Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa.
The guide will meet you at Konggar Airport or train station, and transfer you to Lhasa city. On the way, you'll get greeted by Nie Tang Budda, a Budda image engraved in the mountain face. After arrive in Lhasa, rest and acclimatize overnight in Lhasa.
Day 2: Lhasa city sightseeing. (B, L, D)
Full day city tour of The Potala Palace, The Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street. Overnight in Lhasa
- The Potala Palace: The most imposing attraction in Lhasa. One of architectural wonders of the world contains 13 storeys tall and thousands of rooms.We kindly suggest you take taxi to the top of the palace which costs about 10 and then walk down after your visiting.
- The Jokhang Temple: It is 1300 years old and is one of Tibet's holiest shrines. It was built to commemorate the marriage of the the Tang princess Wencheng to King Songtsen Gampo, and houses a pure gold statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni brought to Tibet by the princess.
- Barkhor Street: It is essentially a pilgrim circuit that proceeds clockwise around the periphery of the Jokhang Temple. It is also a hive of market activity, an astounding pilgrim jamboree, and a wonderful introduction to Tibet.
Day 3 Lhasa city sightseeing. (B, L, D)
Full day trip to Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, The Carpet Factory.
-Drepung Monastery: Drepung Monastery lies in west of Lhasa under Mt. Gambo Utse, clustered round by the black mountain, its white grand buildings shining under the sunlight. Built in 1416, it is considered as one of the largest monasteries in the six principle monasteries of Gelu Sect in China. Drepung Monastery used to be the living palace of Dalai Lamas before the reconstruction of Potala palace(after the 5th Dalai Lamas was bestowed by Qing emperor Qianlong).
-Sera Monastery: It is known as one of the three greatest monasteries of Tibet. As one of the three main monasteries of Lhasa, it is here that the monks"famous daily debates"take place.
-Norbulingka: Norbulingka means "Jeweled Garden". It was constructed as a summer palace for the Dalai Lama and later served the whole governmental administration.
-The Carpet Factory: The highland of Tibet is the actual home of the oriental carpets. By visiting Carpet Factory you will have a general idea how carpets are produced.
Day 4: Lhasa / Tsedang (B,L,D)
Full day trip for sightseeing Yamdrok Lake and Samye Monastery
After breakfast, we will drive to Tsedang to visit theChangzhu Monastery and Yumbulakang Palace. In the afternoon, we are going to visit the Samye Monastery, which is belived to be the first Monastery in Tibet with a history of over 1,200 years.
Day 5: the tour to Yamdrok Lake (B L D)
today our main task is to uncover the mysterious veil of Yamdrok Lake, one of three holy lake in Tibet. after visiting Yamdrok Lake, we will drive back to Lhasa. ovetnight at Lhasa.
Day 6: Depart from Lhasa (B)
Morning Lhasa airport or train station dropping off, the time come to say your farewells to your guide and driver, end the trip.
Hotel options:
Standard | Names |
★★★★★ | Lhasa Hotel |
★★★★ | Gang-gyan Lhasa Hotel (Newly Updated) |
★★★ | Tibet Dekang Hotel Lhasa or Ya hotel |
Our price including:
A.Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel, Sight Entrance tickets;
B. Meals as listed in the itinerary, B=breakfast; L=lunch; D=Dinner.
C. Personal tour guide & driver + private car / van for private transfer, English speaking tour guide explain sightseeing along the tour.
D. Hotels accommodation (two people live in one room) as listed in the itinerary.
E. All Service Charge and Taxes.
F. Luggage Transfers between airports and hotels
G. Tibet Travel Documents
Excluding:
A. Entry or Exit China International Airfare or train tickets.
B. Visa Fees.
C. Personal Expenses.
How to Book?
1 . You can book online or by email, tell us which hotel you will live in Lhasa..
★ 2. Please do remember to give us your personal information for Tibet Travel Permit (email us the photo-copy of your passport and visa and Profession)!