Day 1 Arrive in Lhasa |
Upon arrival in Lhasa, be met and transferred to hotel. Free at leisure to acclimatize yourself to the high latitude. |
Day 2 Lhasa (B,L) |
The Potala Palace, The Barkhor Street, The Jokhang Temple. |
The Potala Palace: |
Blend with Tibetan and Han architecture, it used to be Tibetan imperial palace. Built at an altitude of 3,700 m, it is the highest palace in the world. |
The Barkhor Street: |
This is a place full of religious atmosphere and a world of exotic articles. Believe your eyes, and you will get a lot of surprise there. |
The Jokhang Temple: |
Jokhang Temple is the spiritual center of Tibet and the holiest destination for all Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims. |
Day 3 Lhasa (B,L) |
Lhasa Carpet Factory, Norbulingka, The Sera Monastery. |
Lhasa Carpet Factory: |
With its unique style, innovative design, exquisite craftsmanship, the carpets have been sold from domestic to overseas. |
Norbulingka |
Norbulingka both reflects the ethnical, religious features of the Tibetan people and embodies the architecture style of inland China. |
The Sera Monastery: |
As one of most important Monastery in Tibet, it often holds debate about Buddhism, which attracts many monks, celebrities all over the world. |
Day 4 Lhasa / Gyantse / Shigatse (B,L) |
Yamdroktso Lake, Pelkor Chode Monastery & the Kumbum Stupa. |
Yamdroktso Lake: |
An area of tranquility and beauty; remains almost intact; one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, looks like a sapphire inlaid in the mountains in a bird's-eye view. |
Pelkor Chode Monastery & the Kumbum Stupa: |
Reputed as the lord of Tibetan stupas, the Monastery features a special structure that combines stupa and temple; and Kumbum Stupa is cherished as the symbol of the monastery. |
Day 5 Shigatse / Lhasa (B, L) |
Tashilhunpo Monastery, drive back to Lhasa. |
Tashilhunpo Monastery: |
Nestled high in the mountain and beneath the azure blue sky, sanctity and grandness is what the monastery all about; popular among Tibetans who keep coming for their pilgrimages. |
Day 6 Depart Lhasa (B) |
Transfer to airport. |
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