7-Day Tibet Tour

• Lhasa Arrival
  

• 4+ stars Hotel
  

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Welcome to Tibet, our guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel to check in, have a good rest and prepare for our Tibet tour!

• The Potala Palace - Jokhang Temple--Barkhor Street

• 4+ stars Hotel
  

• Breakfast
  

  
  

After breakfast, you will begin the day's adventure in Lhasa. First you will visit the majestic Potala Palace, which has spanned more than 1,300 years and still stands proudly in the skies of Lhasa. It is not only the political center of Tibet, but also a holy place of religion, which was once the temple of the Dalai Lama to rule and preach Buddhism.
In the afternoon, we turn to the most sacred Buddhist temple in Tibet - Jokhang Temple. Jokhang Temple is one of the most revered and important religious sites in Tibetan Buddhism. Built in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo, it houses a sacred statue of the Buddha - the life-size image of 8-year-old Jowa Sakyamuni, believed to be the most venerated image of the Buddha in Tibet. The temple's architecture is a blend of Indian, Nepalese, and Tibetan styles, with intricate woodwork, golden roofs, and detailed murals. As the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism, constant swarms of pilgrims from different parts of Tibet come to Jokhang, and prostrate outside the temple to the Buddha.

Finally, stroll along Barkhor Street, a bustling market where you can shop for Tibetan handicrafts and savor local snacks.

• Norbulingka Park--Drepung Monastery

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• Breakfast

   

After breakfast, you will embark on a path leading to the Norbulingka Park. Norbulingka, southwest of the Potala Palace, is listed as a "World Heritage Site" and "AAAA National Scenic Site." Norbulingka is known as the "Botanical Garden of the Plateau" and the "Summer Palace of Lhasa" because it is a warm paradise where more than 100 rare species of rare plants from the Himalayas and around the world grow in the area of … 3.6 million square meters. In addition, it is a wonderful place to visit remarkable Tibetan Buddhist buildings, as this is the garden with the most beautiful buildings in Tibet. 

Afterwards, we will continue to Drepung Monastery. Visit Drepung Monastery, one of the largest monasteries in Tibet, and learn about its historical significance. On festive occasions, the monastery organizes grand Buddhist ceremonies, the most spectacular being the annual presentation of the Buddha statue at the Songtung Festival.

• Ganden Monastery - Mira Pass - Bayi Township

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• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will travel to Linzhi, known as the "Switzerland of Tibet", a land famous for its boundless highland landscapes and breathtaking natural beauty. At the beginning of the tour, you will visit Ganden Monastery, one of the Three Holy Monasteries of Lhasa, which is not only the cradle of Gelugpa Buddhism, but also a holy place founded by the legendary Master Tsongkhapa in 1409 AD. Here, the red and white ancient buildings and the beauty of the surrounding valleys are sure to make your stay unforgettable.

Afterwards, you will continue along the National Highway 318, which is known as "China's most beautiful scenic highway", a magnificent highway that crosses the mountains and connects heaven and earth. On the way, Mira Pass will welcome you with its majestic 5,013 meters, which is the best place to see the snow-capped mountains, the sea of clouds, and the colorful streamers dancing in the wind, and every scenery is like a carefully arranged picture scroll, which makes you relaxed.

You will then proceed to Bayi Town, where you will rest for the night. At the end of this magnificent day's journey, why not savor the stunning scenery along the way in the quiet night of Bayi Town?

Tips: 

The drive from Lhasa to Linzhi is a feast for both the eyes and the soul! Be sure to take the opportunity to stop for a break to stretch your legs, and don't forget to grab your camera to immortalize the stunning scenery along the way.

• Sejila Mountain - Lulang Forest

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• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will head to Lulang Forest. Along the way, Sejila Mountain (4720 meters above sea level) will be your first viewpoint, inviting you to stop for a moment and let your mind climb with your eyes to embrace the distant and solemn Namcha Barwa Peak (7700 meters above sea level). This sacred mountain is not only the holy place of the ancient Tibetan Buddhism "Yongzhong Buddhism", but also carries multiple meanings in the Tibetan language - "the spear that pierces the sky" and the "burning in the thunder and lightning". "Thunder and lightning in the burning flame", each title speaks of its unspeakable sacred and magnificent.

"Lulang", which means "Valley of the Dragon King" or "Abode of the Immortals" in Tibetan, seems to be a masterpiece carefully carved by nature, and every part of it exudes a refreshing charm. It seems to be a masterpiece carefully carved by nature, and every part of the place exudes the charm of being refreshing and relaxing. Towering mountains stand like guardian spirits; lush trees weave a sea of green; wildflowers dot the landscape, exuding a burst of fragrance; streams gurgle and meander, singing joyful songs; the grass is vast and soft, inviting you to lie down and feel the pulsation of the earth; and the quiet village is like the finishing touch to the picture, adding a little bit of earthly flavors.

After the sightseeing tour comes to an end, you will drive home, only about 53 kilometers (about 1 hour drive), you will arrive at Bayi Town, where comfortable accommodation is ready for you, waiting for the perfect end of your journey.

• World Cypress King Garden - Basomtso Lake

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• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will go to the World Cypress King Garden. In the depths of this ancient garden, there stands a heavenly cypress, which is not only a witness of time, but also a miracle of life - nearly 50 meters high, with an astonishing diameter of 14.8 meters at breast height, and is estimated to have endured 3238 years of wind, rain and snow, whose magnificence and vicissitudes of life will make you stand in awe.

Afterwards, you will drive through the winding mountain road, about 135 kilometers (estimated time consumed 2 hours), Basomtso Lake will welcome you with its unique serenity and beauty. This lake is like a sparkling sapphire inlaid between the mountains, the 18-kilometer-long shoreline of the lake outlines its elegant outline, the lake surface is vast, covering an area of 27 square kilometers, and the deepest part of the lake is even more profound and unfathomable, reaching 120 meters. Above the lake, the altitude of 3480 meters above sea level gives it an extraordinary temperament, surrounded by snow-covered mountains, distant glaciers and lush trees along the shoreline, as if they were carefully arranged, reflected in the crystal clear lake, constituting a stirring picture scroll.

Particularly striking is the mysterious island in the center of the lake, on which stands a solemn Lamaist temple, adding a few more sacred and quiet. Walking around the lake or taking a boat ride on the water will give you a deep sense of peace and harmony from nature.

As the sun sets, you will drive back to Bayi Town, where you can rest in cozy and comfortable accommodations.

• Linzhi Departure

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Our Tibet tour ends here, the driver and tour guide will send you to the airport or station according to your itinerary, we hope this trip can leave you with good memories and look forward to meeting you again!