2-Week Private China Tour: Beijing–Xi\’an–Lhasa-Shanghai

China Golden Triangle with Holy Tibet

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Tour \’Wow\’ Points

Explore a Top-Ranked Section of the Great Wall

Walk leisurely through the watchtowers, enjoying a superb view of the Mutianyu Great wall snaking across the mountains.

Walk into the 300-Year-Old Hutongs and Discover Traditional Beijing Lifestyle

Enjoy a home-visit to a traditional hutong courtyard house and learn Chinese calligraphy. Ascend the Bell Tower and take a bird\’s-eye view of the hutong area.

Unveil the Secrets of the Terracotta Army and Make Your Own Warrior

let your personal guide unlock some secrets of the world wonder and share his/her insight from a local people\’s point of view. Learn how to make Terracotta Warriors from a local artisan in a traditional way.

Pay Your Respects at the Pilgrim\’s Holy Palace, the Potala

Step up to the highest palace in the world. Witness the architectural miracle containing the regal heritage of Tibet. Listen to stories of Dalai Lamas who lived in the palace.

Enjoy a Picnic on the Bank of a Sacred Lake in Tibet.

Pilgrimage to the Lake Yamdrok and enjoy a picnic on the bank with a great view of the lake.

Step into Tibetan Life in the Less-Touristy Corners of Barkhor Street

Feel the piety of local Tibetans as you see them worship with their whole body touching the ground. Explore a local market to experience Tibetan daily life and sit in a peaceful nunnery for a cup of sweet tea that\’s loved by locals.

Experience Modernity and Tradition in the Most Dynamic City, Shanghai

Appreciate the elegant garden, Yu Gardn and cross the Huangpu River to travel from old Shanghai to Shanghai\’s Pudong New Area. Ascend Shanghai Tower and get a bird\’s-eye view of the entire city.