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Lhasa- Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple
Gyantse- Holy lake Yamdroktso, Kambala, Nojin Kangtsang Glacier, Kumbum
Old town of Shigatse- Pala Farmland
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Day 1 Arrive in Lhasa. Lhasa
The guide will meet you at Konggar Airport, and transfer you to Lhasa city with about 1 1/2 hours' driving (100km). On the way, you'll get greeted by Nie Tang Budda- a Budda image engraved in the mountain face. After arriving in Lhasa, rest and acclimatize.
Day 2 Lhasa. Lhasa
The first day of sightseeing starts from Lhasa's cardinal landmark- Potala Palace, a structure of massive portions. Its towering image already appearing on various occasions, but your first sight of the Potala will still be an awe-inspiring moment. It takes at least a good 2-hour to visit those rooms, halls and chapels.
Some 2km to the east of the Potala is the most revered religious structure in Tibet-Jokhang Temple. Bustling with worshippers and redolent with mystery, the Jokhang is an unrivalled experience. The quadrangle of streets surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkhor- Lhasa's most interesting pilgrimage circuit. This area of the Old Town is both the spiritual heart of Lhasa and the main commercial district for Tibetans. Overnight in Lhasa (B)
Day 3 Lhasa-Yamdroktso-Gyantse. Gyantse
Yamdroktso(4441m), one of Tibet's three holy lakes, is located 110km outside of Lhasa. In the fresh morning air, you're on the way to this lake. It's mostly mountain road, winding and bumpy, even thrilling somewhat. After about 3 1/2 hours' driving, climbing over the snow pass of Kambala(5030m), the dazzling Yamdroktso just lies several hundred meters below the road, and in clear weather is a fabulous shade of deep turquoise. Far in the distance is the huge massif of Mt. Nojin Kangtsang(7191m).
After down from the mountain, there's about 30km road along lakeside, with barley fields on the other side of the road. A nice walk by the lakeside can be a great joy. Leaving Yamdroktso is as spectacular as arriving, since you'll cross the 5045m Karola, with its awesome roadside views of the Nojin Kangtsang Glacier.
With the Glacier scene still exciting you, after about 90km, you get to Gyantse. There stands the 35m-high famous Kumbum, packed with exquisite Tibetan sculpture and paintings, a stunning architectural wonder in Tibet. Overnight in Gyantse (B)
remark:Because of the road from Yamdroktso to Gyantse is on constraction in 2006,this route is close down now.it will be completed in the middle of August.
Day 4 Gyantse-Shigatse-Lhasa. Lhasa
Just 4km to Gyantsse, there's the Pala Farmland which used to belong to the slave-owner family of Pala. The well-kept Farmland can bring the family's luxurious life back to your eyes. This site deserves a quick visit of 30 minutes. Then you can leave the small town of Gyantse.
With Gyantse just fades away from your sight, Shigatse becomes clearer cause it's just 1 1/2 hours' driving (98km). Miles away from Shigaste, you can already see the gold tops of Tashilhunpo shinning under the sun. While Tashilhunpo's magnificent outside leaves you gasp in admiration, the inside of this monastery introduces you more religious tranquility and sincerity.
Just close Tashilhunpo is the Old Town of Shigatse, a great place to wander around: Nicely decorated Tibetan houses and interesting market and bazaar give you a vivid picture of local people's life.Drive back Lhasa. Overnight in Lhasa (B)
Day 5 Leave Lhasa
Pack your luggage and get ready for leaving. The guide will transfer you to the airport, and help you board the plane. Say goodbye to Tibet and fly out. (B) |
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Destination: |
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Lhasa, Tibet |
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Rules and Conditions: |
The adult price is for per person in a party of two. There is discount for larger group. The Child Price is for children under 12 years old. The tour price include luxury transportation for the whole tour, hotel stays (for multi-day tour if applicable), gate fees to all attractions in the tour, English-speaking tour guide, breakfast(B) and lunches as specified and basic travel insurance for USD$40,000. For preferred departure date not listed in selection, please select the starting week or email directly to customerservice@chinadreaminn.com.
This tour can be customized in details for individual guest or families. Guests can choose either tour as a private party or a private tour with a few other parties. Please specify your hotel location during tour booking by email to customerservice@chinadreaminn.com.
Please note this tour is accommodated with 5-star hotel level. Single Supplement $330USD total. |
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Departure Location / Pick Up: |
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Shanghai,Lhasa airport |
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