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Imperial Capitals & Tibet

14 Days / 13 Nights · Beijing → Xi’an → Lhasa (Tibet) → Chengdu → Chongqing · Tour ID T2C-IC-14 · Updated October 2026

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01Route Overview

Tour ID

T2C-IC-14

Duration

14 days / 13 nights

Route Cities

Beijing → Xi’an → Lhasa (Tibet) → Chengdu → Chongqing

Group Style

Small group · max 16 · private departures available

Guide & Transport

Licensed English-speaking guides incl. Tibet permit arrangements · private AC vehicle + flights Xi’an–Lhasa–Chengdu

Hotel Standard

Comfortable 4★ hotels in Beijing, Xi’an & Chengdu; Tibet-leg hotels with oxygen supply

02Who This Tour Suits

Ideal for

Imperial-history buffs and Tibet first-timers

May not suit

Travelers with heart or respiratory conditions — Lhasa sits at 3,650 m / 12,000 ft

Fitness level

Moderate; Tibet days are gentle but altitude-sensitive

Walking intensity

Light-to-moderate daily walking; sightseeing days include stairs

Accessibility

Some sites have uneven terrain — please advise us of any needs at booking

Free time

Most evenings are free for you to explore at your own pace

From

USD $1,399 / person

twin share · land only · no international airfare

Preferred travel date
Your name
Group sizeMin 1 · Max 16
PaceModerate · high-altitude days in Tibet
Deposit$50 / person

How many travelers?

2
Trip total$2,798
Deposit$100
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  • Prices, dates and availability are confirmed by a real consultant.
  • You pay only a small deposit to hold your place.
  • Deposits are paid on a secure escrow page — we never store your card.

03Day-by-Day Itinerary

Select a day to see that day's activities, transport, meals and hotel.

Day 1 · The U.S. → Beijing

Meals: In-flight meals
DaytimeToday you will fly internationally from the United States to Beijing, China
DaytimeWhen you land, our local tour guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you straight to your hotel for check-in
Tonight in China

Overnight stay

Ramada Hotel North or comparable hotel

Selected city

Route Sketch — Beijing → Xi’an → Lhasa (Tibet) → Chengdu → Chongqing

BeijingXi’anLhasaChengduChongqing
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 1 / 14

Day 2 · Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City (Backup: Temple of Heaven)

Meals: Breakfast
DaytimeAfter breakfast, visit Tiananmen Square — one of the world’s largest public city plazas
DaytimeNext, explore the Forbidden City, the royal imperial palace commissioned by the Ming Dynasty’s Yongle Emperor.…
Tonight in China

Overnight stay

Ramada Hotel North or comparable hotel

Selected city

Route Sketch — Beijing → Xi’an → Lhasa (Tibet) → Chengdu → Chongqing

BeijingXi’anLhasaChengduChongqing
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 2 / 14

Day 3 · The Great Wall of China

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DaytimeAfter breakfast, stop at a jade culture museum to learn about China’s 4,000-year jade tradition (the stone is pronounced “yu” in Mandarin)
DaytimeWatch skilled master craftsmen carve intricate jade art…
Tonight in China

Overnight stay

Ramada Hotel North or comparable hotel

Selected city

Route Sketch — Beijing → Xi’an → Lhasa (Tibet) → Chengdu → Chongqing

BeijingXi’anLhasaChengduChongqing
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 3 / 14

Day 4 · Beijing → Xi’an

Meals: Breakfast
DaytimeAfter breakfast, visit a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) wellness center to learn about acupuncture, herbal remedies and other core ancient Chinese healing therapies
DaytimeYou will travel to Xi’an via…
Tonight in Xi

Overnight stay

Pullman Hotel Jinhui or comparable hotel, Xi’an

Xi

Route Sketch — Beijing → Xi’an → Lhasa (Tibet) → Chengdu → Chongqing

BeijingXi’anLhasaChengduChongqing
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 4 / 14

Day 5 · The Terracotta Army

Meals: Breakfast
DaytimeToday’s unmissable highlight is the Museum of the Terracotta Army
DaytimeUnearthed outside Xi’an, thousands of life-sized clay soldiers, chariots and horses rank among humanity’s greatest archaeological…
Tonight in Xi

