6-day,Shoton Festival 2011 tour (Join-in) | |
Discount: | Pay now on line, save ¥ 50 |
From: | Lhasa |
To: | |
Tour Code: | 1761 |
Deposit: | 30% of the full price |
Gropu size: | under 20 person |
Reservation: | 5 -Day in advance,at least |
Update time: | 08/21/2011 17:24 |
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Itinerary
28th Aug: Chengdu/Xi'an/Beijing/Shanghai-Lhasa
Fly to Lhasa Gongar Airport, the guide will meet you and drive to Lhasa city (68km).transfer to hotel for refreshment
29th Aug: Shoton Festival Celebration, Drepung Monastery/Nechung Monastery(B)
Shoton Festival is on this day. Get up very early in morning, and go to Drepung monastery, and find a good seat to watch the Sunning Buddha ceremony. Then from here, walk 10 minute downhill to Nechung Monastery to watch the celebrations. And finish the day by taking a Kora around the Barkhor. Test your bartering skills with the locals in this push-and-shove economy,and you could join into the locals and share the happiness of Shoton Festival with them
30th Aug: Shoton Festival Celebration, Norbulinka Park/ Potala Palace / Jokhang Temple/ Barkhor street (B)
Today watch the Tibetan opera, performed in Norbulingkha as part of Shoton Festival. You'll find your way up through the stunning, awe-inspiring Potala Palace. Built in 637 AD by Songtsen Gampo, it was the former winter residence for the Dalai Lamas and is truly a splendor of Eastern architecture. Next, visit the Jokhang Temple, the center of Tibetan Buddhism, also built in the 7th century on the legendary pond of Wothang. After that, you can have a free walking by yourselves in Barkhor Street
31th Aug: Lhasa/Yamdrotso lake/Gyangtse/ Shigatse (B)
Morning time around 08:00am depart from Lhasa pass Gangbala Mt. which is over than 5000m, then to Yamdrotso lake which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet (another 2 is Namtso lake and Manasarova), after visiting Gyangtse Kumbum and having a far view of Zongshan ruins, also Pelkor Chode Monastery, then arrive in Shigatse
1st Sep: Shigatse/ Lhasa (B)
Today you will visit the largest Monastery in west Tibet, the Tashilumpo monastery, as the last but famous historic sites for your Tibet tour. Tashilunpo monastery is one of the the six great Gelukpa institutions and was founded in 1447 by a disciple of Tsongkapa, Genden drup who was first dalai lama. Jamkhang Chenmo, containing the world's largest gilded copper image(26m high) of future god Jampa. Then we will visit the local handicraft market before driving along the Friend-ship Highway back to Lhasa.
2nd Sep: Lhasa Gongar airport see-off (B)
Fly to Lhasa Gongar Airport, the guide will meet you and drive to Lhasa city (68km).transfer to hotel for refreshment
29th Aug: Shoton Festival Celebration, Drepung Monastery/Nechung Monastery(B)
Shoton Festival is on this day. Get up very early in morning, and go to Drepung monastery, and find a good seat to watch the Sunning Buddha ceremony. Then from here, walk 10 minute downhill to Nechung Monastery to watch the celebrations. And finish the day by taking a Kora around the Barkhor. Test your bartering skills with the locals in this push-and-shove economy,and you could join into the locals and share the happiness of Shoton Festival with them
30th Aug: Shoton Festival Celebration, Norbulinka Park/ Potala Palace / Jokhang Temple/ Barkhor street (B)
Today watch the Tibetan opera, performed in Norbulingkha as part of Shoton Festival. You'll find your way up through the stunning, awe-inspiring Potala Palace. Built in 637 AD by Songtsen Gampo, it was the former winter residence for the Dalai Lamas and is truly a splendor of Eastern architecture. Next, visit the Jokhang Temple, the center of Tibetan Buddhism, also built in the 7th century on the legendary pond of Wothang. After that, you can have a free walking by yourselves in Barkhor Street
31th Aug: Lhasa/Yamdrotso lake/Gyangtse/ Shigatse (B)
Morning time around 08:00am depart from Lhasa pass Gangbala Mt. which is over than 5000m, then to Yamdrotso lake which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet (another 2 is Namtso lake and Manasarova), after visiting Gyangtse Kumbum and having a far view of Zongshan ruins, also Pelkor Chode Monastery, then arrive in Shigatse
1st Sep: Shigatse/ Lhasa (B)
Today you will visit the largest Monastery in west Tibet, the Tashilumpo monastery, as the last but famous historic sites for your Tibet tour. Tashilunpo monastery is one of the the six great Gelukpa institutions and was founded in 1447 by a disciple of Tsongkapa, Genden drup who was first dalai lama. Jamkhang Chenmo, containing the world's largest gilded copper image(26m high) of future god Jampa. Then we will visit the local handicraft market before driving along the Friend-ship Highway back to Lhasa.
2nd Sep: Lhasa Gongar airport see-off (B)
Price and online booking
(Unit:CNY/pax)(Real time price,24 hour booking, auto confirmed, click "Booking" to start!)
