Day1 Arrival in Lhasa(D)
You will arrive in Lhasa in the afternooon. Pick up and Welcome by the local tour guide with the hada, which means lucky and happiness, transfer to 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(B+L+D)
Visit the Norbulingka, the summer palace of Dalai Lama and Sera Monastery which was found in 1419 by Sakya Yeshe, a disciple of Tsongkhapa there you can learn more about the life of lamas and to see the debating of lames. Local Tibetan family visit can be arranged for you.
Day4 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 Gyangtse and in here visit the Palkor Monastery, which is a typical Tibetan Buddhist temple. Drive to Shigatse.
Day5 Shigatse to Tingri (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. Then drive to Tingri from Shigatse. The whole journey takes a long time. So be patient and enjoy the scenery along the road.
Day6 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.
Day7 Shigatse to Lhasa (B+L+D)
After breakfast, then drive to Lhasa. Rest of the day is free for you to have a good rest.
Day8 Departure from Lhasa (B)
See off at the airport
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