Overnight stay

Pullman Hotel Jinhui or comparable hotel, Xi’an

Xi

Route Sketch — Beijing → Xi’an → Lhasa (Tibet) → Chengdu → Chongqing

BeijingXi’anLhasaChengduChongqing
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 5 / 14

Day 6 · Xi’an → Lhasa (Tibet)

Meals: Breakfast
MorningThis morning, transfer to Xi’an Airport for your flight to Lhasa, the heart of Xizang
Free timeThe rest of your day is free to rest and slowly acclimate to the high altitude
DaytimeImportant Reminders Many parts…
Tonight in China

Overnight stay

Confirmed & inspected — shared with your consultant

Selected city

Route Sketch — Beijing → Xi’an → Lhasa (Tibet) → Chengdu → Chongqing

BeijingXi’anLhasaChengduChongqing
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 6 / 14

Day 7 · Lhasa City Sightseeing

Meals: Breakfast
DaytimeLhasa blends modern urban development with ancient Tibetan culture
DaytimeIts old town narrow lanes transport visitors far from contemporary city life
MorningThis morning, visit the Potala Palace, Xizang’s most…
Tonight in China

Overnight stay

Confirmed & inspected — shared with your consultant

Selected city

Route Sketch — Beijing → Xi’an → Lhasa (Tibet) → Chengdu → Chongqing

BeijingXi’anLhasaChengduChongqing
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 7 / 14

Day 8 · Lhasa → Yamdrok Lake Day Trip → Lhasa

Meals: Breakfast
MorningThis morning we travel out of Lhasa to visit Yamdrok Lake, one of Xizang’s four sacred lakes
DaytimeThe drive lasts roughly 2 hours, covering 110 km (68 miles)
DaytimeWe will stop at Kampala Pass (4,797 m /…
Tonight in China

Overnight stay

Confirmed & inspected — shared with your consultant

Selected city

Route Sketch — Beijing → Xi’an → Lhasa (Tibet) → Chengdu → Chongqing

BeijingXi’anLhasaChengduChongqing
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 8 / 14

Day 9 · Lhasa → Chengdu

Meals: Breakfast
DaytimeTransfer to Lhasa Airport for your flight to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province
DaytimeUpon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel
DinnerTonight’s included dinner features authentic Sichuan hot pot, a…
Tonight in Chengdu

Overnight stay

Standard hotel or comparable hotel, Chengdu

Chengdu

Route Sketch — Beijing → Xi’an → Lhasa (Tibet) → Chengdu → Chongqing

BeijingXi’anLhasaChengduChongqing
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 9 / 14

Day 10 · Chengdu City Sightseeing

Meals: Breakfast
DaytimeAfter breakfast, visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
DaytimeGiant pandas are China’s national treasure and living fossil species, counted among the world’s rarest endangered mammals.…
Tonight in China

Overnight stay

Confirmed & inspected — shared with your consultant

Selected city

Route Sketch — Beijing → Xi’an → Lhasa (Tibet) → Chengdu → Chongqing

BeijingXi’anLhasaChengduChongqing
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 10 / 14

Day 11 · Chengdu → Leshan Giant Buddha → Emei Mountain

Meals: Breakfast
DaytimeWe drive south to Leshan after breakfast for a river cruise view of the Leshan Giant Buddha, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
DaytimeCarved into red sandstone cliffs between AD 713 and 803, this 71 m (233 ft)…
Tonight in China

Overnight stay

Hua Sheng Hotel or comparable hotel, Emeishan

Selected city

Route Sketch — Beijing → Xi’an → Lhasa (Tibet) → Chengdu → Chongqing

BeijingXi’anLhasaChengduChongqing
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 11 / 14

Day 12 · Emei Mountain → Chongqing

Meals: Breakfast
MorningSpend the morning exploring breathtaking natural scenery on Mount Emei and touring Baoguo Temple, the largest and central Buddhist temple complex on the mountain, serving as the main gateway for all…
Tonight in Chongqing

