Overview
A short trip for stepping on the Roof of the World
Lhasa is the historical city of Tibet Autonomous Region, which is also the political, economic and cultural hub of Tibet. In the town and nearby Lhasa, there are many historical sites could be looked around, the symbolic focus of Potala Palace, the spiritual heart of Jokhang Monastery, the originate of Tibetan medicine Chakpori Hill, the three major Gelugpa monasteries (Drepung, Sera and Ganden), the exotic Barkhor quarter and old bazaar…
With more than 1,300 years of history, Lhasa always makes us stirring for its marvels. This trip covers the main valuable sites of Lhasa and gives you a chance to have initial impressions about Tibet. If you are the first time to travel to Tibet but have short schedule, if you want to add a short Tibet trip on your other planned journey, or if you wish to take it as your trip extensions for your mainland China tours or connected to Nepal, then our Lhasa tour program would be your right choice!
Outline Itinerary
Day 01 Arrival Lhasa (D)
Day 02 Lhasa Sightseeing (B)
Day 03 Lhasa Sightseeing (B)
Day 04 Lhasa Departure (B)
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Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Lhasa (D)
Upon arrived at Lhasa Gongga Airport or the Lhasa Train Station, our local guide and driver will pick you up there and then drive to Lhasa downtown and check in the hotel located at Barkhor quarter. Rest time is free for altitude acclimation. Dinner will be served as the welcome dinner, with Tibetan food during Tibetan singing and dancing performances.
Day 02: Lhasa Sightseeing (B)
Morning visit the Potala Palace, the world's highest construction. With the 13 stories and 119 meters in height, Potala Palace is composed by the two parts of the White Palace and the Red Palace with the different functions. The White one is used for Dalai Lamas’ living, working and studying. The Red one consists mainly of various chapels and stupas. In the afternoon, visit Jokhang Monastery, which is located in the heart of Lhasa’s old section of Barkhor. Built in seventh century, Jokhang Monastery is the oldest monastery and is the earliest timber construction in Tibet. It is also the spiritual focus for the Tibetans, where you can see the most devotional pilgrims and worships from morning till dark. Encircling of the Jokhang, here is Barkhor Street, the pilgrims are walking around the temple for centuries already. Leisure walk around this crowding medieval street to witness the local lifestyle.
Day 03: Lhasa Sightseeing (B)
Morning visit Norbulingka, literally means “Jewel Garden”, was the summer palace for the Dalai Lamas. The palaces are shaded by the flourish and green trees, the murals on the main hall’s walls show a long history here. Later visit Drepung Monastery, one of the most important monasteries of Gelugpa sect. in Tibet. Built in 1416, Drepung Monastery gains the name of “Heap of Rice” due to its white structure appearance. Then visit Sera Monastery, one of the three largest monasteries in Lhasa. Except the treasures and well-preserved original murals in the monastery, you will also have a great chance to view the heated scriptural debates of the monks.
Day 04: Lhasa Departure (B)
Transfer to the airport or the train station according to the schedule.
