Price: from $2,699 / person
Trip begins at: Lhasa
Trip ends at: Urumqi
Attractions: China Orient Express, Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery, Yamdrok Lake, Tashilumpo Monastery, Ta’er Monastery, Waterwheel Garden, Jiayuguan (Jiayu Pass), Overhanging Great Wall, Crescent Lake, Singing Sand Mountains, Mogao Grottoes, Karez irrigation system, Flaming Mountain, Heavenly Lake
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Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa
Your arrival at Lhasa, please tell us your detail flight number and flight arrival time. After reclaiming your luggage at the Airport, you will be met by our guide outside customs. You will then be transferred to the hotel. You will have the free time to explore this holy city.
Accommodation: Brahmaputra grand hotel Lhasa or same class
Day 2: Lhasa City Tour
Lhasa, with an altitude of 11972 ft above sea level, has been regarded as the highest city in the world. With a long history and unique natural environment, Lhasa boasts of rich ethnic folklore and magnificent highland scenery. In the morning, you will first visit 【Potala Palace】 which was built in the seventh century and rebuilt by the Fifth Dalai Lama in 1645. It symbolizes Tibetan Buddhism and is the central role in the traditional administration in Tibet. In the afternoon, you will visit 【Jokhang Monastery】, an example of the earliest architecture in Tibet, located in the Barkhor Market district, the spiritual center of Tibet. The monastery contains a sacred Buddha image that draws thousands of pilgrims every day.
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: Brahmaputra grand hotel Lhasa or same class
Day 3: Lhasa – Gyantse – Shigatse
Today’s trip is little bit demanding but fascinating, you will cross two high passes over 16400 ft Khamba La and Kharo La plus one beautiful Lake –【Yamdrok Tso】 provide wondrous views of the Himalayan range. The drive is no daunting task as you will pass through many more beautiful Tibetan valleys and quiet villages along the way. The 【Pelkor Kumbum】 in Gyantse is much more than a stupa, as it is surrounded by numerous Tibetan murals and small chapel houses. Even if you are no art connoisseur you will be amazed by these ancient murals and architecture. After the visit in Gyantse you will continue another one and half an hour easy drive to Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet.
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: Shigatse Hotel or same class
Day 4: Shigatse – Lhasa
In the morning we will visit the famous 【Tashi Lhunpo monastery】 where you can see the well preserved largest statue of Jampa (future Buddha) in the world. Then, we proceed back to Lhasa. On the way, we can enjoy scenic views of the Yarlung Zangbo Gorge/ Brahmaputra River (the Longest and largest river in Tibet).
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: Brahmaputra grand hotel Lhasa or same class
Day 5: Lhasa – Tibet Plateau (By China Orient Express)
After breakfast, free at own leisure till we onboard the train on the world’s highest railway. Thereafter, we begin the scenic train journey through the highest Point in the world. Along the way, we pass magnificent sights: snow-capped mountains such as Yuzhu Peak and Mt Kunlunshan; Kekexili reserve; Tuotuo River, the source of Yangtze River; Fenghuo Mountain Tunnel, the world’s highest mountain tunnel; Tanggula Station, the world’s highest railway station located at 5,072m above sea level.
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: China Orient Express train
Day 6: Tibet Plateau-Xining (By China Orient Express)
Today you will arrive Xining Station, and visit the 【Kumbum Monastery】, one of the six largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. It was there in the former that Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) sect of Tibetan Buddhism was later founded in 1583. It was ranked in importance as second only to Lhasa.
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: San Want Hotel Xining or same class
Day 7: Xining – Lanzhou (By China Orient Express)
After breakfast,we will visit【Zhongshan Bridge】, also called the first bridge over the Yellow River. In the year 1907, under the proposal of local officers in Lanzhou and Gansu and the help of a German businessman, the Qing Government began to build this first iron bridge over the upper reaches of the Yellow River. The bridge was completed in two years, and named ‘Lanzhou Iron Bridge over the Yellow River’. And then,we will drive to Lanzhou after a visit to the 【Waterwheel Garden】. Originated from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the waterwheel is the oldest irrigation tool in Yellow River area of Lanzhou. The Waterwheel Garden is a theme garden exhibiting the waterwheel culture. Here, you could appreciate the waterwheel driven by the flowing water all year round to collect water from the river or cofferdam.
