Everest to Emperors 33 China and Central Asia tours Flatdog adventure from the Great Wall of China to Everest Base Camp

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Everest to Emperors 33

Everest to Emperors Overland
BISHKEK TO BEIJING
Napal, Tibet, China
33 days: Distance: 4,000+ km

This Central Asia overland trip to China departs Napal, The Crew leading these trips are some of our most experienced available. On this trip we will camp approximately 50% of the time, some of which will be in the extremes of mountainous regions. The hotels we use will be small locally owned pensions and bed and breakfasts and may often be of a very basic standard. But this should be regarded as part and parcel of being among the first to partake in such a ground breaking expedition and this in turn is reflected in the cost of the trip. Please also be aware that any and all information regarding this overland trip is only available from our website - there are no printed brochures - apart from our "detailed trip notes" which contain information about where to join this tour, a more in-depth itinerary, what to bring with you, visas and vaccinations, optional excursions etc and which can be ordered or viewed online as well.

Days 1 - 6
Kathmandu is a fantastic place to start our overland journey. Leaving the city we drive through the Nepalese countryside, the border is a short drive and crossing the Friendship Bridge, we leave Nepal and enter Tibet. This country has been under Chinese rule for nearly 60 years. There is little suppression of religion although the Dalai Lama remains exiled in India. Our drive is a steep ascent and we spend a night or two at the small town of Nyalam to acclimatise to the high altitude.

Days 7 - 10
From Nyalam we hope for good weather - if it's clear we will have some stunning views of the Himalaya and Everest. En route, it's possible to make a jeep trip to the Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world and Everest Base Camp.

Days 11 - 14
We now descend, arriving in Tibet's second city, Xigatse. Here we can visit the 15th century Tashilhunpo Monastery. Further east is the small town of Gyangtse, Tibet's largest stupa as well as the historical old fort. Ascending along a rough road we cross the Kamba La Pass and continue on to reach the legendary Forbidden City of Lhasa.

Days 15 - 18
Lhasa is the fascinating capital of Tibet and home of the exiled Dalai Lama. Built atop Mount Marpori, the 13 storey high edifice consists of two parts, the White Palace and Red Palace.

Days 19 - 23
We have some hard days travelling as we leave Lhasa and cross our highest pass, Tanggu La at 5100m. This area also sees the beginnings of some of the most important rivers in Asia including the Yangtse River.
Continuing east we travel through mountainous country to Xiahe.

Days 24 - 30
Langzhou is the capital of Gansu province and was once a stop on the famous Silk Road.
Continuing our journey, the truck brings us to Xi'an in Shaanxi Province. Xi'an is renowned the world over for the Terracotta Warriors.
We leave the truck here and jump on board the overnight sleeper train to Beijing.

Days 31 - 33
Beijing is a huge, sprawling city, full of people, bicycles, traffic, history, tradition and modernisation and jam packed with great restaurants, shops and awesome sights. We include a trip out to the Great Wall.
No doubt we will also try out some local food and check out the nightlife to celebrate the end of our overland journey!

For further information on overland travel to China and other countries listed, please email us. We are always willing to chat about any of our tours.