Itinerary Details

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  Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa

  Attractions: No
  Meals: No
  Hotel: 4★ hotel in Lhasa

  Welcome to Lhasa! Upon your arrival at Gonggar airport or Lhasa Railway Station, your professional Tibetan guide will meet you right in the hall on time, with your name sign. Then a comfortable car and experienced driver will take you to Lhasa hotel safely. It is about 65km from the airport to Lhasa city and takes less than an hour through the Airport Expressway. It is only 25km from the railway station and takes about half an hour.

  After arriving at hotel, tour guide will help you check in. You can take a rest and get acclimatized to high altitude.

  Tips:
  1. To adapt to the high altitude ( over 3,600m ), you are recommended to have a good rest in the hotel, no running and intense activity, no smoking and no alcohol, no shower.
  2. Please drink sufficient water and eat more vegetable, fruits, meat and eggs for more energy.
  3. For the first-time visitors, it is common to have different degrees of high altitude sickness symptom.

  

  Lhasa Gonggar Airport Pick-up

  

  Lhasa Train Station Pick-up
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  Day 2: Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street

  Attractions: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
  Meals: Breakfast
  Hotel: 4★ hotel in Lhasa

  In the morning, explore the ancient architectural marvel of the world's highest palace, the Potala Palace. This UNESCO World Heritage Site served as the residence of successive Dalai Lamas and stood as the center of political and religious authority in Tibet.

  Prior to entering the Potala Palace, you will ascend 1080 steps. Though it may be a bit tiring, the ascent rewards you with a breathtaking view of the entire city of Lhasa. The captivating panorama will make you forget the weariness in your body.

  In the afternoon, explore the sacred site held dear by Tibetan Buddhists, the Jokhang Temple. It is often said that a visit to Lhasa without seeing the Jokhang Temple is incomplete. This sentiment is echoed by Lama Nima Tsering and is a viewpoint shared by almost every traveler.

  Jokhang Temple exemplifies the architectural fusion of Tibetan, Tang, Nepalese, and Indian styles, making it a timeless masterpiece of Tibetan religious architecture.

  After leaving Jokhang Temple, you can take a clockwise stroll around it, imagining yourself as a devout Tibetan pilgrim. Alternatively, you might indulge in some shopping at the craft markets on Barkhor Street, or simply take a leisurely walk along the streets, soaking in the warmth of the "City of Sunshine." For a serene experience, find a sweet tea house and learn the peaceful and contented ways of the Tibetan locals.

  Helpful Reminders：

  Please be aware that Potala Palace tickets are subject to advance reservation and have specific visiting time slots. We will adjust the itinerary sequence based on the actual reserved visiting time.

  Upon entering the Potala Palace, there is a security check process. Dangerous items are not allowed. Photography is prohibited inside the Potala Palace.

  

  Potala Palace

  

  Jokhang Temple
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  Day 3: Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Karola Glacier - Gyantse – Shigatse

  Attractions: Yamdrok lake, Karuola Glacier, Pelkhor Chode monastery
  Meals: Breakfast
  Hotel: 4★ hotel in Shigatse

  Wake-Up Call Today! Rise and shine! After breakfast, get ready to leave Lhasa and embark on an exciting journey that starts with crossing the Gampa La Snow Mountain at an elevation of 4,900 meters. Your destination is the world's highest freshwater lake, Yamdrok Lake. Yamdrok Lake, often hailed as the most beautiful lake in the world, presents an awe-inspiring sight. Its deep blue waters blend seamlessly with distant snow-capped mountains, creating a breathtaking vista.

  As you travel around Yamdrok Lake, you'll pass by the Karola Glacier, a location used in the filming of the movie "Red River Valley." The glacier, situated right by the roadside, is truly a sight to behold.

  Continuing your journey, you'll reach the historic town of Gyantse (Jiangzi), which boasts a history of over 600 years. This ancient town served as a crucial pass connecting front Tibet to rear Tibet. You'll catch a distant view of the Zongshan Anti-British Monument and explore the Palcho Monastery, also known as the Pelkor Chode Monastery, famous for uniting the three major Tibetan Buddhist sects. Its intricate murals and carvings are a sight to behold.

  Next, proceed to Tibet's second-largest city, Shigatse (Rikaze), where you'll spend the night.

  

  Yamdrok Lake

  

  Karola Glacier
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  Day 4: Shigatse - Gyawu La Pass - Rongbuk Monastery - Everest Base Camp

  Attractions: Rongbuk Monastery, Mt. Everest Base Camp
  Meals: Breakfast
  Hotel: guestroom bed at EBC

  Wake up to a new day and set off towards the iconic Everest Base Camp. Along the way, you'll pass through Lhatse and Dingri, catching glimpses of the majestic Everest as you reach Xegar. Here, you'll have a distant view of the imposing Mount Everest.

