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Lhasa Impression: 4-Day Pacakge

(SG005C) Lhasa Impression: Showing the best of Tibet Capital

Tashi delek! This four-day Lhasa itinerary introduces Tibet’s cultural and religious heritage. Enjoy local food and tea, observe pilgrims on the Barkhor kora, visit the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple, watch the monks’ debate at Sera Monastery, and take a leisurely hike near Drak Yerpa.

As the most celebrated local Tibet travel agency in Lhasa, we offer you the widest range of choices for the hotels to suit all the pockets and tastes. You have greater flexibility in upgrading your service. Our multilingual and dedicated Tibetan guides will keep you entertained in high spirits and show you the door to the heart of Tibetan Buddhism. Since we are the only Tibet travel agency with offices in Lhasa, Kathmandu, and Chengdu, we can easily help you get Tibet Permit (for free) for Tibet entry from all directions and offer viable plans for the extended tours to Nepal and other parts of inland Chinese cities.

YOUR JOURNEY

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detailed Itinerary

Tour Day-by-day

DAY 1: Arrive in Lhasa

Your guide will meet you on arrival and transfer you to your hotel. Along the way, enjoy views of the Yarlung Tsangpo, also known as the Brahmaputra, and the Lhasa River. Rest and allow time to adjust to the altitude. If you feel comfortable going out, visit Potala Square for views of the palace.

For the newcomers, please first get acclimatized to the high altitude in Tibet. Rest in your hotel. There is no rush to visit attractions inside Lhasa city. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

DAY2: Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Johkang Temple, and Barkhor Street (B, D)

Begin at the Potala Palace, the former winter residence of the Dalai Lamas. Its history is associated with Tibet’s seventh-century king. Highlights include the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation cave connected with the king.

After lunch, visit Jokhang Temple, founded in the seventh century. Inside, see the revered statue of the twelve-year-old Shakyamuni Buddha. Outside, observe pilgrims prostrating before the temple. Explore the market along Barkhor Street and watch pilgrims following the kora, the religious circuit around the temple.

Enjoy Tibetan tea with local residents at a teahouse. A welcome dinner will also be arranged.

Optional: If time permits, visit a Tibetan handicraft workshop or a traditional Tibetan medicine center with your guide. An evening Tibetan cultural show is available as an upgrade, starting at $60.

Stay overnight in Lhasa

DAY 3: Lhasa Tour - Drepung and Sera Monastery (B)

Visit Drepung Monastery, one of Tibet’s major Gelug monastic centers, founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choge, a disciple of Tsongkhapa. Explore the monastery kitchen and the Buddhist sculpture workshop nearby.

In the afternoon, visit Sera Monastery, one of Tibet’s three major Gelug monasteries. Watch the monks’ debate, generally held between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m., and explore the scripture-printing house, sand mandalas, and colorful paintings of the Buddha.

Stay overnight in Lhasa

DAY 4: Departure from Lhasa(B)

The guide will transfer you to the airport or train station and help you get on board.

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

Before you go

Service Included:

Tibet Travel Permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet;
All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
Meals as specified in the itinerary;
Local tour Transfers, 5-29 seats comfortable Tourist Vehicle according to Group Size.;
Knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide shared in your group;
Service Charge & Government Taxes;
Arrangements include planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Welcome Dinner in local restaurant when group members meet in Lhasa
Free Airport shuttle transfer between Lhasa Gongar airport and Hotel on designated time.
Group tours only include a welcome dinner after your arrival in Tibet.
Tibet Handy Map
Drinking water Provided during the trip
Tourist accident/casualty insurance;

Service Excluded:

3 night's accommodation in Lhasa;
International flight to and out of China;
Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa. (We can provide you the domestic flight/train ticket booking service at the BEST discount price, please contact us our travel experts for the details.)
Lunches and dinners are not included. Please pay on site by yourself.; usually it costs about USD3-15 per person for one meal in TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).
Gratuities for your guide and driver are not included. If you are pleased with their service, you may tip an amount you consider appropriate.
Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks (please do the best to avoid the alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.

Transfer Service between Hotels and Airport/ Train Station

Lhasa Gongar International Airport is about 70km from the downtown, and it takes about 1.5 hours for a car transfer between airport and hotel. Upon your arrival at the airport, our Tibetan local pick-up guide will greet you warmly, and escort you to the hotel. When the tour ends, your guide will pick you up at the hotel and escort you to the airport.