13 Days Tibet Adventure tour
Tour Code:MTT01
Destination: Beijing-Lhasa-Shigatse-Mt.Everest
B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
Day by day itinerary 
Day01:Arrive in Beijing
Pick up at Beijing International airport and transfer to the hotel.The rest time is for yourself to desicover the beauty of Beijing.
Day02:Beijing [B+L+D]
Visit Tian'anmen square and the Forbidden City, which is the largest ancient imperial palaces group in the world with 500 years history.
In the afternoon Visit the Temple of Heaven - the largest ancient imperial worship architecture group in the world.
The Beijing Duck Dinner is served at the original, century-old Quan Ju De restaurant and then you will be entertained by Peking Opera performance at a famous Theatre.
Day03:Beijing [B+L+D]
Drive to the Badaling Great Wall, which is 60 miles away from downtown and about 1.5 hour's driving. After lunch, drive (20 minutes) to the Ming Tombs, the best preserved Chinese imperial tombs with 500 years history .
The a la carte dinner is served at a famous resturamt in the Wangfujing area.
Day04 Beijing [B+L+D]
Visit the Summer Palace , and the Lama temple. The Summer palace is the largest and most beautiful Chinese imperial garden .
Day05 Beijing-Lhasa [B+L]
Take a morning flight to Lhasa. Be greeted and offered a white scarf (called Hada) in a Tibet traditional way which brings you good luck. Have a rest for the acclimation after arrive Lhasa city.
Day06 Lhasa [B+L+D]
In the morning visit the Potala palace,which is built by Songtsan Gambo , ruler of the Tubo Kingdom. The Potala Palace, built on the Potala Hill (Red Hill), is an extremely magnificent castle, the only example in ancient China and a masterpiece rare even in world architectural history.
This afternoon, visit Jokhang temple, it is the first built during the period of Sontsan Gambo in the 7th century, it is also the first monastery for most pilgrims to visit as it is widely recognized as the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism. Surrounding the Jokhang temple is Barkhor Bazaar,you can find many local product at there.
Day07 Lhasa [B+L+D]
Visit Norbulingka, the summer palace of Dalai Lama, then visit Tibet Museum to know the culture and civilization of Tibetan. You will enjoy the exciting lection debating in Sera monastery this afternoon. visit the local Tibetan family, you can feel Tibetan culture and religion vividly.
Day 08 Lhasa-Namtso Lake -Lhasa [B+L+D]
Namtso Lake is the highest salt lake in the world, it is one of the three most scared lakes in Tibet. Its beautiful sunrise and sunsets attracts many people around the world. There you can also have an overlook to the glacier of Nyenchen Tang La.
Day 09: Lhasa--Gyantse--Shigatse [B+L+D]
Shigatse is also one of the economic and political center of Tibet like Lhasa city. Its main attraction is Tashilumpo monastery.
Day 10 Shigatse--Tingri [B+L+D]
In the morning, visit Tashilumpo monastery, the oldest and largest Gelugpa monastery in Tibet. There you can see the highest Bronze statue, called future Buddha. After your lunch, drive to Tingri, the best place for acclimatization before you visit Mt. Everest.
Day 11 Tingri--Everest Base Camp--Tingri [B+L+D] 
Get up earlier this morning, drive to Rongbuk monastery first, it is the highest monastery in Tibet due to its elevation. Then drive to Mt. Everest Base Camp,you can have a face to face experience of Mt. Everest. After you enjoy the unique view of Himalayas, drive back to Tingri this afternoon.
Day 12 Tingri--Zhangmu [B+L+D]
Day 13 Exit Tibet [B]
Drive to the Friendship bridge and transfer to Kathmandu, your memorable China tour ends.
Get the price This tour is a private tour and departure date will be based on your request. Prices depend on travel seasons and will be quoted upon request.
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