One Week in Tibet
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| Pandas | Beautiful Scenery | Temples & Palaces |
Explore palaces and monasteries in spiritual Tibet in just one week
10 days from £2590
Discover the ancient culture on the Roof of the World while exploring the palaces and monasteries of this mystical and spiritual land. This short break also offers the opportunity to visit Chengdu’s famous Panda Conservation Centre.
Panda Conservation Work £100pp
£20 is donated to the WWF to support their essential conservation work
A unique chance to spend a short time supporting the Panda Conservation Centre’s work in protecting these endangered creatures. Involvement may include:
Helping to feed the pandas fresh bamboo and natural foods
Lending a hand with washing the pandas with cool water (during main summer months only)
Assisting with the cleaning of the enclosure to give the pandas a clean and comfortable place
Day 1-2 : Fly to Chengdu
Fly overnight to Chengdu where you will be met at Chengdu Airport and transferred to your hotel.
Day 3 : Fly to Lhasa
Fly to Lhasa where you will be met at Lhasa Airport and transferred to your hotel. Later stroll around the Barkhor circuit. (B,D)
Day 4 : Potala Palace
Explore the Potala Palace and visit the 7th century Jokhang Temple. (B,L)
Day 5 : Lhasa – Gyantse
Travel to the Tibetan town of Gyantse. Visit the unique Pelkor Monastery and the magnificent ruins of the Old Fort. (B,L)
Day 6 : Gyantse - Shigatse
Travel to the colorful city of Shigatse and visit the Tashilhumpo Monastery. (B,L)
Day 7 : Shigatse – Lhasa
Return to Lhasa and enjoy a final night in the Tibetan capital. (B)
Day 8 : Lhasa - Chengdu
Fly back to Chengdu, capital of the Sichuan province. (B)
Day 9 : Panda Conservation Centre
Visit the Panda Reserve to see these endearing animals being reared in woodland surroundings. Visit the ancient World Heritage Dujiangyan Irrigation project. Return to Chengdu Airport for your evening flight to the UK. (B,L)
Day 10 : Early morning arrival in the UK
Arrive in London at 7:20 am.
Dinosaur Discovery Extension - 4D/3N
- One of the world’s most important discoveries of complete dinosaur skeletons is located in the Sichuan Province, just 100 miles from Chengdu.
Day 1: Overnight in Chengdu
After visiting the Panda Conservation Centre, overnight in Chengdu.
Day 2: Zigong Dinosaur Museum
Drive to Zigong to see the excavation sites. Stay overnight. (B,L)
Day 3: Zigong Salt Museum – Chengdu
Visit the Zigong Salt Museum. Later return to Chengdu, for your evening flight back to the UK. (B,L)
Day 4: Early morning arrival in the UK
Arrive in London at 7:20am.
Price from £ 590.00pp
Other Supplement from:
• Single room option from £40pp
• Tipping payable locally US$10pp
Nine Villages Valley 6D/5N
- The Nine Villages Valley, a true gem of the Sichuan Province, features mountains, crystal clear lakes, lush green forests as well as an abundance of flora and fauna.
Day 1: Overnight in Chengdu
After visiting the Panda Conservation Centre, overnight in Chengdu.
Day 2: Nine Villages Valley
Fly to Jiuzhaigou and enjoy leisure time. (B)
Day 3: Nine Villages Valley
Explore the Nine Villages Valley. (B)
Day 4: Huanglong Temple and Viewpoint
Visit to the Huanglong Temple and beautiful, natural surrounding area. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Chengdu. (B)
Day 5: Chengdu – UK
Morning visit to Chengdu’s famous Wide and Narrow Alley. Later transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)
Day 6: Early morning arrival in UK
Arrive in London at 7:20am.
(Flight schedules subject to change.)
Price from £ 940.00pp
Other Supplement from:
• Single room option from £160pp
• Tipping payable locally US$20pp
This document is designed to be read in conjunction with the other pre-departure information provided by Wendy Wu Tours including the tour itinerary as described in our brochure and/or website. It aims to provide a straightforward description of the physical activities involved in sightseeing or travelling during the tour.
If there are any particular challenges, from the length of time spent on your feet, the length of drives and flights, to the standard of remote accommodation for our more adventurous tours; they will be explained here.
All passengers must read this document to ensure the itinerary is suitable for their interests and physical capabilities. This is not your final itinerary and therefore does not mention all the sites visited. The order of sightseeing is subject to change.
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