Tibet Tours

I am a traveler who. Sometimes alone, sometimes with the passers-attended. I once drove a motorcycle traveled northwest Gobi, desert, beach, temple. Earlier this year, I have set for themselves this year plans to Tibet on foot. I sketched a map of every Tibetan youth hostel, the owner of the deliberations with the other volunteers Agreement – Yes, my journey will be a volunteer tour. This approach may be difficult, but let me stay for longer Tibet, a good feel for local conditions and customs. I have in the past to get to know Tibet ALICE exchange experiences, for each possible scenarios prepared.

After a period of rest, I sold a motorcycle, alone to Tibet. Medog at the moment, I live here the weather is good. CYTS network is slow, I entrusted my friend, released a day trip photos, and love to travel with friends to share. I will also be able to access some travel notes, when issued, or to answer questions about walking tours. Thank you, I was goggle-eyed fish stay.

First Day: the day in Lhasa, is lazy and leisurely … …

Trip Code: WS – 105
Trip Valid: 01/01/2008- 31/12/2008
Length: Two Day
Group Size: Minimum 1

Price( Price valide 01/03/2010 – 31/12/2010 ):
The rate is USD1.00 equates to CN yuan 7.0.

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Introduction:
This tour will let you close to the lovely Giant Pandas, learn more about Chengdu history and clture, and taste the delicious Chengdu Local food, especially the famous Sichuan hot-pot.

Tour Itinerary:
Day 1 Panda Base / Wangjiang Tower Park / Wuhou Temple
Morning 07:30 pick you up from you hotel and drive to Chengdu Panda Base (half an hour). You will catch pandas’ feeding time, they are at their most active. You can still see the Red Panda at Base. Later watch the film at Panda Museum to know the panda daily life, Baby getting birth, ect. ( Visiting 2-2.5hours). Drive back to Chengdu Downtown have local snacks for lunch.

Afternoon visit Wangjiang Tower Park, you’ll stroll along the scenic paths to historic pavilions and halls built in memory of Xuetao, a female poet of the Tang Dynasty. The park is also home to Chongli Tower, with a four-story view of lush riverside bamboo and willows. Drink tea inside the park as local people. Then drive to visit Wuhou Temple, which is built for memorial of one Shu kingdom premier during Three Kingdom period. Have a short walk at old Jinli street next by, houses along this street keep Chuanxi style.
Have the famous Sichuan hot-pot for dinner.

Day 2 Qingyang Palace / The Thatched Cottage of Du Fu / Songxianqiao Art Market / Wenshu Monastery / Sichuan Opera
Morning around 08:30 pick you up from your hotel, drive to visit Qingyang palace which is a Taoism temple with a history of more than 1,000 years; then visit the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu, the former residence of a very famous Tang poet. Du Fu wrote more than 240 poems at this cottage reflecting the sorrows of the village.Have the local sichuan dishes at Chen Ma Po Tofu Restaurant for lunch.

Afternoon drive to visit Chengdu Songxianqiao Art Market, where you will find Chinese old paintings, unique Shu Brocade and Embroidery, bamboo products and antique staffs, ect. Then visit Wenshu Monastery, which was built during the Tang Dynasty, it is the largest and best-preserved Buddhist temple in Chengdu.

Have the wonderful taste of the vegetarian food at the Monastery for dinner. After dinner enjoy the cultural show – Sichuan Opera at Tea house, which lasts for 1.5 hours. Then drive back to your hotel, end the trip.

Tour Inclusions:
1. All senic spots’ entrance tickets;
2. Sichuan opera show;
3. 2 lunch and 2 dinner;
4. Transportation: Car or Minivan depends on the number of visitiors;
5. English-speaking guide;
6. Travel Insurance.

Tour Exclusions:
1. Your own expenses;
2. Tip

Tibet, the mysterious land beyond Himalayas, has for centuries been a seductive destination for travelers. Its rich Buddhist heritage, intrepid people and stunning natural beauty are a source of fascination and intrigue to people the world over. We offer you a way to magically step back in time, to visit an isolated, relatively untouched place in Tibetan Cultural Area, where you can be at one with nature as nowhere else.

