{"title":"Journeys — Luxury Escapes","description":"\u003cp\u003eJourneys — Luxury Escapes — content coming soon.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beijing-imperial-immersion-private-tour-2026","title":"Beijing Imperial Immersion — 7 Days","description":"\u003cp class=\"ct-product-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeven days through China's imperial capital — without the crowds, without the scripts, and without the tourist-buffet dinners.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeijing is the city that shaped China's idea of itself. Six hundred years of imperial power left behind the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace — monuments so large they still manage to dwarf the twenty-first century built around them. This itinerary gives you private access to all three, plus a set of experiences that no group tour can offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eItinerary Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 — Arrival \u0026amp; Orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private transfer from Capital Airport. Check-in at a curated courtyard hotel in Dongcheng. Evening walk through Nanluoguxiang with your guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 — Forbidden City at Dawn:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enter before public opening with a special permit. Two hours in the imperial halls before the first tour group arrives. Afternoon: Temple of Heaven, private calligraphy session with a Palace Museum-certified master.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 — The Wall, Your Way:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mutianyu section — private minibus, no shared transport. Late morning arrival means the light is right and the crowds have thinned. Optional: toboggan descent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4 — Hutong Immersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Breakfast in a 1920s courtyard home hosted by a fourth-generation Beijing family. Morning: rickshaw through the back alleys of Shichahai. Afternoon: Prince Gong's Mansion (closed to mass tours). Evening: private Peking duck dinner in a Qing-dynasty restaurant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5 — Summer Palace \u0026amp; Art District:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer Palace at 7 AM — peaceful lakeside walks before the coaches arrive. Afternoon: 798 Art District with a local gallery curator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 6 — Day Trip — Ming Tombs \u0026amp; Sacred Way:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sacred Way's stone animal procession photographed at golden hour. Underground vault of Dingling Tomb. Return via a village lunch with a former palace chef.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 7 — Departure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Final morning at your leisure. 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Solo supplement available. Price adjusts seasonally — contact us for your travel dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Time to Go\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApril–May and September–October offer the most comfortable temperatures and clearest skies. Summer (June–August) is hot and busy; winter (December–February) is cold but crowd-free and photogenic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e✏️ \u003cstrong\u003eHow to edit this:\u003c\/strong\u003e Go to Products → Beijing Imperial Immersion → Edit. Replace any section above with your own content. The day-by-day structure is a template — adjust the number of days and activities to match your actual itinerary.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage Encounter — Jingxiu Beijing Imperial Embroidery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Day 4, you step into the seventh-floor atelier of \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Liang Shulian\u003c\/strong\u003e, a State-designated inheritor of \u003cem\u003eJingxiu\u003c\/em\u003e (京绣) — the imperial embroidery once reserved for Qing court robes. Master Liang trained under three generations of palace-trained embroiderers and now safeguards the only working studio still using \u003cem\u003epanjin\u003c\/em\u003e couched-gold thread on natural silk. You sit at her side for two hours as she demonstrates the eight-step gold-couching used on dragon-medallion robes, then attempt your own three-centimeter motif on a pre-stretched sample. 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It was a concept — a shifting network of caravan routes connecting China to Central Asia and beyond for over a thousand years. Xi'an was its eastern anchor. Dunhuang was its crossroads. This itinerary traces the route's most spectacular physical remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eItinerary Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays 1–3 — Xi'an:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terracotta Warriors — private early access before the first bus groups. City Wall at sunrise by bicycle. Muslim Quarter food tour with a local guide whose family has lived in the Quarter for six generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays 4–5 — Zhangye Danxia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainbow Mountains — geological formations 24 million years in the making. Best light at dawn. Overnight in Zhangye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays 6–8 — Dunhuang \u0026amp; Mogao Caves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crescent Moon Spring. Camel ride into the Singing Sand Dunes at sunset. Mogao Caves — the world's best-preserved Buddhist art, 492 painted caves spanning 1,000 years. Private scholar-guided tour of caves not open to the public.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays 9–11 — Turpan \u0026amp; Kashgar (Xinjiang):\u003c\/strong\u003e Ancient Jiaohe ruins, 2,000-year-old city built entirely without mortar. Kashgar Sunday Market — the largest in Central Asia. Old Town before the redevelopment changes it further.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 12 — Departure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flight from Kashgar or Ürümqi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003eUSD 6,980 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e (based on 2 travelers). Best May–June and September–October. Xinjiang requires additional permits — we handle all paperwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e✏️ \u003cstrong\u003eHow to edit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Products → Silk Road Revival → Edit. Adjust routing, days, and pricing to match your actual product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage Encounter — Inner Mongolian Felt Pad Making\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutside Bayanhot you spend a half-day with a Mongolian herding family practising \u003cem\u003emenggu zhanyi\u003c\/em\u003e (蒙古毡艺) — the felt-making craft that supplies the wall coverings of every traditional ger. The herding family head, \u003cstrong\u003eMr. Boldbaatar\u003c\/strong\u003e, is the village-level inheritor of this regional craft, which is part of the larger Mongolian felt heritage on China's national intangible cultural list. He demonstrates how raw sheep wool is washed, beaten, layered with hot water, then rolled by hand and foot for three hours until felted into a single dense mat. 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The classical gardens of Suzhou, the tea plantations above Hangzhou's West Lake, and the water towns frozen somewhere between the Ming dynasty and last Tuesday. This itinerary is built for travelers who want texture, not logistics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eItinerary Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays 1–2 — Shanghai Arrival:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private transfer, boutique hotel in the French Concession. Half-day orientation walk: the Bund at dusk, then the alleys of Tianzifang. No tourist obligations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays 3–4 — Suzhou:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-speed rail to Suzhou (25 min). Private visits to Humble Administrator's Garden and Master of Nets Garden — both at off-hours. Afternoon: Suzhou silk embroidery institute with a national-level inheritor who has been embroidering since age nine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays 5–6 — Hangzhou:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Lake by private boat at 6 AM. Morning mist, no motorboats, no tour groups. Longjing Village tea plantation: pick your own leaves, process them with the farmer's family. Visit to China National Silk Museum (private curator tour).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays 7–8 — Water Towns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wuzhen West Zone — private afternoon visit after day-trippers leave. Overnight in the scenic zone itself (most visitors cannot stay). Morning: Xitang by bicycle, no guide narration, just a map and three hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays 9–10 — Return to Shanghai \u0026amp; Departure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional: M50 contemporary art cluster or Yuyuan Garden. Airport transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll accommodation (boutique hotels, canal-side guesthouse in Wuzhen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrivate English-speaking guide throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrivate vehicle + high-speed rail tickets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll entrance fees and private access permits\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSilk embroidery session, tea plantation experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDaily breakfast, 4 lunches, 3 dinners\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAirport transfers both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003cstrong\u003eUSD 5,480 per person\u003c\/strong\u003e (based on 2 travelers sharing). Best enjoyed April–May (tea season) or October–November.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e✏️ \u003cstrong\u003eHow to edit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Products → Jiangnan Heritage → Edit. Swap in your own day-count, hotel names, and real pricing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage Encounter — Song Brocade Weaving Atelier\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Suzhou's Pan Gate district you visit the workshop of \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Qian Xiaoping\u003c\/strong\u003e, a national-level inheritor of \u003cem\u003eSongjin\u003c\/em\u003e (宋锦, Song dynasty brocade) — one of the three great Chinese brocades and on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list since 2009. Master Qian operates a fully traditional loom that requires two operators (a weaver below and a draw-string puller above) and produces 8-12 centimeters per day. He shows you the 14 working figures that distinguish Songjin from Yunjin and Shujin brocades, and demonstrates the gold-thread inlay technique reserved for imperial robes. 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slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTang-dynasty Muslim Quarter food walk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed rail Beijing to Xi'an\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eLocal intangible-heritage experience included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTerracotta replica firing demo (Xi'an) plus cloisonne (Beijing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate licensed China guide(s), region-specialist in each city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate driver and premium vehicle for all intercity transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHotel accommodation at the stated tier, locally owned where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance tickets and reserved-slot bookings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaily breakfast plus selected regional cuisine meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne named local intangible-heritage experience matched to a city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 in-China support line during the trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisa support and Alipay setup guidance before arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from China\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal expenses and discretionary tipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional add-on experiences quoted on a per-request basis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (comprehensive coverage strongly recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"itinerary\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDay-by-Day Itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA representative shape of the trip. We finalize each morning and afternoon visit during the planning call so the route reflects your interests and pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBeijing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrival in Beijing. Private transfer, hotel check-in, light evening orientation with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBeijing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst full day in Beijing. We pace the morning gently to settle jet lag, then build into the route highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBeijing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Beijing: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBeijing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Beijing: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBeijing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Beijing: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eXi'an\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Beijing to Xi'an (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Xi'an with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eXi'an\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Xi'an: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eXi'an\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Xi'an: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eXi'an\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal morning at leisure. Private transfer to the airport, departure from Xi'an.