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in Chengdu. Chengdu is the capital city of Sichuan Province.
It is also the hometown of Giant Pandas. Chengdu has
countless beautiful scenery and historic relics. Its
traditional customs of southwest China and spicy Sichuan
cuisine are favorites of American tourists. We will
visit the Wuhou Ancestral Temple, which is built in
memory of the great ideologist and strategist in Chinese
history, Zhang Liang. Then we will go to the Dufu Hay
House. Dufu is one of the most famous poets in ancient
China who lived in the Tang Dynasty (about 618-907 AD).
We will also visit the Wangjianglou Mansion or the Baoguang
Temple.
3. Chengdu – Lhasa (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will board China Southwest Airlines
flight to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region.
Our local tour guide will meet us and transfer from
this Airport to the Buddhist Holy city, Lhasa. After
lunch, we will check into hotel and take a half day
rest to acclimate ourselves to the high altitude.
4. Lhasa (B,L,D)
Today, we are going to visit the Potala Palace, the
highest palace of the world. The palace has over 1000
rooms, housing 10000 altars and 200000 Buddhist Statues.
Here was the residence of the Dalai Lama. Walking through
the long halls, painted rooms, and sacred chapels of
this architectural wonder on pavement stones worn smooth
by the feet of thousands of monks over hundreds of years.
We shall also visit the holiest shrine. Johkang monastery
and shopping along the Barkor street, where we will
see different handcrafts from different palace.
5. Lhasa (B,L,D)
Whole day sightseeing in Lhasa. Today, we are going
to visit the Dalai Lama’s former summer palace, the
Norbulingka, home to a precious stone garden built in
the second-half of the 18th century. We will visit the
wonder of Yan Bajian Geothermal. Enjoy Tibetan dancing
performance after dinner.
6. Lhasa – Chengdu (B,L,D)
Today, we will leave Lhasa for Chengdu. We shall rest
in the hotel for the rest of the day to adapt our body
to the low altitude.
7. Chengdu – Panda Reserve
(B,L,D)
Early in the morning we will go to the Panda Breeding
Center, which is just outside Chengdu city. Morning
is the best time to observe pandas, as they are most
lively at that time. We will have an expert with us
to explain the habits of those living fossils. You can
also enjoy the beautiful natural scenes there.
8. Chengdu - Hangzhou (B,L,D)
After breakfast we go to Hangzhou. Hangzhou, the capital
of Zhejiang province, was praised in the ancient Chinese
poetries “paradise on earth”. Today, we will start our
tour with the majestic Lin Yin Temple, which known as
the Temple of Inspired Seclusion. Afterwards we will
go to see the mysterious Fei Lai Feng (Peak Flown From
Afar). In the afternoon we will visit the Willow Garden
of Listening to Orioles.
9. Hangzhou – Suzhou (B,L,D)
After breakfast you will take our leave to Suzhou. Resting
in the arm of the ancient Grand Canal, Suzhou is well
known for its old delicate gardens. Narrow canals threaded
between white walled homes have earned Suzhou the name
“Venice of the East”. After have a good rest in the
afternoon you will visit the Tiger Hill and the famous
Lingering Gardens.
10. Suzhou – Shanghai (B,L,D)
We are going to Shanghai this morning. Shanghai is the
largest city in Asia, nestled in the fertile Yangtze
Valley, a home to 14 million people. We are going to
enjoy the cultural richness of the Museum of Shanghai,
famous for its jade and ivory collections, and historical
paintings. After dinner, we will visit the Bund and
shopping along the Nanjing Road.
11. Shanghai - USA(B,L,)
Our tour in Shanghai covers sightseeing resorts such
as Jade Buddha Temple, which is famous for its two big
Jade Buddha, each of them was carved out from a single
piece of Jade. After lunch, we are going to the airport.
Bid farewell to the fascinating color and grandeur of
China as you board your flight bound for USA.
Land Only Cost: $1590
Single Room Supplement: $595
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