Day 1 Arrive Kunming
Transfer via: International flight on your own arrangement
Upon arriving in Kunming, your tour guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax, or step out onto the city for a little adventure of your own.
Day 2 Kunming (B,L)
Sites visited: Stone Forest
On this day you will visit Kunming's famous Stone Forest, a bizarre rock formation created over millennia of rain and weather. A must-see! In the afternoon you will be free to check out all that Kunming has to offer.
The Stone Forest attracts visitors owing to its intricate and unique formations.
In the Flower Market, the beautiful blossoms, cute birds, and delicate plants lure visitors deeply
Day 3 Kunming / Lijiang (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Sites visited: Lijiang Ancient Town, Lion Hill
You will be escort to the hotel for your flight to Lijiang. Upon arriving in Lijiang, your tour guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. After a short rest, you will be driven to the Lijiang Ancient Town and the Lion Hill located inside the ancient town.
Day 4 Lijiang (B,L)
Sites visited: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Baisha Mural Paintings, Black Dragon Pool Park, Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture
This morning you will be driven to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, followed by a visit to the ancient Baisha Mural Paintings, and then the Black Dragon Pool Park and Museum of Naxi Dongba Culture inside the park.
Walking on the street of Lijiang ancient town, visitors may feel that time stops.
In the picturesque Black Dragon Pool Park, visitors may enjoy the sight of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Day 5 Lijiang / Zhongdian (B,L)
Sites visited: First Bend of the Yangtze River, Tiger Leaping Gorge, Shigu Village, Zhongdian
In the morning you will be driven to the town of Shigu (Stone Drum) to view the stunning First Bend of the Yangtze River and Iron Chain Bridge. After, you will be driven to Shangri-La (2 to 3 hours).
Day 6 Zhongdian (Shangri-la) (B,L)
Sites visited: Bita Lake, The Songzanlin Lamasery, Shudu Lake
This day will be a wonderfully full one. You will first visit Bitahai and Shudu Lakes, followed by a visit to the Gedan Songzanlin Monastery. In the evening, be introduced to the famous hospitality of the Tibetan people as you visit a Tibetan family in their home.
The Tiger Leaping Gorge - the deepest gorge in the world is full of adventure
Built in 1679, the Songzanlin Lamasery is the largest Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Yunnan
Day 7 Zhongdian / Lhasa (B,L)
Transfer via: Domestic flight arranged by China Odyssey Tours
Sites visited: Lhasa
On this day you will be free until your tour guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to Lhasa. Upon your arrival at Gonggar airport, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to the hotel in Lhasa city (2-hour drive), you will view the Stone Giant Buddha engraved in the mountain face en route. After checking in the hotel, rest in the afternoon to get adapted to the high altitude. (Tips: The direct flight from Zhongdian to Lhasa is only available in high season. You will be transferred via Kunming and Chengdu to Lhasa if the flight from Zhongdian to Lhasa is not available.)
Day 8 Lhasa (B,L)
Sites visited: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Your sightseeing today will include the Lhasa's cardinal landmark -- Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and flourishing Barkhor Street.
Day 9 Lhasa (B,L,D)
Sites visited: Norbulingka Park, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery
Today we will bring you to the Norbulingka Park, the Drepung Monastery and the Sera Monastery.
Located on the Red Hill in Lhasa, the Potala Palace is a place that Dalai Lama live and work
As Dalai Lama's Summer Palace, the Norbulingka Park is the prettiest landscape park in Tibet
Day 10 Lhasa / Gyantse / Shigatse
Sites visited: Gyantse, Yamdrok Lake, Tibetan Family, Palcho Monastery
Today's drive is from Lhasa to Gyantse (about 256km, 5.5-hour drive) first, along the way you will visit Yamdrok Lake and a Tibetan family. Tour Palcho Monastery in Gyantse before the drive to Shigatse (about 90km, 1.5-hour drive). Overnight at Shigatse.
Day 11 Shigatse / Tingri (B,L)
Sites visited: Tashilumpo Monastery
In the morning, you will visit Tashilumpo Monastery and free market, after the tour in Shigatse, drive to Tingri (245km). Overnight at Tingri.
Day 12 Tingri (B,L)
Sites visited: Mt. Everest
In the morning, you will visit Tashilumpo Monastery and free market, after the tour in Shigatse, drive to Tingri (245km). Overnight at Tingri.
The Tashilumpo Monastery is the seat of Panchen Lama sect
With an altitude of 8848 meters, the Mt. Everest is the highest peak in the world
Day 13 Tingri / Lhasa (B,L)
In the morning, enjoy the sunrise from Mt. Everest. Then drive back to Lhasa (about 10-12 hours driving).
Day 14 Lhasa / Departure (B)
Transfer via: International flight on your own arrangement
Free in the day until our local guide escorts you to the airport for your onward flight to your next destination.