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Beijing - King Wing Hot Spring International Hotel:http://www.kingwing.com.cn/english/room.htm

Tiananmen Square 2nd day

http://www.orientaltravel.com/http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/


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1st day BeijingUpon arriving at the Beijing Capital Airport we took a cube anddrove to the "King Wing Hot Spring International Hotel" whichplaced in Beijing, No.17 Dongsanhuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District.The Post Code: 100021. Tel: 010-67668866 and Fax: 010-67655969. The hotel has 5 stars.When we arrived at the hotel we checked in and arranged ourselvesin the room.The flight was exhausting so the rest of the day we were relaxingand recovering from the jetlag in the room.At the evening we went to a very nice restaurant of JapaneseCuisine. The restaurant's name is Nishimura, we have been toldthat it is the best restaurant serving Japanese food in Beijing. Theaverage Cost per Person is CNY600. Dishes which we recommend

are: The Sashimi, the Broiled Codfish, the Grilled head of Salmonand the Vanilla Ice Cream for dessert.The restaurant's location is: 2/F, Shangri-La Hotel, No.29,Zizhuyuan Lu, Haidian District.

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/dinning/japanese.htm


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Beijing - King Wing Hot SpringInternational Hotelhttp://www.kingwing.com.cn/english/room.htm

The King Wing Hot Spring International Hotel has a total of 341rooms consisting of standard rooms, suites, and presidential suite.There is also an entire floor dedicated for special business travelers.Broadband connections to the Internet broaden your view to theworld and let you grasp every business opportunity. Elegantdecoration adds to your admiration of life and makes you feelotherworldly. Fluorinate hot spring bathrooms bring you flavors ofthe nature.

One night in the hotel was cost us 1280 RMB for 1 standard roomwhich included breakfast and extra bed.


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2nd dayBeijingSites we visited:The Tiananmen Square:

http://www.orientaltravel.com/province/city/area/Tiananmen_Square.htmThe Forbidden City:http://www.orientaltravel.com/province/city/area/forbidden_city.htmThe Temple of Heaven:http://www.orientaltravel.com/province/city/area/The_Temple_of_Heaven.htmPlaces we where ate:The Oriental Plaza Food:http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/China/Beijing_Shi/Beijing-1024960/Restaurants-Beijing-Oriental_Plaza_Food_Court-BR-1.htmlPeking Duck Dinner:http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/China/Beijing_Shi/Beijing-1024960/Restaurants-Beijing-Quan_Ju_De_Peking_Duck-BR-1.html

Accommodations: King Wing Hot Spring International Hotel

In the morning we visited Tiananmen Square. The TiananmenSquare on the north to south axis is at the center of Beijing city. It'sthe largest square in the world. The Five-Star Red Flag flutters highabove the mid-point of the square's north side. We went out veryearly before dawn for seeing the Guards march. They marcheveryday at dawn and dusk in unison to the foot of the flagstaff tohoist or lower the National Flag. The Monument to the People'sHeroes towers over the center of the square. To its south liesChairman Mao's Memorial Hall. We visited The ChineseRevolutionary Museum and the Chinese History Museum whichare standing to the east of the square, the Great Hall of the Peopleto the west and the magnificent Heavenly Peace Gate Tower to thenorth. The Tower is adjoined on its left side by the Zhongshan Parkand on the right side by the Working People's Palace of Culture.Opposite the tower in the far south is the Zhengyang Gate Tower.These fine and unique buildings arranged in perfect harmony add agreate beauty to the Tiananmen Square. The Tiananmen Square isthe people's square, where grand state ceremonies are held onimportant occasions.

After visiting Tiananmen Square we went to see the magnificentForbidden City. The Forbidden City is the Imperial Palace, alsoknown as "Gugong". It was the imperial residence and center of thekingdom during the reign of 24 emperors. 14 in the Ming and 10 inthe Qing dynasty resided and ruled from this palace for 491 yearsuntil Puyi, the last emperor of the Qing dynasty and of China. It isnow the largest and best preserved ancient architecture in China.The Imperial Palace is located in the center of Beijing.The palace boasts more than nine thousand rooms, with layoutfollowing strict feudal code. The palace is divided into two main

sections:- the Front Palace and the Inner palace. In the center ofthe Front Palace stand the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of
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Complete Harmony and the Hall of Preserving Harmony. The InnerPalace includes the Palace of Heavenly Purity, the Hall of Prosperity,the Hall of Earthly Peace and the Imperial Garden.There are four gates at each corners of the walls:- The MeridianGate to the south, the Gate of Divine Military Genius to the north,

the East Flowery Gate to the east and the West Flowery Gate to thewest. The Gate of Divine Military Genius was the gate connectingthe imperial palace with the market area to the north of the palace.It is the largest gate of the Forbidden City and surmounted by fivepavilions. The central pavilion is rectangular in shape, while theother four, two on each side are square and hence the nickname is"The Five Phoenix Tower".The Meridian Gate was so named because the Chinese emperorsbelieved that they lived in the center of the universe, and theMeridian Line went through the Forbidden City.

