Itinerary Details

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  Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa (3650m)

  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 private 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.

  Overnight at Lhasa.

  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 Railway Station Pick-up
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  Day 2: Lhasa bird watching tour

  After breakfast, you will go to watch the bird from the Lhalu Wetland and take picture of birds. Lhalu Wetland National Nature Preserve is the largest natural urban wetlands in the world. It is not only the main natural oxygen bar in Lhasa but also a heaven for hundreds of species of wetland birds.

  Then you will head out of the city to the banks of the Lhasa River, which is one of the most popular places in Tibet for the migratory black-necked cranes (a rare and endangered species of crane that winters on the marshes and rivers of the area). It is a great place to view and study these unique birds in their natural habitats. The driver will also bring us a pleasant drive along the Lhasa River, where you will have a brief stop to enjoy the Lhasa valley while photographing the birds nearby.

  In the afternoon, drive back to Lhasa Zongjiao Lukang Park for the bird watching. This park is a favorite place for locals to get their daily exercise. It also becomes the home of thousands of black-headed gulls, Ruddy Shelducks and Bar Headed Geese from November to around the middle of March every year. The scene of the gulls hunting for food or just lazing on the waters of the small lakes with the Potala behind is an amazing shot.

  

  Lhalu Wetland

  

  Lhasa River
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  Day 3: Lhasa tour

  After breakfast, your tour guide & driver will pick you and drive to visit the splendid Potala Palace, which is Lhasa’s cardinal landmarks. You will have a whole morning to explore this world-level architectural works: White Palace, Red Palace, corridors and stairs and countless lama’s dormitory. Others include: Buddha statues, red-robed lamas and devoted, murals, etc.

  In the afternoon, you will walk to visit the age-old Jokhang Temple, as the spiritual center of Tibet, which will deeply impress you with its magnificence and sincere pilgrims. You will see pilgrims donating butter oil to keep the lights burning for the Buddha; learning Tibetan Buddhism; hearing the red-robed Lamas praying; taking photos of the gold roof and enjoying the beautiful sunshine of Lhasa.

  Finally, you will have a relaxing walk around Jokhang Temple at Barkhor Street, which is the oldest street in Lhasa, and full of religious atmosphere, showcasing Tibetan culture, economy, religion and arts assemble. Then transfer back to the hotel.

  Overnight at Lhasa.

  Tips:
  1. In Potala Palace, your visiting time is limited on 1 hour. Climb up there, you might experience slight shortness of breath, please take your time and rest when needed.
  2. Don’t disturb pilgrims and Lama. Don’t take photos of them without permission.
  3. In Barkhor Street, remember to bargain and compare the price in different shops for the souvenirs when you are purchasing.

  

  Potala Palace

  

  Jokhang Temple
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  Day 4: Depart from Lhasa

  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