Potala Palace, Tibet

Day 01Beijing - Lhasa

A morning flight will take you from Beijing to Lhasa, where the altitude is 3,650 meters above sea level. Our guide will be expecting you outside the baggage claim area of Lhasa Airport and then transfer you to the well-located hotel. After the hotel registration, it is suggested that you have a rest at the hotel to acclimatize yourself to the high altitude. Neither of bath and vigorous activities is suggested upon arrival on the first day. 

Meals: No meals

Day 02Lhasa

Firstly, you will get to know the history of Tibet at Tibet Museum. Having a traditional appearance of the Tibetan buildings, this museum is equipped with modern facilities to exhibit collections on Tibetan religions, folk customs and historical relics. Turning to Lhasa Carpet Factory, you could witness the carpet weaving process of the skillful Tibetan, which already has a 900-year history. A palatable lunch will be served today. Coming to the Sera Monastery this afternoon, you could touch the Tibetan Buddhism. As of the three largest monasteries in Lhasa, it is better known for the excellent debating of Buddhist doctrines among monks. The following Norbulingka Park is the largest man-made garden in Tibet, which boasts harmonious combination of Tibetan architectural style and nature scenery.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Praying Tibetans

Day 03Lhasa

The highlight of your Tibet tour will come today which includes the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor Street. Constructed on the base of the Red Hill, the Potala Palace has been the Tibetan center of religion and polity for hundreds of years. You will see thousands of priceless collections exhibited in the castellar palace. The following Jokhang Temple is the spiritual center of the local Tibetans where so many devout pilgrims come daily. You could follow their pace to see this centuries-old temple and appreciate the rare Buddhist statues. Originally built for prayer, the Barhor Street around the Jokhang Temple has been a featured commercial area for locals and visitors. After you visit the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital, today's tour will finally come to the end.

Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch

Day 04Departure from Lhasa

Please pack your baggage beforehand and our guide will see you off at Lhasa Airport today. Wish a nice trip back home!

Meals: Western buffet breakfast

Accommodation

Grade	Luxury	Standard
Lhasa	Four Points By Sheraton Hotel	Gang-gyan Lhasa Hotel

• ◆ 2012 Price
• ◆ 2011 Price

Based on per person and in U.S. dollars, valid from Mar. 1st, 2012 to Feb. 28th, 2013

Grade	Luxury				Standard
	High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 28th)		High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 28th)
	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single
2-5 persons	$1139	$1409	$999	$1149	$969	$1079	$959	$1059
6-9 persons	$1009	$1289	$879	$1029	$839	$949	$829	$929
10 & above	$919	$1169	$799	$929	$769	$879	$759	$859

Based on per person and in U.S. dollars, valid from Mar. 1st, 2011 to Feb. 29th, 2012

Grade	Luxury				Standard
	High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 29th)		High season (Mar 1st-Nov 30th)		Shoulder season (Dec 1st-Feb 29th)
	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single	Double	Single
2-5 persons	$1089	$1329	$989	$1129	$939	$1039	$899	$959
6-9 persons	$979	$1219	$879	$1019	$829	$929	$789	$849
10 & above	$889	$1109	$789	$909	$769	$859	$729	$779

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