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px;color:#69625b;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: this is a private route. Days can be lengthened or shortened, cities swapped, and a custom intangible-heritage experience substituted at your request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"dates\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDates and Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBase price is for standard non-holiday departures. Chinese national holidays add a supplement automatically: Spring Festival and National Day Golden Week +50%, other major Chinese holidays +20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-dates\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"ct-date-9450470473896\"\u003ePick a tentative departure date\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003cinput type=\"date\" id=\"ct-date-9450470473896\" min=\"2026-06-01\" max=\"2027-12-31\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-price\" id=\"ct-price-9450470473896\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBase price: $5,600\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: $1,120 (20% of full). Pick a date above to see seasonal supplement.\u003c\/small\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHoliday surcharge rules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpring Festival window (around late January to mid-February): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNational Day Golden Week (October 1 to 7): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQingming (early April), Labor Day (May 1 to 5), Dragon Boat (around June), Mid-Autumn (around September): \u003cstrong\u003e+20%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll other dates: \u003cstrong\u003ebase price\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePayment options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003ePay full\u003c\/strong\u003e button to commit the entire amount now, or \u003cstrong\u003ePay deposit (20%)\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure your dates and settle the balance later per our cancellation policy. Both options trigger a personal planner call within two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"cautions\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTravel Cautions and Planning Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-cautions\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBefore you commit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChina requires a tourist visa for most nationalities; allow six to eight weeks for processing. We can recommend a visa agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlipay and WeChat Pay dominate local payments. Set up Alipay international before arrival; ChinaTourly will brief you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Western apps (Google, WhatsApp, Instagram) need a VPN inside mainland China. Install and test before departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed rail stations are large and Mandarin-signed; arrive 30 minutes before departure and confirm the gate letter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTibetan \/ high-altitude routes: arrive Lhasa rested, no alcohol for 24 hours, hydrate, and expect a slow first day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCustomize this route\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAdd or remove days, swap a city, raise the hotel tier, or shift to a different season. Every itinerary is private and adjustable. Talk to a planner before you book if you want changes baked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk to a planner -\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\n(function(){\n  var base = 5600;\n  var dateEl = document.getElementById('ct-date-9450470473896');\n  var priceEl = document.getElementById('ct-price-9450470473896');\n  if (!dateEl || !priceEl) return;\n  function isSpringFestival(d){\n    var y = d.getFullYear(), m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    \/\/ Approximate Spring Festival window: Jan 20 to Feb 18 (varies by lunar calendar)\n    if (m === 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 20) return true;\n    if (m === 2 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 18) return true;\n    return false;\n  }\n  function isNationalDay(d){\n    return d.getMonth()+1 === 10 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003c= 7;\n  }\n  function isOtherHoliday(d){\n    var m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    if (m === 4 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 3 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 7) return true; \/\/ Qingming\n    if (m === 5 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 5) return true; \/\/ Labor Day\n    if (m === 6 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 7 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 12) return true; \/\/ Dragon Boat (approx)\n    if (m === 9 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 14 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 22) return true; \/\/ Mid-Autumn (approx)\n    return false;\n  }\n  function fmt(n){ return '$' + Math.round(n).toLocaleString(); }\n  dateEl.addEventListener('change', function(){\n    var v = dateEl.value;\n    if (!v) { priceEl.innerHTML = '\u003cstrong\u003eBase price: ' + fmt(base) + '\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: ' + fmt(base*0.2) + ' (20% of full).\u003c\/small\u003e'; return; }\n    var d = new Date(v + 'T12:00:00');\n    var supp = 0, label = 'Standard date, no seasonal supplement';\n    if (isSpringFestival(d) || isNationalDay(d)) { supp = 50; label = isSpringFestival(d) ? 'Spring Festival window: +50%' : 'National Day Golden Week: +50%'; }\n    else if (isOtherHoliday(d)) { supp = 20; label = 'Chinese national holiday: +20%'; }\n    var total = base * (1 + supp\/100);\n    priceEl.innerHTML = '\u003cstrong\u003eDate price: ' + fmt(total) + '\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003e' + label + ' \u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp; Deposit (20% of full): ' + fmt(total * 0.2) + '\u003c\/small\u003e';\n  });\n})();\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage Encounter — Tang Gold-Silver Tea Set Reproduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the Shaanxi History Museum, you spend a private hour with \u003cstrong\u003eMr. Zhao Yingbo\u003c\/strong\u003e, a certified inheritor of \u003cem\u003eFamen Si jinyin chaju zhizuo\u003c\/em\u003e — the Tang dynasty gold-and-silver tea-set craft rediscovered when the Famen Temple crypt was opened in 1987. Mr. Zhao trained for eleven years to recreate the eight original tea implements found in the crypt, using the same lost-wax casting and hand-chasing methods used by the Tang imperial workshops. You handle two of his reproduction pieces in the museum study room — a gilded silver salt cellar and a hammered tea ladle — and learn how Tang tea ceremony differed fundamentally from later Song and Ming practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Beilin Micro-Calligraphy with Master Wang\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou spend a private morning with \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Wang Zhiwen\u003c\/strong\u003e, State-designated inheritor of \u003cem\u003eBeilin weishu\u003c\/em\u003e (碑林微书) — the centuries-old Xi'an craft of carving complete Tang dynasty poems onto rice grains and ceramic shards. Master Wang trained sixteen years before being certified, and now safeguards the only intact tradition of micro-calligraphy at the Forest of Stelae Museum. Using a magnifying lamp and fine-tipped chisel, he carves a four-character phrase in classical Tang regular script onto a single ceramic chip for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Peking Opera Backstage with a Mei School Heir\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne evening you join \u003cstrong\u003eMr. Hou Yu\u003c\/strong\u003e, a third-generation Mei School (梅派) Peking Opera artist who studied under students of Mei Baojiu himself, for a private backstage session at the Mei Lanfang Theatre. You watch him apply the seventy-eight steps of full-face \u003cem\u003edan\u003c\/em\u003e makeup over ninety minutes, while explaining how Mei Lanfang invented the modern dan repertoire. He performs an excerpt from \u003cem\u003eFarewell My Concubine\u003c\/em\u003e close enough that you hear the breath behind each falsetto note. 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Pricing\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"#cautions\"\u003ePlan Notes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"overview\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eRoute Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-facts\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e7 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate only, 2-traveler minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEast China Jiangnan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShanghai, Suzhou\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5-star\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHotel tier (locally owned where possible)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpring, Autumn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest season fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this route specific\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster of the Nets Garden at dawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk embroidery studio with a working master\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShanghai Former French Concession architectural walk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eLocal intangible-heritage experience included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSuzhou silk embroidery half-day with a master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate licensed China guide(s), region-specialist in each city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate driver and premium vehicle for all intercity transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHotel accommodation at the stated tier, locally owned where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance tickets and reserved-slot bookings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaily breakfast plus selected regional cuisine meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne named local intangible-heritage experience matched to a city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 in-China support line during the trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisa support and Alipay setup guidance before arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from China\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal expenses and discretionary tipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional add-on experiences quoted on a per-request basis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (comprehensive coverage strongly recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"itinerary\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDay-by-Day Itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA representative shape of the trip. We finalize each morning and afternoon visit during the planning call so the route reflects your interests and pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShanghai\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrival in Shanghai. Private transfer, hotel check-in, light evening orientation with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShanghai\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst full day in Shanghai. We pace the morning gently to settle jet lag, then build into the route highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShanghai\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Shanghai: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShanghai\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Shanghai: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuzhou\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Shanghai to Suzhou (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Suzhou with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuzhou\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Suzhou: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSuzhou\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal morning at leisure. Private transfer to the airport, departure from Suzhou.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px;color:#69625b;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: this is a private route. Days can be lengthened or shortened, cities swapped, and a custom intangible-heritage experience substituted at your request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"dates\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDates and Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBase price is for standard non-holiday departures. Chinese national holidays add a supplement automatically: Spring Festival and National Day Golden Week +50%, other major Chinese holidays +20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-dates\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"ct-date-9450471194792\"\u003ePick a tentative departure date\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003cinput type=\"date\" id=\"ct-date-9450471194792\" min=\"2026-06-01\" max=\"2027-12-31\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-price\" id=\"ct-price-9450471194792\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBase price: $4,800\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: $960 (20% of full). Pick a date above to see seasonal supplement.