One of the trips will start in Lhasa, the holy capital of Tibet, where we will explore its monasteries and temples under the guidance of our experts. We will then continue our journey to Gyangtse and Shigatse, where we will visit Kumbuk Monastery and Tashilunpo Monastery. Afterwards, we will go to Tingri, and from Tingri to Rombuk Monastery.. From there we will start for a 3-days hike to Mt. Everest Base Camp & surroundings. The other trip will start in Lhasa, too. And then will start hiking from Genden Monastery. After 3-4days hiking on the traditional trek with local Tibetans and yaks, we will arrive Samye Monastery located in Yalutsanpo River valley. We will take part in prayer ceremonies, visit homes and nomads’ tents of local Tibetans on our trips. By experiencing the wonders and part of the spiritual challenges experienced by Tibet’s pilgrims, we may gain an understanding of why Tibetans draw an equal sign between religion and life.

A: Trekking towards Mt. Everest Base Camp Area(11days)
Day 1 Fly from Beijing to Lhasa and Acclimatization. Hotel
Arrival at Gongkar airport, then about two hours drive (100kms) to arrive at Lhasa city, which is situated at an elevation of 3650 meters.

Day 2 Lhasa. Sightseeing. Hotel
Morning visit to Potala Palace, which used to be the winter palace for successive Dalai Lamas. Afternoon visit to Johkang Temple, the most sacred and oldest temple in Tibet. The walk around it is called Barkhor for all pilgrims, it is also a famous bazaar for Tibetan handicrafts and antiques. You may exploring the same alleys in the old city of Lhasa or get prepared for hiking.

Day 3 Lhasa. Sightseeing. Hotel
Morning visit to Drepung Monastery, the biggest and one of the most important monastery in Tibet, which is beautifully palace on a mountain slope outside Lhasa. Afternoon visit to Sera Monastery, where we can watch the Monks Debating which is one of the Tibetan Buddhist activities in the Monastery. And then visit to Norbulingka, the Summer Placace of Dalai Lamas.

Day 4 Lhasa to Gyangtse & Shigatse (380kms away from Lhasa). Hotel
8-hour’s drive out of Lhasa will take us to Gyangtse & Shigatse. We will also visit the holy lake Yamdrok, Karola Glaciers & Kumbuk Monastery on the way.

Day 5 Shigatse to Tingri(250kms away from Shigatse). Hotel
Morning visit to Tashilunpo Monastery, the holy place for Panchen Lamas. Afternoom drive to Tingri.

Day 6 Tingri to Rombuk Monastery (130kms away from Tingri). Camping
3-hour’s drive out away from Tingri, we will arrive Rombuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world. Start 3-4hour’s hiking to Mt. Everest Base Camp. Camping

Day 7 Mt. Everest Base Camp. Hiking. Camping
Hiking around Mt. Everest Base Camp area & up to Rombuk Glaciers.

Day 8 Base Camp to Rombuk Monastery. Hiking. Camping
Hiking back to Rombuk Monastery.

Day 9 Rombuk Monastery back to Shigatse. Hotel

Day 10 Shigatse back to Lhasa. Hotel

Day 11 Morning free. Fly from Lhasa back to Beijing.

Quote: (RMB/p.p. or USD/p.p.)
Over 10persons: RMB10800.00/p.p. or USD1350.00/P.P.
8-9persons: RMB11800.00/p.p. or USD1460.00/p.p.
6-7persons: RMB12000.00/p.p. or USD1480.00/p.p.
4-5persons: RMB13700.00/p.p. or USD1690.00/p.p.
2-3persons: RMB15600.00/p.p. or USD1950.00/p.p.
Single room supplement: RMB.00/p.p. or USD.00/p.p.

☆Quote includes:
1. Accommodation for 10 nights based on double occupancy.
2. All meals (three meals per day when you eat with the group; most meals are Chinese style. Meals are available for vegetarians).
3. Transportation in Tibet except hiking areas.
4. Guided hiking.
5. Entry fees for sightseeing places listed.
6. Beijing/Lhasa/Beijing airfare.
7. Tour insurance.
☆Quote excludes:
1. Flight between your city to Beijing.
2. Airport taxes (RMB50.00/p.p. for domestic flight; RMB90.00/p.p. for international flight depart China.
3. Drinks & personal expenses.

