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Memories are made of Lhasa's unique beauty and the fascinating culture and history that will surround you.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1
Place & Transport: Arrive in Lhasa
Day 2
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Today's Activities: The Potala Palace, The Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- The Potala Palace: The Potala Palace, which is now on the list of Chinese national key protected cultural relics, is the most valuable storehouse in Tibet. It is a huge treasure house for materials and articles of Tibetan history, religion, culture and arts. The Palace is widely known for the precious sculptures, murals, scripture, Buddha figures, murals, antiques, and religious jewelry treasured up, they are of great cultural and artistic value. In 1994, the Potala Palace was declared the United Nations World Cultural Heritage site.Perched upon the Marpo Ri Hill, 130 meters above the Lhasa valley, it is the greatest monumental structure in Tibet.
- The Jokhang Temple: Constructed in the 7th century AD to house the statues of Buddha that princesses Bhrikuti from Nepal and Wen Cheng from Tang Dynasty China brought as gifts for their future husband, King Songtsan Gampo. The temple has been enlarged many times over the centuries and now also houses statues of King Songtsan Gambo and his two famous foreign brides. However, the original statue of Jowo Sakyamuni Buddha that Princess Wen Cheng brought from Chang' an over 1300 years ago is definitely it's most sacred and famous possession, and is perhaps the most venerated religious artifact in all of Tibet. The temple, a splendid four-floor building facing west under a gilded rooftop, is located on Barkhor Square in the center of the old section of Lhasa.
- Barkhor Street: The Barkhor is the oldest street in Lhasa as well as the center of old Lhasa and remains very traditional. It is a place where Tibetan culture, economy, religion and arts are assembled.
Day 3
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Today's Activities: Yambajan, Lake Namtso
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- Yambajan: It is famous for its hot spring and is a nice choice for those who want to get a close look at the Tibetan herders (drokpa) and their semi-nomadic lifestyle. Covering an area of about 150,000 square meters, Yambajan, 87 kilometers away from Lhasa, is situated in the basin at the foot of Nyainqentanglha Mountains to the northwest of Lhasa.
- Lake Namtso: Lake Namtso is the second largest saltwater lake in China. The lake is beautiful with its azure water and surrounding snow capped peaks. There is a gravel road from Damxung to the lake. In the rainy season, the route can be quite difficult.
Day 4
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Today's Activities: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Norbulingka
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
- Sera Monastery: It is known as one of the three greatest monasteries of Tibet. As one of the three main monasteries of Lhasa, it is here that the monks "famous daily debates" take place.
- Drepung Monastery: Drepung Monastery lies in west of Lhasa under Mt. Gambo Utse, clustered round by the black mountain, its white grand buildings shining under the sunlight. Built in 1416, it is considered as one of the largest monasteries in the six principle monasteries of Gelu Sect in China. Drepung Monastery used to be the living  palace of Dalai Lamas before the reconstruction of Potala palace (after the 5th Dalai Lamas was bestowed by Qing emperor Qianlong).
- Norbulingka: Norbulingka means "Jeweled Garden". It was constructed as a summer palace for the Dalai Lama and later served the whole governmental administration.
Day 5
Place & Transport:Depart Lhasa
Meals: Breakfast
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(per person and in US dollars)
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Tour Class
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1 person
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2-5 persons
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6-9 persons
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Single room supplement
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Deluxe Class*
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1628* *
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818
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678
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308
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Tourist Class
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1328
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658
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528
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158
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Note:
Our quotations are not valid in the following situation, the first week of May and October—the national two holidays. Shanghai F1,Guangzhou Fair, Chinese New Year.
Service Inclusions
- Everyday breakfast and lunch. The dinner listed in the itinerary.
- Private vehicle, driver and guide.
- China domestic flight and airport taxes.
- Entrance fees to the sightseeing.
- Umbrella when it is raining.
- One bottle water per person one day.
- Accident Insurance 500,000 per person.
- The luggage transfer fees between airport and hotel.
- Governmental taxes.
Service Exclusions
- Excess baggage charges
- Tips for guide & driver
- International airplane ticket and taxes
- Personal expense
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