\u003c\/small\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHoliday surcharge rules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpring Festival window (around late January to mid-February): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNational Day Golden Week (October 1 to 7): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQingming (early April), Labor Day (May 1 to 5), Dragon Boat (around June), Mid-Autumn (around September): \u003cstrong\u003e+20%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll other dates: \u003cstrong\u003ebase price\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePayment options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003ePay full\u003c\/strong\u003e button to commit the entire amount now, or \u003cstrong\u003ePay deposit (20%)\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure your dates and settle the balance later per our cancellation policy. Both options trigger a personal planner call within two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"cautions\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTravel Cautions and Planning Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-cautions\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBefore you commit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChina requires a tourist visa for most nationalities; allow six to eight weeks for processing. We can recommend a visa agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlipay and WeChat Pay dominate local payments. Set up Alipay international before arrival; ChinaTourly will brief you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Western apps (Google, WhatsApp, Instagram) need a VPN inside mainland China. Install and test before departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed rail stations are large and Mandarin-signed; arrive 30 minutes before departure and confirm the gate letter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTibetan \/ high-altitude routes: arrive Lhasa rested, no alcohol for 24 hours, hydrate, and expect a slow first day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCustomize this route\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAdd or remove days, swap a city, raise the hotel tier, or shift to a different season. Every itinerary is private and adjustable. Talk to a planner before you book if you want changes baked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk to a planner -\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\n(function(){\n  var base = 4800;\n  var dateEl = document.getElementById('ct-date-9450471194792');\n  var priceEl = document.getElementById('ct-price-9450471194792');\n  if (!dateEl || !priceEl) return;\n  function isSpringFestival(d){\n    var y = d.getFullYear(), m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    \/\/ Approximate Spring Festival window: Jan 20 to Feb 18 (varies by lunar calendar)\n    if (m === 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 20) return true;\n    if (m === 2 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 18) return true;\n    return false;\n  }\n  function isNationalDay(d){\n    return d.getMonth()+1 === 10 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003c= 7;\n  }\n  function isOtherHoliday(d){\n    var m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    if (m === 4 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 3 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 7) return true; \/\/ Qingming\n    if (m === 5 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 5) return true; \/\/ Labor Day\n    if (m === 6 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 7 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 12) return true; \/\/ Dragon Boat (approx)\n    if (m === 9 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 14 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 22) return true; \/\/ Mid-Autumn (approx)\n    return false;\n  }\n  function fmt(n){ return '$' + Math.round(n).toLocaleString(); }\n  dateEl.addEventListener('change', function(){\n    var v = dateEl.value;\n    if (!v) { priceEl.innerHTML = '\u003cstrong\u003eBase price: ' + fmt(base) + '\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: ' + fmt(base*0.2) + ' (20% of full).\u003c\/small\u003e'; return; }\n    var d = new Date(v + 'T12:00:00');\n    var supp = 0, label = 'Standard date, no seasonal supplement';\n    if (isSpringFestival(d) || isNationalDay(d)) { supp = 50; label = isSpringFestival(d) ? 'Spring Festival window: +50%' : 'National Day Golden Week: +50%'; }\n    else if (isOtherHoliday(d)) { supp = 20; label = 'Chinese national holiday: +20%'; }\n    var total = base * (1 + supp\/100);\n    priceEl.innerHTML = '\u003cstrong\u003eDate price: ' + fmt(total) + '\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003e' + label + ' \u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp; Deposit (20% of full): ' + fmt(total * 0.2) + '\u003c\/small\u003e';\n  });\n})();\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage Encounter — Suzhou Garden Penjing (Bonsai) Workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside the Humble Administrator's Garden you spend a private hour at the Penjing pavilion with \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Bao Shi-rong\u003c\/strong\u003e, a third-generation inheritor of \u003cem\u003eSuzhou Pai Penjing\u003c\/em\u003e (苏州派盆景) — the Suzhou-school miniature landscape tradition on China's national intangible cultural heritage list since 2006. Master Bao demonstrates the four core branch-shaping methods (扎、剪、拗、捏) on a 30-year juniper specimen, explains the Suzhou principle of \u003cem\u003erough roots, thin trunk, light crown\u003c\/em\u003e, and walks you through three styles (informal upright, slanting, cascade). You attempt branch-binding on a youth specimen using copper wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Su Silk Embroidery with Master Yao Jianping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou spend an afternoon at the atelier of \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Yao Jianping\u003c\/strong\u003e — recognized by China's State Council as National-level inheritor of \u003cem\u003eSu xiu\u003c\/em\u003e (苏绣, Suzhou silk embroidery, a UNESCO-recognized living heritage). Master Yao trained from age eight in the Zhenhu Town tradition of double-sided embroidery, where the same image appears in different palettes on each side of translucent silk. Her atelier near Pingjiang Road is open by appointment only. You sit at the frame as she demonstrates the eight stitch families, then attempt a single-side small motif using her hand-dyed silk threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Wuzhen Indigo Cotton Printing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Wuzhen's Lantern Festival hall you spend two hours with \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Yao Junfu\u003c\/strong\u003e, national-level inheritor of \u003cem\u003eLan yin huabu\u003c\/em\u003e (蓝印花布) — the indigo-dyed cotton printing tradition on China's first national intangible cultural heritage list. Master Yao works from his family's woodblock archive of over 600 traditional patterns dating to the Qing dynasty. He guides you through the lime-soybean resist paste application on cotton, then dips the cloth into the natural indigo fermentation vat where the chemistry requires 48 hours to develop the deep blue. 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Qingcheng\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4 to 5-star\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHotel tier (locally owned where possible)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpring, Autumn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest season fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this route specific\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChengdu giant panda private morning slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMapo tofu and dan-dan workshop with a Sichuan chef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeshan Giant Buddha by boat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eLocal intangible-heritage experience included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eSichuan opera face-changing backstage plus cuisine workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate licensed China guide(s), region-specialist in each city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate driver and premium vehicle for all intercity transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHotel accommodation at the stated tier, locally owned where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance tickets and reserved-slot bookings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaily breakfast plus selected regional cuisine meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne named local intangible-heritage experience matched to a city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 in-China support line during the trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisa support and Alipay setup guidance before arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from China\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal expenses and discretionary tipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional add-on experiences quoted on a per-request basis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (comprehensive coverage strongly recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"itinerary\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDay-by-Day Itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA representative shape of the trip. We finalize each morning and afternoon visit during the planning call so the route reflects your interests and pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrival in Chengdu. Private transfer, hotel check-in, light evening orientation with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst full day in Chengdu. We pace the morning gently to settle jet lag, then build into the route highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Chengdu: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLeshan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Chengdu to Leshan (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Leshan with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLeshan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Leshan: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMt. Qingcheng\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Leshan to Mt. Qingcheng (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Mt. Qingcheng with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMt. Qingcheng\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal morning at leisure. Private transfer to the airport, departure from Mt. Qingcheng.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px;color:#69625b;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: this is a private route. Days can be lengthened or shortened, cities swapped, and a custom intangible-heritage experience substituted at your request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"dates\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDates and Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBase price is for standard non-holiday departures. Chinese national holidays add a supplement automatically: Spring Festival and National Day Golden Week +50%, other major Chinese holidays +20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-dates\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"ct-date-9450471850152\"\u003ePick a tentative departure date\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003cinput type=\"date\" id=\"ct-date-9450471850152\" min=\"2026-06-01\" max=\"2027-12-31\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-price\" id=\"ct-price-9450471850152\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBase price: $4,600\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: $920 (20% of full). Pick a date above to see seasonal supplement.\u003c\/small\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHoliday surcharge rules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpring Festival window (around late January to mid-February): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNational Day Golden Week (October 1 to 7): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQingming (early April), Labor Day (May 1 to 5), Dragon Boat (around June), Mid-Autumn (around September): \u003cstrong\u003e+20%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll other dates: \u003cstrong\u003ebase price\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePayment options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003ePay full\u003c\/strong\u003e button to commit the entire amount now, or \u003cstrong\u003ePay deposit (20%)\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure your dates and settle the balance later per our cancellation policy. Both options trigger a personal planner call within two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"cautions\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTravel Cautions and Planning Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-cautions\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBefore you commit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChina requires a tourist visa for most nationalities; allow six to eight weeks for processing. We can recommend a visa agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlipay and WeChat Pay dominate local payments. Set up Alipay international before arrival; ChinaTourly will brief you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Western apps (Google, WhatsApp, Instagram) need a VPN inside mainland China. Install and test before departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed rail stations are large and Mandarin-signed; arrive 30 minutes before departure and confirm the gate letter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTibetan \/ high-altitude routes: arrive Lhasa rested, no alcohol for 24 hours, hydrate, and expect a slow first day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCustomize this route\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAdd or remove days, swap a city, raise the hotel tier, or shift to a different season. Every itinerary is private and adjustable. Talk to a planner before you book if you want changes baked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk to a planner -\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\n(function(){\n  var base = 4600;\n  var dateEl = document.getElementById('ct-date-9450471850152');\n  var priceEl = document.getElementById('ct-price-9450471850152');\n  if (!dateEl || !priceEl) return;\n  function isSpringFestival(d){\n    var y = d.getFullYear(), m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    \/\/ Approximate Spring Festival window: Jan 20 to Feb 18 (varies by lunar calendar)\n    if (m === 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 20) return true;\n    if (m === 2 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 18) return true;\n    return false;\n  }\n  function isNationalDay(d){\n    return d.getMonth()+1 === 10 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003c= 7;\n  }\n  function isOtherHoliday(d){\n    var m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    if (m === 4 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 3 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 7) return true; \/\/ Qingming\n    if (m === 5 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 5) return true; \/\/ Labor Day\n    if (m === 6 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 7 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 12) return true; \/\/ Dragon Boat (approx)\n    if (m === 9 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 14 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 22) return true; \/\/ Mid-Autumn (approx)\n    return false;\n  }\n  function fmt(n){ return '$' + Math.round(n).toLocaleString(); }\n  dateEl.addEventListener('change', function(){\n    var v = dateEl.value;\n    if (!v) { priceEl.innerHTML = '\u003cstrong\u003eBase price: ' + fmt(base) + '\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: ' + fmt(base*0.2) + ' (20% of full).