Do we need a special Visa to travel to Tibet for this trip?

Foreign visitors need Tibet visa to enter Tibet, and we will help you get the permit to enter Tibet after your booking.

How can I get a visa to tibet? I only have visa to china

The price of this tour includes Tibet Permit. Don't worry about the Tibet Permit. I will help to apply for it with copies of your passport and China visa.

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11 Day China Group tour to Beijing, Xi'an, Lhasa, Shanghai

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From Beijing to Shanghai

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Operator: Top China Travel
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 18
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Beijing
Start point
Beijing (Beijing Capital Airport)
Optional Activities
- Independent airport transfer (if separate transfer required or arriving at Beijing Daxing International Airport)
Day 2
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte Chinese lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Heaven
- Watch local seniors doing morning exercises, tai chi, square dancing, playing cards and chess
- Beijing Hutong tour by rickshaw with local family visit
- Visit Tiananmen Square
- Explore Forbidden City
Optional Activities
- Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theater (evening entertainment)
- Acrobatic Show (evening entertainment)
Landmarks
Temple of Heaven
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City
Day 3
Beijing
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte Lunch at a restaurant at the foot of Mutianyu)
Included Activities
- Visit Mutianyu Great Wall
- Round-way cable car ride at Mutianyu Great Wall
- Photo stop at Bird Nest and Water Cube
Optional Activities
- Peking Roast Duck Dinner (guide can provide recommendations)
Landmarks
Mutianyu Great Wall
Bird Nest (National Stadium)
Water Cube (National Aquatics Centre)
Day 4
Beijing to Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte Lunch at a local restaurant on the way to Beijing West Railway Station)
Included Activities
- Visit Summer Palace
- Walk along the Long Corridor
Optional Activities
- Boating trip on the lake at Summer Palace
Landmarks
Summer Palace
Day 5
Xi'an
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel breakfast), Lunch (A La Carte Lunch at local restaurant nearby Terracotta Warriors)
Included Activities
- Visit Xi'an City Wall
- Pottery workshop visit and miniature terracotta warrior creation
- Visit Terracotta Warriors archaeological site
- Walk around Bell Tower Square
Optional Activities
- Bicycle ride on Xi'an City Wall
- Tang Dynasty Show (evening entertainment)
Landmarks
Xi'an City Wall
Terracotta Warriors
Bell Tower Square
Day 6
Xi'an to Lhasa
Day 7
Lhasa
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Potala Palace
- Visit Jokhang Monastery
- Walk around Barkor Kora (local market)
Landmarks
Potala Palace
Jokhang Monastery
Barkor Kora
Day 8
Lhasa
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Dadong village with family visits
- Visit Sera Monastery
Optional Activities
- Watch monks debating at Sera Monastery (if available, around 3:00-5:30 p.m.)
Landmarks
Dadong Village
Sera Monastery
Day 9
Lhasa to Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast)
Day 10
Shanghai
Meals
Breakfast (Hotel Breakfast), Lunch (A la carte Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walk through Shikumen alleys (Nong Tang)
- Visit Yuyuan Garden
- Explore Yuyuan Bazaar (Chenghuangmiao Old Street)
- Visit Shanghai City History Museum (Former Shanghai Wax Museum)
- Elevator to 2nd ball of TV tower with panoramic view of Shanghai
- Drive through Lujiazui finance & trade zone
- Visit the Bund
Landmarks
Shikumen
Yuyuan Garden
Yuyuan Bazaar
Shanghai City History Museum
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Lujiazui
The Bund
Day 11
Shanghai (Departure)
End point
Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport)
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast)
Optional Activities
- Optional tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town - Hotel pick up, boat trip along waterway, lunch in town, return to hotel (USD 218 per person, minimum 2 travelers required)
Landmarks
Zhujiajiao Water Town

Landmarks
Temple of Heaven
Tiananmen Square
Forbidden City

Landmarks
Mutianyu Great Wall
Bird Nest (National Stadium)
Water Cube (National Aquatics Centre)

Landmarks
Summer Palace

Landmarks
Xi'an City Wall
Terracotta Warriors
Bell Tower Square

Landmarks
Potala Palace
Jokhang Monastery
Barkor Kora

Landmarks
Dadong Village
Sera Monastery

Landmarks
Shikumen
Yuyuan Garden
Yuyuan Bazaar
Shanghai City History Museum
Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Lujiazui
The Bund

