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9-Day Sichuan and Tibet Exploration Tour
Tour Code:TE-CDT-0903
Start in:Chengdu
End in: Lasha
Destinations:Chengdu → Lhasa → Gyantse → Shigatse → Lhasa
Start in:Chengdu
End in: Lasha
Destinations:Chengdu → Lhasa → Gyantse → Shigatse → Lhasa
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TEL：86-28-86655052 86655597 86655210
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Chengdu—the hometown of pandas,also a city once you come, you will never want to leave. .Lhasa, the heart and soul of Tibet, means holy land. Marvel at the unique architecture from gilt-roofed temples and intricately decorated monasteries to southern-facing homes with flat roofs for energy efficiency, and enjoy an inner calm as you wander through the peaceful gardens. Visit the 7th-century Potala Palace, with its rare cultural relics and explore Sera Monastery, one of the three great monasteries in Lhasa. Tibet’s majestic and grand scenery, soul-enriching spirituality, and wonderful people will reward you with unforgettable memories.
1.Entrance fees of all sites as listed; 2.meals list in the itinerary; 3.Services of local English-speaking guides in each city; 4.Air-conditioned tour coach (for seat-in-coach tour) & Private car (for private tour); 5.Accommodations---for 8 nights at three star, or higher, hotels as well as the cruise in comfortable twin-bedded rooms with private bath, air-conditioning, television, telephone and minibar; 6.China domestic flights as specified in the itinerary ; 7.Round-trip transfers---between airports, hotels and scenic spots in each city by private air-conditioned motor coaches with experienced drivers; 8.Hotel pick up & drop off service; 9.Service charge & Government taxes; 10.China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty insuranceGovernment taxes and service charge except tips to tour escort and driver ; 11.Lhasa evening events--Tibetan Dinner Show in Tibet. 1. Fees of Cable car or other personal expenses 2. Visa fees 3. Any meals that are not specified or not list in the Itinerary 4. Entry or exit China international airfare or train tickets 5. Excess baggage charges or other personal expenses 6. Tips 1.Visa: All clients must be in possession of a valid passport and necessary visas or permits at the commencement of travel. All such documentation is the sole responsibility of the client. Your travel advisor may assist you in applying for the necessary travel documentation upon request. Travel Every accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the failure of clients to obtain appropriate documentation. 2.Travel Health: Clients should take into account all international travel risks and familiarize themselves with health requirements applicable to the areas they intend to visit. The client is solely responsible for checking the safety and security conditions, vaccination, and other health requirements of governments in countries visited or transited. Travelers to Tibet are required to provide a doctor's certificate stating that the he/she is fit to travel and his/her blood pressure and heart condition are normal. This is a necessary requirement because of the possible effects that the very high altitude may have on certain people. 3. Baggage Allowance: In accordance with regulations of the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China, the free baggage allowance within China is 20kg for the economy class, 30kg for the business class, and 40kg for the first class, plus limited carry-on luggage. Excess baggage charges are the sole responsibility of the client. Regulations within China specify that all suitcases must have a locking device attached. Failure to follow this regulation may result in refusal by airport staff to load suitcases onto the aircraft. 4. China Travel Insurance: Travel Every tour packages include China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance up to a maximum of $29,000 provided free of charge as part of our package. We still highly recommend that you purchase full coverage travel insurance from your country of origin. Insurance provided by Travel Every is not applicable where only hotel or China flight booking are purchased through New Travel 5. Complaints: Shall you feel unsatisfied with any service Travel Every has provided, please notify your local tour guide or your travel advisor to avoid the potential similar problems happening again in the rest of your trip. In the event of a complaint or claim for compensation, you must inform us by email, regular mail, or facsimile in writing within 15 days from the end of your tour. Relevant receipts and substantiating evidence must be attached to the letter of claim. Travel Every will not be liable for any claims made later than 15 days after the completion of your tour. 6. Tour Booking: You can contact Travelevery via the web form from Travelevery email, fax, or phone. If for any reason, you fail to receive any reply from Travelevery in regard of your tour status within 48 hours from the time you submitted the request for booking, modifying, or canceling a tour, please contact New Travel customer service center phone at 86-28-66507781 immediately to ensure that we are able to deal with your enquiry under the terms of our Terms and Conditions. 7. Cancellation Refunds We would deeply regret your decision to cancel your trip to China, however we realize that there are many valid reasons that this can happen. In the event of cancellation we will refund any payment made to Travelevery (less any cancellation fee that is applicable) within 14 days of our receipt of your written cancellation request. The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows: A. Cancellation received more than 35 days before departure: 10 % of tour price, but may be applied for your next trip within 18 months. B. Cancellation received from 21 to 35 days before departure: 10% of the tour price + full cost of Yangtze River Cruise if applicable. C. Cancellation received from 7 to 20 days before departure: 20% of the tour price + full cost of Yangtze River Cruise if applicable. D. Cancellation received from 3 to 6 days before departure: 50% of the tour price + full cost of Yangtze River Cruise if applicable. E. Cancellation received from 2 to 0 days before departure: 100% of the tour price + full cost of Yangtze River Cruise if applicable. No-show travelers will be charged 100% of the tour price full cost of Yangtze River Cruise if applicable. After the trip has commenced, we are unable to refund any amount for unused services due to your early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours. Special Notes For Yangtze River Cruise: The payment for the Yangtze River Cruise can not be refunded if the cancellation notice is received less than 35 days prior to the date of the cruise. 