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.
