Trip Overview
This trip starts in the main tourist attractions like Potala palace, Jokhang temple, Drepung and Sera monastery in Lhasa and tourists may enjoy the beauty of the Yarlung Tsangpo (Tibet’s largest and longest river) and visit the Samye monastery which is the first Buddhist monastery built in Tibet and also the very first monastery to have monks. It is very interesting to go for Kora (religious circle) around Hepori hill and enjoy the sand surrounding you as you do Kora.
Highlights:
- Potala Palace: Winter palace of the Dalai Lama
- Jokhang Temple: Spiritual Center for Buddhists in Tibet
- Sera Monastery: One of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, the hot attraction is monks debate.
- Drepung Monstery: Drepung used to be a seat of central government until the 5th Dalai Lama built Potala Palace.
- Samye monastery：The central Buddhist temple has Tibetan, Han and Indian styles, so Sanye Temple is also called Sanbian Temple
Cost & Calendar(minimum pax NO.2)
2018.4.1---2018.6.25:￥4500 RMB/per person
2018.6.26---2018.8.25:￥4950 RMB/per person
2018.8.26---2018.10.15:￥4750 RMB/per person
2018.10.16---2018.11.15:￥4500 RMB/per person
Single room supplement(3★Hotels)：￥650 RMB/per person
Notes
1.The price is based on twin sharing accommodation,single room supplyment will be charged for solo occupancy.
2.Reservation is suggested to make at least 15 days ahead of your departure date.
3.Shopping won't be arranged in this tour,which help the visitors avoid traps.
Day 01: Arrival in Lhasa
After arriving in Lhasa, local tour guide will welcome you at the airport/train station, then transfer the guests to the hotel. Acclimatize the high altitude in the hotel.
Overnight in Lhasa 3★Hotels
Day 02: Lhasa City, (B,D)
The tour will begin from UNESCO World Heritage site - Potala Palace, which is also the winter palace of Dalai Lama. It's situated at 12,139 feet above sea level. It's a 13-story high building that contains over 1,000 rooms, various statues, stupas, murals and artifacts.
Then continue to Jokhang Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s a spiritual center for Buddhists in Tibet. Next to the temple there is Bakhor Street, filled with pilgrims and street vendors, selling traditional Tibetan items such as prayer wheels and jewelry.
Overnight in Lhasa 3★Hotels
Day 03: Lhasa City (B)
In the morning, tourists are going to visit Drepung monastery which was one of the “three greet” Gelug monasteries of Tibet and was founded in 1416. Ganden palace is used as Dalai Lama’s palace in the Drepung before moving to the Potala palace.
Afternoon, Sera Monastery---It was one of the “three great” Gelug monasteries of Tibet and was founded in 1419. The highlight is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon.
Overnight in Lhasa 3★Hotels
Day 4: Lhasa to Samye Monastery to Lhasa (B)
Today, you will have a 290km driving along the Yarlung Tsang (Brahmaputra river), the Sand Mountain, the high mountain meadow, and the wide rivers accompany you as you are heading towards Samye Monastery, the Samye Monastery is the Tibet first Buddhist monastery, built in 8 century and the first monastery to have the three Buddhist jewels of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. With these unique features, this splendid temple has become an attraction for visitors both at home and abroad.
Overnight in Lhasa 3★Hotels
Day 05: Departure from Lhasa (B)
Your 5-Day Lhasa and Samye monastery Tour ends today. After breakfasts, you will be free for the morning. Our staff will collect you at your hotel to transfer to Lhasa Airport/Railway.
End of tour!
Price include :
- All necessary travel permits for Tibet (excluding the Chinese visa)
- Tourist bus/minibus transportation with experienced local driver during tour.
- Tourist bus/minibus transportation between airport/train statin and Hotel at designated period of time.
- Experienced Local Tibetan private guide.
- 4 nights of economy Hotel twin sharing accommodation with breakfast (B.B).
- One welcome or welfare dinner.
- All admission fee of tourists sites listed in the itinerary.
- Oxygen bottle provided during the trip
Price exclude :
- Chinese visa
- Lunches and Dinners
- Tips to driver and tour guide
- Single room supplement if clients request a private room in hotel
