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Road to Shambala--28Days |
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Service Level: |
Standard |
| Duration: |
28Days |
| Price: |
3425USD |
| Local Payment: |
0USD |
| Rough Guide: |
Beijing-xi'an-Lhasa-Chengdu-Lijiang-Tigerleapinggorge-lijiang-Dali-Kunming-Yangshuo-Shanghai |
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| Highlights: |
The road to Shambala will offer you an insight of the customs and habits of Tibet, your visit to this pure and mythical land will help you get a new understand of life of the human beings and the natural world. Shambala is believed to be a place where earthly life comes into contact with the suprem wisdom of the heavens,the spiritural center of the planet where the earth and the cosmos join.Some words about Tibet
Here lies legendary Shambala,the abode of wisdom,where earthly life comes faces to face with the supreme knowledge of the heavens.
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| Itinerary： |
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| Day 1-4 Beijing ： |
Arrive in Beijing at any time before the group meeting in the evening. As group members will arrive at different times there are no arranged activities On Day 1 until our group meeting in the early evening. Please see the notice board in the hotel foyer for details of this meeting.On day 2, we are going to wander in Tiananmen Square and find the real life of the old imperial family in the Forbidden City. On day 3,We are going to explore the Great Wall at Mutianyu. An incredible piece of engineering stretching almost 3000km westwards from the mountain ridges north of Beijing. It was originally constructed to protect the Chinese empires from the Mongolian 'barbarians' of the north. On day 4,Catch our evening train to Xi'an in the fourth day. |
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| Day 5-7 Xi'an： |
Located in the northwest of China, Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi province and is regarded as the political,economic and transportation center of the northwest and inland. Among the 6 major ancient capitals (Xi'an, Luoyang, Nanjing, Kaifeng, Hangzhou and Beijing) Xi'an was established the earliest and has lasted the longest, succeeding through most dynasties. Its fame in historical and cultural circles is beyond comparison. The West Zhou, Qin, West Han, Former Zhao, Former Qin, Later Qin, West Wei, North Zhou, Sui and Tang dynasties took Xi'an as capital. As a result, the historical influence of Xi'an, the ancient capital of thousands of years, cannot be compared to other cities. As one of the four ancient capitals in the world, Xi'an is a famous tourist attraction. The Terra Cotta Warriors, called "The Eighth Wonder of the World", are located in Lintong District of Xi'an. With over 6,000 pieces it is known as the greatest discovery of the 20th century. Additionally, Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi National History Museum and Huanshan Mountain are all famous sightseeing spots.There is time to visit the Bell and Drum towers, explore the Muslim Quarter and enjoy great city views from the Big Goose Pagoda, an impressive structure built to house Buddhist scriptures, or take a bicycle riding along the Ming City wall.Xi'an also boasts many wonderful examples of traditional and modern architecture, so why not take a stroll before ending the day with a delicious dumpling banquet. On day 5,your tour leader will show you the microcosm Chinese civilization-Shaanxi National History Museum. On day 6 we are going to visit terra-cotta Warriors & Horses Museum.On day7 free morning until we catch our flight to Lhasa |
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| Day 8-12 Tibet： |
Day 8 We are going to have a visit the Jokhang Lama temple and the Barkhor Area.Day 9 The Potala Palace/Landmark of Tibet.We are going to visit the Potala Palace. Standing lofty above the Lhasa basin, the Potala Palace is not the symbol of Lhasa alone but of all Tibet. No journey to the "Roof of the World" is complete without a visit to the world-famous Potala.The thirteen-storied ancient building built only of mortar, timber and stone dates back 1,300 years. As well as being of great historical value, the architecture itself of the Potala, and in addition its murals, stupas, carvings, sculptures and the like are witness of its being a treasury of art. The palace contains such invaluable treasures as pearls, cultural relics,"tangkas,"scrolled texts and ancient chinaware, making the Potala a repository of inestimable worth,and it is a Mecca to which the visitor can return again and again, each time experiencing fresh understandings and gains.Shigatse/The Capital Town of Tsang.Day 10 We are going to drive to Shigatse, it will take us about 7 hours to drive.Days 11 We are going to have a visit to the Tashilhunpo Monastery and Shigatse fortess. A visit to the Tashilhunpo is must for every visitor to Shigatse.This city-like monastery is the seat of the Panchan Lama, and maybe compared with the Dalai Lama's Potala Palace.It houses more than five hundred and seventy monks even to this day. Days 12, Drive back to Lhasa and stay overnight in Lhasa. |
| Days 13-14 Chengdu.： |
Fly to Chengdu.Chengdu is famed for it's spicy, oily food, and even if you request no oil or chilly, your food is still bound to make the mouth tingle. With many dishes you will notice a pleasant numbing of the tongue, this comes from the Sichuan peppercorns. Those who are weight conscious can rest assured that the Sichuan girls are also famed to be the skinniest in China, as apparently all the tea counteracts the oil. Chengdu hotpot is something that should be experienced, though it's HOT!!! and anything and everything is eaten. Sichuan is also famous for its small snacks.Take time to visit the giant Panda research base or else just hang out in the city to drink tea, explore the temples and maybe get a relaxing massage.Days 14 visit the Pandas and catch our flight to Lijiang. |
| Day 15 Lijiang.： |
Days 15 Free day in Lijiang. |
| Days 16-17 Tiger leaping Gorge ： |
Days 16 Drive to Tiger leaping Gorge start our trekking and stay overnight in the mountain.
