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Tibetan Wonders 2026 & 2027

20 days Fully Inclusive Go Beyond Group Tour

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Tibetan Wonders 2026 & 2027

Journey through the landscapes of Yunnan, up onto the 'roof of the world', the Tibetan Plateau. Explore cultural treasures in Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse, against a backdrop of soaring Himalayan peaks

  • Fully Inclusive
    Touring with Guides and entrance fees
  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 17 , Lunches: 14 , Dinners: 11
  • Flights
    International flights and current taxes
  • Accommodation
    17 nights in 3+/4 star accommodation
  • Group Tour
    Max Group Size: 18
  • Physical Rating 3
    A good level of fitness is required as you need to be comfortable walking for 2-3 hours and covering longer distances. Other activities such as cycling will be at a gentle pace and will involve straightforward terrain.
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    Longer walking and gentle paced physical activities.
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20 DAYS
From $9,180PP
Kunming (2N) - Dali (2N) - Lijiang (2N) - Zhongdian (2N) - Lhasa (3N) - Gyantse (1N) - Shigatse (1N) - Lhasa (1N) - Chengdu (2N)
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Tour Highlights

Our Tibetan Wonders 2026 & 2027 tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine and thoroughly researched to bring you a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Day by Day Itinerary

  • Days 1-2
    Fly overnight to Kunming
    Dinner
    Days 1-2: Fly overnight to Kunming

    Fly overnight to the relaxed city of Kunming, also known as the 'City of Eternal Spring'.

    Dinner
  • Day 3
    Discover the Stone Forest
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 3: Discover the Stone Forest

    This morning, meander through the formations of the UNESCO-listed Stone Forest and visit the Western Hills. Return to Kunming and tuck into local delicacy 'Across the Bridge' noodles for dinner.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4
    Travel to Dali
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Day 4: Travel to Dali

    Drive to Dali, a charming town that offers a peek into bygone China. Wander the ancient quarter and see the magnificent Three Pagodas.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 5
    Taoist Mountain Meditation
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Day 5: Taoist Mountain Meditation

    Weibaoshan is one of the Taoist religion's most sacred mountains and has twenty temples dotted on its forested slopes. Take a scenic walk and discover a handful of these temples and meet with a Taoist priest who will introduce you to Taoist meditation techniques.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 6
    Shaxi Ancient Town
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Day 6: Shaxi Ancient Town

    Drive to Shaxi ancient town, nestled deep in the Himalayan foothills. Learn about the fascinating minority people who live in the area and enjoy a local lunch. Continue to Lijiang and spend the evening wandering the old town.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 7
    Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 7: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

    A magnificent mountain, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain soars to 5,500 metres. Taking a cable car, explore one of the stunning high meadows and enjoy the amazing vistas. Admire the fascinating Ming Dynasty frescoes at Baisha and see the intricate creations of the embroidery school. Next, meet a Shaman who will teach you to write the forgotten language of Dongba Pictograms.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8
    Tiger Leaping Gorge
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Day 8: Tiger Leaping Gorge

    Visit Black Dragon Pool Park for magnificent views of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Journey to the 3,000-metre-deep Tiger Leaping Gorge. With its backdrop of snow-capped mountains, it is one of China's most extraordinary sights. Continue to the Tibetan monastery town of Zhongdian, also known as Shangri-La. Visit Dafo Temple and spend some free time exploring the old town.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 9
    Rural Shangri-La
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 9: Rural Shangri-La

    Visit Songzanlin Monastery before hiking 2-3 hours to Napa Hai. Here you are surrounded by towering mountains and lush grasslands brimming with flora and fauna. Next, visit a rural Tibetan-style village where you will learn about the villagers' way of life, make butter tea and taste home-cooked dishes.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 10
    Mystical Lhasa
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Day 10: Mystical Lhasa

    Fly to Lhasa, the heart and soul of Tibet. The afternoon is free to relax and acclimatise to the altitude.

