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6 Days & 5 Nights: China’s Giant Treasures Uncovered

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The Himalayan Heartbeat: Guardian Pandas of Sichuan and the Gilded Monasteries of the Tibetan Plateau

Embark on a soul-stirring 6-day odyssey that bridges the lush, ancient plains of Chengdu with the ethereal, high-altitude sanctuary of Lhasa. You will start by witnessing the playful charm of over 100 giant pandas and the awe-inspiring 71-meter Leshan Giant Buddha, the world's largest stone Buddha. Then, ascend to the "Land of Gods," where the red-and-white walls of the Potala Palace and the chanting of saffron-robed monks offer a profound spiritual awakening. It is a journey that moves from the misty bamboo forests of Sichuan to the prayer-flag-draped summits of Tibet.

Travel & Accommodation

6 days, 1 country and cities
5 nights accommodation

Meals

Your package includes daily buffet breakfasts and specific local lunches, such as authentic Chinese dishes in Chengdu and yak meat dumplings in Lhasa. You will also have the unique opportunity to mingle with locals over a cup of traditional tea in Chengdu’s historic People's Park. Breakfasts

Activity Level

Moderate

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Day by day itinerary

Arrival in the Land of Abundance
Day 1
Arrival in the Land of Abundance
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Day 1: Arrival in the Land of Abundance

You will be greeted at the airport and whisked away to your hotel to relax and prepare for the adventures ahead in historic Chengdu.

National Treasures & Giant Icons
Day 2
National Treasures & Giant Icons
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Day 2: National Treasures & Giant Icons

You will visit the world-famous Panda Base to see these gentle giants eat and play, followed by an afternoon at the towering Leshan Giant Buddha.

Tea Culture & The Flight to Tibet
Day 3
Tea Culture & The Flight to Tibet
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Day 3: Tea Culture & The Flight to Tibet

After enjoying a cup of tea with locals at People’s Park, you will fly to Lhasa and spend your first evening acclimatizing to the "Roof of the World."

Palaces of the Dalai Lama
Day 4
Palaces of the Dalai Lama
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Day 4: Palaces of the Dalai Lama

You will explore the massive 13-story Potala Palace and walk the Barkhor Street circuit, where you can buy rare handicrafts from local Tibetan artisans.

Monastic Debates & Summer Gardens
Day 5
Monastic Debates & Summer Gardens
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Day 5: Monastic Debates & Summer Gardens

The tour takes you to Drepung Monastery and the Norbulingka summer palace, finishing with an afternoon watching monks engage in spirited philosophical debates at Sera.

Final Blessings & Departure
Day 6
Final Blessings & Departure
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Day 6: Final Blessings & Departure

You will enjoy a final Tibetan breakfast before your private transfer takes you to the airport, leaving you with memories of a truly sacred journey.

About this trip

Sightseeing Highlights

  • Chengdu
  • Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
  • Leshan Giant Buddha
  • Kuan Zhai Alley
  • Lhasa (Tibet)
  • Potala Palace
  • Jokhang Temple
  • Barkhor Street
  • Drepung Monastery
  • Norbulingka (Summer Palace)
  • Sera Monastery

Travel Highlights

  • This expedition pairs Emirates airfare and 4-star luxury with exclusive sights like the Giant Panda Base and the Potala Palace, including all necessary Tibet permits.