Dear Mr. S.Randiligama,

Greetings from Daniel, your travel consultant at Top China Travel

Thank you very much for your inquiry to us. We well received and it will be my great pleasure to serve your needs by return :) I am very pleased to propose you 8 Days China tour program incl. Beijing and Lhasa for your reference first as below. I would be great if you could get back to us with more details later, like traveling date and your comments to our program.

Re: 3 pax, private arrangement
Period: To be advised
Recommended Hotel in each city:
Beijing 3* Days Inn Forbidden City Hotel
Lhasa 3* Xiangbala Hotel

Proposed 8 Days Tour Program in brief:
Day 01 Arrval Beijing
Upon arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel
Rest of day free at lesiure

Day 02 Beijing (B/L)
Enjoy day tour to visit: Temple of Heaven; Tiananmen Square; Forbidden City; Olympic Park

Day 03 Beijing (B/L)
Enjoy day tour to visit: Mutianyu Great Wall; Summer Palace;

Day 04 Biejing to Lhasa (B)
CZ3183 (0740/1400)
Be transferred to the airport for flight to Lhasa; Upon arrival, be met and transferred to your hotel
Rest of day free at lesiure
Lhasa is the capital of Tibet. Located at the foot of Mt. Gephel, Lhasa altitude is 3,490 m and the air contains only 68% of oxygen compared to sea level. Traditionally, Lhasa is the seat of the Dalai Lama, and the location of the Potala Palace and Norbulingka Palace. In Tibetan Buddhism the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa is regarded as the holiest centre in Tibet.

Day 05 Lhasa (B/L)
Today, you will have a full day wonderful visit covering Tibet Museum, Tibetan Family Visiting and Sera Monastery after lunch.
The Tibet Museum houses a rich collection of prehistoric cultural relics including Buddha statues in different postures, imperial jade seals, gold albums, gifts granted by emperors, colourful tangkas, and various printed Sanskrit and Tibetan scriptures. Visitors can also see variety of folk art such as unique Tibetan handicrafts, costumes, jewellery, and adornments made of gold, silver, and jade, as well as fine Chinese pottery.
In the afternoon, the Sera Monastery will be a good choice as well. It is the last of the three principal Yellow Sect monasteries built in Lhasa. The setting itself is very beautiful with cobbled alleyways, temples and colleges. The highlight of visiting Sera Monastery will be watching monks debating inside the shady courtyard behind the main temple. Every day, hundreds of red-robed monks assemble in small groups and practice their debating skills.

Day 06 Lhasa (B/L)
Depart from your hotel in the morning, you will have another full day trip that covering the visit to Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street in Lhasa.
The awe-inspiring Potala Palace, perched high above much of Lhasa, is the landmark of the city. The palace which consists of the Red Palace, the White Palace and some attached buildings was a complex of political and religious function. Now it is a huge treasure house for materials and articles of Tibetan history, religion, culture and arts.
Located at the center of the old Lhasa, Jokhang Temple is the spiritual center of Tibet. Built in 647 by Songtsen Gampo, it has a history of more than 1,300 years. The temple is the fine product of Han, Tibetan and Nepalese architecture techniques. Visitors will be treated to the sight of various exotic and sacred sculptures. Jokhang Temple also houses many invaluable cultural relics. Every year, the Great Prayer Festival is held here.
Barkhor Street is a famous commercial and commodity-distributing center in Lhasa, consisting of more than 120 handicrafts shops and more than 200 stalls. It is a good choice that should never be missed by tourists coming to Lhasa, for you can buy anything Tibet-related, from sacks of incense, chunks of yak butter to monk outfits. Barkhor is the road that pilgrims tramped out around Jokhang Temple through centuries. When walking along Barkhor Street, you should move in the clockwise direction.


Day 07 Lhasa (B/L)
In the morning, take a driving to Yamdrok Lake and enjoy your visit there. Be transferred back to Lhasa.
Yamdrok Lake is one of the three holiest lakes in Tibet. It is located 100 km southwest of Lhasa and surrounded by Mt. Kampala, Mt. Nyinchenkhasa, Mt. Chetungsu and Mt. Changsamlhamo. The holy lake is a pilgrimage site for Tibetans. Every summer, groups of pilgrims trek there to pray and receive blessings. Befitting its religious importance, the turquoise blue lake has indescribable scenic beauty, prompting the Tibetans to compare it with a fairyland in Heaven.

Day 08 Departure Lhasa (B)
Enjoy your own free time before taking to the airport for your flight to next destination. Bid Lhasa a fond farewell as board the flight or get on the train to your next stop.
Tibet is not a relaxing holiday destination, but if temples, religion and ancient culture are your things, you will find Tibet is just the place for you after these days visit. Now, it is time to say goodbye. Choosing train to leave is also a very good idea

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Quotation for package rates based on occupying one single bed:
At US$****/p.p x 3 pax

Inclusions:
* Hotel accommodation based on occupying one room (single-bed room) with daily breakfast.
* Entrance fees while sightseeing
* Sightseeing tours with transfer and English speaking guide service
* Meals as specified in the above itinerary (L/ Ordinary Lunch at local Chinese Restaurant)
* Airfare includes Beijing/Lhasa, based on economic class
* Tibet Permit

Exclusions:
* International Airfare or International train tickets before coming into China
* Sightseeing, service and any other meal not mentioned in the itinerary
* Expenses of a private consumption such as laundry, telephone charges etc.
* Gratuities to local guide & driver
* Excess baggage fees
* Visa fees

Hope the above is clear and will meet your expectation accordingly. Should you need any further information, please just feel free to contact us at any time.

Best regards,

Daniel

Daniel Mo
Sales Representative