Notes:
1. Group departs any day from Beijing if there are enough persons on the same tour. Bookings need one week in advance together with full payment and guest’s passport details (name, sex, date of birth, nationality, profession, passport number and Chinese visa valid date).
2. Group will be met at Lhasa airport with sign of “TTO-BEIJING”.
3. Tibet Travel Permit will be issued by our office in Beijing directly.
4.Owing to local natural conditions, we may save the right to change the itinerary accordingly.

Trip Length
7 Days
Route
Chengdu-Rilong-Xinduqiao-Litang-Daocheng-Yading-Daocheng-Xinduqiao-Chengdu
Attractions
Overland Aba, Ganzi, two Tibetan Prefectures, the altitude rises and Plateau landscape is beheld. The largest Panda Breeding Base, magnificent Mt Siguniang, stone watchtowers, alpine meadows and the tour destination: Mt kongarimsongongbo, the Trinity of Tibetan Buddhist Protectors.
Today’s Highlights:
Drive to Rilong; Wolong Panda Base Visiting

Details:
We will depart in the morning and continue drive to Rilong which is about 220 km from Chengdu (about 5-6 hours driving). It is a small town, situated at an altitude of 10,000ft. En route, we will visit Wolong Panda Base, one of the earliest research bases established in the early 1980s. Overnight in Rilong.

Day 2: Rilong-Xinduqiao
Today’s Highlights:
Xinduqiao Sightseeing; Bamei and Tagong Grassland

Details:
After breakfast, driving to Xinduqiao, is always called as the platform of photographer. the photography lover using the place, could take numerous beautiful pictures of plateau pastureland. En route enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of Bamei and Tagong grassland. Overnight in Xinduqiao.

Day 3:Xinduqiao-Yajiang-Litang-Daocheng(3,400m)
Today’s Highlights:
Drive to Daocheng

Details:
357km ride over mountain passes over 4,000m in turn as Gao’ersi, Jianziwan and Haizishan to Daocheng, which is full of discovery of primitive Tibetan villages, Buddhism monasteries and pastoral scenery brought by the rolling landscapes. Overnight at Daocheng.

Day 4: Daocheng-Riwa-Chongu Monastery-Luorong Yak field-Yarding (3,700m)
Today’s Highlights:
Drive to Yading; Luorong Yak Field

Details:
110km ride to Yarding and free activities at your preference. Yading is a paradise for photographers and trekkers, which is one of China’s most awe-inspiring nature reserves, Tibetan’s holy land. Every stunning vista here is celebrated with a gompa, prayer flags or Mani Stones. You will take in relatively remote areas of Tibetan culture – small towns reminiscent of the wild west, rolling landscapes characterized by wheat and barley fields and Tibetan houses. Overnight at Yading town.

Day 5: Yarding-Mt Kongarimgongbo-Daocheng
Today’s Highlights:
Yading; Mt. Kongarimgongbo; Back to Daocheng

Details:
Yading is renowned for the 3 holy peaks, which were blessed in the 8th century by Buddha Padmasambhava of projecting his divine light onto the range and naming the 3 elevations after 3 bodhisattvas.

The south peak Jambeyang (or Jampelyang, Yangmaiyong) of 5,958m is the avatar of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. The east peak Chanadorje (or Xianuoduoji) of the same height represents Vajrapani , the Bodhisattva of Wrath. The north peak, Chenresig (or Chenrezig, Xiannairi ) of 6,032m, the highest of the trio, symbolizes Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Mercy. After visit, drive back to Daocheng. Overnight in Daocheng.

Day 6: Daocheng-Litang-Yajiang-Xinduqiao(3,200m)
Today’s Highlights:
Litang; Back to Xinduqiao

Details:
On the way to visit Litang Monastery. Overnight at Xinduqiao.

Day07: Back to Chengdu
Today’s Highlights:
Back to Chengdu

Details:
Today we will drive back to Chengdu. From Chengdu, you can take flight or train to your next destination. Hope you had a great time in Sichuan.

