5 Days Lhasa Discovery Tour
Duration: 5 days
Tour Code: TCT-Lhasa-03
Tour Type: Private Tour
Tour Type: Suitable for the whole year, best from April to October. p.s. From November to March of the next year, water of Yamdrok Lake will freeze due to the weather condition.
Day 1
Arrival Lhasa
Arrival at Lhasa, you will be met at Gongar airport and transferred to the hotel for some good rest and acclimation.
Meals: No meals
Accommodation: In Lhasa
Lhasa is the capital of Tibet. Located at the foot of Mt. Gephel, Lhasa altitude is 3,490 m and the air contains only 68% of oxygen compared to sea level. Traditionally, Lhasa is the seat of the Dalai Lama, and the location of the Potala Palace and Norbulingka Palace. In Tibetan Buddhism the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa is regarded as the holiest centre in Tibet.
Day 2
Lhasa
Depart from your hotel in the morning, you will have a full day trip that covering the visit to Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street in Lhasa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Lhasa
The awe-inspiring Potala Palace, perched high above much of Lhasa, is the landmark of the city. The palace which consists of the Red Palace, the White Palace and some attached buildings was a complex of political and religious function. Now it is a huge treasure house for materials and articles of Tibetan history, religion, culture and arts.
Located at the center of the old Lhasa, Jokhang Temple is the spiritual center of Tibet. Built in 647 by Songtsen Gampo, it has a history of more than 1,300 years. The temple is the fine product of Han, Tibetan and Nepalese architecture techniques. Visitors will be treated to the sight of various exotic and sacred sculptures. Jokhang Temple also houses many invaluable cultural relics. Every year, the Great Prayer Festival is held here.
Barkhor Street is a famous commercial and commodity-distributing center in Lhasa, consisting of more than 120 handicrafts shops and more than 200 stalls. It is a good choice that should never be missed by tourists coming to Lhasa, for you can buy anything Tibet-related, from sacks of incense, chunks of yak butter to monk outfits. Barkhor is the road that pilgrims tramped out around Jokhang Temple through centuries. When walking along Barkhor Street, you should move in the clockwise direction.
Day 3
Lhasa
Today, you will have another one day city tour. After breakfast, enjoy your sightseeing tour that starts with a visit to Drepung Monastery, then continue your tour to Norbulingka and Sera Monastery.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Lhasa
Located 5 km from Lhasa, the Drepung Monastery is considered one of the three great monasteries in Tibet. It was first built in 1416, and held 7,700 monks in its heyday. In Tibetan language, Drepung Monastery means monastery of collecting rice.
Norbulingka means Jewel Garden. First built in 1751, it borrowed architectural style from the inland areas of China while maintaining local ethnic and religious features. Norbulingka served as a traditional summer palace and residence starting with the 7th Dalai Lama, and now it is the largest garden in Tibet.
After a visit to the summer resort, the Sera Monastery will be a good choice as well. It is the last of the three principal Yellow Sect monasteries built in Lhasa. The setting itself is very beautiful with cobbled alleyways, temples and colleges. The highlight of visiting Sera Monastery will be watching monks debating inside the shady courtyard behind the main temple. Every day, hundreds of red-robed monks assemble in small groups and practice their debating skills.
Day 4
Lhasa 
Yamdrok Lake Lhasa
In the morning, take a driving to Yamdrok Lake and enjoy your visit there. Be transferred back to Lhasa.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Lhasa
Yamdrok Lake is one of the three holiest lakes in Tibet. It is located 100 km southwest of Lhasa and surrounded by Mt. Kampala, Mt. Nyinchenkhasa, Mt. Chetungsu and Mt. Changsamlhamo. The holy lake is a pilgrimage site for Tibetans. Every summer, groups of pilgrims trek there to pray and receive blessings. Befitting its religious importance, the turquoise blue lake has indescribable scenic beauty, prompting the Tibetans to compare it with a fairyland in Heaven.
Day 5
Departure Lhasa
Enjoy your own free time before taking to the airport for your flight to next destination. Bid Lhasa a fond farewell as board the flight or get on the train to your next stop.
Meals: Breakfast
Tibet is not a relaxing holiday destination, but if temples, religion and ancient culture are your things, you will find Tibet is just the place for you after these days visit. Now, it is time to say goodbye. Choosing train to leave is also a very good idea.
