable experience!

Tour Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

Group size
Season
2-5 travelers 6-9 travelers 10 travelers & above
High season Double Occupancy $3859.00 $3209.00 $2759.00
Sole Occupancy $4559.00 $3909.00 $3419.00
Low season Double Occupancy $3749.00 $3109.00 $2609.00
Sole Occupancy $4349.00 $3709.00 $3119.00
Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of May 01 to
May 06, Oct 01 to Oct 06, Feb 07 to Feb 12, 2008 staying in Guilin; Apr
30 to May 06, Sep 30 to Oct 06, Feb 18 to Feb 25 in 2007 and Feb 07 to
Feb 14 in 2008 staying in Yangshuo; Apr 01 to Apr 30 and Sep 01 to Nov 30
staying in Hongkong.

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Tour Inclusions

1. Internal flights & taxes;
2. Hotels with daily western breakfasts;
3. Daily lunches and/or dinners at China's finest restaurants or
   hotels;
4. Excellent individual guide & driver;
5. Private air-conditioned car or van;
1. Entrance fees to all tourist sites;
2. Tibet Travel Permit application fee;
3. Two bottles of mineral water per day;
4. Government taxes.

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  The above private guided tour is tailored for you, your family or your
friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. In
other words, others will not join in your tour and you will not take part
into any tours of others on our land services.

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