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2008 Tibet Shoton Festival and Shigatse Tour
Tour Code:TE-MTP-0606
Start in:Chengdu
End in: Lasha
Destinations:Lhasa → Yangpachen → Shigatse → Lhasa → Chengdu
Start in:Chengdu
End in: Lasha
Destinations:Lhasa → Yangpachen → Shigatse → Lhasa → Chengdu
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TEL：86-28-86655052 86655597 86655210
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The Shoton Festival: is known as the Yogurt Banquet Festival since locals have the custom to eat Tibetan yogurt during the gala.during the festival, religious follows will display a large picture of the Buddha under the sun, traditional Tibetan opera will be performed at the Norbulingka and various materials fairs will be held. Known as the World Roof, Tibet is always a dreaming land to many people. Lhasa placed at an elevation of 3,597 Mts. is the second highest capital in the world after La Paz, Bolivia (3,660 Mts.). One of the most magnificent Royal Palaces anywhere in the world - the Potala Palace former home of the Dalai Lamas, is built on top of a rock in 1645 and has over 1000 rooms, 10,000 shrines and 2,00,000 religious statues. 1. Transportation: Round air ticket Chengdu-Lhasa(Airport tax excluded),a private car for all the trip in Tibet. 2. Sightseeing ticket: all the sightseeing tickets mentioned in the itinerary. 3. Tibet entrance permit. 4. Tour guide service: Private English speaking tour guide 5.Travel Insurance 6.Airport&fuel tax 7.Hotel Breakfast. 8.Room in 3 star hotel *Your personal expenses ,such as shopping. *Meals all, *Boat fee on Yarlu Tsangpo tiver to Samye monastery. *Tips for the driver and tour guide. 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. 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Aug.28 Day 1 Chengdu - Lhasa by flight
Departing from Chengdu to Lhasa in the morning,arriving at Lhasa Gonggar Airport which is at a elevation of 3000 meters, guide will meet you at the airport,drive to Lhasa urban area, en route visit Brahmaputra valley, Buddha Sculpture made in the 11th century and Tibetan village etc.on the drive to Lhasa and check in the Hotel,have a good rest in the Lhasa city today, avoid extreme physical activity and sickness of high altitude.Dinner and supper excluded, overnight in Lhasa.
Breakfast:ExcludedLunch:ExcludedDinner:ExcludedLodging:Lhasa
Aug.29 Day 2: Lhasa Full Day city Tour
We suggest you have a selftour today in Lhasa city if you don"t have a serious high altitude sickness,the main tourist attractions in Lhasa:
Potala Palace, Norbulingka - the Summer Palace ,Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street,Ramoche Temple ,Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
Tips: If you are not interested in the Tibetan temple, one temple can make you an overall impression, and taking photography only outside of the others is a good solution. However, the Barkhor Street is worth visiting, it is the Tibetan market, the vendors sell Tibetan handicrafts, souvenir and daily commodities for local people.
(Meal and transportation excluded, we charge extra about RMB 260 if you prefer to follow a tour group with Chineses-speaking tour guide to Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street,RMB 260 includes entrance tickets,lunch,supper,tour bus and tour guide)
Potala Palace, Norbulingka - the Summer Palace ,Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street,Ramoche Temple ,Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
Tips: If you are not interested in the Tibetan temple, one temple can make you an overall impression, and taking photography only outside of the others is a good solution. However, the Barkhor Street is worth visiting, it is the Tibetan market, the vendors sell Tibetan handicrafts, souvenir and daily commodities for local people.
(Meal and transportation excluded, we charge extra about RMB 260 if you prefer to follow a tour group with Chineses-speaking tour guide to Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street,RMB 260 includes entrance tickets,lunch,supper,tour bus and tour guide)
Breakfast:IncludedLunch:ExcludedDinner:ExcludedLodging:Lhasa
Aug.30 Day 3: Shoton festival enjoyment
Today will be the first day of Shoton Festival, in the past, this festival was a purely religious celebration, later in the rule of 5th Dalai Lama, this festival was open a little to some people with high social status, with time going on, this festival becomes a common public celebration held in Drepung monastery first, then move to Norbulinka palace.
In the morning of this day, early visit to Drepung monastery(If it is still closed,other places instead) to join the grand opening ceremony -- Sunning the Tangkha (a huge woven hangings ), this ceremony marks the official set-off of this festival. In the afternoon, visit Sera Monastery.
Breakfast:IncludedLunch:IncludedDinner:IncludedLodging:Lhasa
Aug 31 Day 4: Lhasa-Yamdrok lake-Gyangtze-Shigatse
Drive from Lhasa to Shigatse (about 350km). On the way visit Yamdrok Lake, Nojin Kangtsang Glacier near Karola Pass.Overnight in Shigatse.
Breakfast:IncludedLunch:IncludedDinner:IncludedLodging:Shigatse
Sep 1 Day 5: Tashilhunpo Monastery - Lhasa
Visit Tashilunpo Monastery which is the site of Panchan Lama,built by the first Dalai Lama in 1447.Have a visit to the local market near the monastery. Drive back to Lhasa in the afternoon.
Breakfast:IncludedLunch:IncludedDinner:IncludedLodging: Lhasa
Sep 2 Day 6: Lhasa - Chengdu
Leave from Lhasa to Chengdu by flight,end tour.
Breakfast:IncludedLunch:IncludedDinner:IncludedLodging: Excluded
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 | |||
| Aug.28th-Sep.2.2008 | 1555 | 1270 | 955 | 700 | 180 | |||
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