We will take the 【China Orient Express】 train to Jiayuguan at 16:30pm. Have a nice night on the train with wonderful evening and morning views of local countryside.
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: China Orient Express
Day 8: Lanzhou – Jiayuguan (By China Orient Express)
After breakfast, have a visit to the 【Jiayuguan】 (Jiayu Pass), the western end of the Great Wall built in Ming Dynasty. It is known as ‘the First and Greatest Pass under Heaven’, and best preserved and most magnificent military fort in China. Then we drive 7 miles away for the 【Overhanging Great Wall】. It got the named for riding on a mountain ridge that is 45 degrees from vertical and resembling a huge dragon.
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: Holiday Plaza Hotel Jiayuguan or same class
Day 9: Jiayuguan – Dunhuang (By China Orient Express)
After a pleasant breakfast, take this deluxe train to Dunhuang at 10:00am. We specially arrange Dunhuang experts and professors who’ll introduce this exotic city in detail to you. After arriving in Dunhuang, we visit beautiful 【Crescent Lake & Singing Sand Mountains】. The Crescent Lake is an oasis Gobi desert, surrounded by numerous sand dunes, reaching a relative height of 250 meters (820 feet). The Mingsha Shan is so named for the sound of the wind whipping off the dunes.
After dinner, we move to Dunhuang Night market – 【bustling Shazhou Night Market】. Never miss its tasty snacks, local specialties, and crafts etc.
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: Dunhuang Hotel or same class
Day 10: Dunhuang – Turpan (By China Orient Express)
After breakfast, let’s visit the world famous 【Mogao Grottoes】, which was designated as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO for its 1600 years accumulated cultural, architectural, and art treasures. There remains 492 cave temple and 45000 square meters of frescos. According to Tang Dynasty records, a monk had witnessed onsite a vision of thousand Buddhas under showers of golden rays. Thus inspired, he started the caves construction work that spanned ten dynasties. Mogao Caves are commonly known as the Caves of a Thousand Buddhas.
At 17:00hr, we embark the 【China Orient Express】 Charter Luxury Train to Turpan.
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: China Orient Express
Day 11: Turpan – Urumqi
It’s a day for Turpan sightseeing! Visit 【Karez irrigation system】 at 07:00am, to witness the wisdom of Uyghur people. The irrigation system is especially designed for desert. If connecting all these underground channels, the total length will reach more than 5000 km, so it is regarded as one of the three engineering miracles of ancient China, along with the Great Wall and the Jinghang Grand Canal. Thereafter, we move to 【Flaming Mountain】, well known by Chinese people because of the legendary story ‘Journey to the West’. It is regarded as the hottest place in China. Then We drive to Jiaohe Ancient City, an island-shaped plateau situated at Yar Town. It is the largest, oldest and well preserved earth-structured city in the world, with a history of 2000-2300 years.
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: Hoi Tak Hotel or same class
Day 12: Urumqi
After breakfast, visit 【Heavenly Lake】 in Tianshan (boat tour). The mountain Lake stands 1980 meters above sea level and features picturesque scenery of snowcapped peaks. It a great pleasure to boat travel Heavenly Lake, with a layer of magical color covering the lake, and hearing many beautiful myths and legends. Then head for Urumqi, and visit Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum. It is of Uygur and Russian styles, and collects over a thousand pieces of precious relics from four to five thousand years ago until modern times. Lastly, visit 【Xinjiang International Bazaar】.
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: Hoi Tak Hotel or same class
Day 13: Urumqi
Today is the day of farewell to your memorable silk road trip and the unique China Orient Express. After a pleasant breakfast, free at your own leisure till the assemble time for the transferring to airport for the flight back to your hometown or next destination.
