Tour 11 Day Chengdu To Lhasa Via G318 National Highway

Accommodation

Chengdu and Lhasa of Economy Hotel twin sharing accommodation with breakfast (B), The hotel on the way from chengdu to Lhasa does not include breakfast

Guide

Experienced Local Tibetan private guide

Insurance

Travel Agency Liability insurance

Transport

- Tourist bus/minibus transportation with experienced local driver during tour - Tourist bus/minibus transportation between airport/train statin and Hotel at designated period of time

Others

1. All necessary travel permits for Tibet (excluding the Chinese visa) 2. One welcome or welfare dinner 3. All admission fee of tourists sites listed in the itinerary 4. Provide emergency portable or medical oxygen, emergency medical kit 5.Tourist map of Tibet 6.U-shaped sleeping pillow

Not included:

Flights

International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China

Meals

Breakfast except chengdu and Lhasa. Tour guides help tourists recommend restaurants

Others

1. Chinese visa 2. Tips to driver and tour guide 3. Single room supplement if clients request a private room in hotel

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival In Chengdu (500M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival In Chengdu (500M)

Pick up newly-arrived tourists at the Shuangliu International Airport and escort them to hotels. The rest of the day is for you to have a good rest or you can explore around the streets near your hotels. An night, you can enjoy the welcome dinner with your Tibetan guide and other group members. Details of the itineraries and tour guidance will be given to all tourists.
Day 2 Day 2: Chengdu—Ya’An—Luding—Kangding—Xinduqiao Bridge (410Km, Around 10H)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Chengdu—Ya’An—Luding—Kangding—Xinduqiao Bridge (410Km, Around 10H)

At 7am, we are expected to take tour vehicle from Chengdu to Xinduqiao via Ya’an. As we travel against the flow of Dadu River, upper reaches of Yangtze River, you will pass the first soaring peak on Tibetan Plateau, i.e. Zheduo Mountain (mountain pass 4298m). Keep heading west, after winding roads, we finally end up in Xinduqiao, known as a paradise for photography.
Day 3 Day 3: Xinduqiao—Yajiang—Litang(Ke’Er Temple)—Haizishan Mountain—Batang (400Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Xinduqiao—Yajiang—Litang(Ke’Er Temple)—Haizishan Mountain—Batang (400Km)

Xinduqiao’s big name as a heaven for photography will never let you down. Accompanied by picturesque small bridges, peaceful local villages and exotic Tibetan houses, and yellow poplar trees, we move westward towards to raging valley of Yalong River and exuberant forest.

On the way, we will pass famous Yajiang and finally reach Litang, a city on Qinghai-Tibetan plateau with an altitude of 4000m. Litang is a natural grassland on the plateau. Grazing yaks, sheep and nomad’s tents dotted across the massive pasture are the most common scene.

Besides, another star attraction in Litang is Ke’er monastery, a prestigious Gelugpa Monastery on this lively pasture. Then after visiting Litang, the whole team travel through Haizishan Mountain (4700m) and venture into menacing valley regions and at night we should make it to Batang County.
Day 4 Day 10: Batang—Jinsha River (Upper Reaches Of Yangtze River)—Markam—Lawu Mountain—Dongda Mountain—Zogong (260Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Batang—Jinsha River (Upper Reaches Of Yangtze River)—Markam—Lawu Mountain—Dongda Mountain—Zogong (260Km)

Today, we officially enter the Tibet Autonomous Region. As wide as 300 sq km, our tour vehicle will move in regions where Jinsha River, Lancang River and Nu River flow paralleled. This part of the road is also the most difficult one.

Then, we keep travelling westward and pass Lawu Mountain (4358m) and Dongda Mountain (5008m). Standing atop of lofty mountain passes, covered with snow, you can enjoy the spectacular vista of zigzag Sichuan-Tibet highway and incredible Lancang River crawling through mountainous ranges. At night, the whole team will reach the city of Zogong.
Day 5 Day 11: Zogong—Bangda Grassland-- Yela Mountain (Nu River Mountain)—Seventy-Two Bends—Baxoi-- Rakwa Tso (200Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Zogong—Bangda Grassland-- Yela Mountain (Nu River Mountain)—Seventy-Two Bends—Baxoi-- Rakwa Tso (200Km)

Our next destination would be Bangda Grasssland, the most important natural pasture in eastern Tibet. The gentle river and boundless grassland are home to flocks of sturdy yaks, horses, and sheep and other wild life. After a brief tour in enchanting Bangda Grassland, our team is expected to travel across Yela Mountain(4839m), the most dangerous natural barrier on Hengduan Mountain Range. Then we will move downward by following famous Seventy-two Bends till the shore of Nu River.