  Continuing your journey, you'll arrive at the Rongbuk Monastery, the highest temple in the world. It offers a spectacular vantage point for gazing up at Everest's grandeur. Further onwards, you'll approach the Everest Base Camp, where you'll stand in awe, just a stone's throw away from the towering summit of Mount Everest at 8,848 meters above sea level.

  As the night falls, you'll stay overnight in the tent area at Everest Base Camp. Embrace the opportunity to step out of your tent and marvel at the serene moonlight and the dazzling starry sky.

  Helpful Reminders：

  At an altitude of 5,200 meters, Everest Base Camp's nights can bring headaches and difficulty sleeping. Please don't be overly alarmed; this is a common reaction. Continue to take things slow, relax, and let yourself acclimate. Appreciate the beauty of Everest, and over time, these symptoms will ease.

  

  Rongbuk Monastery

  

  Made it to Everest Base Camp
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  Day 5: Everest Base Camp - Jia Tsuo La Viewpoint – Shigatse

  Attractions: Mt. Everest base camp
  Meals: No
  Hotel: 4★ hotel in Shigatse

  No matter if you had a restful sleep or a restless night, seize the opportunity to rise early and welcome the dawn at Everest Base Camp. As the surrounding peaks slumber in the early light, Mount Everest adorns itself in a resplendent and captivating array of morning hues, resembling the attire of a goddess.

  With the first rays of dawn cast upon by Mount Everest, traverse the towering, majestic, and awe-inspiring expanse of the Himalayan range, stretching for thousands of miles. As you ascend the 5,200-meter-high Gauwala Pass, you'll witness the Himalayas' breathtaking grandeur and traverse its barren yet tranquil landscapes.

  On the horizon, beyond the prominent presence of Mount Everest (elev. 8,848 meters), a host of other snow-capped summits grace the panorama. Among them are the lofty peaks of Lhakpa Ri (elev. 7,367 meters), Cho Oyu (elev. 8,201 meters), Lhotse (elev. 8,516 meters), and Makalu (elev. 8,463 meters), forming a spectacular backdrop. Gaze upon the imposing and serene Shishapangma (elev. 8,012 meters), the only eight-thousand-meter peak entirely situated within China's borders.

  Carrying with you the cherished memory of Mount Everest, return through the majestic and imposing Himalayan range, retrace your steps to Shigatse (Rikaze).

  

  Golden Sunrise over Everest Base Camp

  

  Enough oxygen, water, and blanket for free
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  Day 6: Shigatse - Tashilhunpo Monastery – Lhasa

  Attractions: Tashilunpo Monastery and Yalong Valley
  Meals: Breakfast
  Hotel: 4★ hotel in Lhasa

  After breakfast, visit the resting place of Panchen Lama, the soul of the Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. It is also a historic residence of successive Panchen Lamas and served as a political and administrative center in historical rear Tibet.

  Inside the monastery, you will find the towering 28-meter-tall statue of the world's largest bronze seated Buddha, known as the Jampa Buddha (Maitreya Buddha).

  

  Panoramic view of Tashilhunpo Monastery

  

  Tashilhunpo Monastery
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  Day 7: Lhasa - Namtso Lake – Lhasa

  Attractions: Namtso Lake
  Meals: Breakfast
  Hotel: 4★ hotel in Lhasa

  In the early morning, drive through the vast grasslands of northern Tibet, where colorful prayer flags flutter in the wind and traverse the Qinghai-Tibet Highway. Ascend the 5,190-meter-high Nagela Pass and arrive at the "Heavenly Lake," Namtso Lake, the first among Tibet's three sacred lakes. Sitting at an elevation of 4,718 meters, it is the highest saltwater lake in the world and the second-largest in China.

  To the south lies the perennially snow-capped Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain, while the north and west are embraced by highland hills. The expansive lakefront is adorned with surrounding grasslands, creating a lush and vibrant landscape. The lake's high salinity sustains a rich wildlife ecosystem in its basin, including yaks and goats. The crystal-clear lake water reflects the surrounding snow-capped mountains, creating a picturesque scene akin to a radiant pearl embedded in the vast expanse of the Qiangtang grasslands.

  As evening approaches, return to Lhasa accompanied by the lingering hues of the setting sun.

  

  Namtso Lake

  

  Tashi Dor Island
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  Day 8: Departure from Lhasa

  Activity: See off to Lhasa Airport or Railway Station
  Meals: Breakfast
  Hotel: No

  Today is free for you until you are escorted to the airport or railway station for departure and the guide will help you get on board.

  

  Send off to the Train Station / Airport

  

  Leave Tibet for next destination