Day 1 – Arrival at Lhasa(3700m)Upon your arrival at Gonggar airport, our guide will meet you and transfer to Lhasa with 1 1/2hrs drive, On the way, you’ll get greeted by Nie Tang Budda – a Budda image engraved in the mountain face.The rest time you are at leisure for acclimatization or visit local bazaar on own.
Day2 – Lhasa (B/L)Visit:Potala Palace, Sera Monastery
After breakfast, guided sightseeing with the Lhasa’s cardinal landmark-Potala Palace. This massive 13-storeyed building used to be the highest building prior to the early period of last century, used to be the former winter abode for the Dalai Lamas. It looks incredibly magnificent from a distance and could be viewed from various places around the town. As the nation’s supreme relic, the palace dates back to 7th century A.D. In the afternoon, visit of Sera Monastery, which was founded in 1419 by Sakya Yeshe, a disciple of Tsongkhapa. The “Buddhism Scriptures Debating” in Sera is very famous.
Day3 – Lhasa (B/L)Visit: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Norbulingkha
After breakfast, guided sightseeing of the most revered religious structure in Tibet-Jokhang Temple. Jokhang, the most sacred temple in Tibet, refers to “Buddha’s House” in Tibetan language because the main statue enshrined is said to be made by Buddha Sakyamuni himself in his lifetime. Jokhang Temple is the convergence of Tibet’s Spiritual and secular life, like Mecca for the Muslims, here you can meet all the tribes from Tibetan plateau. The surrounding market is called Barkhor, one of the most important religious paths, which also assembles people for shopping. In the afternoon, visit of Norbulingkha, the summer palace of the Dalailama.
Day 4 – Lhasa-Tsedang -Samye 165km (B/L)Visit: Samye Monastery, Yumbulakhang Palace
We will drive along the Tsangpo river to visit the fantastic Samye monastery, believed to be Tibet’s first monastery, built between 775 and 779. The original building is no longer intact due to destruction caused by wars and natural disasters, but the monastery has been rebuilt each time and still remains the symbol of Tibet’s national identity. Its main building is a three-story tower with an interior influenced by Tibetan, Han and Indian styles. In the afternoon visit of Yumbulakhang palace- the first building of Tibet as the palace for the first Tibetan king.
Day5 – Tsedang -Yamdroktso-Gyantse(3900m). 340km, 7hrs (B/L)Visit: Yangdrok Lake, Perkhor Chode Monastery
After breakfast, leave for Gyanste, after about 3 1/2 hours’ driving, climbing over the snow pass of Kambala(4790m), have a overlooking the Yangdrok lake at top of the KambabaLa pass, the view of the lake and the snowpeak afar are marvelous and impressive. After down from the mountain, we continue our drive along the lakeside, stop for after about 90km, in the late afternoon, arriving in Gyangtse, visit Perkhor Chode monastery in the sunset time.
Day6 – Gyantse-Shigatse(3800m). 90km, 1/2hrs (B/L)Visit:Tashilhunpo Monastery, Outdoor Market
After breakfast, we leave the small town of Gyantse to Shigatse, the second large city in Tibet and the capital of Tsang, lying 354 km west of Lhasa at an altitude of 3,810 m/12,570 ft, visit to the impressive Tashilhunpo Monastery, home of Tibet’s Panchen Lama, a sprawling complex with a gigantic Maitreya (Future Buddha) statue. Various temples contain ornate reliquary chortens. Visit Shigatse’s outdoor market for some real treasures.
Day7 – Shigatse-Lhasa.280km, 3/4hrs (B/L)Visit: Yarlung Zsangpo River
This day is an easy journey, driving along the Yarlung Zsangpo River back to Lhasa. On the way stop at a small village side the road to visit the Tibetan handmade incense mill and workshop.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to airport for onward flight.
| Basic package Minimum 2 persons | |||
| Deluxe | Standard | ||
| Share twin | S/S | Share twin | S/S |
| USD1140 | USD405 | USD980 | USD245 |
Valid Time: March to November,2012 Operation: Every Tuesday, Saturday
Service Inclusion:
-Accommodation in sharing twin room at specified hotels with daily breakfast;
-All lunch as mentioned in the program;
-Sightseeing tour with local English-speaking guide;
-All entrance fees + sightseeing as mentioned in the program
-The transportation is in a car (02-04pax), mini coach (05-10pax), coach (15 & above) depending on the number of participant.
-Tibet travel permit
Service Exclusion:
-International flights
-Chinese visa fee
-Departure flight from Lhasa and airport tax;
-All dinners, other meals, drinks and personal expenses;
-Tips to the guide and driver;
-Any program other than mentioned in our program.
Remark:
All prices shown are based on the current exchange rate and maybe subject to fluctuation with the prevailing rate.
Extension Service:
1.Private airport transfer: USD85/car with guide
2.Extra night 4 star hotel deluxe room: USD168 per single / twin /room with breakfast
3.Extra night at 3 star hotel: USD77/room with breakfast
4.One day private tour to Ganden Monastery : USD70/person ( Min. 2persons)
5.One day private tour to Namtso lake: USD159/person (Min.2person)
After the trip has commenced, we are unable to refund any amount for unused services due to your early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.
Author: Amoytrip---Free China Travel Guide--Tibet Join-in Tour--8 Days Classical Tibet tour
Free Inquiry: ryan@amoytrip.com
没有评论:
发表评论