BEIJING/SHANGHAI - SHANGHAI(2N) - SUZHOU(1N) - TONGLI - ZHOUZHUANG - SUZHOU (1N) - HANGZHOU(2N) - BEIJING/SHANGHAI

Day 1 Beijing air Chengdu

Fly from Beijing to Chengdu. You'll have time to visit the Du Fu Cottage, the Temple of Marquis Wu and the Tomb of Wang Jian. Dinner

Day 2 Chengdu - Lhasa

In the morning, depart from Chengdu for Lhasa by air.
Transfer to your hotel, where it's essential to rest once you've arrived in order to acclimatize to the elevated plateau.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 3 Lhasa

Today's highlights include visits to the massive, red and white Potala Palace, the ancient Jokhang Temple and bustling Octagon Street.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 4 Lhasa - Xigaze

Today, you will visit both the Drepung Monastery and the Norbulingka Summer Palace in the morning. Afterwards, you'll depart for Xigaze by coach, where you will stay overnight.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 5 Xigaze

Visit the atmospheric Tashilunbo Monastery and the bazaar, crammed with authentic local products in a rainbow of colours.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 6 Xigaze-Gyangtze-Lhasa

Depart for Gyangtze by coach. You will pass the Yangdok Lake en route and visit Kumbum Monastery on arrival. Return to Lhasa in the afternoon.
Breakfast + Lunch

Day 7 Lhasa - Chengdu

Depart for Chengdu by air in the morning. You will enjoy a city tour in the afternoon.
Breakfast + Lunch

Day 8 Chengdu - Beijing

Make the most of your free time in the morning, before flying to Beijing in the afternoon and see off Breakfast + Lunch