18-Day Mt. Everest & Tibet Train Tour: Lhasa, EBC & Plateau Rail Journey

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18 Days Tour to Mt. Everest by Qinghai-Tibet Train

CODE: GDT2251

Private Tour

Duration: 17 - 21 days

Price from: Contact

Route: China - Lhasa - Shigatse - Tingri - Beijing - Shanghai - Xi'an

Overview

Embark on the ultimate 18-day expedition to Mount Everest Base Camp, combining the awe-inspiring landscapes of Tibet with the epic journey on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway. This grand tour takes you from the vibrant cities of China to the spiritual heart of Lhasa, and then across the vast Tibetan Plateau, culminating in an unforgettable close-up view of the world's highest peak. Experience ancient monasteries, profound Buddhist culture, dramatic high-altitude scenery, and the unique thrill of the highest railway in the world. Perfect for adventurers, culture enthusiasts, and those seeking an unparalleled journey of discovery, this tour promises a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Highlight

Qinghai-Tibet Railway Journey: Experience the "Sky Road," the world's highest railway, offering breathtaking views of the Tibetan Plateau.
Explore Lhasa: Discover the spiritual heart of Tibet, including the iconic Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street.
Potala Palace: Marvel at this UNESCO World Heritage site, the historic residence of the Dalai Lamas.
Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Street: Immerse yourself in the spiritual epicenter of Tibetan Buddhism and its vibrant pilgrimage circuit.
Sera Monastery & Drepung Monastery: Witness lively monk debates and explore two of Tibet's "Great Three" Gelug monasteries.
Yamdrok Lake: Be captivated by the stunning turquoise waters of one of Tibet's three largest sacred lakes.
Gyantse Kumbum & Pelkor Chode Monastery: Explore unique architecture and ancient murals in this historically significant town.
Shigatse & Tashilhunpo Monastery: Visit the traditional seat of the Panchen Lamas, a vast and impressive monastic complex.
Everest Base Camp (EBC): Stand at the foot of Mount Everest, witnessing its majestic grandeur from a privileged viewpoint.
Rongbuk Monastery: The highest monastery in the world, offering unparalleled views of Everest.
Diverse Landscapes: Traverse diverse Tibetan landscapes, from fertile valleys to vast grasslands and snow-capped peaks.
Cultural Immersion: Engage with profound Tibetan Buddhist culture and the daily lives of local communities.

Service

HOTELS
Economy 2*+ Hotels
Superior 3* Hotels
First Class 4* Hotels
Deluxe 5* Hotels
Luxury 5*++ Hotels

Notes:
*All prices are based on per adult, in Double/Twin sharing
Surcharge will be applied for single traveler or single room request

Important Notes:
HOTELS, PROGRAMS & SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

GUIDE/LEADER:
English speaking guide. French , Germany , Spanish, Italian, Russian speaking guide can be arranged with on request.

Inclusion

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival Beijing

Be transferred to the hotelMeals: No mealRecommended Hotel: In BeijingArrive in Beijing, the capital city of China, you will be met at the airport (Beijing Capital International Airport) by tour guide and transferred to your comfortable hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day.

Day 2: Beijing

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of HeavenMeals: Breakfast, LunchRecommended Hotel: In BeijingDepart from your hotel in the morning to visit Tiananmen Square (40min) - the World's largest urban square, and the Forbidden City (2.5 - 3 hours) - the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. Then visit the Temple of Heaven (1 hour) in the afternoon. After that, drive back to your hotel and free of the rest time.

Day 3: Beijing

Mutianyu Great Wall, Olympic Park (Bird Nest, Water Cube)Meals: Breakfast, LunchRecommended Hotel: In BeijingIn the morning, you will be transferred to the famous Great Wall part - Mutianyu Great Wall (including round cable car and scenic shuttle bus), the most popular part among foreign visitors. And then, drive back to the downtown for a short visit to see the exterior Bird Nest and Water Cube (about 1 hour) - the amazing architectures that built for Beijing Olympic Games. After that, drive back to your hotel and free of the rest time.

