Overview
Highlights
Yamzho Yumco, also known as Yamdrok Lake, is one of Tibet’s three sacred lakes and a must-see on any Lhasa to Shigatse route. It has vivid turquoise waters and is set against snow-capped peaks,
Rongbuk Monastery is the world’s highest monastery and a top attraction near Everest Base Camp in Tibet. Surrounded by stunning Himalayan views, it offers a rare mix of spiritual calm and dramatic scenery.
Jokhang Temple is Tibet’s most sacred site and a must-visit in Lhasa. Known for its rich Buddhist history, golden roof, and constant stream of devoted pilgrims, it offers a deep look into Tibetan spirituality and culture.
Perks Included
- Hotels
- Meals
- Transfers
Destinations
This package (8D | 7N) takes you through Lhasa in China. Each stop includes a short place guide and live weather; the map shows straight-line distances between cities.
Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
- We will arrive at Chengdu, from there we will take a domestic flight to Lhasa airport and transfer to the hotel. You can spend the rest of the day relaxing and getting acclimated to the local environment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Morning: Explore the iconic Potala Palace, marveling at its myriad chapels, audience halls, and burial chortens of past Dalai Lamas, adorned with Buddhist frescoes and thangkas.
- Afternoon: Visit the holiest temple in Tibet, Johkang Temple, built in 647 A.D., and stroll along Barkor Kora to admire and purchase traditional Tibetan artifacts, religious implements, and clothing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Today's itinerary includes visits to two important monasteries in Lhasa: Drepung and Sera. Drepung, founded in 1416, was once home to 10,000 monks and served as a government center. In the afternoon, explore Sera Monastery, established in 1419, known for its monks' debates held in the courtyard from 6-7:30 PM.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Today's journey takes us through the picturesque Nyangchu Valley and past the stunning Yamdro-tso Lake and Karo-la glacier at 4960m. Heading west, we reach Shigatse, spiritually hosted by the Panchen Lama. The highlights include the breathtaking Yamdro-tso Lake and the Kubum monastery in Gyantse, featuring a magnificent 35m-high chorten adorned with decorative stripes and a golden dome.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Drive westwards along the Friendship Highway to Tingri, then navigate a rough 90km road under construction to Rongpuk. Pass through wild grasslands, cross rapids rivers, and traverse high mountains on the way to Everest Base Camp (E.B.C). If weather permits, catch glimpses of majestic peaks over 8000m, including Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Everest, Mt. Qowowuyag, and Mt. Mayalu. Overnight accommodation at Rongphu Monastery Tent or Guest House.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Early morning sunrise viewing at Rongphu to witness the spectacular Mt. Everest. Take a local bus or trek for 1.5-2 hours to Everest Base Camp to capture stunning photos. Return to Tingri via the Friendship Highway in the afternoon and continue to Shigatse for overnight accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Today we will explore the Tashilunpo Monestary and then head back from Shigatse to Lhasa. Overnight stay will be at the Kyichu Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
- You will be dropped off at Lhasa airport, from where you will take a domestic flight back to Chengdu and then trasnit to home city,
Inclusions
- All vehicles used are regular licensed tourist buses, fully equipped with official documentation, ensuring one seat per person.
- Free Assistance for Tibet Entry Permit, Border Permit, Military Approval, and Invitation Letter；
- Safety Measures Include 10L Oxygen, Insurance, Tibetan Map, First Aid Kit, etc.;
- Accommodation throughout the trip will be in 4-star international hotels. However, due to limited facilities at Mt Everest , accommodation will be provided in local guesthouses or tent lodgings.
- Meals: All Meals with beverages
- cars All vehicles used are regular licensed tourist buses, fully equipped with official documentation, ensuring one seat per person.
- Accommodation throughout the trip will be in 4-star international hotels. However, due to limited facilities at Mt Everest , accommodation will be provided in local guesthouses or tent lodgings without breakfast.
- Tickets: The entire journey includes scenic spot tickets.
- Tour guide: English tour guide during the whole trip
- Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance; vehicle seat insurance.
- Document: Border Permit and Tibet Entry Permit
- Complimentary: Welcome Tibetan dinner/equipped with cylinder oxygen tank / 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day
- Doctor: team doctor
- Doctor's note: On the first day of the tour arrival in Lhasa, a doctor will be arranged to do a basic health check for each passenger.
Exclusions
- International flight/ Domestic flight
- Telephone charges, Excess baggage fees,
- Other expenses: Any additional costs incurred due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters, strikes, wars, flight delays or cancellations, visa delays, etc.
- Tipping for Foreign Visitors: :Each person must pay a tip of no less than 30 yuan to the driver and no less than 30 yuan to the guide per day.
- Single room supplement (For solo travelers who do not wish to share a room or if no roommates are available to share, a single room supplement fee will be required).
FAQ
- All vehicles used are regular licensed tourist buses, fully equipped with official documentation, ensuring one seat per person.
- Free Assistance for Tibet Entry Permit, Border Permit, Military Approval, and Invitation Letter；
- Safety Measures Include 10L Oxygen, Insurance, Tibetan Map, First Aid Kit, etc.;
- Accommodation throughout the trip will be in 4-star international hotels. However, due to limited facilities at Mt Everest , accommodation will be provided in local guesthouses or tent lodgings.
- Meals: All Meals with beverages
- cars All vehicles used are regular licensed tourist buses, fully equipped with official documentation, ensuring one seat per person.
- Accommodation throughout the trip will be in 4-star international hotels. However, due to limited facilities at Mt Everest , accommodation will be provided in local guesthouses or tent lodgings without breakfast.
- Tickets: The entire journey includes scenic spot tickets.
- Tour guide: English tour guide during the whole trip
- Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance; vehicle seat insurance.
- Document: Border Permit and Tibet Entry Permit
- Complimentary: Welcome Tibetan dinner/equipped with cylinder oxygen tank / 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day
- Doctor: team doctor
- Doctor's note: On the first day of the tour arrival in Lhasa, a doctor will be arranged to do a basic health check for each passenger.
- International flight/ Domestic flight
- Telephone charges, Excess baggage fees,
- Other expenses: Any additional costs incurred due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters, strikes, wars, flight delays or cancellations, visa delays, etc.
- Tipping for Foreign Visitors: :Each person must pay a tip of no less than 30 yuan to the driver and no less than 30 yuan to the guide per day.
- Single room supplement (For solo travelers who do not wish to share a room or if no roommates are available to share, a single room supplement fee will be required).
8D | 7N
8 days
Package prices are per person and vary by hotel and room type. For specific inquiries or customized packages, please contact our team.