Type | Adult (age 12+) | Schedule | Online booking |
28 Aug--02 Sep | 5580 | 28.Aug | ![]() |
About children |
3 to 12 year-old child(not including 12 years old) only including transportation, meals, child flight ticket or train ticket(tour by flight or train), excluding entrance fees, accommodation and other travel fare, if the child need a bed, please pay yourself. The child under 2 years old is only including infant flight ticket, meals, excluding all the other fares. The child above 12 year old (including 12 year old) is charged as the adult.
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Inclusions
1. Transportation:
Lhasa Airport pick up and Airport drop off, Private Mini Van
August 29, August 30: Lhasa City transportation, private mini van or taxi according to the final group size.
August 31----September 01: Lhasa-Shigatse-Lhasa, for round trip, Private Mini Van
2. Tour guide: Private English speaking Tibetan guide.
3. Accommodation: Comfortable 3 Star Hotels (5 nights, 1 twin room & 1 single room, with breakfast)
4. Sightseeing ticket: Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Tashilumpo Monastery,Drepung Monastery,Gyangtse Pelkor Chode Monastery ,Yamdrotso lake,Nechung Monastery, Norbulinka
5. Meal: Hotel breakfast
6. Travel Insurance
7. All necessary documents & Permits
8. Oxygen supply on mini van
Lhasa Airport pick up and Airport drop off, Private Mini Van
August 29, August 30: Lhasa City transportation, private mini van or taxi according to the final group size.
August 31----September 01: Lhasa-Shigatse-Lhasa, for round trip, Private Mini Van
2. Tour guide: Private English speaking Tibetan guide.
3. Accommodation: Comfortable 3 Star Hotels (5 nights, 1 twin room & 1 single room, with breakfast)
4. Sightseeing ticket: Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Tashilumpo Monastery,Drepung Monastery,Gyangtse Pelkor Chode Monastery ,Yamdrotso lake,Nechung Monastery, Norbulinka
5. Meal: Hotel breakfast
6. Travel Insurance
7. All necessary documents & Permits
8. Oxygen supply on mini van
Exclusions
*Flight/Train in & out of Tibet(but we do provide service of booking train/flight tickets)
*Meals, usually 5USD/pax.meal
*Personal consumption, like calls, laundry service,etc
*Tips for guide & driver (usually 5USD/day/pax)
*Anything not listed in Inclusions
*Meals, usually 5USD/pax.meal
*Personal consumption, like calls, laundry service,etc
*Tips for guide & driver (usually 5USD/day/pax)
*Anything not listed in Inclusions
Note
1. Minor program changes sometimes are necessary, depending on road conditions, weather and availability of room.
2. Health consultation from your doctor before you come to highland (Over than 3000M).
3. As we travel in Tibet area where the economy is much more backward than other places, the food alternative is limited, so we suggest you take some solid food.
4. The quotation is based on double-occupancy, if there is no one to share the room with you, you should pay the single supplement.
5. Please book at least one week ahead of your departure so that we have enough time to get your permit. We also provide flight/train booking service. Participants may set out where you stay, such as Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Kathmandu,etc.
2. Health consultation from your doctor before you come to highland (Over than 3000M).
3. As we travel in Tibet area where the economy is much more backward than other places, the food alternative is limited, so we suggest you take some solid food.
4. The quotation is based on double-occupancy, if there is no one to share the room with you, you should pay the single supplement.
5. Please book at least one week ahead of your departure so that we have enough time to get your permit. We also provide flight/train booking service. Participants may set out where you stay, such as Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Kathmandu,etc.
Sales Notes
1. Diplomats, press agents, Tibetan immigrants and people who are related to Tibet-Free organization or activities are not allowed to apply for the permit here. |
Price
(Unit:CNY/pax)(Real time price,24 hour booking, auto confirmed, click "Booking" to start!)
Type | Adult (age 12+) | Schedule | Online booking |
28 Aug--02 Sep | 5580 | 28.Aug | ![]() |
About children |
3 to 12 year-old child(not including 12 years old) only including transportation, meals, child flight ticket or train ticket(tour by flight or train), excluding entrance fees, accommodation and other travel fare, if the child need a bed, please pay yourself. The child under 2 years old is only including infant flight ticket, meals, excluding all the other fares. The child above 12 year old (including 12 year old) is charged as the adult.
Inclusions
1. Transportation:
Lhasa Airport pick up and Airport drop off, Private Mini Van
August 29, August 30: Lhasa City transportation, private mini van or taxi according to the final group size.
August 31----September 01: Lhasa-Shigatse-Lhasa, for round trip, Private Mini Van
2. Tour guide: Private English speaking Tibetan guide.
3. Accommodation: Comfortable 3 Star Hotels (5 nights, 1 twin room & 1 single room, with breakfast)
4. Sightseeing ticket: Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Tashilumpo Monastery,Drepung Monastery,Gyangtse Pelkor Chode Monastery ,Yamdrotso lake,Nechung Monastery, Norbulinka
5. Meal: Hotel breakfast
6. Travel Insurance
7. All necessary documents & Permits
8. Oxygen supply on mini van
Lhasa Airport pick up and Airport drop off, Private Mini Van
August 29, August 30: Lhasa City transportation, private mini van or taxi according to the final group size.