Further moving westward, we begin to be surrounded by soaring snow mountains, pristine forest and idyllic Tibetan villages. At night, we will arrive at Rakwa Tso.
Day 6 Day 6: Rakwa Tso—Midui Glacier-- Parlung Tsangpo—Bomi (250Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Rakwa Tso—Midui Glacier-- Parlung Tsangpo—Bomi (250Km)

Serving as the source of Parlung Tsangpo Lake, Rakwa Tso is a typical seasonal glacial lake in Chamdo. The narrow strip of river stretches westward for about 10km and slowly winds up in a giant canyon.

As we continue our journey from Rakwa Tso, our team will follow the scenic road amid dense forest and turbulent Parlung Tsangpo till today’s final destination Bomi. On the way, tourists can tour spectacular Midui Glacier, widely believed to be the most beautiful glacier in China.

Stay overnight in Bomi
Day 7 Day 7: Bomi—Tongmai—Lulang Forest—Sejila Mountain (Mt. Namcha Barwa) --Nyingchi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Bomi—Tongmai—Lulang Forest—Sejila Mountain (Mt. Namcha Barwa) --Nyingchi

Following an open and wide valley (2km wide, 5km long), we move into the canyon of Parlung Tsangpo. After that, we will head to celebrated Lulang Forest. It is an enchanting forest covering an area of 15 sq km on the plateau. This region is blanketed with vibrant shrubs, spruces and pine trees. We can visit the Zhaxigang Village, the iconic Tibetan village in Lulang and meet the locals and enjoy the local snacks, etc.

At the viewing platform of Lulang, you will be enjoying the panorama of Mt. Namcha Barwa(7782m), one of the most amazing mountains in China. We will make a brief stop at Sejila Mountain Pass (4728m). After passing Seijila Mountain Pass, the tour group will keep moving westward and arrive in Nyingchi, the biggest city in eastern Tibet.
Day 8 Day 8: Nyingchi—Lhasa (420Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Nyingchi—Lhasa (420Km)

We will keep moving west to Lhasa by following Nyang River, a tributary of Yarlung Tsangpo River. After passing Mila Pass(5013m), the last mountain pass during the road trip, we will finally arrive in Lhasa valley. Shortly after Dagzê County, the magnificent Potala Palace perched on Red Hill will appear in your sight. Our guide will escort you to hotels for a good rest.

Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 9 Day 9: Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street (B)

Today’s tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.

Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang Temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple. Around the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market.
Day 10 Day 10: Lhasa Tour - Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery(B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Lhasa Tour - Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery(B)

In the morning ,you are going to visit Drepung monastery which is one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, founded in 1416 by Jamyang choge, one of the Tsongkhapa’s main disciples. You can visit biggest monastery kitchen inside the monastery and enjoy Buddhist Sculpture Carving workshop near Drepung.

In the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
Day 11 Day 11: Departure From Lhasa(B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Departure From Lhasa(B)

The guide will transfer you to the airport or train station and help you get on board.

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11 Day Chengdu To Lhasa Via G318 National Highway

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Itinerary of your trip 11 Day Chengdu To Lhasa Via G318 National Highway

Day 1: Arrival In Chengdu (500M)

Day 2: Chengdu—Ya’An—Luding—Kangding—Xinduqiao Bridge (410Km, Around 10H)

Day 3: Xinduqiao—Yajiang—Litang(Ke’Er Temple)—Haizishan Mountain—Batang (400Km)

Day 10: Batang—Jinsha River (Upper Reaches Of Yangtze River)—Markam—Lawu Mountain—Dongda Mountain—Zogong (260Km)

Day 11: Zogong—Bangda Grassland-- Yela Mountain (Nu River Mountain)—Seventy-Two Bends—Baxoi-- Rakwa Tso (200Km)

Day 6: Rakwa Tso—Midui Glacier-- Parlung Tsangpo—Bomi (250Km)

Day 7: Bomi—Tongmai—Lulang Forest—Sejila Mountain (Mt. Namcha Barwa) --Nyingchi

Day 8: Nyingchi—Lhasa (420Km)

Day 9: Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street (B)

Day 10: Lhasa Tour - Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery(B)

Day 11: Departure From Lhasa(B)

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