The Tibet Discovery elevates you to the towering mountain ranges of southwest China, where you will see and experience Tibet's mystical and spiritual appeal. Experience the largest lake in the Tibet Autonomous Region, Namtso Lake. This tour provides you an option of either choosing to visit China's prized Pandas at renowned research center in Chengdu or witness the spectacular views of the Tibetan highland on a train to Xining. Whichever you choose, both are going to astound you. Embark on an exhilarating flight through beautiful mountains on your way to Lhasa, where you will visit the sacred Tibetan Buddhist Potala Palace. Enjoy a heightening experience on your Tibet Discovery to "The Roof of the World."
Guided China Tour
Including flights, hotels, meals, tour guides and more
Bird's Nest (outside), Water Cube (outside), Yonghegong Lamasery and Temple of Heaven
Lhasa (5 Nights)
Tibetan Highlands, Potala Palace, Barkhor Street, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Namtso Lake, Tibetan History Museum and Summer Palace of Norbu Lingka
Option 1 - Chengdu
Chengdu (3 Nights):
Chengdu- Panda Research Center, Leshan- Giant Buddha, Dujiangyan
Option 2 - Xining
Lhasa Train (1 Night):
Spectacular view of Tibetan highland
Xining/Tongren/Beijing (1 Night):
Tibetan Medicine museum and Tibet Thangka painting art
Entertainment:
Sichuan Opera (Chengdu)
Tour Price Includes:
INTERNATIONAL & Domestic China Airfare, Meals, Tours, Guides and Hotels
Cities and attractions to be visited by this China tour:
Re-live the 2008 Olympics. The Bird Nest is a remarkable place to visit if you want to remember the incredible events that took place there at the 2008 Olympics, and admire its stunning architecture.
A truly fascinating sight. Its design combines modern technology with Chinese traditional values. Popular Science magazine chose it the Best of What's New of 2006.
It is located at the northeast corner of the city, considered as the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in present day China.
Built initially in 1694 during the Qing Dynasty, this building was the residence of Emperor Yongzheng when he was just a prince. However, in 1744 the Qing Dynasty formally changed the status of the dwelling to that of a lamasery, and so it became the national centre of Lama administration.
This temple once visited by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonial prayers for Good Harvest to Heaven, is still a place for prayer and worship. Its carefully designed buildings reflect Chinese culture, tradition and beliefs.
The giant pandas are not only a Chinese national treasure but are also beloved by people the world over. They are found only in Sichuan, Shaanxi and Gansu provinces. In total there are fewer than 1000, of which 80% are distributed within the territory of Sichuan province. Therefore, when visitors from home and abroad come to Chengdu, Sichuan Province one of their main objectives will be to see the giant pandas for themselves.
The Leshan Giant Buddha is a statue of Maitreya (a Bodhisattva usually represented as a very stout monk with a broad smile on his face and with his naked breast and paunch exposed to view) in sitting posture. The Buddha is located to the east of Leshan City, Sichuan Province, at the confluence of three rivers, namely, Min River, Qingyi River, and Dadu River. The statue makes itself the most renowned scenic spot in that city. In December, 1996, the location of the Buddha was included by UNESCO on the list of the World Heritage sites. Begun in the year 713 in the Tang Dynasty, and finished in the year 803, the statue took people more than 90 years to carve. During these years, thousands of workers had expended their efforts and wisdom on the project. As the biggest carved stone Buddha in the world, the Giant Buddha is featured in poetry, song and story.
Dujiangyan is the oldest and only surviving no-dam irrigation system in the world; and a wonder in the development of Chinese science. The project consists of three important parts, namely Yuzui, Feishayan and Baopingkou scientifically designed to automatically control the water flow of the rivers from the mountains to the plains throughout the year.
