Beijing. O/N Beijing

Beijing - Today, your tour guide will meet you in your Beijing hotel lobby at 8:00 am. You will then be taken to Tiananmen Square.

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - At Tiananmen Square, you can capture stunning photos of the Tiananmen Tower, Monument to People’s Heroes, and Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao. Located in the heart of Beijing, Tiananmen Square has been the site of numerous historical events and gatherings over the centuries. Today, it hosts grand celebrations, military parades, and welcoming ceremonies for foreign dignitaries. Visitors can also admire the towering Monument to People’s Heroes and the solemn Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao. Traditional structures like the Tiananmen Tower, Zhengyang Gate, and Qianmen Arrow Tower are also present.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Next, you will cross the Tiananmen Tower to visit the Forbidden City, where 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 - 1911) resided and managed state affairs. The Forbidden City, the largest and best-preserved ancient wooden complex in the world, served as the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The palace is divided into the Inner Court and Outer Court by the Palace of Heavenly Purity, with the Outer Court used for state affairs and the Inner Court as the living quarters for the imperial family. The complex is also a vast museum housing over one million national treasures.

Mutianyu Great Wall - Upon arriving at the scenic area’s parking lot, you will take an electric car to the entrance and then a chairlift up to the 14th watchtower. Enjoy a leisurely hike on the wall for about 2 hours, ending with a toboggan ride down. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, built and restored in the early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), is one of the most renowned sections. Known for its unique beauty, Mutianyu stands out among all the Great Wall sections. Explore the ancient structure and learn about its history and significance. Your professional guide will answer any questions and share exclusive stories and facts about the Mutianyu Great Wall.

Beijing - At the end of the day, you will be escorted back to your Beijing hotel.

Beijing. O/N Beijing.

Beijing - In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel to continue your Beijing tour.

Temple of Heaven - Your first stop will be the Temple of Heaven, the largest group of royal ceremonial buildings in China. Emperors used to hold annual sacrificial ceremonies here to worship heaven and pray for a good harvest. Today, it has become a large park where you can see locals exercising and engaging in recreational activities.

Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - Next, you will visit Beijing Hutong, where you will take a rickshaw ride through the old alleys and visit a Hutong family to see how traditional Beijingers live. The area is home to many popular restaurants, cafes, and local food stores, making it a great place to have lunch and taste local cuisine. Your guide will offer suggestions. After lunch, you can stroll around Houhai Lake and explore more of the Hutong area.

Lama Temple (Yonghegong) - After visiting the Hutong, you will be driven to the Lama Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Beijing. The temple combines various architectural styles from different ethnic groups, including Han, Manchu, Mongol, and Tibetan. Opened to tourists in 1981, it attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors and pilgrims each year.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - A 30-minute drive will take you to the Summer Palace, known as the museum of ancient royal gardens. Your expert guide will show you around. The garden mainly consists of Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. The Long Corridor, 728 meters (796.2 yards) long, is the longest corridor in Chinese gardens. It connects Longevity Hill with Kunming Lake, starting from the Yaoyue (Inviting-Moon) Gate and ending at Shizhang Pavilion. You can admire the exquisite murals and enjoy melodious music while walking along the corridor.

Beijing - Finally, your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel.

Beijing - Lhasa by flight. O/N Lhasa.

Beijing Capital International Airport - Today, there are no activities planned. You will take a flight to Lhasa, possibly CA3922 from 14:55 to 19:10, which takes around 4 hours.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport - Upon arrival in Lhasa, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel. Your guide will assist with check-in, and you can acclimate to the high altitude at the hotel.

Lhasa. O/N Lhasa.

Potala Palace - Your morning will be spent visiting the magnificent Potala Palace. Originally built in the 7th century as an imperial palace, it was reconstructed in the 17th century and has since been the political, religious, cultural, and economic center of Tibet. The Potala Palace is the largest treasure house in Tibet, with over 1,000 rooms, various statues, stupas, murals, and artifacts. It attracts numerous travelers and pilgrims daily.

Jokhang Temple - After lunch, you will visit the Jokhang Temple, located in the city center. Built in the 7th century during the peak of the Tubo Kingdom, this temple is a perfect blend of Tibetan, Han, Nepalese, and Indian architectural styles. It is also a sacred Buddhist temple housing a rare life-size statue of Sakyamuni at age twelve.

Barkhor Street - Adjacent to the temple is Barkhor Street, bustling with pilgrims and street vendors selling traditional Tibetan items such as prayer wheels and jewelry.

Lhasa - At the end of the day, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.

Lhasa. O/N Lhasa.

Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si) - After breakfast, you will visit the Drepung Monastery, located in the western suburbs of the city. It is one of the ‘Three Great Monasteries’ and the largest in Tibetan Buddhism. From a distance, the monastery resembles a heap of rice, with its white buildings layered upon each other.

Sera Monastery - In the afternoon, you will visit the Sera Monastery, the second-largest monastery in Tibet, renowned for the excellent debating of Buddhist doctrines among lamas.

Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden) - After that, you will visit the nearby Norbulingka Park, the most beautiful and largest man-made park in Tibet. Built over 200 years ago, it served as the Summer Palace for the region’s religious leaders.

Lhasa - At the end of the day, your guide will escort you back to your hotel.

Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse (370KM). O/N Shigatse.

Lhasa - After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel lobby, and you will head to Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet.

Shigatse - Lhatse - Everest Base Camp (5200m). O/N A Tent or Rongbuk Monastery Guest House

Everest Base Camp - Rongbuk Monastery - Shigatse (340KM). O/N Shigatse.

Rongbuk Monastery - In the morning, if weather permits, you can witness the sunrise over Everest Peak from your lodging area. You will then visit the Rongbuk Monastery, located at an altitude of 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) at the foot of Mt. Everest. It is the highest monastery in the world, with nuns and monks living together. Finally, you will be driven back to Shigatse.

Shigatse - Lhasa (270KM). O/N Lhasa.

Departure from Lhasa. The tour ends.

Lhasa - Today, there are no planned activities. Your guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport or train station, marking the end of the 10-day tour.

• Flight ticket from Beijing to Lhasa (Economy class)
• Private car and guide for personalized experience
• Included entrance tickets for attractions
• Complimentary lunches during the tour
• Air-conditioned transportation for comfort
• Daily breakfast provided

• The hotel(in Beijing) and dinner