4 Days Lhasa Essence and Buddhist Culture Tour
Lhasa, China
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 4 days
Tibet is always a dreamy place to travelers, this 4 days Lhasa highlights tour allow you to explore Tibet's profound Buddhist culture and amazing highland sceneries, seeing Lhasa’s highlights in 4 days, fulfill your lifetime Tibet dream!
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Tibet is always a dreamy place to travelers, this 4 days Lhasa highlights tour allow you to explore Tibet's profound Buddhist culture and amazing highland sceneries, seeing Lhasa’s highlights in 4 days, fulfill your lifetime Tibet dream!Day 1 Lhasa Arrival
Welcome to the roof of the world! You will be pick up at the airport or train station, then be escorted to your hotel in Lhasa city at the comfort of your own private vehicle. After arrival at your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to explore the local area and acclimatize yourself to this high altitude city at the top of the world.
Accommodation: Lhasa Heritage Hotel 3-star or similar rank hotels
Day 2 Lhasa ( B )
Take the challenge of climbing up to Potala Palace (3,700m above sea level) and get a great view of Lhasa’s urban areas. Great photographic opportunities along the way up as you will have a great view of the traditional Tibetan architecture. Hear the story of the Dalai Lamas and see chapels that the Dalai Lamas studied, rested and worked in. Pass former Dalai Lamas’ graves which are decorated with beautiful treasures.
Continue your tour to Jokhang Temple, which is within walking distance from Potala Palace. It is considered as the spiritual center of Tibet. You will see many pilgrims worship within or nearby the temple.
Finally, join locals in a traditional pilgrimage route by taking a relaxing walk in a large circular path around Jokhang Temple at Barkor Street. The street is filled with pilgrims taking part in religious activities and street venders selling a wide variety of traditional Tibetan goods and religious items.
Accommodation: Lhasa Heritage Hotel 3-star or similar rank hotels
Day 3 Lhasa ( B )
After breakfast, you will firstly visit the Norbulingka Park, the former summer palace of Dalai Lama. Explore the beautiful gardens and experience one of the most holy sites in Tibetan Buddhism while soaking up the rich history. Next, come to Drepung Monastery, which was once the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery housing 10,000 monks in its heyday. Learn about the lives of Tibetan monks.
Your tour ends at Sera Monastery, where you will get the chance to experience “Buddhism Scriptures Debating”. These debates are unique to Sera and are quite famous. Enjoy the debates!
Accommodation: Lhasa Heritage Hotel 3-star or similar rank hotels
Day 4 Lhasa Departure( B )
Today is free for you until your tour guide transfer you to the airport in time for your flight or drop you off at Lhasa train station..
Welcome to the roof of the world! You will be pick up at the airport or train station, then be escorted to your hotel in Lhasa city at the comfort of your own private vehicle. After arrival at your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to explore the local area and acclimatize yourself to this high altitude city at the top of the world.
Accommodation: Lhasa Heritage Hotel 3-star or similar rank hotels
Day 2 Lhasa ( B )
Take the challenge of climbing up to Potala Palace (3,700m above sea level) and get a great view of Lhasa’s urban areas. Great photographic opportunities along the way up as you will have a great view of the traditional Tibetan architecture. Hear the story of the Dalai Lamas and see chapels that the Dalai Lamas studied, rested and worked in. Pass former Dalai Lamas’ graves which are decorated with beautiful treasures.
Continue your tour to Jokhang Temple, which is within walking distance from Potala Palace. It is considered as the spiritual center of Tibet. You will see many pilgrims worship within or nearby the temple.
Finally, join locals in a traditional pilgrimage route by taking a relaxing walk in a large circular path around Jokhang Temple at Barkor Street. The street is filled with pilgrims taking part in religious activities and street venders selling a wide variety of traditional Tibetan goods and religious items.
Accommodation: Lhasa Heritage Hotel 3-star or similar rank hotels
Day 3 Lhasa ( B )
After breakfast, you will firstly visit the Norbulingka Park, the former summer palace of Dalai Lama. Explore the beautiful gardens and experience one of the most holy sites in Tibetan Buddhism while soaking up the rich history. Next, come to Drepung Monastery, which was once the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery housing 10,000 monks in its heyday. Learn about the lives of Tibetan monks.
Your tour ends at Sera Monastery, where you will get the chance to experience “Buddhism Scriptures Debating”. These debates are unique to Sera and are quite famous. Enjoy the debates!
Accommodation: Lhasa Heritage Hotel 3-star or similar rank hotels
Day 4 Lhasa Departure( B )
Today is free for you until your tour guide transfer you to the airport in time for your flight or drop you off at Lhasa train station..
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