\u003c\/small\u003e'; return; }\n    var d = new Date(v + 'T12:00:00');\n    var supp = 0, label = 'Standard date, no seasonal supplement';\n    if (isSpringFestival(d) || isNationalDay(d)) { supp = 50; label = isSpringFestival(d) ? 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The fermenting yard holds 800 clay urns, each containing two-year-aged paste turned daily by hand at sunrise. Master Chen explains the precise summer humidity (78-82%) needed and the Erjingtiao chili-to-broadbean ratio for the year-three transition. You taste 1, 3, 5, and 7-year-aged paste side by side from his archive urns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Sichuan Opera Face-Changing (Bian Lian)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou spend a private 90-minute session with \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Peng Denghuai\u003c\/strong\u003e, a recognized inheritor of \u003cem\u003eBian lian\u003c\/em\u003e (变脸) — Sichuan opera face-changing on China's national intangible cultural heritage list and traditionally guarded as a family secret. Master Peng was apprenticed by the late Master Wang Daozheng and safeguards the silk-thread mechanism. In a private back room of Shufeng Yayun teahouse he demonstrates eight different face changes at arm's length, then opens the costume to show the hidden 24-mask layered system and the timing of the silk pull-string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Sichuan Embroidery (Shu Xiu) Atelier\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the workshop of \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Hao Shuping\u003c\/strong\u003e, a national-level inheritor of \u003cem\u003eShu xiu\u003c\/em\u003e (蜀绣, Sichuan embroidery) — one of China's four great embroideries and on the national intangible cultural heritage list — you spend an afternoon at the embroidery frame. Master Hao demonstrates the signature \"carp double-fish\" double-sided motif, then walks you through the basic running stitch and the complex \"rolling stitch\" that gives Shu embroidery its distinctive raised texture. 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Pricing\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"#cautions\"\u003ePlan Notes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"overview\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eRoute Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-facts\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e10 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate only, 2-traveler minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSouthwest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5-star heritage inns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHotel tier (locally owned where possible)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpring, Autumn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest season fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this route specific\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaxi Dongba script studio visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErhai Lake morning at Dali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShangri-La old town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLijiang Naxi Old Town courtyard inn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eLocal intangible-heritage experience included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNaxi Dongba script calligraphy workshop in Lijiang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate licensed China guide(s), region-specialist in each city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate driver and premium vehicle for all intercity transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHotel accommodation at the stated tier, locally owned where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance tickets and reserved-slot bookings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaily breakfast plus selected regional cuisine meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne named local intangible-heritage experience matched to a city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 in-China support line during the trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisa support and Alipay setup guidance before arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from China\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal expenses and discretionary tipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional add-on experiences quoted on a per-request basis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (comprehensive coverage strongly recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"itinerary\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDay-by-Day Itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA representative shape of the trip. We finalize each morning and afternoon visit during the planning call so the route reflects your interests and pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKunming\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrival in Kunming. Private transfer, hotel check-in, light evening orientation with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKunming\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst full day in Kunming. We pace the morning gently to settle jet lag, then build into the route highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKunming\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Kunming: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDali\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Kunming to Dali (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Dali with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDali\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Dali: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLijiang\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Dali to Lijiang (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Lijiang with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLijiang\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Lijiang: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShangri-La\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Lijiang to Shangri-La (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Shangri-La with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShangri-La\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Shangri-La: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShangri-La\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal morning at leisure. Private transfer to the airport, departure from Shangri-La.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px;color:#69625b;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: this is a private route. Days can be lengthened or shortened, cities swapped, and a custom intangible-heritage experience substituted at your request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"dates\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDates and Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBase price is for standard non-holiday departures. Chinese national holidays add a supplement automatically: Spring Festival and National Day Golden Week +50%, other major Chinese holidays +20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-dates\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"ct-date-9450472013992\"\u003ePick a tentative departure date\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003cinput type=\"date\" id=\"ct-date-9450472013992\" min=\"2026-06-01\" max=\"2027-12-31\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-price\" id=\"ct-price-9450472013992\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBase price: $6,800\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: $1,360 (20% of full). Pick a date above to see seasonal supplement.\u003c\/small\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHoliday surcharge rules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpring Festival window (around late January to mid-February): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNational Day Golden Week (October 1 to 7): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQingming (early April), Labor Day (May 1 to 5), Dragon Boat (around June), Mid-Autumn (around September): \u003cstrong\u003e+20%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll other dates: \u003cstrong\u003ebase price\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePayment options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003ePay full\u003c\/strong\u003e button to commit the entire amount now, or \u003cstrong\u003ePay deposit (20%)\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure your dates and settle the balance later per our cancellation policy. Both options trigger a personal planner call within two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"cautions\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTravel Cautions and Planning Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-cautions\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBefore you commit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChina requires a tourist visa for most nationalities; allow six to eight weeks for processing. We can recommend a visa agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlipay and WeChat Pay dominate local payments. Set up Alipay international before arrival; ChinaTourly will brief you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Western apps (Google, WhatsApp, Instagram) need a VPN inside mainland China. Install and test before departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed rail stations are large and Mandarin-signed; arrive 30 minutes before departure and confirm the gate letter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTibetan \/ high-altitude routes: arrive Lhasa rested, no alcohol for 24 hours, hydrate, and expect a slow first day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCustomize this route\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAdd or remove days, swap a city, raise the hotel tier, or shift to a different season. Every itinerary is private and adjustable. Talk to a planner before you book if you want changes baked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk to a planner -\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\n(function(){\n  var base = 6800;\n  var dateEl = document.getElementById('ct-date-9450472013992');\n  var priceEl = document.getElementById('ct-price-9450472013992');\n  if (!dateEl || !priceEl) return;\n  function isSpringFestival(d){\n    var y = d.getFullYear(), m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    \/\/ Approximate Spring Festival window: Jan 20 to Feb 18 (varies by lunar calendar)\n    if (m === 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 20) return true;\n    if (m === 2 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 18) return true;\n    return false;\n  }\n  function isNationalDay(d){\n    return d.getMonth()+1 === 10 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003c= 7;\n  }\n  function isOtherHoliday(d){\n    var m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    if (m === 4 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 3 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 7) return true; \/\/ Qingming\n    if (m === 5 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 5) return true; \/\/ Labor Day\n    if (m === 6 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 7 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 12) return true; \/\/ Dragon Boat (approx)\n    if (m === 9 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 14 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 22) return true; \/\/ Mid-Autumn (approx)\n    return false;\n  }\n  function fmt(n){ return '$' + Math.round(n).toLocaleString(); }\n  dateEl.addEventListener('change', function(){\n    var v = dateEl.value;\n    if (!v) { priceEl.innerHTML = '\u003cstrong\u003eBase price: ' + fmt(base) + '\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: ' + fmt(base*0.2) + ' (20% of full).\u003c\/small\u003e'; return; }\n    var d = new Date(v + 'T12:00:00');\n    var supp = 0, label = 'Standard date, no seasonal supplement';\n    if (isSpringFestival(d) || isNationalDay(d)) { supp = 50; label = isSpringFestival(d) ? 'Spring Festival window: +50%' : 'National Day Golden Week: +50%'; }\n    else if (isOtherHoliday(d)) { supp = 20; label = 'Chinese national holiday: +20%'; }\n    var total = base * (1 + supp\/100);\n    priceEl.innerHTML = '\u003cstrong\u003eDate price: ' + fmt(total) + '\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003e' + label + ' \u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp; Deposit (20% of full): ' + fmt(total * 0.2) + '\u003c\/small\u003e';\n  });\n})();\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage Encounter — Dali Bai Tie-Dye Indigo Workshop\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Zhoucheng village outside Dali you spend an afternoon at the workshop of \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Duan Yinkai\u003c\/strong\u003e, a national-level inheritor of \u003cem\u003eBai zu zharan\u003c\/em\u003e (白族扎染, Bai people tie-dye) — on China's national intangible cultural heritage list since 2006. Master Duan's family has dyed cotton with locally grown indigo (板蓝根) for seven generations. The indigo fermentation vats at his courtyard sit at 35°C for two weeks before they are ready. He demonstrates the seven traditional binding methods (knotted, folded, sewn, wrapped), then guides you through binding a small scarf with the butterfly-and-crane pattern unique to Zhoucheng. The finished scarf will be ready at the end of your stay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Naxi Dongba Pictographic Writing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Lijiang's Dongba Cultural Research Institute you spend a morning with \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Dongba He Wenzhi\u003c\/strong\u003e, an inheritor of \u003cem\u003eNaxi Dongba wenhua\u003c\/em\u003e (纳西东巴文化) — UNESCO Memory of the World registered and on China's national intangible cultural heritage list. Master He is one of fewer than fifty practising Dongba priests still able to read and write the world's only living pictographic script. He demonstrates the four ritual brushwork forms on hand-made bark paper, then teaches you to write your own name in Dongba pictographs using a sharpened bamboo pen and pine-soot ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Naxi Ancient Music Orchestra\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne evening in Lijiang's Old Town you attend a private performance of \u003cstrong\u003eNaxi guyue\u003c\/strong\u003e (纳西古乐) — the Naxi ancient music tradition that preserves Tang and Song dynasty court music nearly extinct elsewhere in China, on the national intangible cultural heritage list. The Daxue Mountain Naxi Orchestra is led by recognized inheritor \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Xuan Ke\u003c\/strong\u003e's direct students, and the youngest player is 67. The orchestra uses pre-Ming instruments including the \u003cem\u003eboluo\u003c\/em\u003e (10-stringed Tang lute) and \u003cem\u003esu gu\u003c\/em\u003e (large frame drum). 