Kathmandu-Beijing via Lhasa and Xian

Spring Itinerary

Outline Tour Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing: Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Patan Durbar square and Swayambhunath Temple.
Day 03: Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Kyirong Bazar (2,700m. -177km - 6-7 hrs) (B)
Day 04: Kyirong to Eeverest Base Camp (5,200m. - Tingri (4,350m. - 480km - 11 hrs) (B)
Day 05: Tingri - Shigatse (3,900m.- 280km - 7 hrs) (B)
Day 06: Shigatse - Lhasa (3,650m.) via Gyantse (39,50m. - 375km) (B)
Day 07: Day sightseeing in Lhasa: Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Barkhor street.
Day 08: Lhasa Sightseeing: Sera Monastery,Drepung Monastery.
Day 09-10: Leave Lhasa to Xian (405m.) by Qinghai (2,295m.) Tibet Train.
Day 11: Xian Day Tour-Terracotta Worriors and Horses.
Day 12: Xian to Beijing by Bullet Train.
Day 13: Beijing Tour – Great Wall at Badaling, Ming Tombs – Changling.
Day 14: Beijing Tour - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven.
Day 15: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journeys.

Detailed Tours Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.

Day 02: Full day sightseeing: Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Patan Durbar square and Swayambhunath Temple.

Day 03: Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Kyirong (2,700m. -177km - 6-7 hrs) (B)
Our driver and office staff will pick you up from your hotel at early in the morning 4:30 A.M. then we will drive to Tibert border (China). You will meet Tibetan tour guide at the border, after visa formality 1 hour continue drive to Kyirong Bazar for overnight. Kyirong Hotel.

Day 04: Kyirong to Eeverest Base Camp (5,200m. - Tingri (4,350m. - 480km - 11 hrs) (B)
Today, we will first drive to pass through Peikutso lake and grassland. Then we continue to drive to Everest Base Camp and visit the world highest Monastery, the Rongbuk Monastery. On the way, you can view the splendid panoramic Himalaya Mountain Range at Gyawula Pass (5200m). After visiting Everest Base Camp, we will drive to Tingri. Stay overnight in Tingri Hotel.

Day 05: Tingri - Shigatse (3,900m.- 280km - 7 hrs) (B)
Today, we will drive from Tingri to Shigatse. On the way, you will visit the 5000m. G318 National Highway milestone in Lhatse. After your arrival in Shigatse in the early afternoon, you will visit the seat of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery, one of the most important monasteries in Tibet. Stay overnight in Shigatse hotel

Day 06: Shigatse - Lhasa (3,650m.) via Gyantse (39,50m. - 375km) (B)
Today, we will drive to Lhasa via Gyantse. On the way you can see many Tibetan farmer villages. After arriving in Gyantse, you will visit Heritage town Gyantse old street and Perklor Monastery, Kumbum stupa. Then you will also visit Manak Dam Lake, Korola Glacier and Yamdrok Lake on the way to Lhasa. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 07: Day sightseeing in Lhasa: Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Barkhor street.
In the morning, visit the famous Potala palace and explore the grandest of its myriad chapel, its audience halls, the jeweled and Golden burial chortens(stupa Tombs) of past Dalai Lamas, and tremendous number of Buddhist frescoes, thangkas, combinations of mandala, figures of the Buddha, made of precious metal.
In the afternoon, visit the holist temple in Tibet, the Johkang Temple, built during songtsen gonpo’s reign by princess wencheng of tang dynasty, 647 A.D. The inner circuit is also situated inside the temple and is lined with prayer-wheel and murals outlined in gold on red background, which depict the thousand buddhas, interspersed with stupas and relief-images. Johkang is circuit.

The circular pilgrim route around Jokhang temple is called Barkhor and later flourished, forming the embryo of the city. The barkhor market itself is the most active in all Tibet, and it is possible to purchase traditional Tibetan artifacts, religious implements, antiques, books, Tibetan music instrument, Thangkas, and tradition Tibetan clothes etc. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 08: Lhasa Sightseeing: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery.
Drepung monastery is situated at the foothill of a mountain and was founded by Jamyang Choeje in 1416. It was once the home to 10000 monks and Ganden podrang in Drepung is famous as it was the government centre and later moved to the famous Potala palace during fifth dalai lama. By the time you can also visit the Nechung monastery located 1km southeast of Drepung and is the abode of the protector deity pehar and the seat of the state Oracle of Tibet.

In the afternoon, explore the Sera monastery which was founded in 1419 by Tsongkapa’s disciple Jamchen Choeje. The most attractive is Monks debating held in the courtyard at around 6-7:30 in the afternoon. Stay overnight in Lhasa (Notice, the sequence of sightseeing of first two days may be adjusted according to the reservation of visiting Potala Palace)
Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 09-10: Leave Lhasa to Xian (405m.) by Qinghai (2,295m.) Tibet Train.
Move from  Lhasa to Xian by Qinghai Tibet Train.

