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Day 1: Arrival in Chengdu
Welcome to Chengdu! Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and explore Jinli Ancient Street or Wuhou Shrine. Assistance will be provided for your temporary Chinese driving license. Enjoy a welcome dinner with authentic Sichuan cuisine.
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Day 2: Chengdu → Danba (300 km, 5 hrs)
Drive to Danba with a stop at Four Girls Mountain (Shuangqiao Valley). Visit Jiaju Tibetan Village and enjoy scenic landscapes.
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Day 3: Danba → Xinduqiao (150 km, 3.5 hrs)
Cross Zheduo Mountain (4298m), visit Moshi Park, Tagong Grassland, and Yuzixi Viewing Platform. Enjoy the photographer’s paradise of Xinduqiao.
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Day 4: Xinduqiao → Shangri-La Town (400 km, 7 hrs)
Pass through Litang (4014m), explore local markets, and enjoy views of mountains and lakes en route to Shangri-La Town.
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Day 5: Daocheng Yading Tour
Visit Chonggu Temple and admire Xiannairi Snow Mountain. Optional hike or bus to Luorong Cattle Farm to view sacred peaks.
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Day 6: Shangri-La Town → Batang (380 km, 6.5 hrs)
Travel along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway and stop at Sister Lake to enjoy peaceful scenery.
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Day 7: Batang → Basu (420 km, 7 hrs)
Visit Dongda Mountain (5008m), Zogang County, and experience the famous Nujiang 72 Turns.
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Day 8: Basu → Bome (280 km, 5 hrs)
Explore Midui Glacier and Ranwu Lake. Enjoy scenic beauty and local Tibetan culture.
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Day 9: Bome → Nyingchi (220 km, 4 hrs)
Visit Tongmai Bridge and Lulang Town. Taste local stone pot chicken and enjoy forest landscapes.
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Day 10: Nyingchi → Lhasa (400 km, 6 hrs)
Visit Basumtso Lake and continue scenic drive to Lhasa.
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Day 11: Lhasa Tour – Sera Monastery
Complete driving license process and visit Sera Monastery to witness monk debates. Enjoy welcome dinner.
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Day 12: Lhasa Tour – Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Explore Lhasa’s highlights including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street. Relax in a Tibetan tea house.
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Day 13: Lhasa → Shigatse (360 km, 5 hrs)
Cross Gampala Pass, view Yamdrok Lake, visit Karola Glacier, and continue to Shigatse.
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Day 14: Shigatse → Everest Base Camp (330 km, 6.5 hrs)
Visit Dingri Viewpoint and Gawula Pass. Arrive at Everest Base Camp for sunset views.
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Day 15: EBC → Shigatse (330 km, 6.5 hrs)
Explore EBC, visit Rongbuk Monastery and Xilin Viewpoint, then return to Shigatse.
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Day 16: Shigatse → Lhasa (360 km, 5 hrs)
Visit Tashilunpo Monastery and drive along Yarlung Zangbo River back to Lhasa.
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Day 17: Departure from Lhasa
Transfer to airport or train station. End of your unforgettable Tibet journey.
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- 17 days Chengdu-Everest self-drive tour
17 days Chengdu-Everest self-drive tour
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- All necessary travel permits to Tibet
- Entrance ticket fees for all the sightseeing spots listed in the program
- Private transportation in Tibet: Comfortable tourist van in Lhasa and 4WD Land Cruiser for the rest of the trip (fuel included)
- Private guide: English-speaking local Tibetan guide
- Lodging: Daily accommodation in standard three-star hotels in major cities and guesthouses in remote areas and at EBC
- Pick-up and drop-off services at the beginning and end of the tour
- Oxygen canisters: 2 per person
- Lodging and meals for guide and drivers
- First aid kit
- Liability travel insurance
- Travel insurance covering trip cancellation and emergency evacuation (recommended)
- Expenses of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages, laundry, phone calls, etc.)
- International and domestic flights/train (Note: We can assist with bookings—please check updated costs and availability with your travel consultant)
- Meals for the entire trip
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
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