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Pricing\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"#cautions\"\u003ePlan Notes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"overview\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eRoute Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-facts\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e7 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate only, 2-traveler minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSouth China\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuilin, Yangshuo\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5-star\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHotel tier (locally owned where possible)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpring, Autumn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest season fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this route specific\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLi River bamboo raft at sunrise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYangshuo paper-making workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKarst landscape cycling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eLocal intangible-heritage experience included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eYangshuo bamboo paper-making workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate licensed China guide(s), region-specialist in each city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate driver and premium vehicle for all intercity transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHotel accommodation at the stated tier, locally owned where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance tickets and reserved-slot bookings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaily breakfast plus selected regional cuisine meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne named local intangible-heritage experience matched to a city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 in-China support line during the trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisa support and Alipay setup guidance before arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from China\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal expenses and discretionary tipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional add-on experiences quoted on a per-request basis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (comprehensive coverage strongly recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"itinerary\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDay-by-Day Itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA representative shape of the trip. We finalize each morning and afternoon visit during the planning call so the route reflects your interests and pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGuilin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrival in Guilin. Private transfer, hotel check-in, light evening orientation with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGuilin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst full day in Guilin. We pace the morning gently to settle jet lag, then build into the route highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGuilin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Guilin: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGuilin\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Guilin: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYangshuo\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Guilin to Yangshuo (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Yangshuo with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYangshuo\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Yangshuo: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYangshuo\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal morning at leisure. Private transfer to the airport, departure from Yangshuo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px;color:#69625b;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: this is a private route. Days can be lengthened or shortened, cities swapped, and a custom intangible-heritage experience substituted at your request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"dates\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDates and Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBase price is for standard non-holiday departures. 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Pick a date above to see seasonal supplement.\u003c\/small\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHoliday surcharge rules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpring Festival window (around late January to mid-February): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNational Day Golden Week (October 1 to 7): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQingming (early April), Labor Day (May 1 to 5), Dragon Boat (around June), Mid-Autumn (around September): \u003cstrong\u003e+20%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll other dates: \u003cstrong\u003ebase price\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePayment options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003ePay full\u003c\/strong\u003e button to commit the entire amount now, or \u003cstrong\u003ePay deposit (20%)\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure your dates and settle the balance later per our cancellation policy. Both options trigger a personal planner call within two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"cautions\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTravel Cautions and Planning Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-cautions\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBefore you commit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChina requires a tourist visa for most nationalities; allow six to eight weeks for processing. We can recommend a visa agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlipay and WeChat Pay dominate local payments. Set up Alipay international before arrival; ChinaTourly will brief you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Western apps (Google, WhatsApp, Instagram) need a VPN inside mainland China. Install and test before departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed rail stations are large and Mandarin-signed; arrive 30 minutes before departure and confirm the gate letter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTibetan \/ high-altitude routes: arrive Lhasa rested, no alcohol for 24 hours, hydrate, and expect a slow first day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCustomize this route\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAdd or remove days, swap a city, raise the hotel tier, or shift to a different season. Every itinerary is private and adjustable. 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The practice has been depicted in Tang and Song paintings and Mr. Huang's bamboo raft and four cormorants are the same setup his grandfather used. You watch the working dive sequence at 5:45AM in the mist, learn how he selects which fish each bird may swallow and which he reclaims by gently lifting the throat-ring, and observe the post-dawn ritual of feeding each bird its rightful share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Miao Silver-Smith Workshop in Shidong\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Shidong Town — the center of Miao silver-craft — you spend a half-day with \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Wu Shuiyuan\u003c\/strong\u003e, a national-level inheritor of \u003cem\u003eMiao zu yinshi duanzao jiyi\u003c\/em\u003e (苗族银饰锻造技艺) on China's national intangible cultural heritage list. The Miao bridal silver crown requires 2,000+ hand-hammered components and 2kg of silver. Master Wu walks you through the eight stages: silver bar melting, ingot casting, wire drawing, flower-petal stamping, leaf-vein chasing, soldering, polishing, assembly. You handle a finished crown and attempt your own simple pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Dong Grand Choir Polyphonic Singing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Xiaohuang Village — Guizhou's \"Dong Grand Choir village\" — you spend an evening with \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Pan Sahgou\u003c\/strong\u003e, an inheritor of \u003cem\u003eDong zu da ge\u003c\/em\u003e (侗族大歌) on UNESCO's representative list of intangible cultural heritage. Dong Grand Choir is China's only natural polyphonic folk singing tradition, performed without conductor or written music for over 2,500 years. Master Pan leads a 24-voice evening session in the drum tower. 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Pricing\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"#cautions\"\u003ePlan Notes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"overview\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eRoute Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-facts\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e8 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate only, 2-traveler minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTibet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLhasa, Yamdrok Lake\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4 to 5-star highest available in Lhasa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHotel tier (locally owned where possible)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMay to October\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest season fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this route specific\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotala Palace private slot at dawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThangka apprentice studio visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamdrok Lake day trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eLocal intangible-heritage experience included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTibetan thangka apprentice studio visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate licensed China guide(s), region-specialist in each city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate driver and premium vehicle for all intercity transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHotel accommodation at the stated tier, locally owned where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance tickets and reserved-slot bookings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaily breakfast plus selected regional cuisine meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne named local intangible-heritage experience matched to a city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 in-China support line during the trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisa support and Alipay setup guidance before arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from China\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal expenses and discretionary tipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional add-on experiences quoted on a per-request basis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (comprehensive coverage strongly recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"itinerary\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDay-by-Day Itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA representative shape of the trip. We finalize each morning and afternoon visit during the planning call so the route reflects your interests and pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLhasa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrival in Lhasa. Private transfer, hotel check-in, light evening orientation with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLhasa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst full day in Lhasa. We pace the morning gently to settle jet lag, then build into the route highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLhasa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Lhasa: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLhasa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Lhasa: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYamdrok Lake\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Lhasa to Yamdrok Lake (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Yamdrok Lake with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYamdrok Lake\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Yamdrok Lake: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYamdrok Lake\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Yamdrok Lake: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYamdrok Lake\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal morning at leisure. Private transfer to the airport, departure from Yamdrok Lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px;color:#69625b;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: this is a private route. Days can be lengthened or shortened, cities swapped, and a custom intangible-heritage experience substituted at your request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"dates\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDates and Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBase price is for standard non-holiday departures. Chinese national holidays add a supplement automatically: Spring Festival and National Day Golden Week +50%, other major Chinese holidays +20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-dates\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"ct-date-9450473128104\"\u003ePick a tentative departure date\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003cinput type=\"date\" id=\"ct-date-9450473128104\" min=\"2026-06-01\" max=\"2027-12-31\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-price\" id=\"ct-price-9450473128104\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBase price: $6,200\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: $1,240 (20% of full). Pick a date above to see seasonal supplement.