Tips for This Tour
1. Cold in night, bring enough clothes to keep warm;
2. Heavy sunshine in daytime, bring sunglasses and sunblock;
3. Avoid catching cold and bring some medicine;
4. Pass several mountains which are above 4,000 meters. For those who suffered from high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, and heart disease, is not suitable;
5. No alcohol; More water, vegetable, and fruits;
6. The living condition and food supplies are compared not good. Prepare some food if necessary;
7. Protect the environment and respect the local culture. Prepare some candies or stationery as the gifts to the local people.

The Land of Snows, the roof of the world for travelers to visit Tibet is without doubt one of the most important places, which has many attractions for the visitors. The people of the plateau are a bluff, the strong heart, friendly and live in perfect harmony with its environment. Now for a Tibetan, Tibetan way of life and see how their daily lives!
Highlights:
a. Wind your way through the Potala, the Holy Land and a symbol of Tibet.
b. Join brew, pilgrims murmured shrines around the Jokhang Temple, the spiritual heart of Tibet.
C. Around the Barkhor, Lhasa fascinating medieval pilgrimage circuit.
d. Close contact with the traditional art of Tibet and their daily lives. Join them, including one of them, enjoy this new way of life completely.
e. Sip tea in the tearoom Tibetan religious Ani Sangkhung monastery discover the most beautiful Tibet.
f. A short walk on the nature of Tibet near Sera, take the court of wild rose, and the famous debate sessions of the monks of the Sera Monastery.
Day 1
Place & Transport: Arrive in Lhasa
Today’s Activities: Hometown of Tibetan apron, spectacular scenery and typical Tibetan villages along the way.
Meals: B,L,D
Detailed Itinerary: Welcome to Tibet! Today you could go to the “hometown of Tibetan apron”. There you could learn how to make Pulu (a weaving wool fabric Tibetan cloth) by locals, you could have a try if you are interested in. And on the way to Lhasa, you will enjoy the spectacular scenery and the typical Tibetan villages. Stay at the hotel after arrival for adapting to the high attitude. It is helpful to take things easy for the first few days, and try to drink some water just and now.

Day 2
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Today’s Activities: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Meals: B,L,D
Detailed Itinerary: TVisit Potala, which was constructed in 637 by Songtsen Gampo, the first king of the united Tibet and later reconstructed and served as the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas. Jokhang monastery, the center of the Tibetan Buddhism and the sacred land of Buddhist followers where innumerable pilgrims come for worship everyday. The temple, built in 647, is the earliest wood-and-masonry structure still existing in Tibet. Then walk on the Barkhor Street nearby the temple, a big free market with its prolific stalls for selling local specialties.

Day 3
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Today’s Activities: Stay with Tibetan family, become a Tibetan for one day.
Meals: B,L,D
Detailed Itinerary: Today, you could learn how to make Tibetan joss stick, or Tibetan porcelain, or Thangka, etc. Or you could learn how Tibetans turn the yak dung into a good fuel, or how they gather in the harvest. You could join into them if you want. Different season, different activities.

Day 4
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Today’s Activities: enjoy Tibetan tea in Ani Sangkhung Nunnery tea house, a short hiking into Tibet nature, catch the famous debate sessions of the monks in Sera monastery.
Meals: B,L,D
Detailed Itinerary: Head past Muslim tea stalls and butcher shops, along part of the Lingkhor pilgrim circuit to the yellow walls of the Ani Sangkhung Nunnery. This small, friendly and active nunnery is the only one within the precincts of the old Tibetan quarter. The site of the nunnery probably dates back to the 7th century, but is housed a monastery until at least the 15th century. The principal image, upstairs on the 2nd floor, is a thousand-armed Chenresing. A small alley to the side of the main chapel heads down to the former meditation chamber of Songtsen Gampo, the 7th-century king of Tibet. The busy nuns run a great teahouse in the courtyard. Then drive to Sera Monastery, have a little hike for the beautiful valley scenery nearby and picnic there, in the afternoon, visit Sera monastery, which was created in 1419 and has always been an important Buddhist seminary. As rose are planted everywhere in the monastery, it is also called “the court of wild rose”. Today still 200 lamas live in there. Catch the famous debate session of the monks before returning back to Lhasa.

Day 5
Place & Transport: Lhasa
Today’s Activities: Souvenir shopping and scenery on the way
Meals: B,L,D
Detailed Itinerary: Free morning for shopping, buy some souvenirs for your families and friends. After lunch, departure transfer to see off, tour services end and Tibet welcome you back forever.