Day 11: Xian day Tour-Terracotta Worriors and Horses.
In the morning, visit Terracotta Worriors and Horses.This incredible 2000 year-old army of life-sized warriors is part of the underground tomb of the Emperor Qin. This Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum is about 35 km from Xian. After lunch, visit ancient city walls, which stretches round the old city. The City Wall of Xi'an was established in the 3rd year of Hongwu Period of the Ming Dynasty (1370 A.D.) in a rectangular form with a perimeter of 13.79 km and an area of 11.47 km2. Stay overnight in Xian.

Day 12: Xian to Beijing by Bullet Train.
ake new fast bullet train from Xian to Beijing in the morning, takes around 5 hours. Have a rest in Beijing. Stay overnight in Beijing.

Day 13: Beijing Tour – Great Wall at Badaling, Ming Tombs – Changling.
Visit the majestic Great Wall (Badaling section) and the Ming Tombs. You will be taken on a group tourto the Great Wall, the most famous symbol of China and one of the world’s most remarkable architectural wonders. This section was first built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD). Then you will visit the Ming Tombs, the burial site of the emperor Wangli, the 13th emperor of the Ming Dynasty who ruled for 48 years until his death in 1620.

Day 14: Beijing Tour - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven.
First stroll on the historic Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world and the spiritual heart of China, and the magnificent Forbidden City which used to be the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties with a history of around 600 years. In the afternoon, you will marvel at the incredible Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven. Summer Palace was an imperial summer resort of the Qing Dynasty. The Temple of Heaven is a royal sacred site, where prayer for good harvests, prosperity and harmonious life are offered. Stay overnight in Beijing.

Day 15: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journeys.
Your Beijing tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Beijing International airport, end the service.

Autumn Itinerary

Outline Tour Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Full day sightseeing: Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Patan Durbar square and Swayambhunath Temple.
Day 03: Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Kyirong Bazar 2,700m. -177km - 6-7 hrs) (B)
Day 04: Kyirong to Eeverest Base Camp (5,200m. - Tingri (4,350m. - 480km - 11 hrs) (B)
Day 05: Tingri - Shigatse (3,900m.- 280km - 7 hrs) (B)
Day 06: Shigatse - Lhasa (3,650m.) via Gyantse (39,50m. - 375km) (B)
Day 07: Day sightseeing in Lhasa: Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Barkhor street.
Day 08: Lhasa Sightseeing: Sera Monastery,Drepung Monastery.
Day 09-10: Leave Lhasa to Xian (405m.) by Qinghai (2,295m.) Tibet Train.
Day 11: Xian Day Tour-Terracotta Worriors and Horses.
Day 12: Xian to Beijing by Bullet Train.
Day 13: Beijing Tour – Great Wall at Badaling, Ming Tombs – Changling.
Day 14: Beijing Tour - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven.
Day 15: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journeys.

Detailed Tours Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.

Day 02: Full day sightseeing: Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Patan Durbar square and Swayambhunath Temple.

Day 03: Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Kyirong (2,700m. -177km - 6-7 hrs) (B)
Our driver and office staff will pick you up from your hotel at early in the morning 4:30 A.M. then we will drive to Tibert border (China). You will meet Tibetan tour guide at the border, after visa formality 1 hour continue drive to Kyirong Bazar for overnight. Kyirong Hotel.

Day 04: Kyirong to Eeverest Base Camp (5,200m. - Tingri (4,350m. - 480km - 11 hrs) (B)
Today, we will first drive to pass through Peikutso lake and grassland. Then we continue to drive to Everest Base Camp and visit the world highest Monastery, the Rongbuk Monastery. On the way, you can view the splendid panoramic Himalaya Mountain Range at Gyawula Pass (5200m). After visiting Everest Base Camp, we will drive to Tingri. Stay overnight in Tingri Hotel.

