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On this 6 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
| Day 1 | Lhasa arrival |
| Day 2 | Lhasa Meal: Breakfast Highlights: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street |
| Day 3 | Lhasa Meal: Breakfast Highlights: Drepung Monastery, Norbulingka Park |
| Day 4 | Lhasa Bus Gyantze Bus Shigatse Meal: Breakfast Highlights: Yamdrok Yamtso Lake, Tibetan Family visit, Palkhor Monastery, Ten-thousand-Buddhist Pagoda |
| Day 5 | Shigatse Bus Lhasa Meal: Breakfast Highlights: Tashilhunpo Monastery |
| Day 6 | Lhasa departure Meal: Breakfast |
Day 01 Lhasa (B)
Arrive in Lhasa, the holy city of Tibet. Locked away in its mountain fortress of the Himalayas, Tibet has long had a unique hold on the imagination of the West. You are greeted by your guide and transferred to the hotel.
Day 02 Lhasa (B)
Tour starts from the religious Potala Palace built in the 7th century by the famous Tibetan king-Songtzen Gampo. The present one was built by the 5th Dalai Lama in the 17th century. The Potala is full of elaborate artwork and frescos that tell many stories. They portray religious subjects as well as the customs and traditions of Tibet. In the afternoon you will visit Jokhang Temple, situated in the old section of Lhasa. King Songtzen Gampo built this temple in the mid-7th century A.D. Now it is the most sacred place in Tibet. Pilgrims come here to pay homage from all over Tibet.
Day 03 Lhasa (B)
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. After the trip, return to the hotel.
Day 04 Lhasa / Gyantze / Shigatse (B)
Drive to Gyantze, the once fortified city at the junction of two major caravan routes: one to India and the other to Nepal. Pass the giant Yamdrok Yamtso Lake, the holy lake of the Tibetan people. Enjoy a Tibetan family visit and share the tea with local friendly Tibetans. Then continue the trip to Gyantze. Upon arrival, visit Palkhor Monastery and the Ten-thousand-Buddhist Pagoda. Travel to Shigatse by coach. Check into the hotel.
Day 05 Shigatse / Lhasa (B)
After breakfast, visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery, traditional seat of the Panchen Lama who is the second holiest man in Tibet. A visit offers the chance to explore Tibetan Buddhism, culture, architecture and religious heritage. Drive back to Lhasa and arrive by late afternoon.
Day 06 Lhasa departure (B)
Transfer to the airport or the train station for your departure.
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