17 days tour

17-Day Captivating China & Tibet Luxury Tour

17-Day Captivating China & Tibet Luxury Tour

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Stay at 5-star accommodation in each destination with daily breakfast Beijing: Fairmont Beijing Hotel (or similar) Xian: Sofitel Legend Peopleโ€™s Grand Hotel Xiโ€™an (or similar) Lhasa: St. Regis Lhasa Resort (or similar) Chengdu: The Temple House (or similar) Shanghai: Fairmont Peace Hotel On the Bund (or similar)

Flights

All domestic flights during the tour, with full service airlines Domestic Flight from Beijing - Xian Domestic Flight from Xian - Lhasa Domestic Flight from Lhasa - Chengdu Domestic Flight from Yi Chang - Shanghai All fights in Economy Class with luggage allowance

Others

3-night onboard the luxury Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer All entrance fees at monuments All local government fees & tax Comprehensive sightseeing as per itinerary: Beijing City Tour Great Wall Tour Xian City Tour Lhasa Spiritual Treasures Tour Lhasa City Tour Shanghai City Tour First-Class Service: 24/7 local assistance and travel guidance Breakfast in bed on selected days Airport Meet-and-Greet welcome service with local tour guide Guaranteed departures with Just Two Guests Small group with maximum 16 guests A unique "local-host" experience exclusively offered by Tweet World Travel

Guide

English-speaking local tour guides who live and breathe the destination โ€“ they will bring your itinerary to life For group of more than 10 people, on top of local tour guides, we will provide an experienced tour director. He or she will oversee your entire journey, accompany you every day and connect you to the people, places and encounter in a way youโ€™ll never forget.

Meals

Welcome & Farewell Dinner A Unique & Varied Dining Experience Full Breakfast Daily, Selected Lunches and Dinners: 16 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 6 dinners

Transport

Arrival and departure airport transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles All touring in air-conditioned vehicles Locally based professional drivers Bullet train ticket from Chengdu to Chongquing

Hygieneprotocol

ENHANCED HYGIENE AND SAFETY MEASURES The travel industry is going through one of the most difficult times in its history with the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. This global health crisis has impacted everyone, and safety and wellbeing are now more important than ever. With these new challenges, we have responded with a number of enhancements to our safety guidelines and we look forward to having our guests travel with us as soon as the world begins to open up again. SAFETY & WELLBEING IS OUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY Tweet World Travel takes our passengers and our staffโ€™s safety and wellbeing very seriously, which is why Tweet World Travel has implemented elevated protocols and procedures to ensure everyone on our tours and cruises are healthy and safe. In addition to Tweet World Travelโ€™s existing rigorous cleaning regimen and standards, we have also applied physical distancing, as well as constant inspection of hotels, restaurants, vehicles, venues, sightseeing venues with our ground operations and industry partners to ensure a safe environment. With the constant updates with travel advice from the Australian government and destination governments, we will continue to liaise with a relevant government body and industry partners with the latest developments and protocols at each destination. TRAVEL WITH CONFIDENCE The safety and wellbeing of our travellers remain our top priority. As the leading Wholesale Travel Company and Tour Operator, we aim to ensure a safe environment on all our upcoming tours and cruises. We have applied our strict hygiene and safety measures as below, which take into account travel restrictions and the status of our destinations.

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Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip 17-Day Captivating China & Tibet Luxury Tour

  • Day 1 Day 1: Beijing Arrival (D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Beijing Arrival (D)

      On your arrival in Beijing, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Beijing City Tour (B,L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Beijing City Tour (B,L)

      Today, we explore the iconic sights in Beijing. Visit Tiananmen Square and the magnificent Forbidden City. In the afternoon you will marvel at the incredible Temple of Heaven, before travelling by rickshaw down the narrow hutongs of a traditional residential neighbourhood.

