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Trip 1 (6 - 20 Aug 2011) (15 days) China's Tibet
Cost in Aug 2010 was RM5250 (16 pax and above) (EXCLUDED AIR ASIA KL-Chengdu-KL)

Update 17 June11 - Due to good response, we decided to run 2nd trip on 6th Aug (same date). Existing members group size is big and we will move some members to 2nd group. We will allocate the members accordingly. Somehow we have some seats available, please inform if your friends would like to join. Please email rachel, rachelheng123@gmail.com for confirmation.

Update 18 May 2011 - Trip is FULL.

Update19 Nov 2010 - We run two Tibet trips each year, in May and Aug. We fly to Chengdu by Air Asia and then connect to domestic flight Chengdu-Lhasa. Do email us if you are interested. Those interested in extending their stays in Chengdu, please inform us. Contact person RachelHeng123@gmail.com.

Depart
6 Aug Sat D72622 KL(LCCT) to Chengdu (CTU) 0900 1340

Arrival
19 Aug Fri D72627 Chengdu (CTU) to KL (LCCT) 2355 0435+1 (NOTE : Arrive 20 Aug Sat 0435AM)

IMPORTANT NOTICE
This is meant to be a "free and easy" adventure trip. Participants should be relatively fit, with a good sense of humour, and above all, have the right attitude for close travel with others through possibly some trying times. Most definitely, this is not a trip for prudes, whiners, fuss-pots, and other similiarly assorted types! We had a couple of those before and it wasn't pleasant for us or them. Although every effort will be made to stick to the given itinerary, ground conditions may change and cause some disruption and/or deviation from the norm. Otherwise, have fun!

Tibet Autonomous Region is located at the Southwest part of China, with a land area of 1.22 million sq km and a population of 2.3 millions, in which 95% are Tibetan nationality. There are also 30 other nationalities in Tibet, such as Han, Menba, Luoba, Hui, Monggul, Naxi as well as Cheng and Sharba peoples.

Tibet is the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau proper, with an average landrise of 4,000 metres above the sea level. It is well-know as the Roof of the World and The Third Pole of the Globe. The world highest summit-Himalayan, which strides across the border between China and Nepal, claims a height of 8,848 metres above the sea level.

We will fly in and train out (soft sleepers 4 pax per compartment). The reason why we fly in and train out is because train ride into Lhasa can not relieve the tiredness and mountain sickness as much as people thought. Firstly, it is a long journey in an airtight cabin with no outside/fresh air. So one will not be able to acclimatise in the train. Secondly, one cannot really get good sleep in trains and that will make one more susceptible to AMS. We fly in, have 2 days to rest and take it easy. When we train, we would have gotten used to the altitude. The best part of the sightseeing of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau is from Lhasa to Golmud which we cover during the day time. By taking the train Chengdu-Lhasa, this section is covered in the evening or night.

Please take note ; We stay mostly budget hotels and the accommodation is very basic and simple.

Day 1 LCCT-Chengdu:Meet at LCCT flight to Chengdu at afternoon flight 0900AM arriving 1340PM. Free & Easy, wonder around the town. Overnight (ON) Chengdu.

Day 2 Lhasa : We will take morning domestic flight 0800AM to Lhasa. Today we will visit Norbulinka which is Dalai Lama's summer palace. Later, we will go to visit the Sera monastery where lively lama debating will be seen (except Sundays and only held afternoon session). This is very interesting. Many lamas sitting or standing in the yard debate a certain topic their teacher has given. The rest of the day will be free and easy. Group member advise to have sufficient rest to acclimatize, which elevation of Lhasa is 3650m. ON Lhasa
Day 3 Lhasa-Yamdrok-Gyantse: Today we will continue our journey to other places of Tibet. About hundred kilometers, you will appreciate the holy Lake of Yamdroktso Lake. Drive to historical city Gyantse. On the way, we can see the Karola Glacier Visit Pelkhor monastery for its famous Kumbum Pagoda . ON Gyantse

