| Day 11 Lhasa ( B,L ) |
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| Lhasa Carpet Factory | Lhasa Carpet Factory is a factory south of Yanhe Dong Lu near the University of Tibet in Lhasa the capital of Tibet. It produces traditional Tibetan rugs. The highland of Tibet is the actual home of the oriental carpets. By visiting Carpet Factory you will have a general idea of how carpets are prod…… | | The Drepong Monastery | The Drepong Monastery: a cluster of white buildings resembling a riceheap, against the backdrop of Mount Gyenbuwndze. Founded in 1416, Drepong is the biggest and richest monastery in Tibet that was divided into four Tantric colleges - that specialised in different branches of knowledge. | | The Sera Monastery | The Sera Monastery lies on the northern edge of Lhasa at the base of Tatipu Hill. 'Sera' means 'merciful hail' denoting its rivalry with the 'Rice Heap' (Drepong) since hail destroys rice. Sera was smaller than Drepong with about 7,000 monks but was very rich and comparable in power. |
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| Day 12 Lhasa, Chengdu ( B,L ) |
| After breakfast, transferred to Lhasa Gongga airport for the flight to Chengdu. Upon arrival at Chengdu airport, picked up by local tour guide and drive to the hotel. We will visit Chengdu Panda Base in the afternoon. |
| Chengdu Panda Base | In 1987, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (Research Base) was established on Futou Shan, an almost barren hill, where the soil was poor and not suitable for farming. This first phase of the project only covered an area of 5.5 hectares. Giant pandas and scientists from the Chengdu Zo…… |
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| Day 13 Chengdu ( B,L ) |
| Today we will transfer to have boat ride on Min Jiangto visit Leshan (about 2 hours). Enjoy the landscape of Chengdu Plain on the way. Afterwards we have the other half an hour drive to Mt. E'mei, visit the Nation Dedicating Temple (Baoguosi). Stay overnight in the hotel located at the foot of Mountain E'mei. |
| The Baoguo Temple | The Baoguo Temple (Nation-dedicating Temple) is the first temple one meets along the mountain way and stresses love and patriotism. The temple has the typical structure of Chinese ancient garden covers an area of more than 10 acres. Every yard of the temple is quite different from another by its un…… | | Leshan Giant Buddha | Leshan Giant Buddha is one of the most magnificent tourist attractions in Sichuan Province . It's located on the Westside of Xiluan Peak ( Phoenix Perched Peak ) of Mount Lingyun , just east of Leshan City . | | Mount E'mei | MT. Emei is about 160 kilometers southwest of Chengdu, Sichuan Province. It extends for over a hundred kilometers and resembles the fine eyebrow of an ancient Chinese beauty from afar. |
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| Day 14 Chengdu ( B,L ) |
| Take the cable car up to the Mt. E'mei to visit the Wannian Temple, a very well known ancient temple of the mountain. You could hike to Yixiantian, then down to the mountain and drive back to Chengdu. Leisure on your own at the rest of the day. |
| Wannian Temple | The Wannian Temple of 10000 Years is the oldest surviving Emei Temple (reconstructed in the 9 th century). Its dedicated to the man on the white elephant, the Bodhisattva Puxian, who is the protector of the mountain. |
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| Day 15 Chengdu, Xian ( B,L ) |
| Transferred to Chengdu airport for the morning flight to Xi'an. Be met by local tour guide at Xi'an airport and drive to the hotel. In the afternoon, transferred to visit Shaanxi Provincial History Museum and Ancient City Wall. |
| Ancient City Wall | It is the most well-preserved ancient military defensive systems in the world. It is composed of the moat, hanging bridges, battlements, watchtowers, tunnels and parapet. Today, the roadway is a promenade enjoyed by strolling tourist. Cycling on the wall with families is a great thing! | | Shaanxi Provincial History Museum | It is one of the Top 3 national museums in China. This museum boasts 370,000 pieces relics range from prehistory when human just used simple stone tools to exquisite wares in the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911)., and enables you to see the vast changes of China in the past 5,000 years. |
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