  • Day 3 Day 3: The Great Wall (B,L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: The Great Wall (B,L)

      Today, we will drive about 1.5 hours to visit the magnificent Great Wall (Mutianyu section with return cable car and lunch included). Great Wall (Mutianyu Section) is part of the most famous symbol of China and one of the worldโ€™s most remarkable architectural wonders.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Beijing - Flight To Xian (B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Beijing - Flight To Xian (B)

      In the morning, enjoy a leisurely cruise at the imperial summer resort of the Qing Dynasty: Summer Palace. With its perfect layout, magnificent buildings and enchanting landscape, it is the most splendid classical garden in China.In the afternoon, take a short domestic flight from Beijing to Xian. On arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Xian City Tour (B,L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Xian City Tour (B,L)

      Discover the ancient highlights of Xian and visit the incredible life-sized Terracotta Warriors. After lunch, we will stroll along the impressive City Walls surrounded the inner Xian.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Xian - Flight To Lhasa (B,L,D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Xian - Flight To Lhasa (B,L,D)

      In the morning, visit the bustling Muslim Street, a physical mark of the Silk Road. Explore the Arab influence in the middle of China, and savour the fascinating mix of cuisines and delicacies. In the afternoon, take a domestic flight from Xian to Lhasa. On your arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy an authentic Tibetian dinner.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Lhasa Spiritual Treasures (B,L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Lhasa Spiritual Treasures (B,L)

      Experience Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery, the 2 largest monasteries in Lhasa. Watch the monksโ€™ debate and enjoy their special dance. In the afternoon, visit the Barkhor Street market and find exquisite Tibetan products.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Lhasa City Tour (B,L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Lhasa City Tour (B,L)

      Hike the long stairs and explore the towering walls of the awe-inspiring Potala Palace, the symbol of Tibet and the highest palace in the world. Then discover the Dalai Lamaโ€™s former summer residence at Norbulingka. In the afternoon, we will visit a local home to explore the daily life of the Tibetan people.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Lhasa -Flight To Chengdu (B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Lhasa -Flight To Chengdu (B)

      Take a domestic flight to Chengdu. On arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. On your arrival, take a stroll around Peopleโ€™s Park, and head to a local teahouse where a fascinating tea demonstration awaits.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Chengdu City Tour - Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (B,L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Chengdu City Tour - Giant Panda Breeding Research Base (B,L)

      Visit the Chengdu Research Base of the Giant Panda Breeding program, followed by a trip to the Wenshu Temple where you can spend some time sitting in its tea house enjoying a cup of traditional Chinese tea and absorb the special atmosphere of Chengdu and Jinli Old Street.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Chengdu - Bullet Train To Congquing - Cruise Embarkation (B,L,D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Chengdu - Bullet Train To Congquing - Cruise Embarkation (B,L,D)

      Take a bullet train from Chengdu to Chongqing. On arrival, enjoy lunch and a brief city tour, before boarding the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer, your home for the next three nights as you cruise through the scenic Three Gorges region. Lunch and dinner on board.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Yangtze River Cruise (B.L.D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Yangtze River Cruise (B.L.D)

      Start your morning with an early bird tea or coffee and a traditional Tai Chi lesson and work up an appetite for the buffet breakfast.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Yangtze River Cruise (B,L,D)

      Be in awe as the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer navigates the striking Three Gorges; Qutang, Wu and Xiling.Enjoy a tea or coffee and practice your Tai Chi. In the morning, go on an excursion to White King Town. Late morning, the commentary on the Qutang Gorge begins on the Explorer Deck.Before returning we will visit a traditional trackers village, where you will have a chance to get a fascinating glimpse of the traditional, rural Chinese community. Youโ€™ll find mud huts as homes, basic kitchens where the meat is dried on hooks and coffins in the bedroom. And, while there are satellite dishes, villagers still pride their heritage.This evening we have prepared a special farewell dinner, โ€˜A Taste of Chinaโ€™, followed by Three Gorges Project lecture and a live band performance.Accommodation: Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer

  • Day 14 Day 14: Yangtze River Cruise- Disembarkation - Flight To Shanghai (B,L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Yangtze River Cruise- Disembarkation - Flight To Shanghai (B,L)

      This morning, we will disembark the river cruise in Yi Chang. You will be transferred to the airport for a short domestic flight to Shanghai. On arrival, you will welcome and transfer you to your hotel.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Shanghai City Tour (B,L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Shanghai City Tour (B,L)

      Explore the futuristic Shanghai with stunning modern skylines. We will visit the Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Yu Market, the Bund and then enjoy a birdโ€™s eye view of modern Shanghai from the Shanghai World Financial Center.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Shanghai Free Day (B,D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Shanghai Free Day (B,D)

      Enjoy your free day in Shanghai at leisure. In the afternoon, enjoy a special Farewell Dinner.

  • Day 17 Day 17: Shanghai Departure (B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Shanghai Departure (B)

      Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight home.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 35 / Max: 79

Age range allowed for this experience.

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