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14 Days Classical China Lhasa Train Voyage |
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- Trip highlights: Explore ancient capital of Beijing. Fly to Lhasa, a place for mysterious Tibetan Buddhism, take 36 hours of Qinghai-Tibetan train to Xian, ends your voyage in morden coast city of Shanghai.
- Tour price: From
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1,857.00
 Price including hotels, tours, meals...
- Destinations:
Beijing, Lhasa, Xian, Shanghai
- Tour code:
SWJT003
Private tour for a van with tour guide and driver, available every day
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| Day 7 Lhasa (B,L) |
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| The Drepong and Sera are the two most famous Tibetan monasteries in Tibet. You have the chance to have a close touch to the people living there. |
| The Tibet Museum | The Tibet Museum, located in the southeastern corner of Norbu Lingka, Lhasa, is the first of its kind in Tibet to be provided with the latest in equipment and facilities. The Tibet Museum was completed and opened in October 1999. | | The Drepong Monastery | The Drepong Monastery: a cluster of white buildings resembling a riceheap, against the backdrop of Mount Gyenbuwndze. Founded in 1416, Drepong is the biggest and richest monastery in Tibet that was divided into four Tantric colleges - that specialis…… | | The Sera Monastery | The Sera Monastery lies on the northern edge of Lhasa at the base of Tatipu Hill. 'Sera' means 'merciful hail' denoting its rivalry with the 'Rice Heap' (Drepong) since hail destroys rice. Sera was smaller than Drepong with about 7,000 monks but was …… |
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Lhasa Carpet Factory: Lhasa Carpet Factory is a factory south of Yanhe Dong Lu near the University of Tibet in Lhasa the capital of Tibet. It produces traditional Tibetan rugs. The highland of Tibet is the actual home of the oriental carpets. By visiting Carpet Factory you will have a general idea of how carpets are produced. |
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| Day 8 Lhasa (B) |
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| Transferred to take 36 hours train (soft sleeper) to Xian. Stay overnight on the train. Train No.: T 28 (leave Lhasa at 08h30, arrive Xian at 20h28 next day) |
| Qinghai-Tibet Railway | The highest point of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is the Tanggula Mountain Pass, which is at an altitude more than 5,000 meters above sea level. At this point passengers may experience slight high-altitude-reaction symptoms, such as headaches, but they …… |
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Express train T28 Lhasa to Beijing: It departs from Lhasa at 09h20 on Day 1, arrives at Beijing West Train Station at 07h34 on Day 3. You need to stay 46 hours on the train. The train passes Xian at 20h22 on Day 2, many passengers end their train journey here, visit the Terra Cotta Warriors. |
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| Day 9 Xian |
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| Arrive at Xian at 20h28 in the evening. Pikup from the train station and transfer to the hotel in Xian. |
| Xian | Xi’an, named “Chang’an” in ancient time, is the ancient capitals of 13 dynasties, dating back to 3100 years ago. It’s the starting point of the Silk Road and honored as the World Historic City by UNESCO in 1981. Hence, it’s the first choice for those…… |
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Muslim quarter: The Muslim Quarter features a mix of Chinese and Islamic cultures. It wins the reputation for the alley lined with market stall and the tasty snack food. Meanwhile, it is a good place to head for when looking for those hard-to-find souvenirs. |
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| Day 10 Xian (B,L) |
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| The highlight today is the visit to the Terra Cotta Warriors. |
| Xian Bell Tower | Built in 1384 A.D, the Bell Tower boasts a history of over 600 years. It is the largest and best-preserved of its kind in China. Visiting the Bell Tower, you can still see the Big Iron Bell which was made in Ming Dynasty, 2,500 kilograms in weight. | | Big Wild Goose Pagoda | It was built in 652 during the Tang Dynasty and currently boasts height of seven stories. It’s said that Master Xuan Zang built this pagoda to house the Buddhist scriptures and relics he had brought back from India. | | Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses Museum | Terracotta Warriors is the underworld terracotta army of Emperor Qin Shihuang (the first unifier of China, 259BC-210BC). It’s reputed as the Eighth Miracle of the World. Now the Terracotta Museum consists of Pit 1, Pit 2, Pit 3 and Pit 4 as well as t…… |
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Tang Dynasty Dinner Show: The Tang Dynasty show has absorbed all the best music from the past dynasties and that of western regions and other countries. It vividly reflects their thriving economy, the friendly relationship between Tang and its neighboring countries, and the daily life of the Tang people. |
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| Day 11 Xian,Shanghai (B,L) |
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| Continue your tours in Xian. Fly to Shanghai, pickup by our tour guide from Shanghai airport and transfer to the hotel. |
| Great Mosque | The Great Mosque is one of the largest and best-kept Islamic mosques in China, which was originally built in 742 AD during the Chinese Tang Dynasty(618-907). It combined Islamic culture with Chinese traditional architecture seamlessly and became most…… | | Ancient City Wall | It is the most well-preserved ancient military defensive systems in the world. It is composed of the moat, hanging bridges, battlements, watchtowers, tunnels and parapet. Today, the roadway is a promenade enjoyed by strolling tourist. Cycling on the …… | | Shaanxi Provincial History Museum | It is one of the Top 3 national museums in China. This museum boasts 370,000 pieces relics range from prehistory when human just used simple stone tools to exquisite wares in the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)., and enables you to see the vast changes of C…… |
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Cycle on the City Wall: The city wall is 12-14 meters (40-46 feet) wide at the top, plenty enough space for cycling, no traffic, no horns, clear air, sweet breeze...The cost for bicycle rental is RMB 20, 30 minutes ride is a good experience. |
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| Day 12 Shanghai (B,L) |
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| Downtown city tour in Shanghai. |
| Yuyuan Garden | The Yuyuan Garden, also known as the “Yu Garden”, is an eminent classical Chinese garden and famed as “an architectural miracle in South China”. Inside the Yu Garden, you will be fascinated with traditional Chinese style houses, grottoes, pavilions, …… | | The French Concession | A residential area of Shanghai once designated for the French, it is a very nice European place in Shanghai with lots of French and German cafes, tree-lined avenues, up-market stores as well as historical buildings. | | Yuyuan Market | Located next to the Yuyuan Garden, it's a lively market that specializes in traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Souvenir hunters should not miss this hot tourist destination. Also you can try some Shanghai Xiao Long Bao, vegetarian buns, chicken sou…… | | Shanghai Museum | Shanghai reputedly holds China's best collection of treasures from ancient bronzes, exquisitely carved jades and Ming and Qing dynasty antique furniture. Every visitor to Shanghai should try to pop in for at least an hour, but it's easy to spend a w…… |
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Shanghai Acrobats Show: There are two famous Shanghai Acrobatic Theatres: Shanghai Circus World and Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe. Mostly, performances are held each night and last for about 1.5 - 2 hours. You will marvel at varieties of exciting programs with countless near-impossible feats of flexibility, strength, endurance, and sheer willpower performed on stage |
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