In the vast land of Tibet, which is regarded as “the Roof of the World”, the diligent and smart Tibetan people have made numerous cultural miracles. The Tibetan architecture, costumes, cuisine, folklore, epic tales, dances and festivals appeal deeply to the outsiders. This program probes into the mystery of Tibet’s colorful and ancient culture.
In this tour, we will explore the major monasteries and sacred sites under the guidance of our experts through overland drives across spectacular mountain ranges. Have a closed touch with Tibetan culture and nature, enjoy the Tibetan style life and see how their daily life is!

Day by Day Itinerary:

Day 1
Place & Transport: Arrive in Lhasa, get the first impression of Tibetan daily life
Today’s Activities: Hometown of Tibetan apron, spectacular scenery and typical Tibetan villages along the way.
Meals: D
Detailed Itinerary: Welcome to Tibet! Today you could go to the “hometown of Tibetan apron”. There you could learn how to make Pulu (a weaving wool fabric Tibetan cloth) by locals, you could have a try if you are interested in. And on the way to Lhasa, you will enjoy the spectacular scenery and the typical Tibetan villages. Stay at the hotel after arrival for adapting to the high attitude. It is helpful to take things easy for the first few days, and try to drink some water just and now.

Day 2
Place & Transport: Lhasa highlights escorted tour
Today’s Activities: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
Meals: B,L,D
Detailed Itinerary: Visit Potala, which was constructed in 637 by Songtsen Gampo, the first king of the united Tibet and later reconstructed and served as the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas. Jokhang monastery, the center of the Tibetan Buddhism and the sacred land of Buddhist followers where innumerable pilgrims come for worship everyday. The temple, built in 647, is the earliest wood-and-masonry structure still existing in Tibet. Then walk on the Barkhor Street nearby the temple, a big free market with its prolific stalls for selling local specialties.

Day 3
Place & Transport: Tibet Nunnery and Monastery
Today’s Activities: enjoy Tibetan tea in Ani Sangkhung Nunnery tea house, a short hiking into Tibet nature, catch the famous debate sessions of the monks in Sera monastery.
Meals: B,L,D
Detailed Itinerary: Head past Muslim tea stalls and butcher shops, along part of the Lingkhor pilgrim circuit to the yellow walls of the Ani Sangkhung Nunnery. This small, friendly and active nunnery is the only one within the precincts of the old Tibetan quarter. The site of the nunnery probably dates back to the 7th century, but is housed a monastery until at least the 15th century. The principal image, upstairs on the 2nd floor, is a thousand-armed Chenresing. A small alley to the side of the main chapel heads down to the former meditation chamber of Songtsen Gampo, the 7th-century king of Tibet. The busy nuns run a great teahouse in the courtyard. Then drive to Sera Monastery, have a little hike for the beautiful valley scenery nearby and picnic there, in the afternoon, visit Sera monastery, which was created in 1419 and has always been an important Buddhist seminary. As rose are planted everywhere in the monastery, it is also called “the court of wild rose”. Today still 200 lamas live in there. Catch the famous debate session of the monks before returning back to Lhasa.

Day 4
Place & Transport: Lhasa/Gyantse
Today’s Activities: fabulous scenery of turquoise Lake and Karola glacier, a close touch with locals, hometown of Tibetan rug, shot the sunset in Gyantse Dzong
Meals: B,L,D
Detailed Itinerary: In the morning drive to Gyantse along the Kyichu River. On the Kamba La (4.796 m) have a fantastic view of the holy lake Yamdrok (4441 m), one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and the largest habitat of waterfowls in south Tibet. Then continue to Gyantse, if you are interested in, you could have a closed touch with Tibetan locals, visit their house, have a chat with them, see how they turn the yak dung into a good fuel, or how they gather in the harvest, different season different activities. You can enjoy Ningjinkangsang Snow Mountain and Karola Glacier from a distance on the way as well. Upon arrival in Gyantse, the hometown of Tibetan rug, explore its carpet. After dinner, a short hiking to Gyantse Dzong, shot the sunset there, it is worth the stiff climb to its upper limits. There is amazing views of Gyantse, the monastery compound at the end of town and the surrounding Nyang-chu Valley.

