Day1 Arrival in Lhasa (D)
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+D)
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 to Shigatse (B+L+D)
After breakfast, drive to visit the Yamdroktso Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. After that, drive to Palkor Monastery, which is a typical Tibetan Buddhist temple. Drive to Shigatse.
Day4 Shigatse to Tingri (B+L+D)
After breakfast, drive to Tingri from Shigatse. The whole journey takes a long time. So be patient and enjoy the scenery along the road.
Day5 Tingri to Base Camp of Mt. Everest to Shigatse (B+L+D)
Having breakfast in the hotel and then drive to visit the famous Base Camp of Mt. Everest, which is the highest mountain in the world. After that, drive back to Shigatse.
Day6 Shigatse to Tashilhunpo Monastery to Lhasa (B+L+D)
After breakfast, drive to visit the seat of Panchen Lama-Tashilhunpo Monastery, which is also the largest one in Shigatse area, built by the first Dalai Lama. And then drive to Lhasa. Enjoy the Tibetan Song and Dance Show at dinner.
Day7 Lhasa Departure (B)
See off at the airport.
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