The Imperial Palace is the largest museum in China; it preservesmore than 900,000 priceless antiques covering all dynasties ofChinese history. It has been recognized as the biggest and mostimportant treasury house of Chinese culture and arts in the world.After visiting the Forbidden City we ate lunch at The OrientalPlaza Food Court. Oriental Plaza is on the corner of Wangfujing,one of the city's main shopping streets, near Tiananmen and theForbidden City. The food court is on the bottom floor. There isalmost every type of Chinese food - Sichuan, Cantonese, hotplate,dim sum, noodles and all sorts of regional specialities. We paid less

than us$10 per person.After the lunch we went to see the Temple of Heaven.The Temple of Heaven, (Tiantan), literally the Altar of Heaven, islocated in the Chongwen district in the south part of Beijing, about6km away from the center of the city. It was built in 1420 during atime when many other important structures were constructed inBeijing. Tiantan is a complex ofTaoist buildings served as a place ofceremony and ritual for the Ming and Qing emperors.In the evening we went out to enjoy Beijing's famous Peking(Beijing) Duck. The restaurant is more expensive than average we

paid about US$20 per person. It is placed in No. 32, QianmenAvenue, Xuanwu District. The place is very close to TiananmenSquare which means not difficult to locate.
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Peking (Beijing) Duck The Temple of Heaven

Forbidden City

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3rd daySites we visited:The Great Wall:http://www.orientaltravel.com/province/city/area/Badalingchangcheng.htm

The Ming Tomb, Sacred Road:http://www.orientaltravel.com/province/city/area/The_Ming_Tombs.htmWater Cube, Bird Nest:http://www.orientaltravel.com/China/Beijing.htm

Restaurants where we ate:Breakfast- At the hotelLunch- A nice local restaurant on our way to the Ming Tombs.Dinner- Ganges Indian Restaurant:http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/dinning/indian.htm

Unique Cultural Performance: Peking Opera Showhttp://www.thebeijingguide.com/shows/peking_opera.html

Accommodations: King Wing Hot Spring International Hotel

In the morning we visited the Great Wall (Badaling Section).The Great Wall, (Wanli Changcheng) literally means the TenThousand Mile Wall, is a great fortification in ancient China. Thesection at Badaling is the most famous and touristy of all due to itsproximity to Beijing City and condition of restoration. The imposingBadaling Great Wall climbs up and down, twists and turns along thehigh mountain ridges. It fully shows the lofty quality of ancientChinese labor people.

Badaling Great Wall, with more than 1000 meters above sea level,occupies a commanding and strategic position. It is a defensiveoutpost of the Great Wall. It is called "Bada" as it stretches in alldirections.The Great Wall is considered to be one of the Seven WorldWonders of the Medieval Mind.Admission Fee: CNY 45 (Apr. 1 to Oct.31), CNY 40 (Nov.1 to Mar.31)Opening Hours: 06:30-19:00 (In summer), 07:00-18:00 (In winter)It was lunchtime when we finished our Great Wall tour at Badaling.We were headed on our way to the Ming Tombs which was our

next stop. But before the tour we were going to fill our stomachsfirst. We went to a local restaurant about 5 minutes away from theMing Tombs. After lunch we strolled down the Sacred Road to theMing Tombs. The Ming Tombs are a very fascinating place because itis the burial grounds of the last 13 Ming Emperors. Only one of thetombs that of the 4th Ming Emperor, is open to the public because ithas been excavated. Unfortunately, within 6 hours after modernoxygen crept into the tomb, everything that had been mummifieddissipated. So, the ancient bodies are no longer there, but you couldwalk through the empty tomb.

