Wendy Wu Tibetan Wonders

– Meditate with a Taoist Master
– Admire the glistening Songzanlin Monastery
– Immerse yourself in the Buddhist way of life in Lhasa
– Stunning views of Mount Everest

Days 1-2: Fly to Kunming
Fly overnight to the relaxed city of Kunming, the ‘city of Eternal Spring’. In the evening, enjoy a tour introduction and a welcome dinner in the hotel.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Discover the Stone Forest
Meander through the formations of the UNESCO-listed Stone Forest, where towering limestone pillars stand tree-like in a fascinating illusion of petrified woodland. Then enjoy a bowl of Across the Bridge noodles for dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 4: Enchanting Dali
Drive to Dali, a charming town where you’ll be able to wander though the ancient quarter and see the magnificent Three Pagodas.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 5: Taoist Mountain Meditation
Visit Weibaoshan, a sacred mountain, dotted with twenty temples. Take a scenic walk and meet a Taoist priest who will introduce you to Taoist meditation techniques
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 6: Shaxi
Drive to the ancient town of Shaxi in the Himalayan foothills, where you can learn about the locals and enjoy lunch. Afterwards, continue onto Lijiang where you can spend the evening wandering the old town.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 7: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
A magnificent mountain massif, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain soars to 5,500 metres. Taking a chairlift, explore one of the gorgeous high meadows and enjoy the amazing vistas. Admire the fascinating Ming Dynasty frescoes at Baisha and see the intricate creations of the embroidery school. Next, meet a shaman who will teach you to write in the language of Dongba.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 8: Tiger Leaping Gorge
Visit Black Dragon Pool Park for brilliant views of the mountain. Journey to the 3,000-metre-deep Tiger Leaping Gorge. Continue to the Tibetan monastery town of Zhongdian, also known as Shangri-La. Visit Dafo Temple and spend some free time exploring the old town.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 9: Rural Shangri-La
Visit Songzanlin Monastery before taking a hike to Napa Hai. Later, visit a rural Tibetan village where you can learn about local life, make butter tea and taste home-cooked local dishes
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 10: Mystical Lhasa
Fly to Lhasa, the heart of Tibet where you’ll have a free afternoon to relax
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 11: Jokhang Temple and Barkhor
Wander around the Barkhor to see traditionally dressed locals, stalls of religious trinkets and prostrating pilgrims. Inside the Jokhang Temple, the devotion is palpable as queues of people worship in the flickering light of yak butter candles. There will also be a visit to Sera Monastery, a renowned seat of Buddhist learning. In the evening, enjoy a dinner and dance.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12: Potala Palace
The Potala Palace is an architectural wonder towering over the city from its seat on Marpo Ri (Red Mountain). The Potala, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama, houses thousands of rooms filled with old treasures from intricate shrines to beautiful frescoes. This afternoon, explore Norbulingka, the summer residence of the Dalai Lama, set in parkland just outside the city.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 13: Shigatse
Travel across Tibet’s stark plains to Shigatse. Dominated by a fort reminiscent of the Potala, Shigatse is Tibet’s second city and the traditional home of the Panchen Lama. The rest of the day is spent exploring.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 14: New Tingri
Continue by road to New Tingri, admiring the awe-inspiring views of the Himalayas as you pass.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 15: Mount Everest
Wake early to make the journey to Rongbuk. From there, you’ll stop by the world’s highest post office before continuing to the Everest Base Camp Boundary Monument.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 16: Everest Sunshine
Wake early to catch a glimpse of the sun rising over Mount Everest before heading back to New Tingri
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Days 17-18 : Shigatse & Gyantse
Return to Shigatse. The next day, visit Tashilhunpo Monastery and join pilgrims on their evening ‘kora’ of the monastery. Afterwards, continue on to the town of Gyantse, where you’ll see venture to the Gyantse Kumbum in Pelkor Monastery.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 19: Tsedang
Travel along the Brahmaputra River to Tsedang and visist Gangpo Ri, the ‘birthplace’ of the Tibetan people.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 20: Yumbulhakang Palace
Perched on a hill over the Yarlung River, legend says that the ancient Yumbulhakang Palace was the first building in Tibet and the palace of the first Tibetan king. Continue on to the Chang Chun Monastery and the King’s Tombs en route to Lhasa.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 21: Chengdu
Fly to Chengdu in Sichuan Province
(Breakfast)

Day 22: Pandas
Visit Chengdu’s famous Panda Conservation Centre where you can get up close to China’s celebrated bears in surroundings that mirror their natural habitat. Visit the fascinating Shu Brocade factory. Tonight, sample delicious Sichuan cuisine for dinner.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 23: Fly Chengdu to UK
Fly to the UK arriving the same or following day.
(Breakfast)

Sunrise over Mount Everest

Watch the sun rise over the world’s tallest mountain

Tashilhunpo Monastery

Visit the seat of the eminent Panchen Lama

Lesson with a Shaman

Spend time with a Shaman who will teach you about Dongba Pictograms

– Return international flights
– All Accommodation
– Selected meals: 21 breakfasts, 18 lunches and 14 dinners
– All transportation & transfers
– All sightseeing & entrance fees
– English speaking National Escort & local guides
– Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders

Go Beyond

Venture off the beaten track to explore fascinating destinations away from the tourist trail. You will discover the local culture in depth and see sights rarely witnessed by other travellers. These tours take you away from the comforts of home but will reward you with the experience of a lifetime.

Most Wendy Wu groups consist of 10 travellers or more and will be accompanied by both a National Escort and local guides. There will usually be no more than 16 travellers in each group although you may encounter other Wendy Wu tour groups while you are travelling.

This tour has a physical rating of 4. A good level of fitness is required as you can expect to be walking, or taking part in a physical activity like cycling, for longer periods of time on several days throughout the tour, and may be required to tackle some more challenging terrain.

If you want to explore more of China or simply want more time in your destination, then you can add an extension or stop over.*

Choose from the following Extensions and Stopovers
Macao Special (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Glimpses (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong in Focus (Hong Kong)
Macau (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong and Macau (Hong Kong)
Kunming & Lijiang (Kunming)
Nine Villages Valley (Chengdu)
Zhangjiajie (Zhangjiajie)
Chongqing, Dazu and Wulong (Chongqing)
Guilin and Yangshou (Guilin)
Mount Huang (Shanghai)
Lhasa (Lhasa)
Chengdu (Chengdu)
Beijing and Xi’an (Beijing)
Suzhou and Hangzhou (Shanghai)
Shanghai (Shanghai)
Guilin (Guilin)

*Available extensions and stopovers depend on your chosen airline