7 Days Tibet Highlight Tour to Lhasa and Tsedang

Tibet showcases an unparalleled beauty and majesty in people’s heart. 7 days Tibet Highlight Tour to Lhasa and Tsedang will provides you the unique opportunity of delving into the quaint yet mesmerizing beauty of Tibet.

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Day 1 Lhasa- Arrival (-/-/-)

Arrive at Gongar Airport, meet your guide at airport , transfer to hotel for check in
Take rest to get acclimatized in the afternoon at hotel.
Meals on your own account.
Overnight at hotel.


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Day 2 Lhasa (B/L/D)

Today’s tour will star from of Potala Palace, a vast white and ochre fortress that used to be the residence of the Dalai Lama and the seat of Tibetan Government and is Tibet's greatest architectural achievement and spiritual symbol. Then continue to visit Norbulingka (Norbulingka means "Jeweled Garden," a fitting title for this 250-year-old park built near a medicinal spring in the western suburbs of Lhasa. It began as a summer palace for the Dalai Lama, but was soon expanded to include space for the whole governmental administration. )
Later to to visit Johkang Temple (The Jokhang Temple is one of Tibet's holiest shrines, originally built in 647 A.D. in celebration of the marriage of the Tang Princess Wencheng and the Tubo King Songtsen Gampo) Finally, stroll in Barkhor Street ( It means “ a pilgrim’s inner circuit”, and is the earliest street of old Lhasa city. It dates back to the foundation of the Jokhang and is an essential pilgrim route.)
Lunch and dinner at local Chinese restaurants.
Overnight at Lhasa

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Day 3 Lhasa (B/L/-)

In the morning, visit of Drepung Monastery, which was once the world's largest monastery with a population of around 10,000 monks. The word Drepung literally translates as "rice heap", a reference to the huge numbers of white monastic buildings that once piled up on the hillside.
In the afternoon, move to Sera Monastery ( lies 4 km north of Lhasa, and was one of only eight [of some 3000] monasteries in all of Tibet to be spared the vicissitudes of the Cultural Revolution. It is here that the monks' famous daily debates take place, at 3.30pm. They are highly stylized with much clapping and stamping, and always attract many spectators. Photos are no problem, which is very rare in Tibet, so make the best of it. Sky burials are still occasionally practiced at Sera, although they are much less common than they used to be because of the unholy and unhealthy interest shown by tourists.)
After tour go back to hotel.
Lunch and dinner at local Chinese restaurants.
Overnight at Lhasa


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Day 4 Lhasa (B/L/-)

In the morning, drive 2.5hrs - 3hrs to visit Yamdrok Yumtso Lake (Yamdrok Yumtso (or Yamdrok-tso), one of the three holiest lakes in Tibet, lies at Nhagartse, located about 100 kilometers (62 miles) to the southwest of Lhasa. According to legend, it was a fairy that descended to earth. Her husband followed suit and transformed into Mt. Kampala. Besides Mt. Kampala, Yamdrok Yumtso is also surrounded by Mt. Nyinchenkhasa, Mt. Chetungsu and Mt. Changsamlhamo. Befitting its mythical feminine origins, the turquoise blue lake has indescribable scenic beauty, prompting the Tibetans to compare it with the fairyland in heaven.)  
Lunch at Chinese restaurant , dinner on your own account.
Overnight at Lhasa


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Day 5 Lhasa- Tsedang (B/L/-)

In the morning, driving to Tsedang (1.5hrs- 2hrs) about 180km away from Lhasa.
Upon arrival, take the tour of Trundruk Monastery is one of the earliest Buddhist temples in Tibet. It is said that the temple was built by King Songtsan Gampo and later became the winter palace of the King and Princess Wencheng in Tsedang. Trundruk Monastery houses the Pearl Tangkha, which was made of 29,026 pearls and different precious stones.  
Visit of Yumbulagang is the first palace in Tibet. It was built for the first Tibetan King by Bon believers in the 2nd century, and became the summer palace of King Songtsan Gampo and Princess Wencheng. Then the 5th Dalai Lama changed it to the temple of Old-Yellow Hat Sect.
After tour move to hotel check in
Lunch and dinner at local Chinese restaurants.
Overnight at Tsedang


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Day 6 Tsedang (B/L/-)

Today , you will take an excursion to Tsedang Valley. Firstly, take the car drive to the entrance of Samye Monastery. Upon arrival, start the tour of Samye Monastery the oldest monastery belonging to the Red Hat School Yumbulakhang and the first castle built for a Tibetan King. Located in the quiet piedmont area of the Shannan Region, the Samye Monastery is the first temple built in Tibet and the first complete with the three Buddhist jewels of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. With these unique features, this splendid temple has become an attraction for visitors from near and far.
Lunch and dinner at local Chinese restaurants.
Overnight at Tsedang



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Day 7 Tsedang Departure (B/-/-)

Free at leisure before transfer to Lhasa Gonggar Airport which is 100 km away Tesdang,  to take a departure flight to your next destination.