KTM Lhasa Tour
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Tibet Lhasa tour is one of the popular tour in Tibet. Tibet Lhasa adventure package tour offers superb Himalayan views, the Potala palace , Tibetan cultural heritage, monasteries. Your adventure Tibet tour will start fly to Lhasa with a breathtaking flight over the Eastern Himalayas abroad China Southwest Airline's aircraft. Mt. Everest (8848m), Mt Makalu (8478m), Kanchenjunga (8585m) and a host of other high Himalayan peaks should be visible on a clear day as the aircraft wings first east and then north to Lhasa. The flight time is short approximately one hours. Three days in Lhasa allow you to explore the wonders of soaring and gilded palaces, temples and monasteries that are treasures of both religion and art. More importantly however, is that they symbolize the grand cultural mix that is today's Lhasa -a vibrant growing city.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 01: Chengdu-Lhasa
We will meet at North railway station of Chengdu, taking T222 train to Lhasa. So we must spend night on the train.
Day 02: Chengdu-Lhasa
We are still on the way to Chengdu. Along the way we can have look of Sichuan Basin and the Yellow Earth plateau.
Day 03: Arrive in Lhasa
When the train drives on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau, you can see the rare species of plants and animals of Kekexili in this area. If you are lucky enough, Tibetan antelopes can be seen running along the railway. And we will drive across the part of Mt. Tanggula which is the highest place along the Qinghai-Tibet railway with about 5,072 meters' altitude. Then we are going to the highland meadow which covers a large area for pasture. And Namtso lake which situates between Amdo and Nagchu is the next attraction. Our eyes can enjoy a feast with the crystal blue water. Finally we arrive at Lhasa in the evening, but nothing to be worried we have booked the hotel in Lhasa for you.
Day 04: Lhasa
Today, you will have a tour by yoursel. You can start it with the world famous Potala Palace (excluded entry fee of sightseeing). This palace was built in 7th century during the Tang Dynasty for King Songtsan Gambo's wife Princess Wencheng. After that go on to visit Norbulingka- the summer place and Jokhang Temple ( the most famous and oldest building in Lhasa), shoppping in Barkhore Street( the business center of Lhasa), and photographing along Lhasa river side having a general idea for Tibetan culture and life... Lastly, overnight in Lhasa.
Lhasa urban tour attraction: Potala Palace (RMB100), Norbulingka - the Summer Palace (RMB60), Jokhang Temple (RMB70), Barkhor Street, Ramoche temple (RMB25), Drepung Monastery (RMB55) and Sera Monastery (RMB55) are all located in Lhasa urban, the taxi in Lhasa is also cheap, about RMB10 to anywhere urban, or the rickshaw at RMB3-7. Overnight in Lhasa. Tips: If you are not interested in the Tibetan temple, one temple can make you an overall impression, and taking photography only outside of the others is a good solution. However, the Barkhor Street is worth visiting, it is the Tibetan market, the vendors sell Tibetan handcraft, souvenir and daily commodities for local people. (Meal and transportation excluded, we charge RMB200 extra if you prefer to follow a tour group with Chineses-speaking tour guide to Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street.)
Day 05: Lhasa-Yangpachen
In the morning, we will drive to Yangpachen. Yangpacheng which is close to Namtso Lake is the earliest heat base to be developed. It's well known for the hot springs and mysterious hot water lake with a heat explosion unseen elsewhere. In there you can enjoy the Northern Tibet Grassland, and the Yangpachen geothermal power plant, after lunch drive to Nyainqentanglha, take photos and back Yangpachen, enjoy the hot spring (about RMB30-50, cost excluded, the swimming suit is expensive here), back Lhasa, and tourists may see the night fair of Lhasa Barkhor Street, or taste the local food.. (B+L+D) (Namtso might be included in today"s plan, RMB 450 excluded)
Day 06: Chengdu
Fly back to Chengdu. All the service ends.
Cost Includes
- Airport Pick up drop and welcome diner.
Cost Excludes
- Nepal entry visa fee and airport tax during the departure.