On our way back to the city we visited two venues from the 2008Beijing Olympics, the Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium)
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and the Water Cube (Olympic Aquatic Center).For the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the city has invested millions ofdollars to enhance and upgrade the city prepare for the OlympicGames.For dinner we went to Ganges Indian Restaurant which located

at Bldg 1, World Trade Business Center, No.9, Guanghua Lu,Chaoyang District. We recommend those dishes: the Yoghourt, theButter naan and the Lamb Rogan Josh. We paid about CNY70 perperson.After the dinner we enjoyed a spectacular Peking (Beijing) Operaperformance at the Liyuan Theatre. The theatre is located at 175Yongan Lu, Qianmen Hotel, Xuanwu District.Beijing Opera is the national quintessence of China. It has got itsname because it was formed in Beijing. Beijing Opera has nearly200 years' history. It has beautiful and unique aria and dance. The

singing of Beijing Opera is very tasteful, the tune and the dialogueare musical.3 tickets in the VIP tables were cost us 420 RMB each one.There were snacks provided at the table seats.

The Liyuan Theatre


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The Great Wall (Badaling Section)

Ming Tombs The sacred Road

The Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium)& theWater Cube (Olympic Aquatic Center)


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4th DayBeijingSites we visited:Summer Palace:

http://www.orientaltravel.com/province/city/area/Yiheyuan.htmhttp://en.summerpalace-china.com/Hutongs:http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/hutong/

Restaurants where we ate:Breakfast- At the hotelLunch- Palace's restaurant.Dinner- Dao Jia Chang restaurant:http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/beijing/dinning/snacks.htm

Transfer via: Luxury soft sleeper train.

Accommodations:On the New Oriental Express Train (Top class train in China)

After breakfast we visited the gorgeous Summer Palace.The Summer Palace, located ten kilometers to the northwest ofBeijing, used to be a summer residence of Qing Dynasty emperorsand is now a public park. It is an imperial garden known far andwide for its architectural grandeur and stunning natural beauty. Oneticket cost us RMB 60.We had lunch at the Palace's restaurant.After that we went back to downtown Beijing for a tour around one

of Beijing's most famous Hutong areas. Hutong is a typical lane orsmall street in Beijing that originated during the Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368). "Hutong" is a Mongolian word, meaning "water well".During that time, water well is the settlement around which peoplelived. There are tens of thousands of hutongs surrounding theForbidden City. In the past, Beijing was composed of countlesscourtyards. Hutongs were formed when people left a passagewaybetween two courtyards to make entering them more convenient.For diner we went to Dao Jia Chang restaurant which placed inNo.20, Guangxumen Beili, Chaoyang District. It is an ideal place totaste real Beijing Cuisine as well as the catering culture of Beijing.The traditional Beijing Cuisine served here, especially the noodleswith soybean paste. We paid about RMB 30 per person.After a great dinner, we left Beijing and boarded the luxuriousNew Oriental Express Train to Qinghai Lake.
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The Summer Palace Hutong


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5th DayXining / Qinghai LakeSites we visited:

Sun-Moon Mountain

http://www.sunmoonlake.gov.tw/EN/03000812.aspxQinghai Lake

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/qinghai/xining/qinghai_lake.htm

Restaurants where we ate:

Breakfast- In the "New Oriental Express" train.

Lunch- A restaurant with an amazing view to the mountain.Dinner- In the Qinghai Lake Hotel's restaurant

Accommodations:Qinghai Lake Hotel

http://www.agoda.com/asia/china/qinghai/salt_lake_hotel.html

In the morning of day five we boarded a bus to visit the Sun-Moon

Mountain which is located in the Huangyuan Prefecture of east of

Qinghai Province , the northeast of the Qinghai Lake and it belongs

to the offshoot of the Qilian Mountain chains.

The lakes and mountains are very beautiful, they look like a picture.

The Sun-Moon Mountain were also called Chi Ling before, the Sun &

the moon Mountain has vast and green big grassland at the foot of

the mountain, full of green trees on the mountain and the cloud and

mist on the top and the sun and the moon river flowing from east to

west. This combination forms a very beautiful picture.

We were there 3-4 hours and we also ate there lunch in an amazing

restaurant while watching the beautiful view.

