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The Mysteries of Tibet- Quick Glance
Day 1-2: Depart the States/Canada - Arrive China
Day 3-4: Lhasa
Day 5-6: Gyantse
Day 7: Shigatse
Day 8: Lhasa
Day 9: Tsedang
Day 10: Lhasa/Beijing
Day 11: Depart China - Arrive States/Canada

Program Fee includes:

  • Round-trip scheduled flights from LAX, SFO, or YVR with a major airline, airport transfers and escorts
  • Domestic flights and transportation within China
  • Private comfortable motorcoach throughout city tours and transfers
  • The services and guidance of bilingual Cultural Embrace Tour Leaders
  • First class hotel accommodations (based on double occupancy)
  • English guided sightseeing and entrance fees to all sites listed on itinerary
  • Daily meals listed on the itinerary (American and Chinese combination breakfast, Chinese lunch and dinner).
  • All hotel and group meals' service charges and tips, baggage handling and local taxes
  • Traveler's insurance within China 
    • Details
    Tour OperatorCultural Embrace
    Duration
    11 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Difficulty Level
    Difficulty Level - Challenging
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1-2Depart USA/CanadaDepart USA/Canada - Depart the States and cross the International Date Line. Arrive Beijing and trasnfer to hotel.
    Day 3Beijing-LhasaTake a morning flight to Lhasa-the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region since the 7th Century and is the political and religious heart of Tibet. Although Lhasa is known for being one of the highest cities in the world, what really is breath-taking is the landscape, environment, people and culture.
    Day 4LhasaIn the morning sightsee the Potala Palace, the home of the Dalai Lamas, the traditional theological rulers and Buddhism's highest ranking priests of Tibet. It was the former political heart of Tibet and contains unimaginable treasures. Then visit the Lhasa's holiest temple-Jokhang Temple, the religious center of Tibet. This 1300 year old temple houses a pure gold Buddha statue that was a gift from the Tang Dynasty of China. Sightseeing the Barkhor Market, which is the religious and social focus of Lhasa. Today it is a big free market where you can shop for authentic Tibetan souvenirs.
    Day 5Lhasa-GyantseDrive to Gyantse, visit the Palkhor Monastery, which is notable for its superb Kumbum (10,000 images) stapu. The Dzong (old fort), which towers above Gyantse, offers a beautiful view over the valley.
    Day 6Gyantse-ShigatseIn the morning, go by motorcoach to Shigatse, visit Tashilhunpo Monastery - the official seat of the Panchen Lama, the chief spiritual and temporal authority of Tsang. It was founded in 1447 by Gendun Drup and was the first Dalai Lama. It is the biggest Gelugpa monastery in the Tsang region of Tibet, which once housed 3800 monks. The most amazing image in this monastery is the statue of the giant Maitreya (Future Buddha) erected by the ninth Panchen Lama in 1914. This giant statue stands 26 meters in height. A total of 6700 ounces of gold and 115875 kilograms of copper and a great quantity of precious things such as pearls, turquoises, corals and ambers were used for its construction. It is the biggest bronze statue in the world and one of the key relics to be preserved by the central government.
    Day 7Shigatse-LhasaReturn back to Lhasa via motor coach.
    Day 8LhasaVisit the Drepung Monastery, a collection of Buddhist chapels and colleges. The Norbulingka is the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lamas and deserves a visit both for its historical and cultural significance. More than just a simple summer retreat, this is the headquarters from which the Dalai Lamas ruled Tibet during the summer months. Then visit the Sera Monastery, where the monks' famous daily debates take place.
    Day 9Lhasa-TsedangAfter breakfast, drive to Tsedang to visit the Yumblagang, the oldest chateau in Tibet. It remains an impressive and imposing site overlooking the valley from the top of a steep hill. Then tour to the Tradruk Temple, one of the earliest Buddhist Temples in Tibetan history. It contains the precious relics the Pearl Tangkha, which is made of 29026 pearls and different precious stone by Naidong during the reign of Pamodrupa Kingdom.
    Day 10Tsedang-Lhasa-BeijingVisit the Samye Monastery in the morning, then our motor coach will take you to the Lhasa airport for your flight back to Beijing.
    Dates/Pricing
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    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
     $2,795.00* (USD) / May : 18, 2006Quote
     $2,905.00* (USD) / Sept. : 9-19, 23-Oct. 3Quote
     $3,015.00* (USD) / June: 3-13, 17-27, July: 4-14, 16-26; August: 11-21Quote
    Lodging Type
    Hotels
    Dining
    Total meals - 25Breakfasts - 9
    Lunches - 8Dinners - 8
    Transportation
    Motor Coach
    Active/Adventure
    Nature Observance
    Cultural/Educational
    ArchaeologyAnthropology
    ArchitectureCulinary
    HistoryPhotography
    Religion and Spirituality 
      
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