Day 5
Place & Transport: Gyantse/Shigatse
Today’s Activities: the seat of Panchen Lama
Meals: B,L,D
Detailed Itinerary: Drive further to the second largest city in Tibet and also the seat of Panchen Lama. It is a good place to hang out, explore the nearby monasteries and enjoy a beer in the Tenzin Hotel while gazing across at the ruins of the Shigatse Dzong fort. Tashilumpo is also a highlight of Tibet and is Shigatse’s foremost attraction.

Day 6
Place & Transport: Shigatse/Nyemo
Today’s Activities: Tibetan artistic explore in Nyemo County
Meals: B,L,D
Detailed Itinerary: Drive to Nyemo County, it is a wonderful area for trekking and hiking, today we will have a Tibetan artistic tour and camping in the county yard. Nyemo is famous for its Tibetan joss stick and Tibetan porcelain, you could see how the locals make them in the traditional way.

Day 7
Place & Transport: Finish this unforgettable tour
Today’s Activities: Souvenir shopping and scenery on the way
Meals: /
Detailed Itinerary: Shot hiking around village in early morning, and then departure transfer to see off, tour services end and Tibet welcome you back forever.

Tibet Highland Expedition operates many Tibet adventure tours & treks from China,Nepal and Kashgar.This is one of our special package tours,taking you through three different regions & cultures.You will first fly to Chengdu where you will be warmly received by our agency and can explore Chengdu for a couple of days before moving on to Lhasa by flight or train.There you can visit the most famous monasteries and palaces in and around Lhasa such as the Potala Palace,the Norbulingka (Summer Palace of Holiness the Dalai Lama),Drepung Monastery,Sera Monastery,the Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor street.You then travel overland to Gyantse via Yamdraktso Lake,then to Mt.Everest Base Camp,and Zhangmu (Nepal Border).Our Nepali branch will pick you up from friendship bridge and you will be able to briefly explore Nepalese culture before flying home to your country.

Chengdu is the capital of “Heavenly State” (Tian Fu Zhi Guo),habitat of giant pandas and city of cotton -rose hibiscus.Located in the west of Sichuan Basin and in the center of Chengdu Plain,Chengdu covers a total area of 12.3 thousand square kilometres(4,749 square miles) with a population of over 11 million, The biggest population city in China.

NOTE:
Many various Overland itineraries available Chengdu to Tibet,through east Tibet (Kham) and excursion around Sichun & Yunnan areas.

Highlights:
Duration: 15days
Destination: Places Covered:Chengdu,Lhasa,Gyantse,Shigatse,
Maximum Altitude: 5225m
Best Season: Jan,Feb,March,Aprill,May,June,Aug,Sept,Oct,
Photo Spot: Monasteries and Bharkor,Yamdok Tso Lake,Rongbuk, Gyawu La pss,Thangla pass.

Day01:FLY TO CHENGDU
Our local driver and guide will warmly receive you at airport and Transfer to Hotel O/H

Day02:SIGHTSEEING
AM:Wuhao Temple PM:Panda zoo

Day03:SIGHTSEEING
Drive to Laoshan Dafuo and back to Hotel and rest

Day04:BY TRAIN TO LHASA

Day05:BY TRIAN TO LHASA 3650m
Our Tibetan guide and driver will receive you at trian station and transfer to Lhasa, O/H Keychu Hotel 8km

Day06:SIGHTSEEING
AM:Sera Monastery PM;Jokhang temple
Sera is the second biggest Gelupa Monastery in the north suburb of Lhasa, which was built in 1419 by Tsongapa’s disciple Sakya-yeshi. Situated at the heart of the oldest section of the Lhasa city, Jokhang, one of the oldest temples in Tibet, was built in the 7th century by the 33rd king Sontsanganbu.
Barkor is the middle pilgrimage circuit around Jokhang temple.

Day07:SIGHTSEEING
AM:Potala Palace, PM:Jokhang and Norbulinka
Potala was the winter palace of the Dalailama, which was originally built in the 7th century by the king Sotsen Gampo and rebuilt to the present size by the 5th Dalai lama in the 17th century. Built in the mid-18th century by the 7th Dalailama, Norbulingka, the Jewel Park was the Dalai lama’s summer palace, it covers 100 acres with palaces, pavilions and a zoo.
Drepung monastery; Built in1416 by Tsongapa’s disciple Jamyang-choje, Drepung Monastery is the biggest Gelupa monastery in the west suburb of Lhasa.

