China Tours

B: Breakfast       L: Lunch        D: Dinner

Day 01 – Lhasa
On arrival in Lhasa, meet the local guide at the airport, transfer to Lhasa Hotel for 3 nights stay. Free in the afternoon.
Accommodation: 3* Yak Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 02 – Lhasa
We start today’s tour from Potala Palace – the home of the Dalai Lamas, which dates back to the 7th century and looms large over the city of Lhasa. We move on to Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama’s summer palace. In the afternoon, we visit Jokhang Temple, the home of the most precious Buddha image the country possesses – the Sakyamuni Buddha. We also visit Barkhor Square in the centre of Lhasa to absorb the local culture. B/L/D

Day 03 – Lhasa
Today we will visit the Drepung Monastery on the western outskirts of Lhasa. It was once the largest and the wealthiest in Tibet. In the afternoon, we will visit Sera Monastery, which was once rival to the Drepung. B/L/D

Day 04 – Lhasa/Gyantze
Car trip to Gyantze, the third city in Tibet, we will visit Kampala Pass and Yamdrok Lake on the way. And in the afternoon we visit Palkor Temple, which was built in 14th century. Stay at Gyantze Hotel for one night. (Picnic lunch today) B/L/D
Accommodation: Gyangtze Hotel (Best Local Hotel)

Day 05 – Gyantze/Shigatze
Car trip to Shigatze, once rivalled Lhasa for the political and spiritual control of Tibet. Visit Tashihunpo Monastery in the afternoon. Stay at Shigatze Hotel for one night. B/L/D
Accommodation: 3* Shigatze Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 06 – Shigatze/Lhasa
Car trip back to Lhasa. Free in the afternoon. Stay at Lhasa Hotel for one night. B/L/D
Accommodation: 3* Yak Hotel (Or the same class)

Day 07 – Lhasa
Transfer to the airport or railway station for departing Lhasa. B

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