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Day 4 – Beijing to Lhasa, Tibet
You’ll be escorted to the airport for your included flight to Tibet. On arrival, you’ll be warmly greeted and chauffeured to the 5-star Shangri-La Hotel, ideally situated not far from Norbulingka Summer in the heart of Lhasa. The rest of this day is free so you can relax and acclimate to the altitude. Tonight, we’ve included an expansive buffet dinner here at your luxury hotel. Meals B+D
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Day 5 – Private Sightseeing in Lhasa
Your day begins with our specially-arranged Pilgrim’s Kora Experience… After breakfast, your personal car, driver and guide will take you to Medicine King Mountain where you’ll join pilgrims from all across Tibet who have come to this sacred mountain site to perform Kora; offering deep insight into Tibet’s enduring spiritual traditions, this ancient rite of continuous walking, prayer and deep meditation is a powerful and unforgettable experience.
Continue your Privately Guided sightseeing at the Sera Monastery and Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas. Built in the 18th century, this expansive palace complex encompasses lovely garden grounds, pavilions and tranquil wooded areas. Meals B+ L
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Day 6- The Potala Palace #WHS#
Today’s full-day sightseeing begins at the magnificent Potala Palace, described by British-born essayist Pico Iyer in this way: “The very center of Tibet is Lhasa and the very center of Lhasa, for more than three centuries, has been the Potala Palace. An unfathomable building erected on a rock face 13 stories high, it has golden turrets on the roof that can be seen 12 miles away, and it stretches for more than 1,000 feet along a ridge against the snowcaps. The Potala looks and feels like no other building on the planet.”
Then visit the beautiful Jokhang Temple, a colorful, 4-story timber structure topped with gold. Originally founded in the 7th century, it remains an important pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists. Nearby, you’ll also explore the lively market stalls that enliven the public town square and narrow streets of the Barkhor district. Meals B+L
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Day 7 – Fly to Xian + Continue your Journey
After breakfast, you’ll be chauffeured to the airport for your included flight to Xian, China’s ancient capital for 13 Dynasties. On arrival, you’ll be met and escorted by private car to the deluxe Hilton Hotel to continue your Beijing + Xian + Shanghai journey with us. Meals B