4-Day Lhasa Tour

Price: $399
Duration: 4 days
Attraction: Jokhang Temple , Barkhor Street , Potala Palace , Drepung Monastery , Yamdrok Lake
Update: Dec. 30th, 2011

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Day 1：Arrive in Lhasa

Our local guide will greet you at the airport or the railway station and present you a Hada (presenting Hada is a special ceremony of Tibetan for greeting their guests). Then we will set out for the Holy City – Lhasa which is 3658 meters above the sea level. You could take a rest and adapt yourself to the plateau environment after we arrived at our hotel.

Accommadation：3-star Standard HotelMeals：None
Day 2：Downtown – Potala Palace – Jokhang Temple – Barkhor Street

We will make a visit to the highest ancient castle style architectural complex above the sea level – Potala Palace (1hour). It was the residence of the Tibetan Dalai Lamas, as well as the political, educational and religious center of Tibet. It was built in the 7th century during the regime of Songtsan Gampo. Potala Palace is composed of the White Palace and the Red Palace. The main constructions of the Red Palace are the Buddhism stupas and chapels while the White Palace acts as the residence of Daila Lamas.

In the afternoon, we will pay a visit to the Jokhang Temple which was widely accepted as the spiritual center of Tibet. The precious Statue of 12-year-old Sakyamuni (the founder of Buddhism) brought to Tibet by Princess of Chinese Tang Dynasty and the statues of some eminent Buddhists are enshrined in the monastery. There are also exquisite murals which present the history and culture of Tibet collected in the monastery. Then we will take a ramble at Barkhor Street which around the Jokhang Temple. There we could experience the traditional culture and daily life of Tibetan.

Accommadation：3-star Standard Hotel Meals：B
Day 3：Lhasa – Drepung Monastery – Yamdrok Lake – Lhasa (290km)

We will leave Lhasa for Yamdrok Lake through Gambarak Mountain Pass (4780 meters above the sea level) after breakfast. Yamdrok Lake is one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet. It covers an area of 638 square kilometers with an altitude of 4441 meters. The landscapes of mountains and lakes here tops in southern Tibet.

In the afternoon, we will pay a visit to Drepung Monastery (1.5 hours). It is one of the three greatest monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism Gelug Sect, as well as the largest monastery in the world (there were about 10000 monks in the monastery at its heyday). It is located on the Genpewo Mountain, 10 kilometers away from the western suburb of Lhasa. It covers an area of 20 square kilometers with an altitude of 3800 meters.

Accommadation：3-star Standard Hotel Meals：B
Day 4：Leave Lhasa

We will transfer you to the airport or railway station after breakfast.

Accommadation：NoneMeals：B

Price Include

1. Transfers
    Transfer between airport/train station and Lhasa city
    Two days tour in Lhasa city, Vehicle type will be arranged according to group size .
    Lhasa – Drepung Monastery – Yamdrok Lake – Lhasa, by minivan according to you request.
2. Meals: Breakfast only
3. Guide: English-speaking local tour guide, your kindly friend in Tibet
4. Entrance fees listed in the itinerary.
5. Accommodation: 3 nights stay in comfortable 3 star standard hotels in Tibet.
6. Travel Permits: Tibet Entry Permit
7. Travel Insurance

Price Exclude

1. Transportation to and from Tibet
2. Meals: Lunches & Dinners
3. Single Room Supplement
4. Personal Expenses like beverages, mini bar, laundry, telephone cost, etc
5. Tips to driver and tour guide as your wish.

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Notes For Your Tibet Tours

Before you go
Permits: Passport, Tibet Entry Permit, Aliens’ Travel Permit, Military Allowance.
Health Care: Tourists should take care of your body before you enter into Tibet. People who caught a severe cold, respiratory system diseases, heart diseases, hypertension or asthma are not advised to tour to Tibet.
Personal Belongings: Portable and practical. Forbidden objects and dangerous goods are banned. Flashlight is rather needed since sometimes you have to set off early in the morning and back to your hotel till late at night. You should also bring some daily necessities with you since the accommodation conditions might be pretty poor. Multifunctional Cross-shaped Knife could be used to peel the fruits, open the drinks and canned food.
Enough Cash: There are only few banks in Lhasa and Shigatse such as Bank of China, China Construction Bank, and Agricultural Bank of China due to the limited conditions. Thus tourists are suggested to take enough cash instead of credit card. You can exchange for cash in such banks but foreign currency exchanging service only offered by Bank of China and a few hotels. It’s not convenient to withdraw money in other area of Tibet and even only cash can be accepted.

While in travel
High Altitude Sickness: The high altitude sickness is a normal phenomenon on plateau, and you shouldn’t be too worried about it. Generally, these symptoms would disappear in one or two days after you adapt to the plateau environment. You should sleep enough and drink much water. During the adjustment period, you should not do some violent activities; appropriate clothes should be worn so as to prevent yourself from the cold.
Political Issues: Political issues are very sensitive in Tibet. It is not advisable to discuss the Tibet issue with the local Tibetans.
Not Do in Photography: You should also realize that not all the Tibetans would like to be photographed, especially the Tibetan women. You’d better ask for their permission before you take pictures.
Traditions and Customs: Tour guide will detail the folk customs and taboos of Tibetan nationality and the Hui nationally, which we couldn’t violate.

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