    Breakfast, Dinner
  • Day 11
    Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Circuit
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 11: Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Circuit

    Wander around the Barkhor Circuit to see traditionally dressed locals, stalls of religious trinkets and prostrating pilgrims. Inside the Jokhang Temple, the devotion is palpable as queues of people worship in the flickering light of yak butter candles. There will also be a visit to Sera Monastery, one of the three great monasteries of Tibet, to witness the debating monks. Tonight, enjoy a Tibetan dinner and dance.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 12
    Potala Palace
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 12: Potala Palace

    The Potala Palace is an architectural wonder, towering over the city. The former winter palace of the Dalai Lama, it houses thousands of rooms filled with old treasures. Next, explore Norbulingka, the summer residence of the Dalai Lama, set in parkland just outside the city.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 13
    Gampala Pass
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 13: Gampala Pass

    Travel across Tibet's dramatic plains to the town of Gyantse. Journey over the Gampala Pass, stopping to take in sweeping views of Yamdrok Lake and the towering Karola Glacier.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 14
    Gyantse Kumbum
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 14: Gyantse Kumbum

    Explore Gyantse Kumbum located inside the Pelkor Monastery. Visit a traditional folk house for some home brewed 'chang'. Visit Dzong Castle then drive to Shigatse.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 15
    Shigatse
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 15: Shigatse

    Dominated by a fort reminiscent of the Potala, Shigatse is Tibet's second city and the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama. Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery and join the pilgrims on their evening 'kora' of the monastery. Enjoy some free time to explore the local markets.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 16
    Return to Lhasa
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Day 16: Return to Lhasa

    Return to Lhasa for an evening free at your own leisure.

    Breakfast, Lunch
  • Day 17
    Chengdu
    Breakfast
    Day 17: Chengdu

    Fly to Chengdu in Sichuan Province.

    Breakfast
  • Day 18
    Chengdu Panda Reserve
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 18: Chengdu Panda Reserve

    Visit Chengdu's famous Panda Conservation Centre, stroll around People's Park, see Matchmaker's Corner and stop by a traditional teahouse. In the evening, enjoy Sichuanese cuisine followed by an option to see a 'facechanging' show.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Days 19-20
    Fly Chengdu to Australia
    Breakfast
    Days 19-20: Fly Chengdu to Australia

    Fly to Australia, arriving home the same of following day.

    Breakfast
Tibetan Wonders 2026 & 2027 map
Kunming (2N) - Dali (2N) - Lijiang (2N) - Zhongdian (2N) - Lhasa (3N) - Gyantse (1N) - Shigatse (1N) - Lhasa (1N) - Chengdu (2N)

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Accommodation

We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.

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When to go

The best times to visit China are in spring, April to May and autumn, September to October, when the days are warm and rainfall and humidity low.

City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Chengdu
  • 3
    9
    6
  • 8
  • Dali
  • 1
    14
    8
  • 14
  • Kunming
  • 2
    15
    9
  • 16
  • Lhasa
  • -9
    7
    -1
  • 1
  • Lijiang
  • 7
    21
    6
  • 2
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    -3
  • 0
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Chengdu
  • 5
    11
    8
  • 12
  • Dali
  • 2
    16
    9
  • 23
  • Kunming
  • 4
    17
    10
  • 16
  • Lhasa
  • -6
    9
    2
  • 1
  • Lijiang
  • 8
    24
    8
  • 6
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    0
  • 0
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Chengdu
  • 8
    16
    12
  • 20
  • Dali
  • 5
    19
    12
  • 28
  • Kunming
  • 6
    21
    14
  • 20
  • Lhasa
  • -2
    13
    5
  • 3
  • Lijiang
  • 13
    29
    10
  • 17
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    4
  • 1
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Chengdu
  • 13
    22
    17
  • 44
  • Dali
  • 8
    21
    14
  • 24
  • Kunming
  • 10
    24
    17
  • 24
  • Lhasa
  • 2
    16
    9
  • 6
  • Lijiang
  • 18
    33
    13
  • 21
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    8
  • 2
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Chengdu
  • 17
    26
    22
  • 78
  • Dali
  • 12
    24
    18
  • 66
  • Kunming
  • 14
    24
    19
  • 97
  • Lhasa
  • 6
    20
    13
  • 28
  • Lijiang
  • 21
    34
    17
  • 56
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    11
  • 19
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Chengdu
  • 20
    28
    24
  • 107
  • Dali
  • 15
    24
    20
  • 178
  • Kunming
  • 17
    24
    20
  • 181
  • Lhasa
  • 10
    23
    16
  • 71
  • Lijiang
  • 23
    33
    18
  • 167
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    14
  • 64
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Chengdu
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 224
  • Dali
  • 16
    24
    20
  • 186
  • Kunming
  • 17
    24
    20
  • 202
  • Lhasa
  • 10
    23
    16
  • 117
  • Lijiang
  • 24
    32
    18
  • 242
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    14
  • 130
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Chengdu
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 201
  • Dali
  • 15
    23
    19
  • 219
  • Kunming
  • 16
    24
    20
  • 204
  • Lhasa
  • 10
    21
    16
  • 121
  • Lijiang
  • 23
    32
    17
  • 207
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    13
  • 152
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Chengdu
  • 19
    25
    22
  • 119
  • Dali
  • 13
    22
    18
  • 158
  • Kunming
  • 15
    23
    19
  • 119
  • Lhasa
  • 8
    20
    14
  • 68
  • Lijiang
  • 22
    31
    16
  • 161
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    12
  • 56
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Chengdu
  • 15
    21
    18
  • 35
  • Dali
  • 10
    20
    15
  • 104
  • Kunming
  • 12
    20
    16
  • 79
  • Lhasa
  • 2
    17
    10
  • 9
  • Lijiang
  • 19
    30
    13
  • 70
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    7
  • 5
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Chengdu
  • 10
    16
    13
  • 16
  • Dali
  • 5
    17
    11
  • 33
  • Kunming
  • 7
    18
    12
  • 42
  • Lhasa
  • -4
    12
    4
  • 1
  • Lijiang
  • 12
    27
    9
  • 16
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    1
  • 1
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Chengdu
  • 4
    11
    8
  • 5
  • Dali
  • 2
    15
    8
  • 15
  • Kunming
  • 3
    15
    9
  • 11
  • Lhasa
  • -8
    8
    0
  • 1
  • Lijiang
  • 8
    22
    6
  • 4
  • Shigatse
  • 0
    0
    -3
  • 0

