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Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 18 Day Best of China & Tibet. China and Tibet shine in this 18-day odyssey. From buzzing Beijing to Xian's Terracotta Warriors and the Great Wall, this adventure starts by bringing you face-to-face with China's absolute best. Then, head off the beaten track as you make your way to through Tibets mountainous terrain, visiting some of the world's oldest monasteries. Camp overnight in yak hair tents, hoping to get a glimpse of Everest herself. Wrap up this thrilling tour with two days in Kathmandu, Nepal's cultural capital.
Itinerary
Arrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting in the evening followed by an orientation walk with your CEO in the area of Beijing near the joining hotel. There will be an optional group dinner afterwards at a local restaurant. Stay: Dong Fang Hotel Beijing
Explore bustling Beijing including the famous Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City. Stay: Dong Fang Hotel Beijing
Head out to discover the wonders of the Great Wall of China. Stay: Dong Fang Hotel Beijing
In the morning catch a bullet train from Beijing to vibrant Xi'an. After settling in at your hotel go on an orientation walk with your CEO and visit points of interest around the city like the bustling Muslim Quarter. Known as one of Xi'an's most fascinating areas, you will pass the lovely and unusual Great Mosque and wander by food stalls with some of the best street eats in China. Stay: HNA Hotel
Visit one of China’s greatest archaeological treasures—the Terracotta Warriors. This evening, opt for a dumpling banquet with your CEO and group. Stay: HNA Hotel (L)
Hotpot is a very local way to have a meal. We sit around a table with a pot built in the middle – the pot is divided into 2 halves (spicy vs. non-spicy usually). The restaurants flavoured soup is added and brought to a boil, then we can start adding our food in the pot to cook ( including vegetable, meat or fish). The table also offers various sorts of herbs, spices, oil etc so you can make your own soup to taste. Stay: Celebrity Ruicheng Hotel (D)
Enjoy a morning visit to see pandas at the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base. Witness the conservation efforts being made to save this endearing species. Afterwards, take time for lunch on your own before your CEO will take the group to People's Park by metro for an orientation walk. End the walk in Tianfu Square, located in the city centre of Chengdu. Take the metro back to the hotel before an optional group dinner in the evening. Stay: Celebrity Ruicheng Hotel
Today begins your journey to Tibet. Board a flight to Lhasa and as you make your way off the plane, you will be greeted by your Tibetan CEO. Grab your bags and head to the hotel and join your CEO for an orientation walk of Lhasa. Stay: Lhasa Banak Shol Hotel
Spend the morning with your CEO exploring the Unesco World Heritage site of Jokhang Temple. Walk throughout the complex and take note of the many original pieces still intact from the original construction. Then, continue the tour in Lhasa's oldest district to explore Barkhor Street, an ancient and holy pilgrimage path. Then enjoy free time in the heart of the Tibetan Quarter. We recommend getting some lunch at a local teahouse. In the evening, we'll have a cooking class of traditional Tibetan food and then sit down together to eat what we made. Stay: Lhasa Banak Shol Hotel (D)
Start today's adventure with a visit to the Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This dzong fortress was the winter palace of Dalai Lamas for over three hundred years. Then in the afternoon, visit Sera monastery and witness the monks at debate. This unique cultural practice allows for a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy and visitors are allowed to observe as per a set schedule. Stay: Lhasa Banak Shol Hotel
As you make your way from Lhasa to Gyantse, make a few important stops along the way. First, visit Yamdrok Lake, a stunning freshwater blue lake thought to be part of a sacred group of four lakes guarded by a local deity. Then, drive through Karola Pass en route to Karola glacier where you will stop to admire the view of the Tibetan stupa flanked by glacial mountains all around. Arrive to Gyantse and if you have steam left, join your CEO to hike to the Gyantse Fortress for a birds-eye view of the area. Stay: Gyangtse Yutok Hotel
Today provides another opportunity to visit a sacred Tibetan Buddhist site in Gyantse. Visit Pelkor Chode Monastery this morning to admire the many sculptures and paintings lining the walls. See Gyantse Kumbum, the iconic multi-leveled edifice. Then, travel to Shigatse and visit the Tashilunpo Monastery, one of the most culturally significant monasteries in Shigatse. Witness monks going about their day and choose to join in with the kora, a meditative practice. Stay: Gesar Hotel
