Data in submission...Accommodation：Overnight in Hongkong
A good way to begin your day and to become oriented with the layout of Hong Kong is to take the tram to Victoria Peak for fantastic views of the Hong Kong skyline spread out before you. As the highest point in the city, Victoria Peak has an observation deck with panoramic views of the city and harbor.
For an inexpensive way to become more familiar with Hong Kong, take the Star Ferry across the harbor for some more wonderful views of the Hong Kong skyline.
You might also consider a visit to Repulse Bay – a more natural spot away from the noise and crowds of the city. With a white sand beach and gentle sea breezes, it’s an ideal way to spend a few hours just relaxing. After the beach, enjoy the nearby Stanley Market, where you can shop for souvenirs and local handicrafts in a nice, quiet atmosphere.
End the evening with a stroll along the Avenue of the Stars. From there you can witness the spectacular Symphony of Lights show at 8 p.m. that uses the entire Hong Kong skyline as a stage.
Accommodation：Overnight in Hongkong
Upon your arrival at the Chengdu airport, your local tour guide will meet you to take you to your private vehicle and transfer you to your downtown Chengdu hotel. The rest of the day will be free for you to relax or begin to explore the city on your own.
Accommodation：Overnight in Chengdu
After an enjoyable morning with the pandas, we will take you back to the center of Chengdu and the ancient Wenshu Temple. Legend has it that the Buddhist temple was built more than 1,400 years ago during the Sui Dynasty (581 – 618 A.D.) Situated peacefully amidst the modern city of Chengdu, this temple serves as a repository for two international treasures – a finger bone from the Sakyamuni Buddha and a parietal bone relic from Xuanzang, the Buddhist monk immortalized in the epic novel “Journey to the West”.
After your visit to the Wenshu Temple, we will show you why Chengdu is famous for its laid back, leisurely lifestyle with a visit to Renmin Park. Renmin (People’s) Park is where the locals go for a relaxing walk, to meet friends or have a cup of tea. After a relaxing visit to the park, we will take you on to Old Jinli Street. Jinli Street, by contrast, is a street mainly for tourists but it does offer a view of the way things were in ancient times. You can wander along this traditional old street to absorb the special atmosphere of Chengdu while tasting the local snacks, watching street performers, etc.
Recommended evening activity:
Watch a wonderful performance of the traditional Sichuan Opera at the Shufengyayun Opera House, including folk opera, face changing, fire spitting, rolling lights performances and much more.
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Tips for High Altitude Acclimatization:
1) Go for a leisurely walk in the fresh high altitude air, but avoid any strenuous activity after your arrival.
2) It's better to avoid taking a bath to avoid catching a cold.
3) Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, and eat some fresh fruit.4) Get plenty of rest.
Accommodation：Overnight in Lhasa
From one historic landmark to another, your next stop will be at the Jokhang Temple, considered as the spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism. Every day thousands of pilgrims come from all over Tibet and other places to the temple to worship the Buddha. The Jokhang Temple is also known as the "House of Buddha" because it houses the precious Jowo Rinpoche, a life-sized (1.5 meter/5 feet) image of the Sakyamuni at the age of 12.
The last stop for today's Lhasa exploration is Barkor Street, the wide, circular street that surrounds the Jokhang Temple. Local residents enjoy walking on the street, completing several circuits known as “kora” around the temple as a daily tradition of pilgrimage. The street also has many small shops selling a wide variety of traditional Tibetan goods, religious items and handicrafts.
Tips for today's tour:
1) There are 1,080 steps to the top of the Potala Palace, so it's best to take it slowly to avoid high altitude sickness.
2) Taking photos is not allowed inside the Potala Palace.
3) Most of today will be spent outside, so please bring a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and some water with you to protect yourself from the more intense sun at the higher altitude.
Accommodation：Overnight in Lhasa
After visiting the palaces and park at Norbulingka, we will travel around 5 kilometers to the western outskirts of Lhasa to visit the Drepung Monastery. The word "drepung" in Tibetan language means "prosperity". Since its establishment in 1416, Drepung Monastery has served as one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in Tibet. During its prime, more than 10,000 monks lived and studied in the monastery. Throughout its history, many important and famous Tibetan leaders studied at this monastery, including the Dalai Lamas. Accordingly, Drepung Monastery is also respectfully known as the “Mother School of Dalai Lamas”.
In the afternoon, we will escort you on to another famous monastery in Lhasa - the Sera Monastery. Sera Monastery is famous for its spectacular “Buddhist Debates”. As a daily routine, the monks gather in a courtyard, and debate on the various Buddhist doctrines with exaggerated gestures, which is thought to be helpful in facilitating a better comprehension of the Buddhist philosophy to attain higher levels of study. After enjoying the "Buddhist Debates", we will take you back to your hotel with the rest of the day and evening to relax or explore on your own.
Tips for Proper Etiquette While Visiting Monasteries
1) For clothing, shorts and/or bare shoulders are not allowed.
2) Hats and sunglasses should be removed before entering the chapels.
3) Taking photos is usually not allowed inside the chapels.
Accommodation：Overnight in Lhasa
Today's Tips:
1) Please take care to pack all of your belongings, particularly the small things that are easy to forget about, such as phone and camera chargers, power adapters, mobile phones, wallets, etc.
2) If your flight or train is in the afternoon, please be sure to check out of your hotel room by 12 p.m.
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