Day 05: Tingri - Shigatse (3,900m.- 280km - 7 hrs) (B)
Today, we will drive from Tingri to Shigatse. On the way, you will visit the 5000m. G318 National Highway milestone in Lhatse. After your arrival in Shigatse in the early afternoon, you will visit the seat of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery, one of the most important monasteries in Tibet. Stay overnight in Shigatse hotel

Day 06: Shigatse - Lhasa (3,650m.) via Gyantse (39,50m. - 375km) (B)
Today, we will drive to Lhasa via Gyantse. On the way you can see many Tibetan farmer villages. After arriving in Gyantse, you will visit Heritage town Gyantse old street and Perklor Monastery, Kumbum stupa. Then you will also visit Manak Dam Lake, Korola Glacier and Yamdrok Lake on the way to Lhasa. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 07: Day sightseeing in Lhasa: Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Barkhor street.
In the morning, visit the famous Potala palace and explore the grandest of its myriad chapel, its audience halls, the jeweled and Golden burial chortens(stupa Tombs) of past Dalai Lamas, and tremendous number of Buddhist frescoes, thangkas, combinations of mandala, figures of the Buddha, made of precious metal.
In the afternoon, visit the holist temple in Tibet, the Johkang Temple, built during songtsen gonpo’s reign by princess wencheng of tang dynasty, 647 A.D. The inner circuit is also situated inside the temple and is lined with prayer-wheel and murals outlined in gold on red background, which depict the thousand buddhas, interspersed with stupas and relief-images. Johkang is circuit.

The circular pilgrim route around Jokhang temple is called Barkhor and later flourished, forming the embryo of the city. The barkhor market itself is the most active in all Tibet, and it is possible to purchase traditional Tibetan artifacts, religious implements, antiques, books, Tibetan music instrument, Thangkas, and tradition Tibetan clothes etc. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 08: Lhasa Sightseeing: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery.
Drepung monastery is situated at the foothill of a mountain and was founded by Jamyang Choeje in 1416. It was once the home to 10000 monks and Ganden podrang in Drepung is famous as it was the government centre and later moved to the famous Potala palace during fifth dalai lama. By the time you can also visit the Nechung monastery located 1km southeast of Drepung and is the abode of the protector deity pehar and the seat of the state Oracle of Tibet.

In the afternoon, explore the Sera monastery which was founded in 1419 by Tsongkapa’s disciple Jamchen Choeje. The most attractive is Monks debating held in the courtyard at around 6-7:30 in the afternoon. Stay overnight in Lhasa (Notice, the sequence of sightseeing of first two days may be adjusted according to the reservation of visiting Potala Palace)
Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 09-10: Leave Lhasa to Xian (405m.) by Qinghai (2,295m.) Tibet Train.
Move from  Lhasa to Xian by Qinghai Tibet Train.

Day 11: Xian day Tour-Terracotta Worriors and Horses.
In the morning, visit Terracotta Worriors and Horses.This incredible 2000 year-old army of life-sized warriors is part of the underground tomb of the Emperor Qin. This Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum is about 35 km from Xian. After lunch, visit ancient city walls, which stretches round the old city. The City Wall of Xi'an was established in the 3rd year of Hongwu Period of the Ming Dynasty (1370 A.D.) in a rectangular form with a perimeter of 13.79 km and an area of 11.47 km2. Stay overnight in Xian.

Day 12: Xian to Beijing by Bullet Train.
ake new fast bullet train from Xian to Beijing in the morning, takes around 5 hours. Have a rest in Beijing. Stay overnight in Beijing.

Day 13: Beijing Tour – Great Wall at Badaling, Ming Tombs – Changling.
Visit the majestic Great Wall (Badaling section) and the Ming Tombs. You will be taken on a group tourto the Great Wall, the most famous symbol of China and one of the world’s most remarkable architectural wonders. This section was first built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD). Then you will visit the Ming Tombs, the burial site of the emperor Wangli, the 13th emperor of the Ming Dynasty who ruled for 48 years until his death in 1620.

Day 14: Beijing Tour - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven.
First stroll on the historic Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world and the spiritual heart of China, and the magnificent Forbidden City which used to be the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties with a history of around 600 years. In the afternoon, you will marvel at the incredible Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven. Summer Palace was an imperial summer resort of the Qing Dynasty. The Temple of Heaven is a royal sacred site, where prayer for good harvests, prosperity and harmonious life are offered. Stay overnight in Beijing.

Day 15: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journeys.
Your Beijing tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Beijing International airport, end the service.

Day to Day Tour Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.

Day 02: Full day sightseeing: Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Patan Durbar square and Swayambhunath Temple.

Day 03: Early morning drive from Kathmandu to Kyirong (2,700m. -177km - 6-7 hrs) (B)
Our driver and office staff will pick you up from your hotel at early in the morning 4:30 A.M. then we will drive to Tibert border (China). You will meet Tibetan tour guide at the border, after visa formality 1 hour continue drive to Kyirong Bazar for overnight. Kyirong Hotel.

Day 04: Kyirong to Eeverest Base Camp (5,200m. - Tingri (4,350m. - 480km - 11 hrs) (B)
Today, we will first drive to pass through Peikutso lake and grassland. Then we continue to drive to Everest Base Camp and visit the world highest Monastery, the Rongbuk Monastery. On the way, you can view the splendid panoramic Himalaya Mountain Range at Gyawula Pass (5200m). After visiting Everest Base Camp, we will drive to Tingri. Stay overnight in Tingri Hotel.

