Tour Features: On this 7 days Tibet tour, you'll see the world famous Potala Palace and other cultural relics. From Lhasa travel to other important Gyantze and Shigatse to visit other monasteries, pagodas and temples, as well as the home of a Tibetan family.
Tour Code: CCT-TAT02S
Destinations: Lhasa, Gyantze, Shigatse, Lhasa
Tour Price: From 650 USD
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Day 01 Lhasa Arrive in the holy city of Lhasa, capital of the mystical Buddhist Kingdom of Tibet. Tibet is a land as profound as that millions of pilgrims regard it as the world center of holiness. In Tibetan, Lhasa means 'The land of the Gods', or 'Holy Place'. Three out of the six most important Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries are in Lhasa. Almost one third of Tibetan Lamas practice and live in Lhasa, home to some of the world's richest religious relics. You are greeted by tour guide at the airport and transferred to the first-class the Lhasa Thangka Hotel. Day 02 Lhasa (B, L)
Day 03 Lhasa (B, L) Full day sightseeing takes you to Drepung Monastery. "Drepung" in Tibetan means "the hill of rice”, because this white Monastery looks like a big hill of rice. This monastery occupies an area of 150,000 square meters with 7700 lamas and becomes the largest monastery in Asia. After that, you will visit Norbulingka Park. In 1752, the 7th Dalai Lama built the first palace here for successive Dalai Lamas to carry out their political and religious activities during the summer season. Today Norbulingka has become a public park for picnicking, relaxing and entertainment. The next stop is Sera Monastery, which is one of the three great monasteries in Lhasa and one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Buddhism in Tibet. After the trip, return to Hotel. Day 04 Lhasa (B, L) Today you will visit Drigung Monastery which is a notable monastery in Tibet, known for performing sky burials. It is named after its location in a valley about 150 km east from Lhasa, in Drigung district, and is the mother monastery of the Drigung Kagyu tradition. In the afternoon, you will visit Drak Yerpa Monastery. Built on a hillside with more than 80 meditation caves, Drak Yerpa is described as the "life tree" or spiritual axis of Lhasa. The site had a powerful spiritual heritage, having been visited by Songsten Gampo, Padmasambhava, Yeshe Tsoygel, Padampa Sanggye, and Asisha. Day 05 Lhasa / Gyantze / Shigatse (B, L)
Day 06 Shigatse / Lhasa (B, L) After breakfast, visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery, traditional seat of the Panchen Lama who is the second holiest man in Tibet. Lunch is served at the local popular restaurant. Drive back to Lhasa and arrive by late afternoon. Over night accommodation is at the Lhasa Thangka Hotel. Day 07 Lhasa departure (B) Transfer to the airport or the train station for your departure. Off Season
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Remarks: The quotations include: 1. Hotel accommodations with daily Western / American Buffet breakfast. The hotel accommodation is based on two persons sharing one twin room with private facilities. 2. Chinese lunches or dinners with multi-soft drinks specified on the itinerary. 3. Special meal arrangement or entertainment mentioned on the schedule 4. Tour escort services provided by English-speaking guides in each sightseeing cities. 5. Air-conditioned coach or private van served along the trip.6. The economy-class airfare of the domestic flight or soft sleeper/seat train charge between cities in the itinerary. 7. Entrance fee for all of the sightseeing spots listed on the itinerary. 8. Escorted Trip Leader for Small Group Tours. 9. The government tax and the city construction fee inside China within the tour where applicable. The quotations exclude: 1. International airfare 2. Single Supplement 3. Domestic airport construction fee for every airport and the international departure (including departure to Hong Kong and Macao) 4. Tips and Personal Expenses ![]() |
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