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  • Small group experience
    Travelling as part of a small group of 20 or fewer Saga guests, board the Lhasa Express for a fascinating train journey. The railway line between Lhasa and Xining is one of this century’s greatest engineering achievements, and reaches an altitude of 5,072 metres at its highest point, Tangula Pass, higher than the summit of Mont Blanc.
  • Potala Palace
    Set on the slopes of Red Mountain, the monumental edifice of Potala Palace, former residence of the Dalia Lama, casts an ever-present shadow over Lhasa. It is one of the architectural wonders of the world, with 13 storeys containing thousands of rooms, shrines and statues, and the site has been occupied for at least 1,300 years.
  • Shanghai
    The great port city of Shanghai has long evoked images of intrigue and mystery. The old town is a maze of cobbled streets, and in the parks you may well see locals performing t’ai chi movements. The city has a lively, bustling atmosphere with sidewalk vendors and an endless variety of shops.
  • The Forbidden City
    The Forbidden City, or Imperial Palce, was the home of two dynasties of emperors, the Ming and the Qing, who ruled China from 1368 to 1911. Most of the buildings you see today are post-18th century, as the palace was often damaged by fire, sometimes by the flamboyant firework displays put on.
  • The Great Wall of China
    Visit the Great Wall on your tour. This wonder of the world was built to defend the country from aggressors. Construction started in 7BC, but most of the wall was constructed during the Qin Dynasty (221 - 207BC), when separate lengths of wall that had been built to keep out invaders from the north were linked.
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The Lhasa Express
Small group experience

Travelling as part of a small group of 20 or fewer Saga guests, board the Lhasa Express for a fascinating train journey. The railway line between Lhasa and Xining is one of this century’s greatest engineering achievements, and reaches an altitude of 5,072 metres at its highest point, Tangula Pass, higher than the summit of Mont Blanc.

The Lhasa Express

14 nights fr £2,999
  • VIP door-to-door travel service
  • Travel insurance
  • Saga’s hassle-free UK travel service
  • Return scheduled flights and transfers
  • All breakfasts, twelve lunches and nine dinners
  • Excursions as described
  • Saga tour manager
  • Porterage at all hotels
  • Tourist visa
14 nights from £2,999 per person

The Lhasa Express

VIP door-to-door travel service included20 or less

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Save £100 on Oct 10, 2013 departure.

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2014 prices held from 2013 on departures between May 19 - Oct 27, 2014 when you book by Jun 15, 2013.

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Discover the fascinating cultures and ancient relics of Beijing and Lhasa as you explore historic China and spiritual Tibet.

A remarkable journey through the Himalayas aboard the Lhasa Express will be a particular highlight of this exhilarating tour.

Please note: Due to the high altitudes in Tibet, this tour is not suitable for guests with heart or respiratory problems. In 2012 itinerary days 13 and 14 will be reversed.

The Lhasa ExpressThe Lhasa Express
Days 1-2 UK-Beijing  
Day 3 Forbidden City  
Day 4 The Great Wall  
Day 5 Beijing-Xi'an  
Day 6 Terracotta Warriors  
Day 7 Xi’an-Chengdu  
Day 8 Chengdu-Lhasa  
Day 9 Lhasa  
Day 10 Norbu Lingka  
Day 11 The Lhasa Express  
Day 12 Xining-Shanghai  
Day 13 Suzhou  
Day 14 Shanghai  
Day 15 Shanghai-UK  
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Day 9 Lhasa

Join an insightful tour of Potala Palace, an imposing structure built atop Marpo Ri (Red Hill) and the former residence of the Dalai Lama.

Return to the city centre to explore the bustling Barkhor district and spiritual Jokhang Temple.

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