8. God’s act : Travelevery shall not be liable for any loss, injury, or damage to person or property, alteration of itineraries or cancellation in part or in full, caused by climatic conditions, sea fire, breakdown of machinery or equipment, acts of government or other authorities, wars whether or not declared, civil disturbances, strikes, riots, thefts, epidemics, quarantines, medical or customs regulations, terrorist activities, or any other actions, omissions or conditions beyond Travelevery 's control. Neither Travelevery nor any of its affiliates or subsidiaries shall be or become liable or responsible for any additional expenses of liability sustained or incurred by the tour member as a result of any of the aforementioned causes. TravelEvery shall not be responsible for any wrongful or negligent or fraudulent, omissions, changes of itinerary, cancellation or the failure of any equipment operated by any suppliers such as transportation carriers, cruise, and hotels, or any other party not directly owned or controlled by Travelevery. 1、Tibet Permits are necessary for foreigners travelling in Tibet. 2、In the route information below, we outline the rough waypoints ,you may contact us on discussing the scenery spots you hope to visit, and we quote you according to your demands, as a tourist ,thus you are enabled the most flexibility and making your route comfortable. 3、We have the right to adjust the arrangement because of the weather or other reasons. But the spots won’t be reduced or changed. 4、Travelers will pass the mountain about altitude 4000 meters. Health consultation from your doctor before you come to highland (Over than 3000M). People with heart disease are not suggested to take the group. 5、As we travel in Tibet area where the economy is much more backward than other place, the food diversity is limited, you are suggested to order food by yourself or take some solid food. Most of local restaurant can only offer the simple Sichuan and Tibetan Dish. 6、If your children are less than 1.3m, then the price much lower, only include the price for the bus on the way and the price of meals during our journey. 7、Tourists give up the tour which you have already booking, then our travel service will not return back some of your costs: including bus, ship fee and so on. 8、Please take your passport with you, if there have problems you will take all the responsibility. According to the custom of Tibetan Buddhism, the visitors should know the following etiquette and prohibitions. Ⅰ.Presenting khadas (silk scarves) is a popular etiquette. If you want to present a khada to a living Buddha, you can fold it longwise and put it over his hands, but never over his neck. Yet the Living Buddha can put it over yours. Ⅱ.In the halls you are not allowed to touch the Buddhist classics, statues of Buddhas, musical instruments and other enshrined things. Especially you mustn’t step over them. Ⅲ.When you are recognizing the statues of Buddhas, you can’t point at the status with single finger; you should politely show the statues with one hand with the palm upward. Ⅳ. No smoking, spitting or making noise in the halls. Don’t be overcritical of the Buddhas or Living Buddhas. Ⅴ.You should not ask about the Living Buddha’s private life. Ⅵ.When you turn the Scripture-Turning wheels, please do it clockwise. Don’t spin them in reverse because this is an insult to the monks. |
Day 1 Arrival- Chengdu
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Day 2 Chengdu Sightseeing
Today you will have a visit to the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base first, then Du Fu's Thatched Roof Cottage and Wenshu Temple where you can spend some time sitting in its tea house to enjoy a cup of tea and absorb the special atmosphere of Chengdu.
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Day 3 Chengdu- Lhasa
Free in the day until our local guide escorts you to the airport for your onward 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, and 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.
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Day 4 Lhasa Sightseeing
Your sightseeing today will include Lhasa's cardinal landmark -- Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and flourishing Barkhor Street.
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Day 5 Lhasa Sightseeing
Today we will bring you to the Norbulingka Park, the Drepung Monastery and the Sera Mronastery.
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Day 6 Lhasa- Gyantse
Today's drive is from Lhasa to Gyantse (about 256km, 5.5-hour drive). Along the way you will visit Yamdrok Lake and a Tibetan family. After arrival in Gyantse, you will tour Palcho Monastery.
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Day 7 Gyantse- Shigatse
After breakfast, drive from Gyantse to Shigatse (about 90km, 1.5-hour drive). In Shigatse, you will visit Tashilumpo Monastery(the largest such statue in the world and was erected by the 9th Panchen Lama in 1914) and free market.
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Day 8 Shigatse- Lhasa
Today, drive back to Lhasa (280km, about 6 hours driving) along the Yaluzangbu River, enjoy the beautiful view of the valley en route. After a rest in Lhasa, the farewell dinner will be arranged at a typical Tibetan restaurant for you to enjoy the local food with Tibetan dances and songs.
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Day 9 Lhasa
After Breakfast, transfer to the airport,see off
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Private Tour Prices ( Based on per person and shown in US dollars )
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2-4 Travelers | 5-9 Travelers | 10 Travelers &above | Children price | Single supplyment | |||
| Mar.2008-May.2008 | 1370 | 1227 | 1012 | -- | 301 | |||
| Jun.2008 | 1384 | 1241 | 1027 | -- | 315 | |||
| Jul.2008-Aug.2008 | 1412 | 1270 | 1055 | -- | 330 | |||
| Sep.2008-Oct.2008 | 1430 | 1287 | 1072 | -- | 330 | |||
| Nov.2008 | 1380 | 1237 | 1022 | -- | 315 | |||
| Dec.2008-Feb.2009 | 1272 | 1130 | 915 | -- | 301 | |||
| Remark : The above prices will daily float with the USD-RMB exchange rate, all the prices will be confirmed by the exchange rate on the day when you book this tour. | ||||||||
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