15 Days China Classic & Tibet Group Tour with Everest Base Camp
From Imperial Beijing to the Roof of the World — The Ultimate China & Tibet Adventure
🗓️ 15 Days / 14 Nights 👥 Max 16 people 🌐 English Guide ⭐ 4.91/5 (87 reviews)
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Tour Highlights
✓ Walk the Great Wall and explore the Forbidden City in Beijing
✓ Discover the Terracotta Warriors in Xian
✓ Meet giant pandas at the Chengdu Panda Base
✓ Explore the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple in Lhasa
✓ Journey to Everest Base Camp with views of the world's highest peak
✓ Experience Tibetan culture in Gyantse and Shigatse
Detailed Itinerary
D1 Arrival in Beijing
Welcome to China! Your guide meets you at Beijing airport and transfers you to your hotel. Orientation walk and welcome dinner featuring authentic Beijing cuisine.
D2 Beijing City Tour
Explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park with panoramic views, and the magnificent Summer Palace. Evening free for Peking duck dinner.
D3 Great Wall & Modern Beijing
Full-day excursion to the Mutianyu Great Wall with cable car ride. Hike along this ancient wonder and enjoy stunning mountain views. Pass by the Bird's Nest and Water Cube on return.
D4 Beijing to Xian
Morning flight or bullet train to Xian (4.5 hours). Afternoon visit to the Ancient City Wall — cycle or walk atop this perfectly preserved Ming Dynasty fortification. Evening explore the Muslim Quarter and Bell Tower.
D5 Xian Highlights
Full day exploring the Terracotta Warriors Museum — over 8,000 life-sized soldiers guarding Emperor Qin's tomb. Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and enjoy a dumpling banquet dinner with Tang Dynasty music and dance show.
D6 Xian to Chengdu
High-speed train to Chengdu (4 hours). Afternoon visit to the Wuhou Shrine and Jinli Ancient Street. Evening free to experience Chengdu's famous hotpot and teahouse culture.
D7 Chengdu Panda Base
Morning visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding — watch pandas feed, play, and nap in their natural habitat. Afternoon visit to the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, a 2,200-year-old UNESCO World Heritage engineering marvel.
D8 Chengdu to Lhasa
Flight to Lhasa (approx. 3.5 hours). Your Tibetan guide welcomes you and transfers you to your hotel. Rest and acclimatize to the high altitude (3,650m). Light evening walk around the old town.
D9 Lhasa Exploration
Visit the iconic Potala Palace, the winter residence of the Dalai Lama and Tibet's most sacred site. Explore the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism, and walk the sacred Barkhor Street circuit with pilgrims spinning prayer wheels.
D10 Lhasa to Gyantse
Scenic drive through the Tibetan plateau past Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet's three holy lakes with stunning turquoise waters. Visit the Gyantse Kumbum, a unique multi-tiered stupa with 100,000 Buddha images.
D11 Gyantse to Shigatse
Continue to Shigatse, Tibet's second-largest city. Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama, with its massive golden Maitreya Buddha statue. Explore the local market and monastery surroundings.
D12 Shigatse to Everest Base Camp
Epic drive through dramatic mountain scenery to Everest Base Camp (5,200m). Pass through small Tibetan villages and along the Friendship Highway. Arrive at Rongbuk Monastery, the world's highest monastery, for your first glimpse of Mount Everest's north face.
D13 Everest Base Camp & Return
Sunrise at Everest Base Camp — witness the golden light illuminating the world's highest peak. Explore the base camp area and photograph the stunning landscape. Begin the return journey, stopping at viewpoints along the way.
D14 Shigatse to Lhasa
Return to Lhasa with stops at scenic viewpoints. Afternoon free for last-minute shopping or revisiting favorite sites. Farewell dinner with your group.
D15 Departure from Lhasa or Shanghai
Transfer to Lhasa airport for your flight. Optional extension: connect to Shanghai for a final exploration of China's modern metropolis before departure.
What's Included & Excluded
✅ Included
- ✓ Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- ✓ Professional English-speaking guide throughout
- ✓ All transportation per itinerary including flights and trains
- ✓ Entrance fees to listed attractions
- ✓ Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- ✓ Tibet travel permit and entry fees
- ✓ Meals as indicated (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
❌ Excluded
- ✗ International flights
- ✗ Travel insurance
- ✗ Personal expenses and tips
- ✗ Visa fees (if applicable)
- ✗ Optional activities
Verified Customer Reviews
Rated 4.91/5 from 87 verified reviews on TripAdvisor & Google
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James & Emily R.
USA · 8 Days Beijing Xian Shanghai
"Walking the Great Wall at sunrise was a dream come true. Our guide in Xian knew every story behind the Terracotta Warriors. Seamless logistics and wonderful hotels throughout."
SM
Sophie M.
Australia · 12 Days China Grand Tour
"From pandas in Chengdu to the karst mountains of Guilin, every day exceeded expectations. The high-speed trains were incredibly smooth and fast. Best family trip ever!"
TK
Thomas K.
Germany · 10 Days Silk Road Adventure
"The Mogao Caves in Dunhuang were breathtaking. Riding a camel at sunset on the dunes was unforgettable. Our guide brought the ancient Silk Road history to life."
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