Day08:DRIVE TO GYANTSE VIA YAMDOKTSO LAKE
Gyantse is located 260km far away from Lhasa and 230km away from Yatong (India Border),It is the thrid larggest town in Tibet,also this is the place where British (Young Hasband) took war with Tibetans,O/H Gyantse Hotel 260km 4-5hrs

Day09:DRIVE TO SHIGATSE VIA SHALU MONASTERY
Shigatse is located 90km far away from Gyantse and second larggest city in Tibet,also the HOME of Pancheng Lamas O/H Hotel Manasarovar 90km 1/half hr

Day10:DRIVE TO LHATSE VIA SAKYA MONASTERY
Lhatse is located 150km far away from Shigatse and it is the center of the Nepal Border and Capital city of Lhasa,Most tourists will have their lunch at this town when they travelling on friendship highway,O/H Guoliang Hotel 200km 5hrs

Day11:DRIVE TO RONGBUK MONASTERY 4950m
Rongbuk is located 100km far away from Xegar (New Tingri) and it is one of the highest monastery on the world,O/H Monastery GH 190km 5hrs

Day12:EXCURSION
Early in the morning walk to Everest Base Camp 8km (one way), (2hrs walk and get sunny photo of Mount.Everest,Then driver and guide will come to receive you at Base Camp or walk back to Rongbuk Monastery,O/H Monastery GH 8km

Day13:DRIVE TO TINGRI
Tingri is located on friendship highway and most beautiful village where you can have a very comfortable accomodation and wonderful view of highest snoew peaks, Mount.Everest, Mount.Makalu, Mount.Cho Oyu and Mount Lhotse,O/H Tingri SnowLand GH 170km 5-6hrs

Day14:DRIVE TO NYALAM
Drive to Nyalam O/H GH 150km 3-4hrs

Day15:DRIVE TO ZHANGMU
Located 30km far away from Nyalam and it is the last Tibetan town on friendship highway,then Exit to Nepal 38km 2hrs

41 years old Ding Tao, a Chengdu cyclist spent 10 days riding from Chengdu of Sichuan province to Lhasa, capital of Tibet.

Ding started to ride the old-fashioned bike since 1981. With the rapid economic developments, the styles of bicycles are diversified in nowadays. Due to the fever for bicycles, Ding Tao found a job in bicycle shop and made friends with lots of cycling enthusiasts while installing and maintaining bicycle equipments.

This is the fifth time for Ding Tao to ride from Chengdu to Lhasa. He started from Chengdu at 6 a.m on May 1st and arrived at Lhasa at 11:45 a.m on May 11. He said:” It was 5 hours late than I planned, though riding over 200 km per day. I will keep practising to achieve my ideal goal—9 days.”

Lhokha Prefecture is known as the birthplace of the Tibetan people. It is located south of Mt. Nyainqentanglha mountain Kailash and along the middle and lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River, and enjoys a relatively mild climate. The prefecture covers an area of about 80,000 km2, with an average altitude of 3600m and a total population of 290,000, including Tibetan, Han, Hui, and Lhoba Monpa people.

The legend says that Tibetans are born of the Goddess and the sacred monkey Luocha. Is said to have taken place in the forest. Gongburi in Tsetang, and the mountain is considered sacred by Tibetans.

There are 12 counties in Lhokha Prefecture. The Prefectural Party Committee and Prefectural Government are in Tsetang City, that is the political, economic, cultural and transportation of the prefecture.
At an altitude of 3551m Tsetang is 200 km from Lhasa. The only civil airport in this area, Gonggar Airport is located halfway between Lhasa and Tsetang. The airport is named after Gonggar County, one of 12 counties Lhokha, and geographically part of Lhokha Prefecture, which is a great pride of the local population.