Overnight stay

Winterless Hotel or comparable hotel, Chongqing

Chongqing

Route Sketch — Beijing → Xi’an → Lhasa (Tibet) → Chengdu → Chongqing

BeijingXi’anLhasaChengduChongqing
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 12 / 14

Day 13 · Chongqing City Sightseeing

Meals: Breakfast
DaytimeAfter breakfast, walk outside the Great Hall of the People — one of Asia’s top 10 classical 20th-century architectural landmarks
DaytimeNext, head to Liziba Monorail Station to witness the viral light rail…
Tonight in China

Overnight stay

Winterless Hotel or comparable hotel

Selected city

Route Sketch — Beijing → Xi’an → Lhasa (Tibet) → Chengdu → Chongqing

BeijingXi’anLhasaChengduChongqing
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 13 / 14

Day 14 · Chongqing → The U.S.

Meals: Breakfast
DaytimeYou will be transferred to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to board your return international flight back to the United States
Tonight in China

Overnight stay

Confirmed & inspected — shared with your consultant

Selected city

Route Sketch — Beijing → Xi’an → Lhasa (Tibet) → Chengdu → Chongqing

BeijingXi’anLhasaChengduChongqing
TransportSightseeingMeals / Free timeStay

Static route sketch — not a real-time map or navigation.

Day 14 / 14

04What's Included, What's Not & Traveler Rules

✓ Included

  • All accommodations in twin-share rooms
  • Daily breakfast; lunches & dinners as marked in the itinerary
  • Licensed English-speaking guides
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle & in-route trains/cruise as shown
  • Entrance tickets to all listed sights
  • Airport transfers on arrival & departure days
  • 24/7 emergency line while you travel

× Not included

  • International flights to/from China
  • China visa fees
  • Meals not marked in the itinerary
  • Tips & gratuities (at your discretion)
  • Personal expenses, travel insurance
  • Optional activities not listed

Traveler Rules

Solo travelers & single rooms

Own room available with a single supplement (priced on request); roommate pairing available at no extra charge when possible.

Children & age rules

Children welcome with adult supervision — please ask about age rules and family pricing.

Dietary needs

Vegetarian, vegan, halal and allergy needs are accommodated when advised at booking.

Accessibility

Please advise us of mobility or accessibility needs — we will do our best to adjust hotels and pacing.

Luggage

One suitcase plus one carry-on per person is recommended; larger items may affect transfers.

Tipping

Gratuities are at your discretion and never required.

Inclusion details and traveler rules follow the version reviewed and approved by the operating agency in your booking contract.

Grouping, Cancellation, Rescheduling & Refunds

Minimum Group

We run each tour with a small confirmed group (typically 4–16 travelers). If a departure cannot meet its minimum, you may reschedule or receive a full refund.

Cancellation by You

Free full refund when you cancel 30+ days before departure. Within 30 days, the deposit is non-refundable as it holds your places, hotels and tickets.

Rescheduling by You

Date or itinerary changes are possible before final confirmation — contact your consultant. Your deposit can be transferred to a new departure.

Cancellation by Us / Major Change

If we cancel a departure or make a major change to the tour, you get a full refund of everything paid. Force-majeure cases follow the same full-refund principle.

How Refunds Are Paid

Refunds are processed by the licensed operating agency shown in your contract, to the original payment method, within the timeline stated in your booking contract.

Cancellation, rescheduling and refund rules follow the contract and the version reviewed by the operating agency.

05See It Through Travelers' Eyes

Real footage from travelers in China — public sources credited below. Guest reviews are verified before publication.

Great Wall at sunrise — Simatai, Beijing

Great Wall at sunrise — Simatai, Beijing

Source: CGTN Africa · Eastern China Discovery · Beijing

Yulong River bamboo rafting — 4K

Yulong River bamboo rafting — 4K

Source: Nomadic Land · Featured in Guilin & Li River requests

The Bund at night — Shanghai, 4K

The Bund at night — Shanghai, 4K

Source: Pathfinder CN · Eastern China Discovery · Shanghai

06Frequently Asked Questions