After visiting the sun moon mountain we went to see the Qinghai

Lake, the largest saltwater lake in China, which occupies an area of

over 1,740sq miles. The Qinghai Lake is lying in the northeast of

Qinghai Province, approximately 150km from Xining at 3,200

meters above sea level. The lake is located at the crossroads of

several bird migration routes across Asia. Many species use Qinghai

as an intermediate stop during migration.
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We wanted to surround the lake, Thing that a lot of pilgrims are

doing but we found out that it takes a lot of time (15 days by horse)

to surround the lake so we decided to give up on this idea and just

to do a little track on the shore of the lake.The prices are:

101 Scenic Spot-CNY 100 (Apr. 16 - Oct.15)CNY 50 (Oct.16 - Apr. 15)

Sand Island-CNY 70 (Apr. 20 - Aug. 20);CNY 35 (Aug. 21 - Apr. 19)

Bird Island- CNY 78

Opening Hours: 8:30-17:30

We assumed that it will take 5 hours but it took 6 hours so after this

track we went back to the hotel "Qinghai lake hotel" which is a 4

stars hotel. The "Qinghai lake hotel" is providing comfortable

guestrooms, the hotel is conveniently situated close to the 1,500

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6th DayQinghai Lake / LhasaSites we visited:

Bird Island

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/picture/qinghai/xining/birds_island/Potala Palace

http://www.china.org.cn/english/kuaixun/74941.htm


Breakfast- At the hotel.

Lunch-In the "New Oriental Express" train.Dinner- In the "New Oriental Express" train.

Accommodations: On the New Oriental Express Train

http://rudenoon.com/absalletc/archives/tag/new-oriental-express

At the morning of day six we boarded a boat for a

trip to Bird Island which is located in the center

of Qinghai Lake.

We read an article about the Bird Island which say

that it is an interesting and charming place on the

western shore of Qinghai Lake. The island is aparadise for varieties of birds. The protection policy of the local

government makes island even more popular among birds. Each

March and April, when ice covering the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau begins

to melt, more than 20 kinds of migrating birds fly to the island to

breed. During that period, flocks of birds shelter the whole island

and bird eggs can be found everywhere. Visitors can hear bird's

twitters far away.

We were there until 3 o'clock and then we boarded the New

Oriental Express Train to Lhasa.

We saw thespectacular beauty that was shown right in front of us.

We passed the world's highest mountain ranges, icy glaciers which

should be a phenomenal experience.

We ate lunch on the train while we watched how the snow covered

the mountains.
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Sites we visited:

Shaanxi Provincial Museum

http://www.chinamuseums.com/sx_history.htm

Ancient City Walls

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shaanxi/xian/citywall.htm


Breakfast- In the "New Oriental Express" train.

Lunch- At the museum.Dinner- In the Tang Dynasty Show.

Grand Castle HotelAccommodations:

Unique Cultural Performance: Tang Dynasty

http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shaanxi/xian/dinnershow/

In the morning we visited the Shanxi Provincial Museum.

It is recommended visiting Shanxi Provincial Museum in the

morning because it is not loaded. We found a great chart which

shows the opening hours, the bus route and the recommended time

for a visit:

Admission Fee: Free

Opening Hours:

Tuesday-Sunday:9:00 to 17:30 (Nov.15 toMar.15)8:30 to 18:00 (Mar.16 toNov.14);Closed on Mondays

RecommendedTime for a Visit: Two hours

Bus Route:

5, 19, 24, 26, 27, 30, 34, 400,401, 521, 527, 701, 710, 721,722, Tourist Bus No.6, and No.8 (610) (Get off at CuihuaRoad bus stop)

We took bus number 527 to the museum at ten o'clock and we got

to the museum at eleven and an half o'clock.
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The Shanxi Province Museum, located inside the Confucian Temple

of Taiyuan City.

It was built in 1918 and opened to the public in 1919.

In the museum there are 100,000 items of historical relics andrevolutionary relics.

We love museums therefore we stayed there until three o'clock and

we also ate there lunch.

When we finished we took a bus to Xian's

Ancient city wall which is one of the

most complete city walls that have

survived through China's long history. This

wall was built by Zhu Yuanzhang, the first

emperor, in order tokeep out bandits and

barbarians.

We were there until six o'clock and then we went to our new hotel:

Grand Castle Hotel which is located right next to the city wall.

After we were settled in the hotel we went to seethe Tang

Dynasty Show whichis a combination of food and entertainment

that showcases the costumes, music and dancing of China's golden

age: the Tang dynasty.

The guard there told us that one of the highlights of the show is a

solo performance by a classical musician who plays the ancient "pai

xiao" flute. We were sure its going to be amazing and it really was.