\u003c\/small\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHoliday surcharge rules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpring Festival window (around late January to mid-February): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNational Day Golden Week (October 1 to 7): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQingming (early April), Labor Day (May 1 to 5), Dragon Boat (around June), Mid-Autumn (around September): \u003cstrong\u003e+20%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll other dates: \u003cstrong\u003ebase price\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePayment options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003ePay full\u003c\/strong\u003e button to commit the entire amount now, or \u003cstrong\u003ePay deposit (20%)\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure your dates and settle the balance later per our cancellation policy. Both options trigger a personal planner call within two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"cautions\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTravel Cautions and Planning Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-cautions\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBefore you commit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChina requires a tourist visa for most nationalities; allow six to eight weeks for processing. We can recommend a visa agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlipay and WeChat Pay dominate local payments. Set up Alipay international before arrival; ChinaTourly will brief you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Western apps (Google, WhatsApp, Instagram) need a VPN inside mainland China. Install and test before departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed rail stations are large and Mandarin-signed; arrive 30 minutes before departure and confirm the gate letter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTibetan \/ high-altitude routes: arrive Lhasa rested, no alcohol for 24 hours, hydrate, and expect a slow first day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCustomize this route\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAdd or remove days, swap a city, raise the hotel tier, or shift to a different season. Every itinerary is private and adjustable. Talk to a planner before you book if you want changes baked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk to a planner -\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\n(function(){\n  var base = 6200;\n  var dateEl = document.getElementById('ct-date-9450473128104');\n  var priceEl = document.getElementById('ct-price-9450473128104');\n  if (!dateEl || !priceEl) return;\n  function isSpringFestival(d){\n    var y = d.getFullYear(), m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    \/\/ Approximate Spring Festival window: Jan 20 to Feb 18 (varies by lunar calendar)\n    if (m === 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 20) return true;\n    if (m === 2 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 18) return true;\n    return false;\n  }\n  function isNationalDay(d){\n    return d.getMonth()+1 === 10 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003c= 7;\n  }\n  function isOtherHoliday(d){\n    var m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    if (m === 4 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 3 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 7) return true; \/\/ Qingming\n    if (m === 5 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 5) return true; \/\/ Labor Day\n    if (m === 6 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 7 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 12) return true; \/\/ Dragon Boat (approx)\n    if (m === 9 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 14 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 22) return true; \/\/ Mid-Autumn (approx)\n    return false;\n  }\n  function fmt(n){ return '$' + Math.round(n).toLocaleString(); }\n  dateEl.addEventListener('change', function(){\n    var v = dateEl.value;\n    if (!v) { priceEl.innerHTML = '\u003cstrong\u003eBase price: ' + fmt(base) + '\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: ' + fmt(base*0.2) + ' (20% of full).\u003c\/small\u003e'; return; }\n    var d = new Date(v + 'T12:00:00');\n    var supp = 0, label = 'Standard date, no seasonal supplement';\n    if (isSpringFestival(d) || isNationalDay(d)) { supp = 50; label = isSpringFestival(d) ? 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Dr. Tenzin reads your pulse using the classical 3-fingered method, examines your tongue, and discusses how altitude and diet affect the three Tibetan medical humors (rlung, mkhris pa, bad kan). She compounds a small altitude-acclimation herbal blend for you using Tibetan saffron, fritillaria, and rhodiola from her wall-cabinet of 200+ remedies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Mentang Tangka Painting Atelier\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutside Lhasa, you spend a morning with \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Tsering Gyatso\u003c\/strong\u003e, a recognized inheritor of the \u003cem\u003eMentang\u003c\/em\u003e (勉唐) school of Tibetan thangka painting, on UNESCO's representative list of intangible cultural heritage. Master Tsering trained fourteen years at the Lhasa Tibetan Painting Academy. He walks you through the seven sacred ratios used to lay out a Sakyamuni figure, grinds his own mineral pigments (lapis lazuli, malachite, cinnabar) from Tibetan stone, and demonstrates the gold-line finishing that distinguishes Mentang from Khyenri school work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Tibetan Butter Sculpture Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Kumbum Monastery's butter sculpture workshop you spend an afternoon with \u003cstrong\u003eLama Lobsang Choephel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a senior inheritor of \u003cem\u003eSuyou hua\u003c\/em\u003e (酥油花) — Tibetan butter sculpture on China's national intangible cultural heritage list. Lama Lobsang's hands must remain in ice water as he sculpts — the dyed yak-butter softens at 4°C above body temperature. He demonstrates the eight bodhisattva proportions used in the Tsongkhapa lineage tradition, then guides you through shaping a small lotus petal using the ice-water technique. 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rgba(23,21,18,.18);background:#fff;font-size:14px;font-family:inherit;min-width:200px}\n.ct-prod-dates .ct-prod-price{margin-top:16px;padding:14px 18px;background:#fffdf8;border:1px solid rgba(154,122,71,.3);font-size:15px}\n.ct-prod-dates .ct-prod-price strong{font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;font-size:22px;color:#9a7a47}\n.ct-prod-dates .ct-prod-price small{display:block;color:#69625b;font-size:12px;margin-top:4px}\n.ct-prod-cautions{background:#fffaf2;border-left:3px solid #c39756;padding:18px 22px;margin:18px 0}\n.ct-prod-cautions h3{margin-top:0}\n@media(max-width:760px){.ct-prod-facts{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.ct-prod-day{grid-template-columns:64px 1fr}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod\"\u003e\n\n\u003cnav class=\"ct-prod-tabs\" aria-label=\"Product sections\"\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"#overview\" class=\"is-active\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"#itinerary\"\u003eDay by Day\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"#dates\"\u003eDates and Pricing\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"#cautions\"\u003ePlan Notes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"overview\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eRoute Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-facts\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e14 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate only, 2-traveler minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSilk Road West\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXi'an, Lanzhou, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang, Turpan, Kashgar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4 to 5-star\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHotel tier (locally owned where possible)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eApr-Jun, Sep-Oct\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest season fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this route specific\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMogao Caves multi-cave slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKashgar Sunday bazaar plus instrument workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJiayuguan fort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurpan Karez irrigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eLocal intangible-heritage experience included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eDunhuang mineral pigment plus Kashgar instrument workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate licensed China guide(s), region-specialist in each city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate driver and premium vehicle for all intercity transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHotel accommodation at the stated tier, locally owned where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance tickets and reserved-slot bookings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaily breakfast plus selected regional cuisine meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne named local intangible-heritage experience matched to a city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 in-China support line during the trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisa support and Alipay setup guidance before arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from China\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal expenses and discretionary tipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional add-on experiences quoted on a per-request basis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (comprehensive coverage strongly recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"itinerary\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDay-by-Day Itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA representative shape of the trip. We finalize each morning and afternoon visit during the planning call so the route reflects your interests and pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eXi'an\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrival in Xi'an. Private transfer, hotel check-in, light evening orientation with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eXi'an\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst full day in Xi'an. We pace the morning gently to settle jet lag, then build into the route highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eXi'an\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Xi'an: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLanzhou\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Xi'an to Lanzhou (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Lanzhou with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLanzhou\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Lanzhou: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eJiayuguan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Lanzhou to Jiayuguan (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Jiayuguan with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eJiayuguan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Jiayuguan: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDunhuang\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Jiayuguan to Dunhuang (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Dunhuang with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDunhuang\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Dunhuang: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTurpan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Dunhuang to Turpan (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Turpan with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTurpan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Turpan: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKashgar\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Turpan to Kashgar (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Kashgar with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKashgar\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Kashgar: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKashgar\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal morning at leisure. Private transfer to the airport, departure from Kashgar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px;color:#69625b;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: this is a private route. Days can be lengthened or shortened, cities swapped, and a custom intangible-heritage experience substituted at your request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"dates\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDates and Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBase price is for standard non-holiday departures. Chinese national holidays add a supplement automatically: Spring Festival and National Day Golden Week +50%, other major Chinese holidays +20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-dates\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"ct-date-9450473291944\"\u003ePick a tentative departure date\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003cinput type=\"date\" id=\"ct-date-9450473291944\" min=\"2026-06-01\" max=\"2027-12-31\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-price\" id=\"ct-price-9450473291944\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBase price: $11,500\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: $2,300 (20% of full). Pick a date above to see seasonal supplement.