Lhasa City Tour plus Classic Tibet Trekking
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Duration:
10
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Lhasa, Shigatse, Dangxiong, Lhasa
- Departure date:
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As You Prefer
- Tour code:
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CD-HT04
Tour Highlights
Trek from Tsurphu Monastery to Yangpachen
Experience the history and culture of Tibet, and different Tibetan Buddhism culture
Worry-free tour with guaranteed low price, no hidden cost
Quick View
Day 1 Lhasa
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Welcome to Lhasa and choose our Lhasa travel package. Our local guide will meet you at Gonggar airport or train station and transfer to your hotel for check-in. On the way, you’ll be greeted by the Nyetang Giant Buddha at the bank of the Kyichu River, 30 feet high, which was carved in 11th centry AD. The rest of the day is yours to relax and acclimatize.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
Day 2 Lhasa
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After breakfast, you will visit the splendid Potala Palace. Be ready to do some walking and steep stair climbing to the top levels of the palace, but it never fails to please your eyes. Potala Palace, the worldwide-known cardinal landmark of Tibet, is the highest palace of the world, over 3,700 meters above sea level. Atop the Palace, you will get a bird-view of the whole city.
Proceed to the Jokhang Temple in the afternoon. Situated in the old section of Lhasa, Jokhang Temple is the most sacred and important temple in Tibet, originally built in 647AD. The architectural style of the temple features a mixture of Indian vihara design, Chinese Tang Dynasty design, and Nepalese design. The circuit around it called Barkhor Street, a shopper's paradise with famous local handmade crafts and souvenirs.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
Day 3 Lhasa
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About 5 kms northwest of Lhasa is Drepung Monastery, on the slope of the Wuze Hill. It is known as the most important monastery of Gelugpa in Tibetan Buddhism, once world's largest monastery with about 10,000 monks. Next stop is Tibet Museum. It is the first large-sized comprehensive modern museum in the Tibet. Also it's a gem of Tibetan civilization & a treasure house of Tibetan cultural relics. Then you will visit Sera Monastery. It is one of the three most famous monasteries in Lhasa along with Drepung Monastery and Ganden Monastery. Sera Monastery may not be as grandiose as Drepung Monastery, but it’s more serene surrounded by many small temples.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
Day 4 Lhasa, Shigatse
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Today take a visit to Tsurphu Monastery, which serves as the traditional seat of the Karmapa. The monastery is about 14,000 feet (4,3000m) above sea level. Nestled in a valley around 70km outside of Lhasa, the picturesque Tsurphu Monastery boasts two large libraries full of sutras, tantras and collected works of some of the greatest Tibetan Lamas in history.
After the visiting of Tsurphu Monastery, prepare for the coming days’ trekking, such as hire yaks and yak worker.
Stay overnight near Tsurpu Monastery
Day 5 Shigatse
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Trekking Route: Tsurpu Monastery to Leten (4-5 hours, 11 kilometers)
Leten is a tiny village and valley of Tibet. It is located between Yangpachen and Tsurphu Monastery in the Lhasa. At an altitude of 5105m, it is one of the highest permanent settlements in the world.
Camping in Leten.
Day 6 Shigatse
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Trekking Route: Leten to Bartso
Bartso is the village of five homes of drokpa (nomads). This settlement has a permanent sources of water because of which it is considered as a good place to camp for the Tsurphu to Yangpachen trekking. The slopes around the village are covered in juniper and valuable bushes are extracted from this forest and trucked to Lhasa to feed the people of the new provincial city.
Camping near Bartso
Day 7 Shigatse
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Trekking Route: Bartso to Djore Ling Nunnery
Dorje Ling Nunnery is a group of white houses situated at Dorje Ling Valley. The centerpiece of this friendly nunnery is a red chapel. The chapel is decorated in a very simple way, reflecting the modest of means of the 52 nuns who call this place their home. The nuns are quite happy to show visitors around the nunnery and donations are most welcomed.
Camping near Djore Ling Nunnery.
Day 8 Shigatse, Dangxiong
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Trekking Route: Djore Ling Nunnery to Yangpachen Monastery
Yangpachen Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Yangpachen. It is historically the seat of the Shamarpas of Karma Kagyü. It is about 85 km northwest of Lhasa "on the northern side of the Lhorong Chu valley above the Lhasa-Shigatse highway."
Camping near Yangpachen Monastery.
Day 9 Lhasa, Lhasa
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Today you will be driven to Lhasa. It’s about a 2-hour(100 kilometers) drive from Yangpachen to Lhasa. Then you will be escorted to your hotel. Rest of the day is free to you.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
Day 10 Lhasa
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See-off at the airport or train station of Lhasa for your next destination.
Package Details
Tour Package Includes:
-- Tibet Entry Permit & Tibet Travel Permit: providing for free before your arrival, free shipping to you, while excluding Air or Urgent Express
-- Admissions: Entrance fee to all scenic spots listed in itinerary
-- Tour Guide: a local experienced English-speaking guide
-- Car Driver: an experienced licensed driver
-- Vehicle: a private air-conditioned car, offering Round-trip transfers
-- Luggage Transfers: a hand for your heavy luggage
-- Special Assistance: Local guide helps you to overcome any difficulty
-- Insurance: Travel Agencies Liability Insurance
-- Government taxes & Service charges
Tour Package Excludes:
-- Other optional attractions/ tours/ meals and international flights
-- Tips for tour guides and drivers
Tipping
Policy in China
Tips for trekking in Tibet
Clothing
1.It's advisable to dress in layers that can be easily added or removed as temperatures vary greatly within a day in Tibet.
2.A windbreaker is advisable at any time of year.
3.A down jacket (better with hat) together with other warm-keeping clothing is necessary if you want to travel into remote areas or to have a trekking tour.
4.A pair of durable and comfortable shoes. Water-proof and warm-keeping climbing shoes are recommended.
5.Waterproof clothing and raingear are highly recommended if you come to Tibet in July and August because it rains frequently during this period.
Food and Drink
1.Snacks can ensure your energy, like chocolate, squeeze biscuits, etc.
2.Drinking water is a necessity when traveling further.
Sunscreen
1.High SPF sunscreen cream, sun block, skin cream and lip balm to against intense sunlight and dry weather.
2.Sunglasses and sunhat can protect you effectively from being exposed to the scorching sunlight.
Bag
A large backpack and a smaller one. The smaller one can be used for daily activities and be put into the large backpack when necessary. A waist bag to put important documents and property.
Others
1.Cellphone, camera, etc with extra batteries.
2.Trekking equipment, such as sleeping bag, compass and Tibet map.
3.Flashlight, lighter, pocket knife, sewing kit.
4.A first aid kit, including Aspirin, Antibiotics, AMS medications and other medicines.
Featured Hotels
City:
Lhasa
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Lhasa Hotel
Address:
1, Minzu Road, Lhasa 850001, Tibet, China
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Situated at 3,680 m above sea-level,covering an area of 81,284 meters,The Lhasa Hotel is an international four star hotel in Tibet.It was recently renovated in 1999. The hotel has a range of restaurants that provide Sichuan, Western, Indian and Tibetan food.For sightseeing and tours in Tibet, guests can take advantage of the hotel sales & marketing departmen which offers a wide range of tours tai……
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