| |  Trip Code: WT - 405
Trip Valid: 20/03/2008- 31/10/2008
Length: 13 days
Tour Private tour price:
The rate is USD1.00 equates to CN yuan 7.0.
Month(s) | | | | | Single supplement | | Apr. - Jun., Nov. | Toyota 4500 | | | | | | Mitsubishi jeep | | | | | 
| Jul. - Oct. | Toyota 4500 | | | | | Mitsubishi jeep | | | | |
The above price is based on three star standard hotel(twin room). If there is no any hotel better than three star standard hotel, we will choose the local best hotel for customers. Suggest you take your own sleeping bag.
Note: If you are planning a complete trip to China, please use the Tailor-made request form. After you submit, one of our professional China travel consultants will respond to you within 24 hours.The Sichuan-Tibet South overland tour covers Chengdu, Kangding, Litang, Markham, Basu, Bomi, Nyingchi, Lhasa. It is a very beautiful route. On the way, You will see Snow-capped mountains, Grasslands, Glaciers, Yak herbs, Tibetan villays, Buddist Monasteries...It is a good route for the one who likes adventures. Right now the road is much better than before, but during summer time, it is very easy get landslides. During winter time, it is with heavy snow.So the best time to go through is Spring and Autumn. Day 1 Arrival at Chengdu
Chengdu airport picking up, Check in and have a good rest. Overnight at Chengdu Jindi Hotel.
Day 2 Chengdu / Kangding (376km, 6-7hrs)
Morning drive to Kangding, go through Er'lang Tunnel, along Da-Chu river. Upon arrival at Kangding, explore this town on your own, enjoy the mountain scenery and visit the local people. After dinner, enjoy a soak in the hot springs at Erdaoqiao. Overnight at Kangding Gesa'er Hotel(Twin-room with private bath based on 3 star standard hotel).
Day 3 Kangding / Tagong / Yajiang / Litang (306km, 5-6hrs)
In the early morning, visit Anjue monastery and enjoy a rare chance to see their morning ceremony! Drive on to Litang. Today's journey from Kangding to Litang will take you approximately 5 hours (306km). En route have a stop at Xinduqiao ' heaven for photography' and Tagong Monastery. Litang with over 3000m high altitude is one of the highest towns in the world. Afternoon visit the large Litang Chode Monastery, which is built for the third Dalai Lama. The monastery here is now home to 1400 Yellow Hat sect monks. Overnight at Litang Gaocheng Hotel (Twin-room with private bath based on 3 star standard hotel).
 Day 4 Litang / Markham (272km, 6-7hrs)
Drive from Litang to Markham via Batang, Arrives at Markham. Markham is the first county since in Tibet, and is famous for the tibetan Drama, still we call it fruit county. Overnight at Markham. Overnight at Markham Kangsheng Hotel or Chadaofeng hotel (twin-room with private bath).
Day 5 Markham / Dzogong ( 158km, 5hrs )
Cross Lancang river, pass over the highest pass- Dongda which is 5008m. Overnight at Dzogong local best hostel.
Day 6 Dzogong / Pasho (201km, 5-6hrs)
Drive from Dzogong to Pasho via pomba pasture, Overnight at Pasho local best hostel.
Day 7 Pasho / Rawok-tso / Pomi (219Km, 6-7hrs )
The way from Pasho to Pomi, you will see glaciers, snow-capped mountains, forests, local villages and also the beautiful lake Rawok-tso. Overnight at Pomi(Local best hostel, dorm bed). Day 8 Pomi / Bayi (240Km, 6-7hrs)
Drive from Pomi to Bayi, pass by the gorgeous alpine valleys lined with rhododendron bushes, cross over the Serkhym-la where you will have a chance to view the grand peak of Mt.Namche Barwa. Overnight at Bayi Saikang Runfu Hotel (Twin-room with private bath based on 3 star standard hotel).
Day 9 Bayi / Draksum Tso (170Km, 3-4hrs)
Morning visit Bayi Cypresses Park, then along the beautiful Niyang River drive to Draksumtso(Basumtso). The lake and its surrounding views are beautiful and the site is also connected to the semi-mythical ruler of the Kham region and Guru Rinpoche. Take a ferry ride off the southern shore of the lake to visit the Tsodzong Monatery(ferry fee on your own). The rest time of the days is for you freely to walk around and relax yourself. Overnight at Draksum tso lake side simple hostel.
Day 10 Draksumtso / Lhasa (320Km, 5-6hrs)
Morning strat driving to Lhasa along the Niyang River, pass Min-la pass, en route visit Ganden Monastery. You will reach Lhasa afternoon, have a good rest. Overnight at Lhasa Kailash Hotel (Twin-room with private bath based on 3 star standard hotel).. Day 11 Lhasa sightseeing one day
Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkor Market. Overnight at Lhasa Kailash Hotel (Twin-room with private bath based on 3 star standard hotel).
Day 12 Lhasa sightseeing one day
Visit Drepung, Sera Monastery and Summer Palace- Norbulingka, overnight at Lhasa Kailash Hotel (Twin-room with private bath based on 3 star standard hotel). Day 13 Lhasa airport dropping off, end the trip. 1. Transport: Landcruiser available;
2. Accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (12nts);
3. Guide: Chinese /English- speaking guide available;
4. All personal entrance tickets;
5. Tibet necessary permits;
6. 2 bottles of Oxygen for each person. 1. Meals;
2. Your international flight;
3. Your own expense;
4. Tips for the guide and driver. |
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