Tibetan Sky Train 15 Days

Days: 15 Days
Tour Price from £2,645
Average Group Size:14
Places to visit: Beijing, Xian, Lhasa, Tibetan Sky Train, Shanghai

Tour Itinerery

Already been to Beijing & Xian? You can join this tour starting on Day 7 in Lhasa. Please contact us for a quote.

Slideshow of Beijing

Day 1: UK - Beijing

Our journey begins as we board our overnight scheduled flight to Beijing.
(* For those who may experience jet lag, we recommend adding a pre-tour night in Beijing for a refreshing start of your holiday.)
* Second-time visitor to China may wish to skip Beijing & Xian. You can join this tour starting Day 7 in Lhasa. Please contact us for a quote.

Day 2: Beijing

Morning arrival into Beijing where you will be greeted by your Oriental Travel Tour Manager and chauffeured to your deluxe class hotel. Take the time to settle in. Later in the afternoon, we visit the majestic Summer Palace with a boat ride on the lake.
This evening enjoy a warm welcome dinner in our favourite restaurant with fusion imperial court cuisine. Accommodation: 5* Marco Polo Parkside

Day 3: Beijing

Our days begins with a stroll through Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world, before retracing the steps of the great emperors of China and wander amongst the imperial splendour of the Forbidden City. We then take a rickshaw ride along Beijing's old quarter "Hutongs".This afternoon move onto the sacred Temple of Heaven.
Conclude the day with a delicious Peking duck banquet dinner.

Slideshow of Great Wall

Day 4: Beijing

Enjoy marvellous scenery as we wind our way up to the Great Wall (Mutianyu Section) - a much quieter and picturesque section of the Great Wall.Here you will have plenty of time to climb up to the top of this magnificent structure. Unforgettable views, and when the weather is good, a lovely picnic lunch will go to make this a day to remember! On our return to the city, we stop by a Jade Carving Workshop.

Oriental's Style: We visit the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall, avoiding the tourist traps at the popular Badaling section. When the weather is good, we will enjoy a lovely picnic lunch on an ancient watchtower.

Day 5: Beijing - Xian

Morning fly to Xian. En-route to the airport we drive pass and stop by the 2008 Beijing Olympic Stadium.
Upon arrival Xian, embark on a discovery tour of the Tombs of Emperor Han Yangling. This tomb showcases the style in which the West Han Dynasty decorated their tombs in preparation for the afterlife. Drive past the Bell Tower to our deluxe hotel excellently located within the ancient walls.
Evening enjoy a Dumpling Banquet Dinner.
Accommodation: Grand Noble Hotel

Slideshow of Xian

Day 6: Xian

Once the largest city in the world, Xian is a treasure trove of China's former glory. Our morning begins with a leisurely walk on the Ancient City Wall and South Gate. Next journey to the UNESCO heritage listed Terracotta Warriors. Here you will have plenty of time to personally inspect the eternal guard of the First Emperor.
After lunch and a chance to sample local specialty of hand-pulled noodles, visit a workshop to view the production of Terracotta figurines by local craftsmen and perhaps purchase a 6 ft replica warrior for you garden or home!

Slideshow of Lhasa

Day 7: Xian - Lhasa

Morning flight to Lhasa, a focal point for millions of devoted Buddhist pilgrimages. After lunch in the old town, take a little relaxing stroll around the hotel in the afternoon to get acclimatized.
Accommodation: 4* Gang Gyan Lhasa Hotel

Day 8: Lhasa

Today we will visit Tibet's landmark Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Square.
* Our 10 August departure is timed to coincide the colourful Shoton Festival in Lhasa. We will spend more time on sight to participate in the festival.

Day 9: Lhasa

Breakast is followed by a visit to Drepung Monastery, Norbulingka and Sera Monastery.

Day 10: Yamdrok Tso Lake (via Kampala Pass)

This morning's journey takes us away from sprawling Lhasa into an extraordinary high plateau landscape. The road gradually climbs to a staggering height of 4,797m to reach the Kamba La Pass from where you will have the panoramic view of the icy turquoise blue Yamdrok Tso Lake that lies serveral feet below the road. This is one of the four holiest lakes of Tibet and the home of wrathful deities. Today our lunch will be a home cooked meal with a local Tibetan family. Later in the day, return to Lhasa.

Day 11-12: Rail Journey Across the Rooftop of the World

We board the Tibetan Sky Train this morning across western China into Shanghai. While some tour groups would have taken the train route in the opposite direction, we make sure your journey traverse countless charming sights along the line during day time so that you would not miss one minute of the majestic sights of vast grasslands, crystal clear alpine lakes, deep gorges, snow-capped mountains and the enormity of the Tibetan plains.

Slideshow of Shanghai

Day 13: Shanghai

We disembark our train at around mid-day in Shanghai. After lunch and time freshening up at hotel, our guide will take you on a city orientation tour featuring the modern Pudong District, Yuyuan Garden & Bazaar and a walking tour of the colonial Bund.
Accommodation: 5* Grand Mercure Hotel

Day 14: Shanghai

Day free at leisure enabling you to further explore the city at your own pace.
(* Note: Train from Lhasa to Shanghai departs on alternative days. The railway schedule will not be confirmed until close to departure. If there is no train running on Day 11, we will take it on Day 10 instead. Sight visits in Tibet will not be reduced as we simply utilize some of the free leisure time. To compensate for the reduced free time in Lhasa, a further half day tour of Shanghai will be arranged. For the 10 August departure (with Shoton Festival), we will take the train on Day 12, reducing the free time in Shanghai.)

Day 15: Shanghai - UK

Today bid a fond farwell to China as we transfer to the airport for our return flight home.

*Extend extra night(s) in Shanghai - for only £43/person/night

* This tour can be tailored to make optional extensions to various destinations in the middle or end of the journey such as Chengdu, Lijiang, Yangshuo or Hong Kong. Please contact us for some ideas!

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Tour Price includes:

Return international flights
Escorted tour program as mentioned inc. domestic flights, land transportation, sightseeing entrance fee
11 nights hotel accommodation as listed above
2 nights onboard train
Daily buffet breakfast (except onboard train) and most lunches & dinners - 11 breakfast, 9 lunch/refreshment, 3 dinner

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Tour Prices & Booking

If dates below do not meet your schedule, we can arrange private departures.
Please call us at 0207 6324550

Dates	Price (per person)	Availability
May 24	£2,645	Good	Book
August 10	£2,740	Good	Book
September 15	£2,690	Good	Book

* Shoton Festival - join our 10 August departure which is timed to participate in the colourful Shoton Festival in Lhasa
* Single room supplement: £365
* Dates or budget not suitable This tour can be organised as private tour using lower category of accommodation and at any of your chosen departure dates. Price from £2,390.
* Our Inclusive Tour International Flight fares are very good value which helps us to keep the cost of our tours to a minimum, however these seats are limited by airlines so may not be available at this cheaper price at the time of your booking in which case a small flight supplement, or if you wish, an alternative airline may apply. You can confirm this with our team at the time of booking.

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