Holy City and Holy Lake — Refresh Your Soul!
5-Day Tibet Tour including Lhasa Highlights and Lake Yamdrok
This 5-day Tibet tour is a good choice for first-time Tibet visitors who would like to not only experience the most essential Tibetan culture attractions, but also enjoy a jewel of the plateau's scenery.
Besides the classic sightseeing, we have also sought out some places for you to discover the hidden beauties of Tibet. A hotel with a great location and Potala Palace views, selected restaurants with local features, and your Tibet Travel Permits are also included.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Discover the Stories and the Secrets of Building the Potala Palace
Discover the architectural miracle when you step up into the Potala Palace. Survey the impressive Buddhist artwork housed in the palace and listen to the stories behind it. But also view the palace from a less touristy angles.
Watch Monks Debate and Take In Rock Thangka Views
Catch a unique study activity of Tibetan monks with a timely visit to Sera Monastery. A monk debate is unlikely to be seen in other monasteries. Explore the hill behind, which is usually unknown to tourists to enjoy the thangka on the big rocks and the monastery outlook.
Follow in the Footsteps of Pilgrims at Barkhor Street
Feel the piety of Tibetan people in Jokhang Temple. Experience Tibetan daily life in a local market. Get to know the history of Lhasa as you visit the most famous traditional Tibetan architecture. Enjoy a cup of Tibetan sweet tea in less-touristy Ani Tsangkhung Nunnery.
Discover the Loneliest Lamasery on a Lake Yamdrok Island
Pilgrimage to the holy lake and enjoy a picnic at the loneliest lamasery in Tibet with an exclusive view of the lake.
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About China Highlights
Since 1998 we've guided everyone ranging from US presidents, Australian Geographic and retired backpackers. Our goal is to create unique trips that take you off-the-beaten path, helping you discover China in a more authentic way. Our motto: "Discovery Your Way!"
Lhasa Tibet Adventure
Coco helped us plan our ideal trip to recent trip Tibet. She was informative, patient, and helped us tailor the trip to our own needs. She made excellent suggestions and supported us with the permits, travel itinerary, and even flights. She is an incredible asset to the China Highlights Team! Our local guide Tenzin was also excellent and flexible with us each day. I was hit with some altitude sickness and Tenzin helped me get oxygen and medicine needed. He worked with us each day to help us eat local foods and recommended ideal times to visit sites to minimize wait times. We were able to see everything on our list and eat excellent food. Thank you Coco and Tenzin! more
Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Your private driver and guide will be ready for you when you arrive in Lhasa. Sit back in a comfortable vehicle, leave the hassles to your guide, and enjoy a trouble-free transfer and check-in to your hotel.
Visit Norbulingka ("Lhasa's Summer Palace")in the morning. As you stroll in the park with the local Tibetans, the oxygenating plants might help you get used to the altitude quicker. Then visit Drepung Monastery — the biggest Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Learn about the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.
In the afternoon, you'll watch monks debating over age-old scriptures in a courtyard of Sera Monastery. Enjoy the thangka-like murals painted on big rocks on the "back hill", which are overlooked by most tourists..
Pilgrimage to the Potala Palace in the morning. Discover this architectural marvel and cultural treasure-house. View the palace from four expertly-chosen angles to fully enjoy its beauty.
Enjoy a walking tour in the afternoon. Be moved by the devoted pilgrims prostrating themselves at Jokhang Temple.
Then walk along Barkhor Street to experience Tibetan daily life in a local market. Learn the history of Tibet at a Qing Dynasty ministerial office site and a wealthy merchant's residence — the Pandatsang Compound.
Finally, have a rest and enjoy a cup of Tibetan sweet tea in less-touristy Ani Tsangkhung Nunnery at the end of the day's touring.
Note: We suggest visiting the Potala Palace on the third day, just in case that you need some time to get used to the altitude after arriving in Lhasa in readiness to climb about 360 steps.
You will be driven about 2 hours from Lhasa to Lake Yamdrok. After viewing the lake from the popular platform, you will get off the beaten path with a drive along the lake to a small lamasery on a small island with only one monk. It is regarded as the loneliest lamasery in Tibet. Enjoy an exclusive view of the lake and a picnic there.
After breakfast, your private guide and driver will take you to the airport for your departure.
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.
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