At ten o'clock we went back to the hotel

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8th Dayxian/Xining

Sites we visited:

Terracotta Warriors and Horses

http://www.chinaculture.org/gb/en_museum/2003-09/24/content_30784.htm

http://www.chinatour.com/attraction/terracotta.htm

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Wild_Goose_Pagoda



Lunch- At the museum.Dinner- In the "New Oriental Express" train.

Accommodations:On the New Oriental Express train

After breakfast in the hotel we went by bus to

visit Xian's famous Terracotta Warriors

museum.

We were told that it is a sight not to be

missed by any visitor to China like Jacques

Shirac, who was president of France, once

said: "One can't claim to have visited China

unless one has seen these Terra-cotta Warriors".

This museum which contains 6,000 life-size terracotta warriors and

horses is an archeological excavation of the 20th century. The

terracotta warriors were created by the first Emperor of China, Qin

Shi Huang and in 1975 the State Council authorized to build a

museum on site. When completed, people from far and near came

to visit. Xian and the Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and

Horses have become landmarks on alltravelers' itinerary.The price per ticket is 5.75$ and the food on the site was very

expensive.

After lunch we went to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda which is awell-preserved ancient building and a holy place for Buddhists. It is
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located in the southern suburb of Xian City. The original pagoda was

built during the reign of Emperor Gaozong of Tang, standing at a

height of54 m but the pagoda currently stands at a height of 64 m(210 ft) tall and from the top it offers views over the current city ofXi'an.

We visited the Pagoda in the evening because we saw a lot of

pictures and we decided that the Pagoda is much more beautiful at

night.

We got to the New Oriental Express Train which took us to

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9th DayLhasaSites we visited:

Barkhor Street

http://www.chinatraveldepot.com/CA145-Barkhor-Street

Jokhang Temple

Potala Palace

Accommodations:Brahmaputra Grand Hotel

In the morning we visited Jokhang Temple whichwas built during

the reign of king Songsten Gampo to celebrate his marriage with

Chinese Tang Dynasty princess Wencheng, who was a Buddhist. The

temple was called the Tsulag Khang or 'House of Wisdom' but it is

now known as the Jokhang which means the 'House of the Buddha'.

It is the first Buddhisttemple in Tibet, for most Tibetans it is the

most sacred and important temple in Tibet. Along with the Potala

Palace, it is probably the most popular tourist attraction in Lhasa.

Open Hours: All day. At 14:00 novice monks meet on the balconyof the second floor to debate religious doctrine

Admission Fee: RMB 70 per person.The afternoon was bit more relaxed with plenty of time to exploreLhasa's famed Barkhor Street, the oldest street in Lhasa as well asthe center of old Lhasa and remains very traditional, to shop,people watch, and watch artisans create amazing works of art inwood, stone, and cloth.

After that we went to check in at the 5 stars hotel Brahmaputra

Grand which is one of the most attractive hotels in China set

amongst mountains. The location of Brahmaputra Grand Hotel in

Lhasa is in Wenjiang District, Tibet. Brahmaputra Grand Hotel in

Lhasa is easily accessible, located alongside the riverside Gong Ba

Ri Mammon Mountain.

We paid 67 US$ per night, we stayed there for 2 nights

(meaning- 134$).
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10th DayLhasa

Sites we visited:

Sera MonasteryNorbulingka Park

Drepung Monastery

Carpet Factory

http://www.tibettravel.info/lhasa/sights/index.html



Lunch- Picnic in Norbulingka Park.Dinner- At the hotel.

Accommodations:Brahmaputra Grand Hotel

After breakfast we went to the Sera Monastery, one of the three

largest monasteries (Sera, Depung and Ganden) in Tibet and we

went to visit the original one out of those three.

Open Hours: 9:00-16:00

Admission Free: RMB 30

Then we went to The Carpet Factory to see how traditional Tibetan

carpets are hand woven. After lunch we visited the Drepung

Monastery, the largest of all Tibetan monasteries, and indeed at its

peak was the largest monastery of any religion in the world,

(Price of scenic spot: RMB 45 yuan) and Norbulingka Park

(Summer palace) , which served as the traditional summer

residence of the successive Dalai Lamas, The gardens are a favorite

picnic spot and provides a beautiful venue for theatre, dancing and

festivals, particularly the Sho Dun or 'Yoghurt Festival', at the

beginning of August, with families camping in the grounds for days

surrounded by colorful makeshift windbreaks of rugs and scarves

and enjoying the height of summer weather.
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The ticket price is RMB 70 yuan for tourists.