Day 05: Tingri - Shigatse (3,900m.- 280km - 7 hrs) (B)
Today, we will drive from Tingri to Shigatse. On the way, you will visit the 5000m. G318 National Highway milestone in Lhatse. After your arrival in Shigatse in the early afternoon, you will visit the seat of Panchan Lama - Tashilunpo Monastery, one of the most important monasteries in Tibet. Stay overnight in Shigatse hotel

Day 06: Shigatse - Lhasa (3,650m.) via Gyantse (39,50m. - 375km) (B)
Today, we will drive to Lhasa via Gyantse. On the way you can see many Tibetan farmer villages. After arriving in Gyantse, you will visit Heritage town Gyantse old street and Perklor Monastery, Kumbum stupa. Then you will also visit Manak Dam Lake, Korola Glacier and Yamdrok Lake on the way to Lhasa. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 07: Day sightseeing in Lhasa: Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Barkhor street.
In the morning, visit the famous Potala palace and explore the grandest of its myriad chapel, its audience halls, the jeweled and Golden burial chortens(stupa Tombs) of past Dalai Lamas, and tremendous number of Buddhist frescoes, thangkas, combinations of mandala, figures of the Buddha, made of precious metal.
In the afternoon, visit the holist temple in Tibet, the Johkang Temple, built during songtsen gonpo’s reign by princess wencheng of tang dynasty, 647 A.D. The inner circuit is also situated inside the temple and is lined with prayer-wheel and murals outlined in gold on red background, which depict the thousand buddhas, interspersed with stupas and relief-images. Johkang is circuit.

The circular pilgrim route around Jokhang temple is called Barkhor and later flourished, forming the embryo of the city. The barkhor market itself is the most active in all Tibet, and it is possible to purchase traditional Tibetan artifacts, religious implements, antiques, books, Tibetan music instrument, Thangkas, and tradition Tibetan clothes etc. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 08: Lhasa Sightseeing: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery.
Drepung monastery is situated at the foothill of a mountain and was founded by Jamyang Choeje in 1416. It was once the home to 10000 monks and Ganden podrang in Drepung is famous as it was the government centre and later moved to the famous Potala palace during fifth dalai lama. By the time you can also visit the Nechung monastery located 1km southeast of Drepung and is the abode of the protector deity pehar and the seat of the state Oracle of Tibet.

In the afternoon, explore the Sera monastery which was founded in 1419 by Tsongkapa’s disciple Jamchen Choeje. The most attractive is Monks debating held in the courtyard at around 6-7:30 in the afternoon. Stay overnight in Lhasa (Notice, the sequence of sightseeing of first two days may be adjusted according to the reservation of visiting Potala Palace)
Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 09-10: Leave Lhasa to Xian (405m.) by Qinghai (2,295m.) Tibet Train.
Move from  Lhasa to Xian by Qinghai Tibet Train.

Day 11: Xian day Tour-Terracotta Worriors and Horses.
In the morning, visit Terracotta Worriors and Horses.This incredible 2000 year-old army of life-sized warriors is part of the underground tomb of the Emperor Qin. This Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum is about 35 km from Xian. After lunch, visit ancient city walls, which stretches round the old city. The City Wall of Xi'an was established in the 3rd year of Hongwu Period of the Ming Dynasty (1370 A.D.) in a rectangular form with a perimeter of 13.79 km and an area of 11.47 km2. Stay overnight in Xian.

Day 12: Xian to Beijing by Bullet Train.
ake new fast bullet train from Xian to Beijing in the morning, takes around 5 hours. Have a rest in Beijing. Stay overnight in Beijing.

Day 13: Beijing Tour – Great Wall at Badaling, Ming Tombs – Changling.
Visit the majestic Great Wall (Badaling section) and the Ming Tombs. You will be taken on a group tourto the Great Wall, the most famous symbol of China and one of the world’s most remarkable architectural wonders. This section was first built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD). Then you will visit the Ming Tombs, the burial site of the emperor Wangli, the 13th emperor of the Ming Dynasty who ruled for 48 years until his death in 1620.

Day 14: Beijing Tour - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven.
First stroll on the historic Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world and the spiritual heart of China, and the magnificent Forbidden City which used to be the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties with a history of around 600 years. In the afternoon, you will marvel at the incredible Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven. Summer Palace was an imperial summer resort of the Qing Dynasty. The Temple of Heaven is a royal sacred site, where prayer for good harvests, prosperity and harmonious life are offered. Stay overnight in Beijing.

Day 15: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journeys.
Your Beijing tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Beijing International airport, end the service.

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