13-Day China Tour Packages with an Exciting and Scenic Trip to Tibet
📍 Xi'an
📋 Overview
An epic 13-day journey through Beijing, Xi'an, and Tibet, culminating at Everest Base Camp. Includes the Forbidden City, Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Potala Palace, Yamdrok Lake, Tashilhunpo Monastery, and Mount Everest at 5,200m with gradual altitude acclimatization.
✨ Highlights
- Explore Beijing Forbidden City, Great Wall, and Temple of Heaven
- See the Terracotta Warriors and ancient city walls in Xi'an
- Visit the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Sera Monastery in Lhasa
- Drive past sacred Yamdrok Lake and the Karola Glacier
- Discover Pelkor Chode Kumbum Stupa and Tashilhunpo Monastery
- Reach Everest Base Camp at 5,200m for sunrise over Mount Everest
- All Tibet Travel Permits and high-altitude acclimatization arranged
🗓️ Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Arrive in Beijing and transfer to hotel for rest and orientation.
Day 2: Beijing — Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
Explore the imperial heart of Beijing.
Day 3: Beijing — Great Wall at Mutianyu and Summer Palace
Visit the Great Wall and Summer Palace.
Day 4: Beijing to Xi'an by High-Speed Train
Ride the bullet train to Xi'an and explore the city wall and Muslim Quarter.
Day 5: Xi'an — Terracotta Warriors and Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Visit the Terracotta Army and Tang dynasty pagoda.
Day 6: Xi'an to Lhasa by Flight — Acclimatization Day
Fly to Lhasa at 3,650m and rest for altitude acclimatization.
Day 7: Lhasa — Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
Visit the most sacred landmarks of Tibetan Buddhism.
Day 8: Lhasa — Drepung, Sera Monastery and Norbulingka
Explore three great monasteries and the summer palace.
Day 9: Lhasa to Gyantse via Yamdrok Lake
Cross high passes to see sacred Yamdrok Lake and Pelkor Chode.
Day 10: Gyantse to Shigatse — Tashilhunpo Monastery
Visit the seat of the Panchen Lama and the giant Maitreya statue.
Day 11: Shigatse to Everest Base Camp
Drive to Rongbuk Monastery and Everest Base Camp at 5,200m.
Day 12: Everest Sunrise and Return to Shigatse
Watch sunrise over Everest then drive back to Shigatse.
Day 13: Shigatse to Lhasa — Namtso Lake and Departure
Optional visit to Namtso Lake before departure from Lhasa.
✅ What's Included
- 1 days private guided tour
- 1 nights accommodation (4-5★)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking licensed guide
- All entrance fees & activities
- Daily breakfast & select meals
- Airport transfers
- Travel insurance
❌ What's Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses & tips
- Optional activities
- Meals not listed in itinerary
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