August 31----September 01: Lhasa-Shigatse-Lhasa, for round trip, Private Mini Van
2. Tour guide: Private English speaking Tibetan guide.
3. Accommodation: Comfortable 3 Star Hotels (5 nights, 1 twin room & 1 single room, with breakfast)
4. Sightseeing ticket: Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Tashilumpo Monastery,Drepung Monastery,Gyangtse Pelkor Chode Monastery ,Yamdrotso lake,Nechung Monastery, Norbulinka
5. Meal: Hotel breakfast
6. Travel Insurance
7. All necessary documents & Permits
8. Oxygen supply on mini van
Exclusions
*Flight/Train in & out of Tibet(but we do provide service of booking train/flight tickets)
*Meals, usually 5USD/pax.meal
*Personal consumption, like calls, laundry service,etc
*Tips for guide & driver (usually 5USD/day/pax)
*Anything not listed in Inclusions
*Meals, usually 5USD/pax.meal
*Personal consumption, like calls, laundry service,etc
*Tips for guide & driver (usually 5USD/day/pax)
*Anything not listed in Inclusions
Consulting
Booking
Booking
Cancellation & Refund
1.The reservation can be cancelled changed or declined 24 hours in advance, both sides does not compensate each other any losses, but if cancelled changed or declined within 24 hours, 30% of fees will be charged.
2. If our clients didn’t show up in time, the cost will not be retreated, if leave the main travel group for independent travel, tour fee is not refundable.
3. During national holidays or golden week, such as the Spring Festival, May Day, New Year's day National Day, national or local or other important festivals, if guests cancel reservation after booking, the fee is non-refundable, please understand this!
4. Air tickets booked by the travel agent side can’t be changed, refund. Any change caused the loss of airfare will not get refund.
Cancellation & Refund
1.The reservation can be cancelled changed or declined 24 hours in advance, both sides does not compensate each other any losses, but if cancelled changed or declined within 24 hours, 30% of fees will be charged.
2. If our clients didn’t show up in time, the cost will not be retreated, if leave the main travel group for independent travel, tour fee is not refundable.
3. During national holidays or golden week, such as the Spring Festival, May Day, New Year's day National Day, national or local or other important festivals, if guests cancel reservation after booking, the fee is non-refundable, please understand this!
4. Air tickets booked by the travel agent side can’t be changed, refund. Any change caused the loss of airfare will not get refund.
Optional
Optional
1. Rongzhongerjia Tibetan Culture Show 180CNY/pax 容中尔甲藏戏歌舞含藏餐180元
2. Happiness on the Way-Tibetan Singing and Dancing (ordinary:280CNY/pax, VIP:380CNY/pax) 幸福在路上藏戏歌舞/无餐(普通280元、VIP680元)
3.Himalayan Aerobic Theatre (ordinary:280CNY, VIP:680CNY) 喜马拉雅有氧剧场/无餐(普通280元、VIP680元)
4. Tibetan family visiting 100CNY
5 Tibetan Mastiff Base 70CNY
Tourist Shopping
The guide will recommend 2 or 3 shopping stores to the tourists, no any mandatory spending
1. Tibetan medicine-Tibet Tibetan medicine promotion center (about 40 minutes) 藏丹堂藏医药推广中心(约40分钟)
2. crafts-Lhasa Xiyuan Beads (about 40 minutes) 拉萨西苑天珠(约40分钟)
3 Specialty-Qisheng Yak Meat Plant, available for free tasting (about 40 minutes)
奇圣牦牛肉制品厂(约40分钟)
4 Tea Art-Tibetan Tea (about 40 minutes)
1. Rongzhongerjia Tibetan Culture Show 180CNY/pax 容中尔甲藏戏歌舞含藏餐180元
2. Happiness on the Way-Tibetan Singing and Dancing (ordinary:280CNY/pax, VIP:380CNY/pax) 幸福在路上藏戏歌舞/无餐(普通280元、VIP680元)
3.Himalayan Aerobic Theatre (ordinary:280CNY, VIP:680CNY) 喜马拉雅有氧剧场/无餐(普通280元、VIP680元)
4. Tibetan family visiting 100CNY
5 Tibetan Mastiff Base 70CNY
Tourist Shopping
The guide will recommend 2 or 3 shopping stores to the tourists, no any mandatory spending
1. Tibetan medicine-Tibet Tibetan medicine promotion center (about 40 minutes) 藏丹堂藏医药推广中心(约40分钟)
2. crafts-Lhasa Xiyuan Beads (about 40 minutes) 拉萨西苑天珠(约40分钟)
3 Specialty-Qisheng Yak Meat Plant, available for free tasting (about 40 minutes)
奇圣牦牛肉制品厂(约40分钟)
4 Tea Art-Tibetan Tea (about 40 minutes)
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