Day 01Arrival in Lhasa

Once arriving in Lhasa today, you will find our local tour guide is waiting for you outside the baggage claim area at Lhasa Gonggar Aiport. Our private transfer will take you to register in the hotel. With an altitude of 3,650 meters above sea level, Lhasa is a fascinating holy land worthy to be explored. 

Meals: No meals

Jokhang Temple, Lhasa

Day 02Lhasa

In the morning, you will tour the Drepung Monastery, one of the six largest monasteries of Gelugpa in Tibetan Buddhism and one of the 'Three Great Monasteries' in Lhasa. The row upon row of white buildings of this large-scale monastery have carpeted the hillside, resembling a heap of rice, hence the named Drepung Monastery, literally 'Rice Heap' monastery in Tibetan language. Then, visit one of the biggest and best Carpet Factories in Tibet, where you will see the experienced weavers using old-style vertical looms weaving carpets in different sizes, styles and patterns. After lunch, you will go ahead to visit Tibet Museum, which is endowed with strong Tibetan flavor and rich in cultural treasures. It is a miniature of Tibetan culture and history. The last travel destination today is the Norbulingka Park, which is opposite Tibet Museum. Norbulingka, also called the 'Summer Palace of Lhasa', was once the summer resort for successive Lamas where they handled the political affairs and held festive celebrations.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Sutra debating of the Tibetan lamas

Day 03Lhasa

This morning, you will explore the magnificent Potala Palace and the Sera Monastery. Initially built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo in 7th century to greet his bride Princess Wen Cheng, the Potala Palace has been expanded several times afterwards. The present palace mainly consists of two parts: the Red Palace as the center which has been completely devoted to religious study and Buddhist prayer; the White Palace as two wings, once served as the office building of Tibet local government and the living quarters. The next stop Sera Monastery is not as large as the Drepung Monastery, but has its own unique architecture style. Upon entering it, you will see a picture of the golden roof shinning under the clearly blue sky. After lunch, you will proceed to the 'heart of Lhasa', Jokhang Temple, which possesses an unchallengeable supremacy in Tibetan Buddhism. It is a wooden complex which combines the architectural styles of Tibet, Han, India and Nepal of its time. Then, continue your trip to the thriving bazaar of the Barkhor Street, a ring-shaped road around the Jokhang Temple. You will see many pilgrims around, as well as shops and stands selling Tibetan local souvenirs here. The last site you will visit today is the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital. As one of the oldest medical traditions in the world, Tibetan medical tradition has developed its own unique healing practices. You will get some insights by visiting the hospital.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Ganden Monastery, Lhasa

Day 04Lhasa

Today, you will travel to the Ganden Monastery, the most distinctive monastery among the six biggest monasteries of Gelugpa. Now, the monastery still preserves over 90 Holy Stupas and lots of rare and well preserved cultural relics. Afterwards, you will be driven back to Lhasa and visit a Tibet family to get a deeper understanding of the local's lifestyle and customs. 

If you are not interested in the above arranged day tour, we will arrange a tour to the Namtso Lake and the quotation will be offered upon your enquiry. The Namtso Lake is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, which is famous for its high altitude, vast area and beautiful lake scenery.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 05Departure from Lhasa

Today, our guide will transfer you to the airport according to your homebound flight schedule. We wish you a pleasant trip home!

Meals: Breakfast