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BEIJING TO LHASA (9 days) Take a tour to the two great cities of the orient and savor the exotic cultural delights they have to offer.... Beijing, one of the ancient cities and capital of China, has been the heart and soul of Chinese politics and society throughout its long history. Take this tour and explore Beijing's ancient glory (the Great wall of China, the Ming Tombs). Leaving Beijing you embark on a train journey to Lhasa, aboard the world's highest railway, the Qinghai-Tibet railway. As the train trundles along the high Tibetan plateau, picturesque scenes of Tibetan countryside whiz by. Owing to Tibet's high altitude the train has been equipped with oxygen-supplying equipments. Oxygen masks are available for those who are prone to altitude sickness. In the old city of Lhasa, you will be taken on a guided tour to all the city's major attractions: Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka etc You can read this article written by a San Francisco Chronicle journalist who traveled with us on this trip in 2006. ARTICLE This trip can be done from Lhasa to Beijing as well. TRIP FACTS Trip length: 9 Days Starts in: Beijing Ends in: Lhasa Accommodation: Hotel and train (soft-sleeper bed) Transportation: Train from Beijing to Lhasa Maximum altitude: 5072m HIGHLIGHTS > 2 full days to explore Beijing including the Forbidden City, The Great Wall, The Temple of Heaven, the Mings Tombs... > Memorable 48 hours train journey from Beijing to Lhasa OUTLINE ITINERARY Day 01 - Arrive in Beijing and transfer to hotel Day 02 - Sightseeing in Beijing (Tian Anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven) Day 03/04 - Sightseeing to Great Wall (Bedaling Section, not included cable car), Evening board Train to Lhasa. Departure 20:30 hrs (48 hrs journey) Day 05 - Arrive in Lhasa (3650m) Day 06 - Sightseeing in Lhasa Day 07 - Sightseeing in Lhasa Day 08 - Free day in Lhasa Day 09 - Depart Lhasa If you want to more information please go to www.explorehimalaya.com
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