Lhasa
Code: TCSE - L05
| Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse |
7 Days |
Day 01 Lhasa (D)
Arrive in Lhasa, literally meaning "Holy-Land", is the heart and soul of Tibet, has history of more than 1,300 years. Transfer to hotel. The rest of day is on your own. Stay in 4-star hotel 2 nights.
Day 02 Lhasa (BLD)
You will visit Jokhang Temple, Eight Angles Street and Drepung Monastery.
Day 03 Lhasa—Gyantse (BLD)
Embark on a coach to Gyantse, the third largest town of old Tibetan towns. Visit Baiju Monastery in the afternoon. Stay in 3-star hotel 1 night.
Day 04 Gyantse—Shigatse (BLD)
Drive to Shigatse, the traditional seat of Panchen Lama, the second head of Tibetan Buddhism. Round out your tour with stops at Tashilhunpo Monastery and free market. Stay in 3-star hotel 1 night.
Day 05 Shigatse—Lhasa (BLD)
Embark on a coach back to Lhasa. This afternoon is on your own. Stay in 4-star hotel 2 nights.
Day 06 Lhasa (BLD)
You will visit Potala Palace, the most imposing attraction of Lhasa, Sera Monastery.
Day 07 Lhasa (B)
Fly to China’s other cities after your fine breakfast and continue your trip in China.
Meals Symbol: B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
The trip price includes:
1. Hotel accommodations with breakfast as specified (but hotels are subject to change to the same category before finally confirmed).
2. All meals as specified in the itinerary.
3. Transfers among airports & hotels as specified in the itinerary by private car or coach with driver & English-speaking guide.
4. Entrance fees for sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary with English speaking guide.
5. Domestic flights, trains or buses as specified in the itinerary.
6. Domestic airports departure taxes have been charged with the flight tickets.
7. Travel insurance in mainland China during the above travel period.
8. Arrangements for the planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
The trip price does not include:
1. Any meals which are not included in the "The trip price includes."
Single Room Supplements (as the above quotation for accommodation is based on twin sharing room).
2. International air and train tickets for coming to & leaving mainland China. Air tickets or train tickets not specified in the itinerary on the first arrival day and last departure day.
3. Excess Baggage Charges.
4. Personal expenses: Items of a purely personal nature such as drinks, laundry, tips to guides or drivers, fax, telephone, excess baggage charges, or sightseeing or meals which are not included in the day-to-day itinerary.
5. Insurance coverage of personal loss, illness or damages incurred during your trip.
6. Gratuities, Tips to Guides and Drivers.
7. Visa fees
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Lhasa is rightly one of the most featured and dreamt-about cities in the world. This is not only because of its remoteness, its high altitude at 3,650 meters (11,975 feet) means limited accessibility, but also because of its impressive heritage of over a thousand years of cultural and spiritual history that has helped to create the romantic and mysterious Tibetan Religion.
Differing from the inland cities and other places in Tibet, Lhasa is unique with an allure all of its own. In the Tibetan language, Lhasa means the Holy Land or the Buddha Land. It is the center of Tibet's politics, economy and culture. The city has also been appointed as one of the 24 historical and cultural cities of China. The splendor and grandeur of the Potala Palace in Lhasa remains a world-famous symbol of the enigmatic power of politics and religion in this region.
As the beautiful capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), Lhasa is situated in the South Central part of the region, on the North bank of the Kyichu River (Lhasa River) in a mountain-fringed valley. This ancient sprawling city, settled 1,300 years ago, covers 30,000 square kilometers (11,583 square miles), with a population of 400,000, of which 87 percent are Tibetans. The urban population is 180,000.
Generally the period from March to October is the best time to visit Tibet. Since Lhasa is located at such a high altitude it is wise to be prepared before starting your journey. Generally speaking, due to the large temperature differences during any given day in Tibet, warm clothes should be taken to keep away the cold. However, because it also receives a great deal of sunshine, sunglasses, suntan oil, and a sun hat are indispensable items if you're traveling anywhere in Tibet.
Currently there are only two choices for traveling to Tibet. One is by plane, the other is by road. Taking the plane is a comfortable and time-saving option, but offers little time for you to acclimatize to altitude sickness. Taking the road is the alternative choice and 5 highways have been opened-up for tourist use. Traveling to Tibet by road will of course be a longer journey than by plane, but this is more than made up for by the amazing scenery en route. Furthermore, taking extra time allows for a more gradual acclimatization to the altitude.
One word of warning: although there is a gradually increasing tourism industry in Lhasa, it is a city with many difficulties yet to be overcome due to its unique location and geography. Please bear in mind that traveling in Lhasa, as well as in Tibet on the whole, is more challenging than in any other part of China.
Despite this more and more people from every corner of the world are being attracted towards this vibrant city with its mysterious culture. Its unique scenery, long history, exotic culture, mystical religion and spectacular monuments will ensure your stay is unforgettable.
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