        
Namtso Lake /Tibetan Woman/Yamdroktso Lake

Day 4 Gyantse-Shigatse: On the way to Shigates have a mountain village family visit for a glimpse of everyday Tibetan life. Drive to Shigates to visit Pachen Lama's seat palce, the great Tashilumpo monastery, a very big and complex monastery in Tibet. Then, have a look at the Local Market. ON Shigatse.
Day 5 Shigatse-Shegar: Drive to Shegar. Visit Sakya monastery on the way. ON Shegar.
Day 6 Shegar-Mt Everest Base Camp-Shegar: After hours of driving we arrive at the highest monastery of the world, the Rongbuk monastery. Upon arrival, go to Mt. Everest Base Camp (5200m). You can appreciate the highest mountain in the world- Mt.Everest (8848m). Back to Shegar. ON Shegar.
Day 7 Shegar-Lhatse-Shigates: After appreciate the spectacular Himalayan Range, back to Lhatse. Visit Xiqin Hot Spring and Yatung Hot Spring located at Chusha Town in Lhatse County, 10 km from the county and 0.5 km from the No. 318 national highway. Back to Shigates. ON Shigates.
Day 8 Shigates-Namtso Lake: We will go further to the “ heaven lake”-Namtso lake, the highest lake in the world! This scene is one of the most dramatic in Tibet and will give you a sense of the space that stretches out to the north. ON cabin/yurt.
Day 9 Namtso Lake-Lhasa : Namtso Lake in the Tibet Autonomous Region was selected as one of the five most beautiful lakes in China by Chinese National Geography magazine on 2005. Namtso Lake's touching beauty should not be missed by any traveler who visits Tibet. Its purity and solemnness are symbols of Qinghai-Tibet Platean. In Tibetan, Namtso means 'Heavenly Lake ” . The water here is a storybook crystal-clear blue. Clear skies join the surface of the lake in the distance, creating an integrated, scenic vista. Besides the beautiful scenery in Namtso, it is also a famous sacred Buddhist place. ON Lhasa.

 
Another angle of Potala Palace/Praying Monk

Day 10 Sightseeing in Lhasa : Today we will visit the highest palace in the world— Potala Palace which is the Dalai Lama's winter palace. It locates on the red hill, a good viewing point in Lhasa. In the afternoon, we go to the renowned Jokhang Temple which will provide us one of your first sights of devout Tibetans. In the temple we will see the glistening Sakyamuni statue which is considered as Tibetan Buddhism's rarity. After then, stroll around the bustling Barkhor Street.ON Lhasa.
Day 11 Lhasa-Train - Morning 1115AM will leave to Railway station take train to Lhasa. Enjoy the scenic scenery along the way to Lhasa. ON soft/hard sleeper Train.
Day 12 Train - Enjoy the train journey. ON Train
Day 13 Chengdu May: We will reach Chengdu in morning 0750AM. Then visit the Grand panda Base, Wuhou Temple & Jingli street after lunch，and if you are luckly enough,you can enjoy the Sichuan opera show - "Face Off" (Optional).
Day 14 Chengdu 19 Aug : More than Half day free and easy for final shopping before noon. Anyway we need to check out before noon. Gather at Hotel Lobby to the airport after dinner. Take night flight D72627 at 2355PM
Day 15 Fly Home (LCCT): Reached KL next day early morning 0435AM (20 Aug).

    
Qinghai Tibet Train

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Cost cover domestic airfares & taxes (Chengdu-Lhasa), accommodation, transportation (bus & train), airport transfer and train.
2. Accommodation will be in budget hotels and guesthouses. We also stay a night cabin/yurt at Namtso Lake.
3. Local train ticket (soft sleeper), Tibet Entry Permits, Administration & conservation fee of Mt Everest area, Potala Palace is covered.
4. Not covered are Visa fees, Air Asia KL-Chengdu-KL fare & airport taxes, meals (Rm25-30 p/day), in-town taxis, and entrance fees (except Potala Palace). Note that entrance fees in China are high and expect to pay at least Rm300 for the numerous places we cover on this extensive itinerary.
5. A deposit of Rm1088 is payable to confirm your place.
6. Cost is subject to change if there's a significant changes in foreign exchange rates and airfares.

Email:rachelheng123@gmail.com or yongo@streamyx.com
Phone Yong Lee Min: 016 220 9033 or 603 4023 8210
Phone Rachel 012 352 0868
Mail: 19 Lorong Air Bersih Tiga, Air Panas, 53200 Kuala Lumpur

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