Price: from $2,699 / person
Trip begins at: Xi’an
Trip ends at: Lhasa
Attractions: China Orient Express, Famen Temple, Tang Dynasty Dinner Show, Terra Cotta Warriors, Maiji Mountain, Kumbum Monastery, Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery, Yamdrok Lake, Tashilumpo Monastery
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Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Xi’an
You will arrive at Xi’an today by yourself. Please tell us your flight time that we will arrange the tour guide to meet you in the airport or the train station. Your Silk Road tour by the luxury China Orient Express train will begin in Xi’an, a city with over 3000 years history and it is also the starting point of the ancient Silk Road for the great trade caravans of the ancient Silk Road. The rest of the time will be on your own. Our tour guide will give you the itinerary for the tour and the departure time on June 18.
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel Xi’an or same class
Day 2: Xi’an City Tour
Today, we drive to visit 【Famen Temple】, which was first set up during East Han Dynasty. In the year 147 AD, King Asoka of India traveled to Asia, preaching Buddhism. He established Famen Temple and left the fingers of Buddha to be enshrined here. In the course of rebuilding the pagoda in 1987, an underground vault was discovered under the base of the pagoda. A great amount of Buddhist relics were found including four finger sarira relics. The most prominent feature of the new complex is the 148m Namaste Dagoba and vault. Then, we return to Xi’an, the marvelous【Tang Dynasty Dinner Show】 at Tang Dynasty Palace will be prepared for you. The various savory dishes together with the exciting show will be sure to give satisfaction to your appetite, your eyes and your mind.
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: Sheraton Hotel Xi’an or same class
Day 3: Xi’an — Tianshui (By China Orient Express)
A memorable day of sightseeing begins as you view remnants of Chinese ancient past: the life-sized 【Terra-Cotta army】，one of the eight wonders of the world, which was buried with the emperor for over 2,200 years.
In the afternoon, you will visit the【Huaqing Hot Spring】 in Mt Lishan. In ancient time, emperors used to come here to bath and enjoy the scenic beauty. It has become a favorite spa since the Tang Dynasty.
22:00pm, we onboard the【China Orient Express】Train to Tianshui.
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: China Orient Express train
Day 4: Tianshui — Lanzhou (By China Orient Express)
Arrival in Tianshui at 06:30am. After breakfast, we drive to visit【Maiji Mountain】. The natural scenery of Maiji Mountain is the most beautiful among the famous resorts of grottoes in China. The Maiji Grottoes were first constructed in 384 and thereafter gradually became one of the large-scale grotto groups in China and the famous artistic spots in the world through continuous chiseling and reconstruction during more than ten dynasties.
We will take 【China Orient Express】 train to Lanzhou at 16:30pm. After a pleasant dinner at restaurant of China Orient Express,we arrive in Lanzhou at 21:00pm.
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: China Orient Express train
Day 5: Lanzhou – Xining (By bus)
After breakfast,we will visit the【Waterwheel Garden】 in Lanzhou.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.
After Lunch, we drive to Xining, Xining is the capital of Qinghai Province and it is also a start station of Qinghai-Tibet railway(“Sky Road”).
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: San Want Hotel Xining or same class
Day 6: Xining – Golmud – Lhasa (By China Orient Express)
Today you will 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.
In the late afternoon, you will ride on the soft sleeper train to Lhasa. The train has been equipped with the Oxygen sources and specially designed and manufactured for the higher plateau operation. This train will help you to adapt yourself to the higher altitude.
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: China Orient Express train
Day 7: Qinghai – Lhasa (By China Orient Express)
Today will be the highlight of your tour to【Lhasa Tibet】 while enjoying the thousands of miles of the most stunning landscapes in the world, rolling by outside your window. The highest place you will cross by train can reach to 16400 ft. Your train will get to Lhasa in the late afternoon and the tour guide will meet you at the train station. The rest of the time will be free and you need to adapt yourself to the higher altitude.
Meal: B, L, D
Accommodation: Brahmaputra grand hotel Lhasa or same class
Day 8: Lhasa
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 9: 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 10: 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 11: Lhasa
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, Twin 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.