Meal: B
| Land Only Price | From $2699 / person, Quad Cabin |
|---|---|
| Single Supplement | From $700 / person |
| Durations | 8 – 14 Days Tours |
Price Inclusion && Exclusion
Includes:
- Specified trains and buses
- Coach transfers between the airport, train station, attractions and hotels
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Lunches and dinners as itinerary specifies
- Professional English-speaking guides
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Entrance fees per itinerary
Excludes:
- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China
- Chinese Entry Visa fees
- Personal expenses, such as visa costs, insurance, drinks from the bar car, laundry, spa treatments.
- Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers (it is encouraged to pay $10 per day from per person)
- Personal travel insurance (we can help buy the insurance, please contact with us)
Terms & Conditions
1. Payment
Reservations, Fares & Payments:
Currency: All tour fares are payable in U.S. dollars.
Deposit:
A non-refundable $300.00 (USD) deposit per person is required at the time of booking. If reservations are made less than 45 days before departure, full payment must be made at the time of booking.
Final Payment: The balance of your payment is due 45 days prior to departure, otherwise Spring Tour reserves the right to adjust the price of the tour fare according to the booking status and the group air ticket availability and it is also subject to cancellation and the deposit will be forfeited.
Payments received 1-10 days overdue will assess a $50 late fee per invoice, not per person. Bounced checks will assess a $25 fee per check. Installment payments will incur a $20 fee per payment.
If you decide to switch payment types after a deposit has been made, there is no additional fee, but requests must be submitted in writing to our office. Depending on whether you’re switching from check to credit card or vice verse, your invoice will be adjusted the difference if you qualify or no longer qualify for the cash discount rate.
If your final payment has already been charged to your credit card, the transaction cannot be reversed. Therefore, switching payment types is not allowed at that time.
Tour fares are subject to change without prior notice which is beyond the control of Spring Tour.
2. Cancellation
Cancellation & cancellation fee:
Written Notice: Cancellation requests must be submitted to Spring Tour or its agents in writing by mail or fax at the following address:
For E-mail address, please inquire sales person of Spring Tour
Office in Los Angeles: 18558 Gale Ave #262 Season’s Place City of Industry CA, 91748 Fax: 626-363-0889
Office in Salt Lake City: 2825 East Cottonwood Parkway #500 Salt Lake City UT, 84121 Fax: 801-990-3111
Cancellation Fee:
Air Portion:
All Air Portion cancellations, regardless of time to departure date, will be subject to the penalty fees set forth by the Airline cancellation policy (Most air tickets are non-refundable and in some circumstances one could exchange for a later departure date with a processing or date change fee).
Land Portion:
- Cancellation requests received 60 days prior to the departure will forfeit the non-refundable $300 deposit.
- Cancellation requests received from 59 days to 45 days prior to the group departure will forfeit 25% of land cost and the deposit.
- Cancellation requests received from 44 days to 10 days before departure will forfeit 50% of land cost and the deposit.
- Cancellation requests received from 9 days to 4 days before departure will forfeit 75% of land cost and the deposit.
- Cancellation requests received within 3 days before departure (including “no shows”) will forfeit 100% of the total tour cost including Airfare. No refunds will be given in such cases.
- No refunds will be made for the fee of the visa which has been processed and issued. The cancellation to the issued group air ticket will follow the regulation of the airline and any incurred costs or fee from the cancellation of the flight will be applied to the customer who cancelled the tour and Spring Tour will not be responsible for any loss.
- If your cancellation affects the price of your roommate, such as forcing them to pay a single supplement, we will deduct this amount from your refund prior to your own cancellation fee. If you have not yet paid in full for your tour, you are responsible to send in the difference to cover your roommate’s single supplement.
- If any guest is not able to continue the trip based on any reason other than Spring Tour’s fault, including but not limited to illness or other health issue of the guest, personal emergent affairs, etc, Spring Tour will not refund any amount paid, even if there is no actual cost occurs.
- If any guests miss the flight or other transportation arranged by Spring Tour due to his or her own negligent, the guests are responsible to reach the destination at his/her own costs.
Tour Schedule Departure Date Change or the Tour is cancelled:
If the departure groups from Spring Tour have less than 6 people booking, Spring Tour reserves the right to change the departure date or cancel the tour due to less booking. Spring Tour will inform the people who booked the tour 30 day prior to the departure date and the payment received will be refunded back except the fee of the visa which has been processed and issued.