\u003c\/small\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHoliday surcharge rules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpring Festival window (around late January to mid-February): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNational Day Golden Week (October 1 to 7): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQingming (early April), Labor Day (May 1 to 5), Dragon Boat (around June), Mid-Autumn (around September): \u003cstrong\u003e+20%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll other dates: \u003cstrong\u003ebase price\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePayment options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003ePay full\u003c\/strong\u003e button to commit the entire amount now, or \u003cstrong\u003ePay deposit (20%)\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure your dates and settle the balance later per our cancellation policy. Both options trigger a personal planner call within two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"cautions\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTravel Cautions and Planning Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-cautions\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBefore you commit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChina requires a tourist visa for most nationalities; allow six to eight weeks for processing. We can recommend a visa agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlipay and WeChat Pay dominate local payments. Set up Alipay international before arrival; ChinaTourly will brief you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Western apps (Google, WhatsApp, Instagram) need a VPN inside mainland China. Install and test before departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed rail stations are large and Mandarin-signed; arrive 30 minutes before departure and confirm the gate letter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTibetan \/ high-altitude routes: arrive Lhasa rested, no alcohol for 24 hours, hydrate, and expect a slow first day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCustomize this route\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAdd or remove days, swap a city, raise the hotel tier, or shift to a different season. Every itinerary is private and adjustable. Talk to a planner before you book if you want changes baked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk to a planner -\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\n(function(){\n  var base = 11500;\n  var dateEl = document.getElementById('ct-date-9450473291944');\n  var priceEl = document.getElementById('ct-price-9450473291944');\n  if (!dateEl || !priceEl) return;\n  function isSpringFestival(d){\n    var y = d.getFullYear(), m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    \/\/ Approximate Spring Festival window: Jan 20 to Feb 18 (varies by lunar calendar)\n    if (m === 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 20) return true;\n    if (m === 2 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 18) return true;\n    return false;\n  }\n  function isNationalDay(d){\n    return d.getMonth()+1 === 10 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003c= 7;\n  }\n  function isOtherHoliday(d){\n    var m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    if (m === 4 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 3 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 7) return true; \/\/ Qingming\n    if (m === 5 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 5) return true; \/\/ Labor Day\n    if (m === 6 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 7 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 12) return true; \/\/ Dragon Boat (approx)\n    if (m === 9 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 14 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 22) return true; \/\/ Mid-Autumn (approx)\n    return false;\n  }\n  function fmt(n){ return '$' + Math.round(n).toLocaleString(); }\n  dateEl.addEventListener('change', function(){\n    var v = dateEl.value;\n    if (!v) { priceEl.innerHTML = '\u003cstrong\u003eBase price: ' + fmt(base) + '\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: ' + fmt(base*0.2) + ' (20% of full).\u003c\/small\u003e'; return; }\n    var d = new Date(v + 'T12:00:00');\n    var supp = 0, label = 'Standard date, no seasonal supplement';\n    if (isSpringFestival(d) || isNationalDay(d)) { supp = 50; label = isSpringFestival(d) ? 'Spring Festival window: +50%' : 'National Day Golden Week: +50%'; }\n    else if (isOtherHoliday(d)) { supp = 20; label = 'Chinese national holiday: +20%'; }\n    var total = base * (1 + supp\/100);\n    priceEl.innerHTML = '\u003cstrong\u003eDate price: ' + fmt(total) + '\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003e' + label + ' \u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp; Deposit (20% of full): ' + fmt(total * 0.2) + '\u003c\/small\u003e';\n  });\n})();\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage Encounter — Turpan Karez Underground Water Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutside Turpan you spend a half-day with \u003cstrong\u003eMr. Ablat Hasan\u003c\/strong\u003e, an inheritor of the Karez underground irrigation tradition — a 2,000-year Uyghur engineering practice that delivered Tianshan snowmelt to the desert oases of Turpan and Hami without surface evaporation. The Karez system is a UNESCO-listed engineering heritage and a national-level Chinese intangible cultural heritage. Mr. Ablat takes you into a working vertical access shaft, explains how the chain of 100-meter-spaced wells maintains the gradient, and shows the wooden tools his grandfather used in the 1940s for tunnel maintenance. Roughly half of Turpan's vineyards still rely on Karez water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Dunhuang Wall-Mural Pigment Mixing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt a private studio attached to Dunhuang Academy, you sit with \u003cstrong\u003eMr. Du Yongwei\u003c\/strong\u003e, third-generation inheritor of \u003cem\u003eDunhuang bihua linmo\u003c\/em\u003e — the traditional craft of copying Mogao murals using the original mineral pigments. Mr. Du grinds malachite (孔雀石 for green), cinnabar (朱砂 for red), and lapis lazuli (青金石 for blue) from the same Inner Mongolian and Afghan sources Tang painters used. You watch him work for an hour on a partial Cave 220 Bodhisattva face, then attempt your own small mineral-pigment brushstroke on prepared paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Yengisar Uyghur Knife-Forging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Kashgar Old Town, you spend an afternoon at the \u003cstrong\u003eYengisar knife forge of Master Memet Imin\u003c\/strong\u003e, fifth-generation Uyghur knife-maker whose village tradition is on China's national intangible cultural heritage list. Master Memet works the cold-and-hot forging cycles used since the Karakhanid era, hammering a folded steel blade through fifty cycles to produce the wave pattern unique to Yengisar work. He shapes a small letter-opener blade in your presence, then his apprentice fits the carved-bone handle. 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Pricing\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"#cautions\"\u003ePlan Notes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"overview\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eRoute Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-facts\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e16 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate only, 2-traveler minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTibet plus Sichuan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChengdu, Kangding, Litang, Lhasa\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4 to 5-star plus boutique camps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHotel tier (locally owned where possible)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMay-Sep\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest season fit\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this route specific\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSichuan-Tibet overland highway expedition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKhampa cowboy camp night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePotala Palace arrival after the overland approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eLocal intangible-heritage experience included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTibetan thangka workshop plus Khampa felt-craft demo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate licensed China guide(s), region-specialist in each city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePrivate driver and premium vehicle for all intercity transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHotel accommodation at the stated tier, locally owned where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance tickets and reserved-slot bookings\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDaily breakfast plus selected regional cuisine meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne named local intangible-heritage experience matched to a city on the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 in-China support line during the trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisa support and Alipay setup guidance before arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from China\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal expenses and discretionary tipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional add-on experiences quoted on a per-request basis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (comprehensive coverage strongly recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"itinerary\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDay-by-Day Itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA representative shape of the trip. We finalize each morning and afternoon visit during the planning call so the route reflects your interests and pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArrival in Chengdu. Private transfer, hotel check-in, light evening orientation with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst full day in Chengdu. We pace the morning gently to settle jet lag, then build into the route highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Chengdu: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Chengdu: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChengdu\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Chengdu: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKangding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Chengdu to Kangding (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Kangding with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKangding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Kangding: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKangding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Kangding: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKangding\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Kangding: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLitang\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Kangding to Litang (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Litang with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLitang\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Litang: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLitang\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Litang: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLhasa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel from Litang to Lhasa (private driver or high-speed rail as appropriate). Afternoon orientation walk in Lhasa with your guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e14\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLhasa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Lhasa: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLhasa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuided day in Lhasa: route highlights, regional cuisine lunch, time built in for recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003carticle class=\"ct-prod-day\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__num\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e16\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-day__body\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLhasa\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinal morning at leisure. Private transfer to the airport, departure from Lhasa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:18px;color:#69625b;font-size:14px\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: this is a private route. Days can be lengthened or shortened, cities swapped, and a custom intangible-heritage experience substituted at your request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"dates\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eDates and Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eBase price is for standard non-holiday departures. Chinese national holidays add a supplement automatically: Spring Festival and National Day Golden Week +50%, other major Chinese holidays +20%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-dates\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"ct-date-9450473423016\"\u003ePick a tentative departure date\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003cinput type=\"date\" id=\"ct-date-9450473423016\" min=\"2026-06-01\" max=\"2027-12-31\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-price\" id=\"ct-price-9450473423016\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eBase price: $13,800\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: $2,760 (20% of full). Pick a date above to see seasonal supplement.