12-Day Standard Beijing-Lhasa-Xian-Shanghai Tour

Day1 Arrival in Beijing (B)
Our guide will pick you up in Beijing airport and take you to the hotel. You are free to explore the city for the rest of the day.
Accommodation: Beijing Tianbao Hotel or the same class

Day2 Beijing (B+L+D)
A full day city tour to Tiananmen Square, which is the largest square in the world and the Forbidden City, the home of 24 emperors built in the Ming Dynasty. In the afternoon go to visit the Temple of Heaven where the Ming and Qing emperors worshiped the God for good harvest. In the evening, you will enjoy the famous Peking Duck Dinner and then go to watch the Beijing Opera.
Accommodation: Beijing Tianbao Hotel or the same class

Day3 Beijing (B+L+D)
One-day excursion to Mutianyu Great Wall and century-old Qianmen. Peking Roast Duck Dinner will be served at the famous Quanjude Restaurant in the evening. (Vegetarian meal is available for the vegetarian).
Accommodation: Beijing Tianbao Hotel or the same class

Day4 Beijing to Lhasa (B+L+D)
Take the flight to Lhasa and meet the guide at the Gonggar Airport then head to the hotel in Lhasa City. The rest of the day you will be at leisure for acclimatization or visit local bazaar on your own.
Accommodation: Lhasa Xiongbala Hotel or the same class

Day5 Lhasa (B+L+D)
In the morning the guide will take you to the Potala Palace and in the afternoon you will explore the Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor Street, where you can get very beautiful local handcrafts and souvenirs.
Accommodation: Lhasa Xiongbala Hotel or the same class

Day6 Lhasa (B+L+D)
Visit the Norbulingka (the summer palace of Dalai Lama) and Sera Monastery (one of the largest monasteries in Tibet). You can have a chance to learn more about the life of lamas. Visit a local family in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Lhasa Xiongbala Hotel or the same class

Day7 Lhasa to Xian (B+L+D)
Visit the Drepung Monastery after breakfast, then take flight to Xian. The guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel.
Accommodation: Xian New Henderson Hotel or the same class

Day8 Xian (B+L+D)
Our guide will take you to visit the Great Mosque and Xian City Wall. In the afternoon, you will go to see the world famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum in Lintong.
Accommodation: Xian New Henderson Hotel or the same class

Day9 Xian (B+L+D)
Visit the Shaanxi Provincial History Museum in the morning and go to visit the Forest of Stone Steles Museum and the Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
Accommodation: Xian New Henderson Hotel or the same class

Day10 Xian to Shanghai (B+L+D)
Take flight to Shanghai upon your arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own. You can stroll along the famous Nanjing Road to feel the prosperity of Shanghai.
Accommodation: Shanghai Commodity Trade Building Hotel or the same class

Day11 Shanghai (B+L+D)
You will have a full day tour to the Jade Buddha Temple, the History Museum and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. You can still enjoy a fantastic acrobatic show after dinner.
Accommodation: Shanghai Commodity Trade Building Hotel or the same class

Day12 Shanghai Departure (B)
Have breakfast in the hotel. Then the guide will take you to the airport and see you off.