Day 4: Beijing-Xian

Hutong Tour by rickshaw, Summer Palace, High speed train to XianMeals: Breakfast, LunchRecommended Hotel: In XianAfter breakfast, taking a relaxing Hutong Tour by rickshaw (Short route) - the way to know the Beijing local lifestyle. And then, visit Summer Palace - the most famous imperial palace as Emperor’s summer resort in China. After the tour, be transferred to the railway station to take a high speed train for Xian.

Day 5: Xian

Terracotta Warriors, outside view of Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Xian City WallMeals: Breakfast, LunchRecommended Hotel: In XianAmple time will be provided for visits to Terracotta Warriors (2.5 - 3 hours) - one of the world's most important archaeological finds, with troops, horses and carriages in battle formation. After lunch near the Terracotta Warriors area, drive back to the downtown for a visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda from the outside - the site of the old Han and Tang capital Chang'an. After that, continue to visit the Xian City Wall (1 hour) - represents one of the oldest and best preserved Chinese city walls. After that, You could choose to walk around Muslim street on your own. Then drive back to your hotel and free of the rest time.

Day 6: Xian - Xining

Shaanxi History Museum , Flight to XiningMeals: Breakfast, LunchRecommended Hotel: In XiningFinish up your Xian tour by visiting the famous Shaanxi History Museum (2 hours) - one of the first huge state museums with modern facilities in China. After lunch, you will be transferred to the airport for a 1.5 hours flight to Xining (2261m), one of the major gateways to the Tibetan Plateau. Your Xining tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to check in the hotel. After that, have a rest of this day.

Day 7: Xining

Qinghai Lake, Sun & Moon MountainMeals: Breakfast, LunchRecommended Hotel: In XiningAfter breakfast, you will start your tour to Qinghai Lake (including scenic shuttle bus and lake cruising, average 3,200m /10,500ft above sea level). After 2.5 hours driving, you will reach this largest inland and salty lake of China. During the way, you can have a short stop at the Sun & Moon Mountain (ticket excluded) site - a natural boundary of the Loess Plateau and Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. In the late afternoon, be transferred back to Xining.

Day 8: Xining - Lhasa

Taer Monastery, Train to LhasaMeals: Breakfast, LunchRecommended Hotel: On the trainToday, you will first take a 0.5 hour driving to Ta’er Monastery (2 hours) - one of the six grandest monasteries of Tibetan Dge Lugs School, for your half day religious tour there. After lunch and free at the leisure till be transferred to Xining train station for your overnight train to Lhasa.Tips:1) Duration of Xining - Lhasa overnight train: around 24 hrs both K train and T train2) Click Train to Tibet for further information about that

Day 9: Lhasa

Arrival Lhasa in the afternoonMeals: No mealRecommended Hotel: In LhasaIt will be a tired day because you need to stay on the train for more than half of this day. After arrival Lhasa (altitude: 3600m) in the afternoon or evening, your Lhasa tour guide will wait for you at the train station. Be transferred to the hotel and have a rest of this day.Tips: How to prepare for the high altitude sickness can be found in High Altitude Sickness Tips

Day 10: Lhasa

Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery, Barkhor StreetMeals: Breakfast, LunchRecommended Hotel: In LhasaTaking a visit to Lhasa, a trip to Potala Palace (1 hours) - largest monastery of its type in the world and official home to Dalai Lama. When finished lunch, move to Jokhang Monastery (1 hour) - where monks receive their official training and education. The surrounding Jokang Monastery of is Barkhor Street (1 hour) - afford us a window into Tibetan culture and an opportunity to buy colorful ethnic handicrafts rarely seen outside of Tibet. After that, drive back to your hotel and free of the rest time.

Day 11: Lhasa

Tibet Museum, Norbulingka, Sera MonasteryMeals: Breakfast, LunchRecommended Hotel: In LhasaAfter breakfast, enjoy your one day city tour today that starts with a visit to Tibet Museum (1 hours) - the first modern museum in Tibet. Drive back to the downtown and have the lunch, then continue your tour to Norbulingka Park (1 hour) - a traditional summer palace and residence starting with the 7th Dalai Lama. After that, pay a visit to Sera Monastery (1.5 hours) - to see a monks debating inside the shady courtyard behind the main temple. After that, drive back to your hotel and free of the rest time.