Bid Shigatse farewell and travel onward to Sakya, and visit the Sakya Monastery and Nunnery. Return to the hotel on foot and choose to join your CEO for dinner. Stay: Luowa Hotel
Please note that the yak hair tents are closed for the winter (October-Early April). Everest Base Camp area may also close without warning due to bad weather, political issues, natural disasters, etc. If we do not stay in the tented camp, we will stay in a local guesthouse with an incredible view of the Himalayas on a clear day. Stay: Rongbuk Tent Guesthouse
Depart Everest and make your way back the way you came to the entrance of the park. Board a private vehicle headed to Kyirong. This border town is known for it's warmer climate and green landscape. Relax and enjoy the view. Stay: Kyirong Shell Hotel
Prepare for another beautiful driving day on your way to Nepal. Cross high mountain passes amongst fluttering prayer flags, enjoy jaw dropping views of the Himalayan range, stunning lakes and forest, then begin to descend in altitude towards lush, green Nepal. After immigration, cross the bridge joining Tibet and Nepal by foot. Jump in the vehicle and make the winding, bumpy, yet extremely scenic drive to Kathmandu. Kyirong-Rasuwa is the main customs border crossing between Tibet and Nepal, for tourists and for commercial purpose. As such, it can be quite busy and there can be long wait times. Stay: Hotel Traditional Comfort
Join your CEO on a morning exploration of Bhaktapur. A World Heritage Site, Bhaktapur is made up of three large squares filled with shrines, temples and plenty of activity. In its heyday, Bhaktapur was the most powerful of the Kathmandu Valley kingdoms and its capital for 300 years. Return to Kathmandu for the afternoon at leisure. Join your CEO for an optional farewell dinner to your incredible journey through China, Tibet and Nepal. Stay: Hotel Traditional Comfort
Depart at any time.
Trip Inclusions
- Visit natural and manmade wonders of China and Tibet.
- Visit Great Wall of China.
- Explore Potala Palace.
- Watch as local Tibetan monks debate at the Sera Monastery.
- Camp with views to Everest.
- Explore historic Kathmandu.
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Local Family Lunch Xi'an, Xi'an
- Your Foodie Moment: Tibetan Cooking Class, Lhasa
- Your Local Living Moment: Everest Base Camp Yak Hair Tent, Everest Base Camp
- Orientation walk in Beijing, Xi'an
- Forbidden City Visit
- Tiananmen Square
- Free time in Beijing, Xi'an
- Great Wall of China
- Muslim Quarters Visit
- Terracotta Warriors Guided Tour
- Lunch with local family in Xi'an
- Giant Panda Breeding Center
- Orientation walk in Lhasa, Durbar Square
- Gyantse, Jokhang Temple Tour
- Barkhor Square Orientation Walk
- Tibetan Cooking Class
- Potala Palace Tour
- Sera Monastery Tour
- Pelkor Chode Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum Visit
- Tashilhunpo Monastery Visit
- Sakya Monastery Visit
- Rongbuk Monastery
- Everest Viewpoint
- Everest Base Camp Yak Hair Tent
- Border crossing to Nepal
- Bhaktapur Excursion
- Nomadic Tent (1 night), hotel (15 nights)
- A variety of styles of hotels/guest houses are used on this trip. In many instances they might not be like what you are used to back home as service and efficiency can vary. In some areas we stay in simple local guest houses in stunning locations - rooms are small and simple and there may only be shared toilet facilities and showers. A sleep sheet/bag is recommended as whilst there is plenty of bedding and (in most cases) it does get washed, it can be dusty and cold especially in winter/Spring.
- One CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout China, one throughout Tibet, and another in Nepal
- 1 lunch, 2 dinners
- Train, private vehicle, walking, plane
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
Trip Style: Classic
Get the best of both worlds with G's Classic trips as your knowledgeable CEO (Chief Experience Officer) leads you to iconic highlights and hidden gems, while ample free time lets you discover what excites you most. Enjoy included meals showcasing local flavours, plus opportunities to dive deeper into the food scene independently. Stay in comfortable hotels, authentic homestays, and unique accommodations that capture the spirit of each destination.
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11 Apr 2026
11 Apr 26
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26 May 26
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Kathmandu
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