Tibet Private Tour: 4-Day Lhasa Package
Lhasa, China
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 4 days
As the beautiful capital city of Tibet, Lhasa is one of the most
featured and dreamed-about places in the world. The Potala Palace has
served as the symbol of Buddhism for centuries. The everlasting burning
ghee lights, pure white godly hadas, resplendent golden funerary stupas
of the departed Dalai Lamas, red robed Lamas chanting scriptures in the
palace are like a dream. You can feel, but not integrate.
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As the beautiful capital city of Tibet, Lhasa is one of the most
featured and dreamed-about places in the world. The Potala Palace has
served as the symbol of Buddhism for centuries. The everlasting burning
ghee lights, pure white godly hadas, resplendent golden funerary stupas
of the departed Dalai Lamas, red robed Lamas chanting scriptures in the
palace are like a dream. You can feel, but not integrate.
Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa
Your guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area at Lhasa Airport, where the altitude is almost 12,000 feet (3,650 m) above sea level. A comfortable drive will transfer you to check in the hotel for a 3-night stay. It is suggested that you have a good rest at the hotel for the remainder of the day to acclimate to the high altitude in case of acute mountain sickness.
Overnight: Xinding Hotel (4 star)
Day 2: Lhasa (B+L)
After breakfast, you are going to visit the Drepung Monastery, located in the western suburb of the city. It is one of the 'Three Great Monasteries' and the largest one in Tibetan Buddhism. Looking at it from a distance, the monastery is like a heap of rice, consisting of a group of white buildings layer upon layer.
In the afternoon, visit the Sera Monastery, the second largest monastery in Tibet, which is well-known for the excellent debating of Buddhist doctrines among lamas. After that, you'll visit the nearby Norbulingka Park, the most beautiful and largest man-made park in Tibet. This park was built for 200 years ago and used to be the Summer Palace of religious leaders of the region.
Overnight: Xinding Hotel (4 star)
Day 3: Lhasa (B+L)
Your impressive excursion to the splendid Potala Palace is scheduled in the morning. Originally built in the 7th century as an imperial palace, the Potala Palace has experienced a 600-year's unrest until the reconstruction in the 17th century. From then on, it has been the political, religious, cultural, and economic center of Tibet. Currently, it is the largest treasure house of this mysterious land, attracting a great number of travelers and pilgrims everyday. Following this is a visit to Tibet Museum, which exhibits a number of historical relics and treasures.
After lunch, you will come to the Jokhang Temple, which is located in the city center. Constructed in the 7th century, the peak time of Tubo Kingdom, this temple is the best architectural combination of Tibet, Han, Nepal, and India. It is also a holy Buddhist temple of worshiping the rare life-size statue of Sakyamuni. Around the temple, is the thriving bazaar of the Barkhor Street, which assembles a large number of pilgrims, travelers, businessmen, and expats. Today's exciting journey will come to the end after visiting the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital.
Overnight: Xinding Hotel (4 star)
Day 4: Departure from Lhasa (B)
If time permits, you will be invited to visit a Tibetan family and get acquaintance with the local's life in details this morning. Later, your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport for your return flight and see you off there.
Your guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area at Lhasa Airport, where the altitude is almost 12,000 feet (3,650 m) above sea level. A comfortable drive will transfer you to check in the hotel for a 3-night stay. It is suggested that you have a good rest at the hotel for the remainder of the day to acclimate to the high altitude in case of acute mountain sickness.
Overnight: Xinding Hotel (4 star)
Day 2: Lhasa (B+L)
After breakfast, you are going to visit the Drepung Monastery, located in the western suburb of the city. It is one of the 'Three Great Monasteries' and the largest one in Tibetan Buddhism. Looking at it from a distance, the monastery is like a heap of rice, consisting of a group of white buildings layer upon layer.
In the afternoon, visit the Sera Monastery, the second largest monastery in Tibet, which is well-known for the excellent debating of Buddhist doctrines among lamas. After that, you'll visit the nearby Norbulingka Park, the most beautiful and largest man-made park in Tibet. This park was built for 200 years ago and used to be the Summer Palace of religious leaders of the region.
Overnight: Xinding Hotel (4 star)
Day 3: Lhasa (B+L)
Your impressive excursion to the splendid Potala Palace is scheduled in the morning. Originally built in the 7th century as an imperial palace, the Potala Palace has experienced a 600-year's unrest until the reconstruction in the 17th century. From then on, it has been the political, religious, cultural, and economic center of Tibet. Currently, it is the largest treasure house of this mysterious land, attracting a great number of travelers and pilgrims everyday. Following this is a visit to Tibet Museum, which exhibits a number of historical relics and treasures.
After lunch, you will come to the Jokhang Temple, which is located in the city center. Constructed in the 7th century, the peak time of Tubo Kingdom, this temple is the best architectural combination of Tibet, Han, Nepal, and India. It is also a holy Buddhist temple of worshiping the rare life-size statue of Sakyamuni. Around the temple, is the thriving bazaar of the Barkhor Street, which assembles a large number of pilgrims, travelers, businessmen, and expats. Today's exciting journey will come to the end after visiting the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital.
Overnight: Xinding Hotel (4 star)
Day 4: Departure from Lhasa (B)
If time permits, you will be invited to visit a Tibetan family and get acquaintance with the local's life in details this morning. Later, your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport for your return flight and see you off there.
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