Pricing & Availability

All of our tour departures include international flights and taxes in the price unless a land only option is selected

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    • Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 Jun 2025. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
    • Customary tipping amount of approximately RMB990pp (AU$215pp) is paid locally in China.
    • Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
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    Our Award-Winning Guides

    Meet George
    Meet George

    I am optimistic, easy going and dedicated. I know China and I am excited to share my knowledge with you; you are part of my family when you come to China. To know more about the fast-developing country, China and its super long history and tradition, come and join us Wendy Wu Tours. I promise you will reach home culturally fully loaded and ready to go again.

    George was exceptional in his care of us all, nothing was too much trouble, he genuinely cared that we were having a great holiday. His knowledge and that of the local guides at each province gave us great insight into the history of the location and various sightseeing spectacles we were there to see.
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    Meet Alice
    Meet Alice

    "Happiness can be infectious". As a friendly, caring and easy-going guide I can ensure you will have a worry-free and most rewarding trip, with a knowledgeable, professional and light-hearted guide.

    Our National Guide, Alice, was excellent and very caring and thoughtful for all the group. Our local guides were also very good and provided lots of information and were flexible to allow us enough time to see everything and even arrange extra trips.
    Mr Andrew Charles
    Meet Amanda
    Meet Amanda

    From my passion and knowledge of my country, you will experience a cross-cultural charm, full of stories and laughter on tour with me. You will be left with great memories and knowledge of China.

    The success of this tour was due largely to our wonderful National Escort, Amanda, who guided our small “family” throughout and made this trip a "holiday of a lifetime". If you have the opportunity, try to arrange for Amanda to be your Tour Manager!
    Mr Edward Ayling
    Meet Jason
    Meet Jason

    This is an experience of a lifetime. If I am your guide, you will have my knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to make this an unforgettable journey.

    Our tour guide Jason was brilliant & a credit to your company. He was funny, intelligent, informative, always available and would go the extra mile when needed
    Mrs Carrick
    Meet Tony
    Meet Tony

    Relax, enjoy and leave the rest to me. See the different, touch the culture and explore the beautiful, wonderful and real China with me. "Do what you love, and love what you do!" This is my slogan, and I am Tony Li, come and join the Wendy Wu Tours with me!

    Our National Escort Tony we couldn't speak highly enough. He was very well conversant with the English language and very knowledgeable in the history of the great country of China. Tony catered to our every need which made our holiday stress free.
    Mrs Diane Foley

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