\u003c\/small\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHoliday surcharge rules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSpring Festival window (around late January to mid-February): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNational Day Golden Week (October 1 to 7): \u003cstrong\u003e+50%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eQingming (early April), Labor Day (May 1 to 5), Dragon Boat (around June), Mid-Autumn (around September): \u003cstrong\u003e+20%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll other dates: \u003cstrong\u003ebase price\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePayment options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003ePay full\u003c\/strong\u003e button to commit the entire amount now, or \u003cstrong\u003ePay deposit (20%)\u003c\/strong\u003e to secure your dates and settle the balance later per our cancellation policy. Both options trigger a personal planner call within two business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection id=\"cautions\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eTravel Cautions and Planning Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ct-prod-cautions\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eBefore you commit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChina requires a tourist visa for most nationalities; allow six to eight weeks for processing. We can recommend a visa agent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlipay and WeChat Pay dominate local payments. Set up Alipay international before arrival; ChinaTourly will brief you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost Western apps (Google, WhatsApp, Instagram) need a VPN inside mainland China. Install and test before departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-speed rail stations are large and Mandarin-signed; arrive 30 minutes before departure and confirm the gate letter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTibetan \/ high-altitude routes: arrive Lhasa rested, no alcohol for 24 hours, hydrate, and expect a slow first day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCustomize this route\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAdd or remove days, swap a city, raise the hotel tier, or shift to a different season. Every itinerary is private and adjustable. Talk to a planner before you book if you want changes baked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalk to a planner -\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript\u003e\n(function(){\n  var base = 13800;\n  var dateEl = document.getElementById('ct-date-9450473423016');\n  var priceEl = document.getElementById('ct-price-9450473423016');\n  if (!dateEl || !priceEl) return;\n  function isSpringFestival(d){\n    var y = d.getFullYear(), m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    \/\/ Approximate Spring Festival window: Jan 20 to Feb 18 (varies by lunar calendar)\n    if (m === 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 20) return true;\n    if (m === 2 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 18) return true;\n    return false;\n  }\n  function isNationalDay(d){\n    return d.getMonth()+1 === 10 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 d.getDate() \u003c= 7;\n  }\n  function isOtherHoliday(d){\n    var m = d.getMonth()+1, day = d.getDate();\n    if (m === 4 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 3 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 7) return true; \/\/ Qingming\n    if (m === 5 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 1 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 5) return true; \/\/ Labor Day\n    if (m === 6 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 7 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 12) return true; \/\/ Dragon Boat (approx)\n    if (m === 9 \u0026\u0026 day \u003e= 14 \u0026\u0026 day \u003c= 22) return true; \/\/ Mid-Autumn (approx)\n    return false;\n  }\n  function fmt(n){ return '$' + Math.round(n).toLocaleString(); }\n  dateEl.addEventListener('change', function(){\n    var v = dateEl.value;\n    if (!v) { priceEl.innerHTML = '\u003cstrong\u003eBase price: ' + fmt(base) + '\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csmall\u003eDeposit option: ' + fmt(base*0.2) + ' (20% of full).\u003c\/small\u003e'; return; }\n    var d = new Date(v + 'T12:00:00');\n    var supp = 0, label = 'Standard date, no seasonal supplement';\n    if (isSpringFestival(d) || isNationalDay(d)) { supp = 50; label = isSpringFestival(d) ? 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He fires in a covered pit that traps wood smoke to produce the deep matte black surface characteristic of Kham work. You take part in the burnishing stage where each vessel is rubbed with smooth pebble to create the leather-like polish, and observe a small jug being fired in your presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Sichuan Opera Face-Changing (Bian Lian)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou spend a private 90-minute session with \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Peng Denghuai\u003c\/strong\u003e, a recognized inheritor of \u003cem\u003eBian lian\u003c\/em\u003e (变脸) — Sichuan opera face-changing on China's national intangible cultural heritage list and traditionally guarded as a family secret. Master Peng was apprenticed by the late Master Wang Daozheng and safeguards the silk-thread mechanism. In a private back room of Shufeng Yayun teahouse he demonstrates eight different face changes at arm's length, then opens the costume to show the hidden 24-mask layered system and the timing of the silk pull-string.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLiving Heritage — Mentang Tangka Painting Atelier\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutside Lhasa, you spend a morning with \u003cstrong\u003eMaster Tsering Gyatso\u003c\/strong\u003e, a recognized inheritor of the \u003cem\u003eMentang\u003c\/em\u003e (勉唐) school of Tibetan thangka painting, on UNESCO's representative list of intangible cultural heritage. Master Tsering trained fourteen years at the Lhasa Tibetan Painting Academy. 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Senior historian carries narrative across all four. This journey is designed for the kind of traveller who reads the wall labels — paced for chronological, four cities, with the operational specifics that make the days work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you actually do on this journey\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour imperial capitals in chronological order across 14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLongmen Grottoes (UNESCO) with Buddhist art historian on cliff walking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKaifeng Iron Pagoda and the Northern Song city plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeijing Mutianyu Great Wall at 07:00 before tour buses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForbidden City with a Palace Museum-trained guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDay-by-day itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArrival · Xi'an\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvening arrival at Xi'an, hotel in the Bell Tower district.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerracotta Warriors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReverse-route morning at the warriors with our senior archaeologist.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTang Xi'an\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBig Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum Tang vault.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXi'an → Luoyang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh-speed rail to Luoyang (1h 45m). 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The Iron Pagoda, the Riverside Scenes at Qingming Park.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKaifeng\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNorthern Song city plan, the Kaifeng Jewish Memorial Hall, evening night market.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKaifeng → Beijing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh-speed rail to Beijing (4h 18m). Evening arrival at hotel near Wangfujing.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForbidden City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e07:30 Tiananmen, 08:30 Forbidden City entry with a Palace Museum-trained guide.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemple of Heaven \u0026amp; Hutongs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e06:30 Temple of Heaven before the buses. Afternoon Hutong walking tour with a Beijing historian.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 11\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMutianyu Great Wall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e07:00 departure, walk Towers 6-14 before day groups arrive. 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Travel insurance covers the gap and is required.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I customise the itinerary?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes. The structure above is our Signature version. Specific evenings, an extra day in one city, a craft workshop add-on, a hotel category upgrade — all of these are accommodated through a brief design conversation. Larger restructuring becomes a Bespoke itinerary; see our Bespoke journeys page for details.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I reach you with questions during the trip?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eOur 24\/7 English-language support line, answered within 90 seconds by a senior staff member based in China. 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Flight to Chengdu or onward.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecific timings, restaurants, and after-hours arrangements are confirmed in your final itinerary 14 days before departure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTibet Travel Permit (TTP) arranged 25 days in advance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicensed Tibetan-Buddhist-trained guide throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-star hotels in Lhasa, Shigatse (St. Regis Lhasa as upgrade option)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-dawn Jokhang and Potala bookings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxygen support in vehicle and hotels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese tourist visa (typically $140–$185 from a Chinese consulate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDinners (unless specified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcoholic beverages at meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal shopping and souvenirs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for guides and drivers ($10–$20 per day each is appreciated but not expected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy book this with ChinaTourly\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinaTourly is a China-based boutique travel agency. 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You receive a brief on your guide's background 14 days before departure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal workshops where applicable.\u003c\/strong\u003e When your itinerary includes a craft workshop or master encounter, you are visiting a working studio with a verified practitioner — not a tourist demonstration with rotating actors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriction honesty.\u003c\/strong\u003e We tell you what does not work — the days that cannot avoid crowds, the seasons that cannot avoid weather, the sites that cannot be photographed inside — before you book, not after.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions you should ask before you book\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this journey actually private?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes. Your party is your party from the first transfer to the last. No joining strangers, no shared vehicles, no 'small-group' arrangements that are simply smaller buses. One licensed English-speaking guide, one vehicle, one dedicated driver across the full itinerary.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does payment work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA 30% non-refundable deposit at booking confirmation, balance due 45 days before departure. For trips booked more than 90 days in advance, we offer a 30\/30\/40 payment schedule. All major credit cards and bank wire are accepted.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the cancellation policy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCancellations more than 60 days before departure receive a refund minus the deposit and any non-recoverable supplier costs (typically minimal at that lead time). Cancellations 30–60 days before departure receive 50% refund minus deposit. Inside 30 days, refunds depend on supplier recoveries. Travel insurance covers the gap and is required.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I customise the itinerary?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes. The structure above is our Signature version. Specific evenings, an extra day in one city, a craft workshop add-on, a hotel category upgrade — all of these are accommodated through a brief design conversation. Larger restructuring becomes a Bespoke itinerary; see our Bespoke journeys page for details.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I reach you with questions during the trip?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eOur 24\/7 English-language support line, answered within 90 seconds by a senior staff member based in China. 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Afternoon Yuhu (Joseph Rock's residence).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLijiang Old Town free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCooking class or calligraphy session.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLijiang → Shaxi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrive to Shaxi (3h). 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Pudacuo National Park.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShangri-La → Lijiang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReturn drive.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #e0d9cf;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeparture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMorning at Black Dragon Pool. Afternoon flight.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecific timings, restaurants, and after-hours arrangements are confirmed in your final itinerary 14 days before departure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestored Naxi courtyard hotel in Lijiang Old Town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTibetan-friendly hotel in Shangri-La\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal Naxi, Bai, and Tibetan-trained guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea Horse Road museum specialist access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAltitude awareness for Shangri-La leg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese tourist visa (typically $140–$185 from a Chinese consulate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDinners (unless specified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcoholic beverages at meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal shopping and souvenirs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for guides and drivers ($10–$20 per day each is appreciated but not expected)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy book this with ChinaTourly\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinaTourly is a China-based boutique travel agency. 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