10 Days Hong Kong Chengdu Xining Lhasa Tour with Tibet Train Experience

Welcome to Hong Kong, the vibrant and financial hub in Asia!

Upon arrival, our local guide will meet you at the Hong Kong International Airport and escort you to your hotel.

After you check in, the rest of the day is for you to have a good rest or explore the surroundings yourself.

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After breakfast, you will get to the first stop of today - the floating community of Aberdeen. It is well known for its floating village and floating seafood restaurants. It’s advisable to hire Sampans (small boats) to enjoy the Aberdeen Harbor. Strolling along the Aberdeen Promenade is also a great choice for photographers.

Then, you will move to Repulse Bay, a beautiful beach without bustle and hustle as well as one of the most expensive residential areas in HK.

At sunset, you are about to reach the foot of Victoria Peak and gradually ascend (by tram or hiking) to reach the peak to enjoy the stunning panoramic view of HK harbor from the hill.

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Today is free for you until you take the flight from Hong Kong to Chengdu, the Land of Abundance.

Upon arrival in Chengdu, our local guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your downtown hotels.

The rest of the day is free for you to explore on your own.

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Insider Tips:
Chengdu has two international airports: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Please make sure to check which airport you're arriving at.

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up to visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, also known as Chengdu Panda Base. Morning is feeding time when pandas are most active. You can see lovely giant pandas eating fresh bamboo and marvel at playful giant pandas in their natural habitat. If you’re lucky, you may also see the cutest baby giant pandas.

In the afternoon, you will move back to downtown Chengdu to visit Jin Li Street, a vivid replica of the old commercial streets of Qin, Han, and the Three Kingdom dynasties. You can take a leisurely stroll along the street and buy some souvenirs.

After that, we can tour the famous Wuhou Shrine, where tourists can learn more about the celebrated warriors of the Three Kingdoms and much more Chinese poetry and calligraphy, etc. can also be seen.

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Today, you are free until you take a flight from Chengdu to Xining.

Upon your arrival in Xining, our local guide will pick you up at the airport and escort you to your hotel.

The rest of the day is at leisure. You can explore surrounding areas at your own pace.

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After breakfast, you will take a 2.5-hour drive from downtown Xining to Qinghai Lake, China’s largest inland saltwater lake. Along the way, you will pass through Huangyuan, Riyue Mountain, etc. You will be amazed by the stunning landscapes of green grassland, blue sky, white sky, and herds of sheep.

After arriving in the Erlangjian Scenic Area, you will enjoy leisure time appreciating the beauty of Qinghai Lake. The lake stretches out like a long, narrow blade in the water. As you stroll along the boardwalk, you’ll take in a sweeping view of the lake, which changes colors because of its varying salt levels. The scenery around you includes endless grasslands, fields of rapeseed flowers, sandy beaches, and grazing sheep, horses, and yaks. On clear days, you can see snow-capped mountains and Sand Island’s dunes in the distance. Moreover, you will meet devoted Buddhists here because the Qinghai Lake is also a sacred place for Tibetan Buddhists.

After the visit, the guide will take you to Xining railway station for your train to Tibet. It is suggested to get to the railway station around 1 hour before departure. You need to present your passport and the Tibet Travel Permit to board the train.

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Today, you will enjoy the most beautiful scenery of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway through the Tibet Plateau. Endless land of snow, vast desert, boundless grassland, snow-capped mountains, and stunning lakes will continually appear and strongly attract your heart.

After arriving in Lhasa, you will meet our friendly Tibetan guide at Lhasa Railway Station. The guide and the driver will take you to your hotel in downtown Lhasa. You may view the Yarlung Tsangpo River/Brahmaputra River (the Longest and largest river in Tibet) and Lhasa River.

After settling into your hotel, take some time to rest and adjust to the high altitude.

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In the morning, you’ll explore the largest monastery in Tibet - Drepung Monastery, which was once the home to over 10,000 monks. As you walk through the Coqen Hall, your guide will provide detailed explanations of the worldview of Tibetan Buddhism and introduce notable figures in Tibetan Buddhist history.

Next, you’ll visit the renowned Loseling College (or an equivalent), which offers a glimpse into the study and life of Tibetan monks. Explore their dormitories to gain insights into the Tibetan monks' daily routines and living conditions.

In the afternoon, you’ll head to Sera Monastery, another of the ‘great three’ Gelug monasteries of Tibet, to witness the famous Tibetan Monks Debate (15:00 - 17:00, from Monday to Saturday). Your guide will intricately explain how Tibetan monks engage in these debates to acquire knowledge and advance in their academic degrees.

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After breakfast, your first stop is the Potala Palace, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Lhasa Old Town. Discover the lives and stories of the Dalai Lamas through history within the palace, and the extraordinary treasures it holds. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.

After touring the Potala Palace, you will visit Longwangtan Park at the foot of the Potala Palace. Here, you can appreciate the majestic Potala Palace from a different perspective and engage in local Tibetan folk activities.

In the afternoon, you will head to the heart of Tibetan religion - the Jokhang Temple. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple. Around the temple is Barkhor Street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Also, you can enjoy a cup of traditional Tibetan Butter Tea at a local teahouse to experience the daily life of Tibetans.

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Today marks the end of your tour.

Please make sure to verify your departure flight/train details with our guide in advance. And your guide will take you to the airport or train station.

Thank you for choosing Tibet Vista, and we extend a warm welcome for your return to Tibet in the future.