Day 12: Lhasa - Gyangtse - Shigatse

Yamdrok Lake, Coach to Gyangtse, Pelkor Chode Monastery, Private Vehicle to ShigatseMeals: Breakfast, LunchRecommended Hotel: In ShigatseToday, you will drive to Shigatse in the morning. On the way, you can take a short stop at the pure blue Yamdrok Lake (30 min) - one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet. And continue to drive to Gyangtse Pelkor Chode Monastery (4000m)- with its unique structure at the foot of Dzong Hill. Then continue your driving to Shigatse. When arrival Shigatse downtown(3836m), have rest of this day in your hotel.

Day 13: Shigatse - Tingri

Tashilhumpo Monastery, Sakya Monastery,?Private Vehicle?to TingriMeals: Breakfast, LunchRecommended Hotel: In TingriIn the morning, you will enjoy a visiting to famous Tashilumpu Monastery - one of the six big monasteries in Tibet which is the seat of the Panchen Lama. After that, drive to visit Sakya Monastery - the principal monastery of the Sakyapa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. And then, continue your driving to Tingri (4300m). You will arrival Tingri around the evening. Stay overnight at Tingri. Even though the hotel is simple, the people are very friendly.Tips: The accommodation in Tingri is simple and crude equipment, may be in a guesthouse standard. No enough warm water to supply when accommodation.

Day 14: Tingri - Mt. Everest Base Camp - Shigatse

Base Camp of Mt. Everest,?Private Vehicle?to ShigatseMeals: Breakfast, LunchRecommended Hotel: In ShigatseToday, you will need to get up early, generally between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. for catching a picture of the sunrise of Mt. Everest. After a bout 3.5 hours driving on the bumpy road, you will arrival the Base Camp of Mt. Everest (5200m) in the morning. Stay for a while to appreciating this holy mountain. And then, drive back to Shigatse. It will be a driving day with about 8.5 hours on the road. Stay overnight at Shigatse.Tips:1) Tingri - Mt. Everest Base Camp: 115km, 3.5 hours driving2) Mt. Everest Base Camp - Shigatse downtown: 340km, 8.5 hours driving

Day 15: Shigatse - Lhasa

Private Vehicle Back to LhasaMeals: Breakfast, LunchRecommended Hotel: In LhasaAfter one night rest, be transferred back to Lhasa in the morning. But this time, you will go another way that drive along Yurlong Tsangpu River. So you will have the chance to enjoy the different view out of the window. Lunch will be served on the way.Tips: Shigatse downtown - Lhasa downtown: 265km, 5 hours driving

Day 16: Lhasa - Shanghai

Flight to ShanghaiMeals: BreakfastRecommended Hotel: In ShanghaiFeel free in this day till be transferred to the airport for a 3-hour flight to Shanghai. Upon the arrival, your Shanghai tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to check in the hotel.

Day 17: Shanghai

Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden, Chenghuangmiao, Shanghai World Financial Center, Nanjing Road, The BundMeals: Breakfast, LunchRecommended Hotel: In ShanghaiToday, enjoy your full day city tour that start with the visit to the Jade Buddha Temple (1 hour) - famous for the seated Buddha, encrusted with jewels, which is said to weigh 1,000 kg. And then, go to Yuyuan Garden (1 hour) - a Chinese classic garden in city downtown. Then visit the nearby Chenghuangmiao Old Street (1 hour). After lunch time, continue to have a bird-eye view of the city after ascending Shanghai’s new landmark- Shanghai World Financial Center (1 hour, 94th - 100th floors). After that, have a nice walk along the Bund (30 min) - famous as a group of building known as "a Gallery of world architecture". After that, drive back to your hotel and free of the rest time.

Day 18: Departure Shanghai

Be transferred to the airportMeals: BreakfastFeel free at leisure till be transferred to the airport.Service Ends

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