Tsetang has enjoyed great prestige throughout Tibetan history. The name “Tsetang” means “where monkeys play” in the Tibetan language, a reference to the story of the birth of the Tibetan people. The Prefecture, known as “the cradle of the culture of Tibet, has many other firsts in Tibet during its long history, and the airport. The first king, Niechizanpu, the first palace (Yumbulagang), agricultural land first Suodang, and the first drama were Lhokha Bagabu. Changzhu Temple was the first room to worship Buddha, the first Samye Monastery, and the first Buddhist scripture Banggongqiajia will be found in Lhokha. Three of the four sacred mountains in Lhokha: Jiasangqiuburi in Gangga, Haburi in Samye and Gongburi in Tsetang. The two sacred lakes, and Lamuño Yamdrok-tso-tso, are famous in Tibet, as a National Scenic Lhokha, the Yarlung.
Lhokha mild climate, beautiful scenery and abundant water resources make it suitable for agriculture, livestock and forestry. It has long been called “the breadbasket of Tibet.” fertile land extending to both sides of the Yarlung Tsangpo, natural extends through grazing land and Langkazi Cuomei County, and dense forests are in remote valley Nongzi County, Cuon County, County and Luoza Jiachen County.

Location
Lhokha Prefecture covers an area between 90 014 and 27 008 “east longitude, south of the mountain Kailash and Nyainqentanglha in the middle and lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. It is bordered to the north of Lhasa, Shigates in the west, and Lingzhi in the east. bordered on the south by India and Bhutan. The total area is 73,500 km2. Lhokha The national border is about 600 km long. Lhokha is a very important strategic location and the border zone southwest China. The average altitude is above Lhokha 3600 meters. Yarlung Tsangpo, the mother river of the Tibetan people, flows through Kazi, Gonggar, Zanang, Naidong, Sanrio, and the county Jiachen Qusong of 424 km. In addition, about 41 rivers flow from the mountains flowing continuously throughout the year. In total, there are 88 lakes of different sizes, the most famous of which are Yamdrok-tso, TSO Lamunamu, and tso Zhegu Pumoyong. These lakes are like green jade jewelry set in the high mountains.

Features
Lhokha is the most prosperous in Tibet, the oldest in Tibet. The famous tube system (an historic period in the history of Tibet) was derived from the agricultural civilization in Lhokha. Lhokha also known as the origin of Tibetan civilization and has become the center of government on two occasions in Tibetan history.
Ranges, lakes, springs and river valleys are the outstanding landscapes. Yarlong Scenic Spot is the only national scenic area in Tibet. You can find different types of scenes, snowy mountains and glaciers, the farming and grazing lands, holy mountain and sacred lakes, historical relics and simple customs. All these form a mysterious and wonderful image. Yarlong is really a dazzling pearl in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

D01 Fly from Beijing to Lhasa (Gonggar Airport). Airport meeting & transfer from airport to Lhasa(100kms). Afternoon rest. D
D02 Day visit to Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar. BLD
D03 Trip to Gyangtse & Shigatse(400kms). Visit Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glaciers, Kumbuk Monastery on the way. BLD
D04 Morning visit to Tashilunpo Monastery. Trip to Tingri(250kms). BLD
D05 Day trip to Mt. Everest Base Camp(130kms). Visit Rombuk Monastery. Trip back to Shigatse. BLD
D06 Trip back to Lhasa. Enjoy the landscape along the Yalutsanpo River Valley. BLD
D07 Morning free. Fly from Lhasa to Beijing. BL
Quote: ( 4persons as a group )
For individuals join in group: RMB.00/p.p.
Single room supplement: RMB.00/p.p.

☆Quote includes: Beijing/Lhasa/Beijing round way air tickets, Lhasa airport transfers, land transport(4 persons in a jeep), guide service and entrance fee, tour insurance, all permits needed; Standard room with bathroom; Three meals each day.
☆Quote excludes: Airport fee, single room supplement, personal expenses and any other fees not included in the itinerary.

Notes:
1. Group departs on every Saturday from Beijing. Bookings need one week in advance
together with full payment and guest’s passport details(name, sex, date of birth, nationality, profession, passport number and Chinese visa valid date).
2. Group will be met at Lhasa Airport with sign of “TTO-BEIJING”.
3. Tibet Travel Permit will be issued by our office in Beijing directly.
4.Owing to local natural conditions, we may save the right to change the itinerary accordingly.