Code: TCE - TK02

Beijing - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - Sakya - Lhatse - Tsangpo - Mt.Kailash - Payang - Manasarovar Lake - Bate Military Depot - Zhada - Shiquanhe - Doma - Dahongliutan - Mazar - Yecheng - Kashgar 19 Days

Day 01 Beijing - Lhasa (D)

Arrive in Beijing, the capital and cultural center of China, where virtually every boulevard and building exudes an air of importance. Our English - speaking guide will pick you up in the airport and transfer to flight to Lhasa, literally meaning "Holy - Land", is the heart and soul of Tibet, has history of more than 1,300 years. Transfer to hotel. The rest of day is on your own. Stay in 3 - star hotel 2 ights.

Day 02 Lhasa (BLD)

You will visit Potala Palace, the most imposing attraction of Lhasa, Jokhang Temple and Eight Angles Street.

Day 03 Lhasa - Gyantse (BLD)

Trek to Gyantse, the third largest town of old Tibetan towns. Stay in 3 - star hotel 1 night.

Day 04 Gyantse - Shigatse (BLD)

Trek to Shigatse, the traditional seat of Panchen Lama, the second head of Tibetan Buddhism. Round out your tour with stops at Baiju Monastery and Tashilhunpo Monastery in the afternoon. Stay in 3 - star hotel 1 night.

Day 05 Shigatse - Lhatse (BLD)

You will drive jeep to Lhatse, have a visit of Sakya Monastery. Stay in 3 - star hotel 1 night.

Day 06 Lhatse - Sakya (BLD) 

Drive jeep to Sakya. Stay at Sakya County guest house 1 night.

Day 07 Sakya - Tsangpo (BLD)

Trek to Tsangpo, stay at county guest house 1 night.

Day 08 Tsangpo - Payang (BLD)

Drive jeep to Payang, camping.

Day 09 Payang - Mt.Kailash (BLD)

Drive jeep to Mt.Kailash (6714m), camping.

Day 10 Mt.Kailash - Manasarovar Lake (BLD)

Drive jeep to Manasarovar Lake, enjoy the scenery of Manasarovar Lake. Camp.

Day 11 Manasarovar Lake - Bate Military Depot (BLD)

Drive your jeep for 330km to Bate Military Depot. Camp.

Day 12 Bate Military Depot - Zhada (BLD)

Drive jeep to Zhada, visit Guge Kingdom. Stay at guest house 1 night.

Day 13 Zhada - Shiquanhe (BLD)

Continue your trekking trip to Shiquanhe, stay in Shiquanhe hotel 1 night.

Day 14 Shiquanhe - Doma (BLD) 

Drive to Doma, stay at guest house 1 night.

Day 15 Doma - Dahongliutan (BLD)

Drive your jeep to Dahongliutan, camp.

Day 16 Dahongliutan - Mazar (BLD)

Drive to Mazar, camp.

Day 17 Mazar - Yecheng (BLD)

Drive jeep to Yecheng, stay in Yecheng hotel 1 night.

Day 18 Yecheng - Kashgar (BLD)

Drive jeep to Kashgar, also called Kashi in Chinese, the largest Chinese city to Afghanistan,
You have a visit of Great Mosque, old town and market. Stay in 3 - star hotel 1 night.

Day 19 Kashgar - Hometown( BLD)

With new insights and found memories of China, you embark on your homebound journey aboard your select airline.

Meals Symbol: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner

The trip price includes:
1. Hotel accommodations with breakfast as specified (but hotels are subject to change to the same category before finally confirmed).
2. All meals as specified in the itinerary.
3. Transfers among airports & hotels as specified in the itinerary by private car or coach with driver & English-speaking guide.
4. Entrance fees for sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary with English speaking guide.
5. Domestic flights, trains or buses as specified in the itinerary.
6. Domestic airports departure taxes have been charged with the flight tickets.
7. Travel insurance in mainland China during the above travel period.
8. Arrangements for the planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

The trip price does not include:
1. Any meals which are not included in the "The trip price includes."
Single Room Supplements (as the above quotation for accommodation is based on twin sharing room).
2. International air and train tickets for coming to & leaving mainland China. Air tickets or train tickets not specified in the itinerary on the first arrival day and last departure day.
3. Excess Baggage Charges.
4. Personal expenses: Items of a purely personal nature such as drinks, laundry, tips to guides or drivers, FAX, telephone, excess baggage charges, or sightseeing or meals which are not included in the day-to-day itinerary.
5. Insurance coverage of personal loss, illness or damages incurred during your trip.
6. Gratuities, Tips to Guides and Drivers.
7. Visa fees