Service Ends
Full price of this tour (per person in US$):
- JAN, FEB, DEC
- MAR, JUN, JUL, AUG
- APR, MAY, SEP, OCT, NOV
| Group Size | Using Standard Hotel ★★★ |
Using First Class Hotel ★★★★ |
Using Deluxe Hotel ★★★★★ |
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| Double Occupancy |
Sole Occupancy |
Double Occupancy |
Sole Occupancy |
Double Occupancy |
Sole Occupancy |
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| 1 person | 1320 | 1436 | 1514 | |||
| 2-5 persons | 719 | 855 | 777 | 971 | 816 | 1048 |
| 6-9 persons | 526 | 662 | 585 | 778 | 623 | 856 |
| 10 persons & above | 431 | 566 | 489 | 682 | 527 | 760 |
| Group Size | Using Standard Hotel ★★★ |
Using First Class Hotel ★★★★ |
Using Deluxe Hotel ★★★★★ |
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| Double Occupancy |
Sole Occupancy |
Double Occupancy |
Sole Occupancy |
Double Occupancy |
Sole Occupancy |
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| 1 person | 1436 | 1668 | 1939 | |||
| 2-5 persons | 777 | 971 | 893 | 1203 | 1029 | 1474 |
| 6-9 persons | 585 | 778 | 701 | 1010 | 836 | 1281 |
| 10 persons & above | 489 | 682 | 605 | 915 | 740 | 1186 |
| Group Size | Using Standard Hotel ★★★ |
Using First Class Hotel ★★★★ |
Using Deluxe Hotel ★★★★★ |
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| Double Occupancy |
Sole Occupancy |
Double Occupancy |
Sole Occupancy |
Double Occupancy |
Sole Occupancy |
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| 1 person | 1436 | 1668 | 1939 | |||
| 2-5 persons | 777 | 971 | 893 | 1203 | 1029 | 1474 |
| 6-9 persons | 585 | 778 | 701 | 1010 | 836 | 1281 |
| 10 persons & above | 489 | 682 | 605 | 915 | 740 | 1186 |
Recommended Hotels:
| City | Standard Hotel ★★★ | First Class Hotel ★★★★ | Deluxe Hotel ★★★★★ |
| Lhasa | Lhasa Shangbala Hotel | Lhasa Xinding Hotel | Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa |
Remarks:
1.The prices quoted here are only valid from March 1, 2012 to March 1, 2013. TCT reserves the right to adjust the prices of any portion of the tour due to the reasons beyond our control without prior notice.
2.All quotation is in US dollar (per person), and based on the exchange rate between CNY and USD in effect at the time of publishing. It is subject to change.
3.The quotation on our website is also subject to change during some Chinese festivals, national holidays, fairs or events, when hotels may levy higher rates which will be advised on a case by case basis.
4.The availabilities of rooms, flights and etc. are subject to change until the actual booking is been made.
5.Specific requests such as adjacent or connecting rooms, bedding requests, smoking or non-smoking rooms and special dietary needs should be subjected to reconfirm upon your arrival. We would put on your request to the Hotel.
Price includes:
1. Airport/railway station welcome and private transfers between airports/railway stations, hotels and sightseeing spots. Separate arrivals and departures will incur extra charges.
2. Accommodation based on two adults sharing one standard twin-bed room; solo travelers or those who want to occupy one twin-bed room of their own are required to pay additional charge of single supplement rate (S.SUPP in above price table). A single room is subject to availability based on prior request at an additional cost; if the recommended hotel is not available, it will be substituted by a similar one.
3. Driver and English-speaking guide service on normal sightseeing activities noted in the itinerary.
4. All entrance fees to scenic spots as shown in the itinerary. The final arrangement will be determined by local tour guides based on the local circumstances which are beyond the control of TopChinaTravel. TCT will adhere to the original itinerary as accurately as possible.
5. Meals as specified in the itinerary.
6. Government taxes.
7. Tibet Permit fees and all necessary governmental fees during the tour.
Price excludes:
1.Round way International airfare or train tickets, unless otherwise noted.
2.Domestic airfare of economic class or train ticket(s) as mentioned in the itinerary.
3.Visa fee, passport application or renewal fee.
4.Any Meals not specified in the itinerary.
5.Tips for guides, escort, drives, bellman, etc.
6.Personal expenses such as excess luggage fees, laundry, postage, communications and beverages.
7.Optional meals and shows mentioned in the itinerary, which will be added up if the clients desire to take the activities.
8.Any extra cost caused by changes of natural disasters, fires, weather, governmental and local authority orders, political change, strikes, war, riots, quarantine, custom regulations, damages or injury caused by accident beyond the control of TopChinaTravel and that has incurred due to the tourist action violating the laws.
9.Any items not specified in the plan.
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