Tour Code: Classical-01
Destination: Tsedang-Lhasa
Feature: Tsedang is the cradle of Tibetan Civilization. It’s the birthplace of the first Tibetans who were said to be the offspring of a monkey and a demoness, so Tsedang literally means “monkey’s playground”.The mild weather and fertile land in Shannan gestated the great Tibet dynasty. Nowadays we can still visit Tibet’s first monastery – Samye Monastery, Tibet’s first building – Yumbulakang Palace in Tsedang.
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1 Chengdu/Beijing/Shanghai/Kathmandu/other cities-Tsedang
Lhasa local guide and driver meet you at Gongga airport, transfer to your hotel in Tsedang, check in the hotel. Please go slow and have a good rest today in order to acclimatize the high altitude. It is helpful to drink more water. Overnight in Tsedang.
2 Tsetang /Samye Monastery/ Lhasa
Morning visit to the Yumbulakang Palace and the Trandruk Monastery. Travel to the bank of Yarlung Tsangpo River by car. Then take the ferry with local Tibetans to visit the Samye Monastery which is believed to be the first Monastery in Tibet with a history of over 1,200 years. Late afternoon drive to Lhasa and check into your hotel. Overnight at Lhasa.
Note: In winter season, you may not take the local ferry due to River lack of water. You will driven to Samye instead.
3 Sightseeing of Lhasa city
In the morning, visit Potala Palace—the highest palace architecture in the world, on the way climb to the entrance gate, you can take an overlook of the whole Lhasa city, in sunshine, clear sky, really nice; get the knowledge of Tibet political, history, and religion.
In the afternoon, visit Jokhang Temple, the real “Lhasa” in the eyes of the local Tibetans; Then take a stroll in Barkhor street, here you can experience the local style, picking up those interesting things in Tibetan style Nepal style, Indian style, all up to you.
In the evening, if you wish, you can join in the Tibetan Banquet with Song & Dance Performance, a good chance to get close to the local life. Back to hotel.
4 Sightseeing of Lhasa city
Drepung Monastery is on the hillside west of Lhasa, once world’s largest monastery with about 10,000 monks. Walking up to the hill is a pleasant thing, an easy break from the solemn ambience inside the halls and chapels.
Later, we will go to visit Sera Monastery. The highlight will be watching the monks’ debating inside the shady courtyard behind the main temple. Every day except Sunday, hundreds of red-robed monks assemble in small groups and practice their debating skills.
5 Leaving Tibet
Transfer to airport or railway station for departure flight(train) to Beijing or onward destination.
Note: you can change the itinerary to the way you want, such as omit some cities or sightseeing places or extend this tour to the places you want. If you want us to arrange tours in other cities in China, just contact us.