Landmarks
Zhujiajiao Water Town

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Reviews from other tours by Top China Travel

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4.4

dean
September 24th, 2025
5.0
Awesome tour great communication ,well organised .Our guides SiSi , Christa and Frank were excellent well informed...
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Lakisha
September 18th, 2025
4.0
The 8 Days/7 Nights Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai tour was fantastic! The itinerary was very well planned. We were able to...
The 8 Days/7 Nights Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai tour was fantastic! The itinerary was very well planned. We were able to visit key sites in each city such as the Great Wall of China, The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Terracotta Warriors, the Bund, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and many more! We also enjoyed a Beijing Hutong tour via rickshaw. We took a pottery class and created our own terracotta warriors, painted peking opera facial mask, learned calligraphy, and took a tea making class. We visited the Muslin Quarter in Xi'an which is a foodies heaven! There were several optional activities that we enjoyed including an acrobatic show in Beijing, Tang Dynasty Show in Xi'an and Zhujiajiao Water Town in Shanghai. The driver was there upon our arrival at the airport. The driver was easy to identify as he held a sign with our name. The pick up was easy and fast. He had bottled waters waiting for us in the car. He shared that there was a major mall right across the street from our hotel which we visited. The hotels included with the tour were very nice, clean, and centrally located. Check in and check out were simple. The breakfast offered at the hotels were buffet style, included a great selection of options and was very good. The hotel in Beijing and Xi'an had a robot that would bring your food to your room if you ordered room service, which was super cool. The hotel staff were very helpful. In Shanghai, the staff booked a taxi for us to visit a restaurant we wanted to try out. The staff also came to get us when the taxi arrived and spoke with the driver to ensure he knew where we wanted to go. The tour guides (Beijing: Sisi; Xi'an: Jason; Shanghai: Maggie) were awesome! All were very knowledgeable and friendly. They ensured we had many restroom breaks and walked a good pace. They also helped with taking photos! They showcased the cuisine of the region by selecting restaurants that offered authentic meals. They also ensured that anyone that had food allergies or special dietary restrictions were taken care of. Internal transportation was well organized. The high speed train was very nice. Our tour guides ensured that we had the proper tickets and documentation to board the train and airplane. Our tour guides also stayed with us to make sure we boarded the correct train to Xi'an and ensured that we were all checked in for our flight to Shanghai. This was super helpful!! Improvements: At times, we felt rushed and were not given sufficient time to visit souvenir shops along the way. I recommend allowing more time at each location for people to look around and pick up souvenirs. It also seemed that we were directed to go to specific souvenir shops instead of being able to explore other shops on our own. I would also suggest that the TourRadar team ensure that the great communication continue throughout the process. I received great communication and prompt responses when I was booking the tour and prior to me paying off the tour; however, the communication started to slack once I completed payment of the tour. I recommend the confirmation letter of the tour (confirmed hotels, itinerary details, etc.) be sent out at least 1-2 weeks prior to the trip. I had to reach out to the team days before the trip b/c I had not received the confirmation letter. I also had to reach out to receive the drivers' details for my airport pick up to return home and those details did not include the time the driver would be arriving at the hotel. I had to get this information from my tour guide. Also, the eSIM that was provided did not work for me. Overall: I would recommend this tour to others. It was well organized and the tour guides were awesome.Show more
Tint
September 17th, 2025
4.0
Nice trip nice people

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Eileen
Asked on September 10th, 2025
Do we need a special Visa to travel to Tibet for this trip?
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- Top China TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  Foreign visitors need Tibet visa to enter Tibet, and we will help you get the permit to enter Tibet after your booking.
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Greg
Asked on February 3rd, 2025
How can I get a visa to tibet? I only have visa to china
Visa
- Top China TravelOperator•Written February 2025
  The price of this tour includes Tibet Permit. Don't worry about the Tibet Permit. I will help to apply for it with copies of your passport and China visa.

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- Tuberculosis - Recommended for China. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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11 Day China Group tour to Beijing, Xi'an, Lhasa, Shanghai

Itinerary

Beijing

Optional Activities

Beijing

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Beijing

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Beijing to Xi'an

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Xi'an

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Xi'an to Lhasa

Lhasa

Included Activities

Lhasa

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lhasa to Shanghai

Shanghai

Included Activities

Shanghai (Departure)

Optional Activities

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