Day1 Arrival in Lhasa
Arrive at Gonggar Airport (3500m), welcome by the local tour guide with the hada, which means lucky and happiness, transfer 60km (paved road, about 1 hour drive ) to the city, drive along the Yalutsangpo River and Lhasa River, enjoy the Tibetan style villages and Nyetang Buddha ,check in hotel in Lhasa (3658m) and rest for acclimatization.
Day2 Lhasa (B+L)
Take a tour to Potala Palace. It was the local government location, and was divided into two parts, the white palace and red one; it was also the highest castle-style palace in the world; Visit Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Market, the heart of the old Lhasa town, here you’ll enjoy fascinating combination of deep religiosity and push and shove market economics. In Tibetan Buddhism Jokhang is also regarded as the center of the Universe, it is a must sightseeing in Lhasa.
Day3 Lhasa (B+L)
After breakfast, drive to visit the Sera Monastery, built in 1419 and one of the “great three” Gelukpa university monasteries of Tibet. Then head for Drepung Monastery. It locates at the foot of Mount Gephel, being the largest of all Tibetan monasteries. Then we will visit Norbulingka. Norbulingka park is considered the premier park of all such horticultural parks in similar ethnic settings in Tibet.
Day4 Lhasa(B+L)
On this day, aka Losar, you may feel it with the local people together. Losar or the Tibetan New Year holds immense significance in Tibetan. In fact, It is the most important holiday in Tibet. You will have a special experience on celebrating this Tibetan New Year.
Day 5 Lhasa(B+L)
Today it is your own time to explore the city and you can buy some gift for your family and relatives. You can share the atmosphere of Losar.
Day 6 Departure Lhasa (B)
See off at the airport.
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