Opening time: 9:00-12:00,15:00(reopen time) on Monday-Saturday. The Tibetan opera performances at 11:00.

Potala Palace - the most sacred place on the Roof of the

World, is the spiritual monument of Tibetans.

Norbulingka Park- the summer resort of the Dalai Lama.

Barkhor Street

Sera Monastery

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Sites we visited:

Yamdrok Yumtso Lake

Palkhor Monastery

Karola snow mountain


Breakfast- Stopping in our way to Gyangtse.

Lunch- In Yamdrok Yumtso Lake.Dinner- At theShigatse Hotel.

Accommodations:Shigatse Hotel

In the morning we traveled by bus to Gyangtse. On the way wevisited the Yamdrok Lake, one of the three largest sacred lakes in

Tibet, It is over 72 km (45 miles) long. The lake is surrounded by

many snow-capped mountains and is fed by numerous small

streams. The lake does have an outlet stream at its far western

end. Yamdrok Lake, also known as Yamok Yumtso, has a power

station- the largest in Tibet; and the Karola Snow Mountain.

After lunch we visited the beautiful Palkhor Monastery which is a

kind of typical Tibetan Buddhism monastery. Palkhor Monastery,

also named Palcho Monastery, is very different from other

monasteries. Built as a Tibetan monastery, its structural style is

very unique, reputed as the lord of Tibetan stupas. In addition, it is

famous for the architecture, sculpture, and mural painting art.

Information about that place:

Opening Hours: 09:10 to 16:00 Recommended Time for Visit: Twohours

Admission Fee: RMB 40 Yuan per person.

Then we traveled to Shigatse and upon arriving we checked into

our hotel- "Shigatse Hotel" which located at the center of

Shigatse city, the site of successive Panchen Lama. Shigatse Hotel

in Tibet is a three-star tourist hotel, it was founded in 1985. The
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structure was in typical Tibetan style and inside it was decorated in

popular Tibetan tradition with modern equipment in guest room.

The address: 13 Shanghai Middle Road Shigatse City, Tibet.

12th DayShigatse/Rongbuk Monastery


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Sites we visited:

Rongbuk Monastery

http://www.tibettravel.info/shigatse/sights/rongbuk-monastery.html



Lunch- In the foot of Mount Everest.Dinner- At the hotel.

Accommodations:Rongbuk Monastery(Guest House)

After breakfast we were driven to the Rongbuk Monastery, the

highest monastery in the world at 16,404ft, which lies at the foot

of Mount Everest. Their we watched the beautiful view from the

highest floor- it was amazing. Mt. Everest, also known as

Mt.Qomolangma, meaning Goddess Third in Tibet, is the highest

peak in the world. The 8,848 meters (29,028 feet) high peak, snow

capped throughout the year.
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13th DayRongbuk Monastery/Everest Base Camp/Shigatse

Sites we visited:

Everest Base Camp


Breakfast- In the Everest Base Camp at the sunrise.

Lunch- Next to the rivers.Dinner- A local restaurant in Shigatse.

Accommodations:Shigatse Hote

In the early morning we were driven to the Everest Base Camp to

see the sunrise and then to do a little trek.The Everest region (or Solu Khumbu region, as it is locally known)is the second most popular trekking area in Nepal (the Annapurna isthe first). The popularity of this region is derived, of course, from itsproximity to the world's highest mountain, but also from its Sherpapeople and buddhist monasteries.Of the trek's strongest difficulties are it's up-and-down walking(resulting from crossing ridges instead of walking along them) andit's steep gain of altitude.Although the trek is named the Everest Base Camp trek, the main

highlight of the trek is the walk up to Kala Pattar ("Black Rock")peak, a magnificent view point at 5545 meters, offering astonishingviews of Mt. Everest and it's surrounding mountain peaks.The trek takes you along the Dudh Kosi, Bhote Kosi and ImjaKola rivers, all with blueish melted glacier water, past beautifulwater streams and, below 4000 meters, beautiful green forests withmuch wild life. Past the tree line, above 4000 meters, the greenpastures fade away and pass control to rocky "moon-like"surroundings. After lunch we returned to Shigatse.


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Rongbuk Monastery - the highest monastery in the world.

Everest Base Camp is a famous trekking routes which

attracted thousands trekkers each year.

After dinner we took a cube to the airport for our flight home- to

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