Days 17 Keep trekking and drive back to Lijiang.
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| Days 18-20 Dali： |
Free morning until we catch our day train to
Dali.Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture in western Yunnan province covers an area of nearly 30,000 square kilometers. Its 13 ethnic groups include the Bai,Yi, Hui, Miao and Naxi ethnic minorities,and all who come here are impressed and amazed at how peacefully and happily they live together.Dali was the capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom during the Tang Dynasty and of the Dali Kingdom during the Song Dynasty.For thousands of years it has been a gateway to cultural,commercial and trade exchanges between China and the South-eastern and South Asian region.The south-western Silk Road and the Tea-Horse Path once met at Dali,and so it was from there that Sichuan Shu brocade and Yunnan Pu'er Tea were exported to India and Afghanistan. Since that time Dali has maintained its reputation as an "ancient capital at the crossroads of Asian culture."
The main attraction in Dali is Three Pagoda Temple, Cangshan Mountain, Erhai Lake, and Bai's minority Village.Days 19 free day.Days 20 Free day until we catch our overnight train to Kunming. |
| Day 21 Kunming： |
Day 21: Free day in Kunming. Options are like Stone Forest, Flower and Bird Market, Cuihu Park, Yuan tong Si, Western Hills, Tang Dynasty Pagodas, Bamboo Temple, ask your tour leader for detail information and arrangement. |
| Days 22-24 Yangshuo： |
Day 22: we are going to fly to Guilin after breakfast, and transfer to Yangshuo. This small town accepts as the Backpacker's paradise, believe it or not, find your own answer.
Day 23: We are going to cycle the countryside.
Day 24: Free day.
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| Days 25-28 Shanghai： |
Day 25: Fly to Shanghai. 17 miles upstream from the Yangtze, Shanghai was a sleepy little fishing town on the Huangpu River, until the 1st opium War in 1842 when the British opened their first concession. The French &Japanese arrived not long after and each nation created their own concession governed by their own laws which were exempt from the Chinese. By the late 1920's it had developed a very international flavor, with motor cars, trams, buses, French cosmetics, Hollywood movies, multi-storied department stores and majestic buildings such as those along the Bund. It was during this time that Shanghai became known as the "Queen of the Orient". Now, Shanghai is the largest and most dynamic city in China, the 2010 World Expo just Bring Shanghai to a new era.
Day26: Shanghai Orientation Tour. Your tour leader will show you the Key spot in Shanghai by this tour, while some cost will occur and that is on you.
Day27: Free day in Shanghai. Grab a map and try your adventure spirit in this China's stunning city.
Day28: Tour finish in Shanghai.
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Travel information:
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Start Finish: |
Beijing--------Shanghai |
Style: |
Classical |
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| Group Size |
6-15 Person |
| Group Leader: |
Experienced leader |
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Airplane/Train/Air-con tour bus/City bus/Taxi |
| Meals: |
some meals are included. |
| Meal Budget: |
Allow 15USD for food per day per person |
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| My Own Room: |
Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops, with the following exceptions:,Overnight Trains |
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| Book: Early Birds refers to the first 6 Person |
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| 2010.4.03 Sat---2010.4.30 Fri |
6-15 Person |
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3425USD |
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| 2010.5.09 Sun---2010.6.05 Sat |
6-15 Person |
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3425USD |
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| 2010.6.19 Sat---2010.7.16 Fri |
6-15 Person |
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3425USD |
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| 2010.7.24 Sat---2010.8.20 Fri |
6-15 Person |
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3415USD |
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| 2010.8.29 Sun---2010.9.25 Sat |
6-15 Person |
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3415USD |
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