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NAVO-P-002 |
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China Photography tour
( from Sichuan to Tibet )
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Foreigners drive Chinese vehicle tour in China Chengdu-Kangding-Litang-Nyingchi-Tsedang-Lhasa- Chengdu
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| Duration |
16 days; 15 days 14 nights in China;
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| Areas |
Sichuan, Kham, Tibet
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| Itinerary |
Chengdu/Ya’an/Kangding/Tagong/
Litang/Batang/Mangkang/Zuogong
/Baxiu/Ranwu/Bomi/Tongmai/
Nyingchi/Lhasa
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| Period |
April---Nov.
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| Best Season |
May-June
Sep.-Oct.
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| Map |
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| Highlights |
Chengdu—the center of ancient Shu culture, Kangding---the important trade town along the Tea-Horse Road, Litang--- the world’s highest city and the Kerl Monastery, Gantse Monastery, Tagong--- means the place where Buddha love, Danba—the kindom of blockhouses, Tongmai—the most dangersou and exciting pass on Sichuan-Tibet Highway, Ranwu Lake—the most beautiful and primal lake, Yongbulakang—the first palace in Tibet, Tsedang—the origin of Tibet, Lhasa-
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| Introduction of the itinerary |
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| Itinerary day by day |
| 01 |
Settng off |
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| 02 |
---/Chengdu |
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Hotel |
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Arrive in Chengdu and then transfer to hotel. If time allows, visit the downtown city. Have Hot-pot( the special food in Sichuan)for dinner. NAVO’s service starts from Chengdu.
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| 03 |
Chengdu/Ya’an/Kangding（2300M） |
377KM |
Hotel |
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The guests drive from Chengdu to Kangding, and visit the Kangding Anjue Monastery, enjoy the scenery of the residence of west Sichuan.
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| 04 |
Kangding—Yajiang—Litang(4014M) |
283KM |
Hotel |
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Cross the Mt. Zheduo(4298M)，and Xinduqiao—the paradise for the photograpors, then you may drive to pass Mt. Gao’ersi(4500m)and Mt. Jianziwan (4658m), and drive to Maoya Plain. Visit the grand Kerl Monastery the largest Gelukpa Tibetan Monastery in Kham area.
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Litang/Batang（2600M） |
208KM |
Hotel |
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Visit the grand Kerl Monastery---the biggest Tibetan Gelukpa Sect monastery in the Kham area. Drive to Batang and visit the Kangning Monastery in the afternoon.
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Batang/Markam(3780M)/Zogang(3800M) |
268KM |
Hotel |
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Depart in the morning, cross Jinsha River and then arrive at Markam. Cross over pass of Mt. Lawu(4338M)., Lanchangjiang River Bridge, and Dongdala Mt. Pass(5008m), then arrive at Zuogong. There are many beautiful villages along the road
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Zogang/Bangda/Baxoi(Paksho)/Ranwu(Raog)(3850M) |
266KM |
Guesthouse |
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The sceneries are special from Zogong to Bangda. After Bangda, we begin to cross over Mt. Nujiangshan(4610m). Then take a walk around Wu Town and watch snowcapped mountains and pagodas and take beautiful photos.
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Ranwu/Bomi(Pome)(3000M) |
127KM |
Hotel |
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Visit the Laigu village, the Lare and Wa villages by the Ranwu Lake side in the morning. Drive to Bomi in the afternoon. This is the most beautiful day along this route. From Ranwu to Bomi, there are lush forests, snow-mountains, crystalline lakes, peacefull villages under the bright sunshine and beautiful sky. It is the real Shangri-la in the world.
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Bomi/ Tongmai/Bayi(Nyingchi) (3000M) |
233KM |
Hotel |
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Go through the virgin forest, clim over Mt. Segila that is about 4702m above the sea level. During the spring and the summer time, the mountain is covered with azaleas and it is also the best place to see the Mount Namjagbarwa. Arrive at Bayi in the afternoon, which is called “heavenly place”.
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Bayi/Minlin/Namshan（3200M） |
240KM |
Hotel |
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Move along Yarlung Zangbo River, and visit Nanyi village, which belongs to Luoba minority
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Namshan/Gyaca/Tsedang（3400M） |
230KM |
Hotel |
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Enjoy the beautiful scenery of highland forest valley, and visit Yumbu Lakang Palace and Qamchu Monastery according the time.
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Tsedang/ Lhasa（3650M） |
210KM |
Hotel |
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Visit Samye Monastery in the morning. Head for Lhasa in the afternoon.See the sights of Yarlung Zangbo River.
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Lhasa |
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Hotel |
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Visit The Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Pakor Street.
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Lhasa |
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Hotel |
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Visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery.
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If your time is limited, and you may choose to drive only one way from Chengdu to Lhasa or from Lhasa to Chengdu, then you take flight for the other way and we will arrange the Chinese driver to drive the cars back. Please feel free to contact us for the details.
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Lhasa/ Chengdu |
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Hotel |
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Leave Lhasa, airport send off
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Chengdu/Exit |
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Airport send off in Chengdu
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| Price |
| Pax |
2 |
3-5 |
6-9 |
Over 10 |
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| Extra for the single room |
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| The price includes |
| Transport |
By minibus/ 4x4 vehicle
According to the travel season, we will give our guest the suitable suggestion about using bus or 4x4 vehicle.
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| Accommodation |
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Hotels with 2 or 3 stars or the best local hotels or hostels.
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| Tour guide |
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We could arrange the guide according to the client’s language requirement. But for the French or German group, we could guarantee you the French or Germany speaking guide, only if there’re more than 8 people in your group. Otherwise, we will offer you English speaking guide.
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| Meals |
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BLD
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| Tickets |
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All the entrance fee include in the itinerary
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| Offer |
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Air tank (or air package), interphone, etc.
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| Individual preparation |
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personal clothes; camera; sunglasses; suncream; topi; medicine for high attitude etc
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| Permits for entering Tibet: |
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It takes 7-10 days for us to apply for the permits; thus, the copy of your passport (including the visa page) is supposed to be sent to our company by fax or email 15 days before clients set off.
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| The price doesn’t include |
Domestic and international air tickets.
Tips.
Drinks and personal expense.
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| The price is not available for: |
The Horse-Racing Festival in Litang (Aug.01-07)
The National Celebration Day (Oct.01-07)
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| Remark |
A: In 1994, NAVO TOUR succeeded in organizing overland tour in this route for the first time.
B: In 2007, NAVO TOUR succeeded in organizing foreign guests driving by themselves in this route for the first time, and the guests from Switzerland.
C: Not include all domestic and international air tickets.
D: This route covers the area of plateau and rural places in which the condition is very limited. But it is also very beautiful. Please note this point, before your decision to take this tour.
E: All our overland tour http://www.china-driving.com/en/itineraries/overland/ could also be the photograph tour itinerary, please contact us for details.
F : You can take a view of our group pricture,to find out what region you prefer to take photograph
http://www.china-driving.com/en/album/
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Tel:86-28-86117722
Fax:86-28-86119977
E-mail:
Adress:NAVO Tour,1-1-503, Fushan International Building,NO.28 Shang chi Street,610041 Chengdu,China