4x Breakfast

1x Dinner

Accommodation included: 4 nights

All entrance ticket fees for...

All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;

Drinking water Provided during the...

Drinking water Provided during the trip

Accommodations: Comfortable Hotel

Knowledgeable English-speaking guide

Local tour Transfers, 5-29 seats...

Local tour Transfers, 5-29 seats comfortable Tourist Vehicle according to Group Size.;

Meals listed in the itinerary;

Tibet travel permit and all...

Tibet travel permit and all other necessary permits

Welcome Dinner when group members...

Welcome Dinner when group members meet in Lhasa

Arrangements include planning, handling, operational...

Arrangements include planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

Free Airport shuttle transfer between...

Free Airport shuttle transfer between Lhasa Gongar airport and Hotel on appointed time.

Service Charge & Government Taxes

Tourist accident/casualty insurance

Entry/Admission - Potala Palace

Entry/Admission - Jokhang Temple

Entry/Admission - Drepung Monastery (Zhebang...

Entry/Admission - Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)

Entry/Admission - Sera Monastery

Entry/Admission - Ganden Monastery

Not included:

Domestic flight/train to and out...

Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa.

International flight to and out...

International flight to and out of China

Personal expenses, like laundry, phone...

Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks

Tips to tour guide and...

Tips to tour guide and driver, you are suggested to tip them 2-7 USD/day in total

Lunches and dinners are not...

Lunches and dinners are not included, please pay on site by yourself

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa

Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Lhasa can be arrived by both a direct train or a direct flight. After you arrive in Lhasa, you will meet your tour guide at the train station or the airport. Then, your tour guide will take you to your hotel immediately by the private vehicle. You’d better have a good rest when you check in your hotel because you need time to adapt to the high altitude sickness. You should avoid fierce activities on Tibetan Plateau because of the low oxygen content. If you want to go outside, you can go for a walk around the Potala Square. Here is an ideal site to take some colorful photos.
Duration: 10 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: stay overnight in Lhasa hotel, 3-star or 4-star

Day 2: Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Johkang Temple, and Barkhor Street

Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the morning, your tour guide will pick you up at your hotel, and drive you to visit Lhasa city. The first scenic spot is the landmark of Lhasa city - Potala Palace. Built-in the 7th century, Potala Palace was used as the winter palace for Dalai Lama. In the palace, you can see lots of ancient antiques and items. The highlight of Potala Palace is the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the afternoon, we will visit the second scenic spot - Jokhang Temple, which was also built in the 7th century. In the front of the Jokhang Temple, you can see lots of pious pilgrims doing pray. The highlight of Jokhang temple is the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 851500 China
Outside of the Jokhang Temple, there is a busy shopping center named Barkhor Street. Here, you can buy some local items and goods at the best price. What’s more, enjoying a cup of sweet tea in a local tea house is the best way to enjoy the leisure afternoon.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Stay Overnight at Lhasa Hotel, 3-star or 4-star

Day 3: Lhasa Tour - Drepung and Sera Monastery

Stop At: Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si), Southern Slope of Genpeiwuzi Mountain, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Today, we will visit two famous monasteries in Lhasa, Drepung and Sera Monastery. In the morning, we will go to the Drepung Monastery which was built in 1416. As one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, Drepung Monastery is famous for the biggest monastery kitchen inside the monastery.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sera Monastery, Wuze Hill , Sera Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the afternoon, your tour guide will take you to visit the ancient Sera Monastery, another “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. You have no reason to miss the hot Buddhism debate held at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon. By seeing the special gestures and debate contents, you will have a better knowledge of the interesting Tibetan Buddhism.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Stay Overnight At Lhasa Hotel, 3-star or 4-star

Day 4: Lhasa-Ganden monastery visit and back to Lhasa (B)

Stop At: Ganden Monastery, Wangori Mountain, Dazi County, Lhasa 850100 China
After breakfast, we will drive to the Ganden Monastery, located 60 kilometers east of Lhasa. it is one of the “Great Three” Gelugpa monasteries of Tibet, founded in 1409. Along the road, you can enjoy the beautiful view of Kyichu River and as we drive up to Ganden along winding mountain road, tourists can get the far view of gorgeous monastery on the top of the mountain.

Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Stay Overnight At Lhasa Hotel, 3-star or 4-star

Day 5: Lhasa Departure (B)

Pass By: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
Your guide will pick you up and transfer you to the airport or train station according to your schedule, finishing the meaningful tour.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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