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 Lhasa Travel Guide
 

Tour Code: L-LH04

6 Days Luxury of Lhasa - Yangpachen - Heavenly Lake Namtso - Lhasa
Starting from $659 per person
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Departure: Daily


Potola Palace, Lhasa

Day 01: Arrival in Lhasa

Our guide will pick you up at Lhasa airport where the altitude is 3,650 meters above sea level. Check in at the hotel. The a la carte dinner will be arranged for you at a local best Sichuan cuisine restaurant. (D)

Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa 


Day 02: Lhasa
Visit the Potala Palace. After a western-style lunch, visit the Sera Monastery, the Norbulingka Park and a Tibetan family.(B+L+D)

Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa  


Day 03: Lhasa
Visit the Drepung Monastery. After having a western-style lunch, go ahead to visit  the Jokhang Temple, the Tibetan Traditional Hospital and the Carpet Factory. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa  



Heavenly Lake Namtso, Tibet

Day 04: Lhasa - Yangpanchen - Damxung

Today drive to Damxung in the north of Lhasa city. On the way visit the famous geothermal energy Yangpachen. Stay overnight at the hotel. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Jin Zhu Hotel


Day 05: Damxung - Heavenly Lake Namtso - Lhasa
Visit the famous Heavenly Lake Namtso and enjoy the landscape of Grassland. Drive back to Lhasa and transfer to the hotel again. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa  


Day 06: Departure from Lhasa
Visit the Tibet Museum if time permits. See off. (B)

More Lhasa TourB-- BreakfastL-- LunchD-- Dinner

Differences can be only made by comparison. Our Making a Difference page for all private tours will let you know extra benefits we offer over and above those on tours available from other operators. We welcome suggestions and comparison as to ways in which we can further improve our tours. Thank you for considering Travel China Guide and we warmly invite you to join us for a truly unforgettable experience!

Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

Prices  (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2008 to Feb. 28th, 2009)
Group size
Season
2-5 travelers 6-9 travelers 10 travelers & above
High season Double Occupancy $1129 $919 $759
Sole Occupancy $1479 $1259 $1069
Low season Double Occupancy $1019 $809 $659
Sole Occupancy $1259 $1049 $859
Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Aug 01 to Aug 31 staying in Lhasa.

Inclusions
  1. Hotels with daily breakfasts;
  2. Daily lunches and dinners at local finest restaurants or hotels;
  3. Excellent individual guide & driver;
  4. Private air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;
  1. Entrance fees to all tourist sites;
  2. Tibet Travel Permit application fee;
  3. Two bottles of mineral water per day;
  4. Government taxes;

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  The above private guided tour is tailored for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other participants will be in your group. In other words, others will not join in your tour and you will not take part into any tours of others on our land services.


Some decorations of unique Tibetan flavor which you can gift your friends:

1. Bijouterie
You can find pearl, agate, gold or silver made jewelries in Tibet. Different tibetan jewelries have different meanings, even the same kind with different pattern and design signify differently. Most of them stand for blessing, like the Tibetan bracelet and rings with Sanskrit carved on it, which have the effect of sweeping away the evil and praying for the good fortune. They are all made of Tibetan silver.

2. Yak-bone ornament
Yak is the best friend of tibetan locals. It is reputed as the most nice holy animal in tibetan people's heart. Yak-bone ornament add a tameless great charm to wearers due to its orginal, straightforward and bold trait.

3. Tibetan Knife
Tibetan use it to cut meat and self-protection. It is a very special decoration. Knife for men is more sharp and bold, while for women is more cabinet and elegant.

4. Mask
It is an artificial handcraft derived from the religion which is usually used on important festivals in monasteries. There are different religious patterns drawn on it, including apparition, immortal, animal totem etc...

5. Tangka
It is a kind of scroll of strong tibetan flavor. Most of them are buddhist figures and Bodhisattva images. There are also some others about the landscape, flowers and birds and iatrology field. Very nice and attractive.

6. Tibetan Carpet
This is a kind of tibetan traditional handiwork which has a great value of collection. Unique weaving method, vivid and harmonious lustre and soft tenderness of the surface, as well as dense folk patterns make the tibetan carpet more precious.

7. Tibetan fragrant
Tibetan people use it to sweep away the evils and pray to the buddha. Put it into your wardrobe will not only make your clothes full of aroma but also prevent the worm. It is a very good souvenir.

Client's information:
Ms.Miranda , China , 2008-4-11 10:17

Hi. I find your sight very helpful. I just want to conform that your tours are inclusive of airfair from xian to lhasa to kathmandu. thank you.

Client's information:
Ms.angie villanueva , Philippines , Phone:0917 7921815 , < >  2007-9-8 12:11
Answer: Dear angie villanueva, thanks for your interest in our tours. You could view our "Tour Inclusions" part below each itinerary to check whether the airfare is included. Generally, the internal flights & taxes are inclusive. If you need any further info, please feel free to let us know.

TravelChinaGuide 2007-9-11 09:25

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