Highlights of China & Tibet - 12 days

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
See Itinerary
  • duration 12 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 5-99 yrs
  • max group size 24
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-29812
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Beijing, China/ Lhasa, China
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Beijing - Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Pearl markets, Jade Carving Factory, Hutong area of Beijing and Chinese Acrobatic Show
  • Badaling and Juyongguan - 2 UNESCO listed sections of Great Wall of China
  • Xi’an - UNESCO - listed Terracotta Warriors, Clay warrior workshop, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall and bike ride, Muslim Quarter.
  • Lhasa – Potala Palace, Norbulinka Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Barkhor Bazaar. Yamdrok Lake, Kamba-la pass
  • Yamdrok Lake and Kamba-la Pass - cradled by snow capped mountains
  • Chengdu – visit the famous Panda Conservation centre and get up and close with China’s national symbol
  • Leshan – marvel at the iconic stone Buddha standing over 71 meters tall
  • Wenshu Monastery - built during the Qing Dynasty
  • Show more
The Highlights of China & Tibet - 12 days tour starts in Beijing and ends in Lhasa. The Highlights of China & Tibet - 12 days is an explorer tour that takes 12 days taking you from Beijing to Lhasa and through other destinations in China.

Exploring Beijing’s grand Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and the scenic Great Wall at Badaling and Juyongguan Pass, Xi’an’s warriors and mighty medieval fortress, the Giant Pandas of Chengdu before continuing to the roof of the world, Tibet - a spiritual land that has exerted its magnetic pull over travellers for centuries.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day: 1 Beijing
  • Day: 2 Beijing
  • Day: 3 Beijing
  • Day: 4 Juyongguan Pass
  • Day: 5 Xi'an
  • Day: 6 Xi'an
  • Day: 7 Chengdu
  • Day: 8 Chengdu
  • Day: 9 Lhasa
  • Day: 10 Lhasa
  • Day: 11 Lhasa
  • Day: 12 Lhasa
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 10 nights 3 - 4 star hotels
Meals
  • 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners (1 is a Peking Duck dinner in Beijing)
Transport
  • Beijing Capital Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer day 12 from Lhasa Airport
  • All relevant transfers and transportation in private vehicles
Guide
  • Tour Guide escorted for groups of 6 or more (days 1 - 6)
  • English speaking specialist guides at local sights and for sightseeing in Tibet
Others
  • 1 overnight train: Beijing - Xi'an (4-berth soft sleeper cabin):
  • Chinese Acrobatic Performance
  • 1 Economy class flight: Chengdu - Lhasa
  • High speed train: Xi'an - Chengdu
  • Rickshaw ride through the Hutong area of Beijing
  • Xi’an - bike ride on medieval City Wall
  • 4x4 drive to Yamdrok Lake
  • Touring of Beijing, Badaling, Juyongguan, Chengdu, Xi'an and Lhasa
  • Tibet Travel Permit (given to you in China)
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • International flights and visa
  • Tip for your tour guide is not included in the Tip Kitty. We suggest USD$3-5 per day, per traveller for a job well done, however the amount is up to you
  • Entrance Fees: USD$170-190pp, paid in local currency
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
This tour has not received any customer reviews yet. However, you can expect a good tour as it is run by a trusted travel specialist who has received 37 reviews for other tours with an average 4.4 rating.
Why Book with Bookmundi
What are customers saying about Bookmundi
Excellent
4.65 Average 674 Reviews
GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Highlights of China & Tibet - 12 days tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 May 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Highlights of China & Tibet - 12 days tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Highlights of China & Tibet - 12 days tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

AGE REQUIREMENT

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this trip. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and during transport.
  • Solo travelers are required to purchase a single room for your personal use.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days before the departure date.
NEED HELP OR HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THIS TOUR?
If you have any question about this tour or need help with planning a trip, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We're ready to help.
Welcome!

Sign-in to unlock instant trip discounts. Create wish lists and save up to USD 1,500.

Facebook
G
More login options here.