Lhasa Trip Overview
Explore the highlights of Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region. You will visit the world heritage sites the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. Have a leisure walk at Barkhor Street that with Tibetan characteristics. Drepung Monastery, which used to be a seat of central government until the 5th Dalai Lama who built Potala Palace, is also included. Enjoy the Monks debate on the Buddhist doctrines in the Sera Monastery.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Lhasa, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Lhasa, Tibet, China
Explore the highlights of Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region. You will visit the world heritage sites the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. Have a leisure walk at Barkhor Street that with Tibetan characteristics. Drepung Monastery, which used to be a seat of central government until the 5th Dalai Lama who built Potala Palace, is also included. Enjoy the Monks debate on the Buddhist doctrines in the Sera Monastery.
Itinerary
Day 1: Lhasa
Pass By: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
After arriving in Lhasa, local tour guide will welcome you at the airport/train station at designated period of time, then transfer to the hotel. Acclimatize the high altitude in the hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Lhasa (twin sharing)
Day 2: Lhasa
Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
The tour begins from UNESCO World Heritage site – Potala Palace, which is also the winter palace of Dalai Lama. Situated at 12,139 feet above sea level, it is a 13-story high building that contains over 1,000 rooms, various statues, stupas, murals and artifacts.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Then continue to Jokhang Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage site. It is a spiritual center for Buddhists in Tibet.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 851500 China
Next to Jokhang Temple there is Barkhor Street, filled with pilgrims and street vendors, selling traditional Tibetan items such as prayer wheels and jewelry.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Welcome Dinner enjoy local Tibetan food
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Lhasa (twin sharing)
Day 3: Lhasa
Stop At: Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si), Southern Slope of Genpeiwuzi Mountain, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the morning you will go to visit Drepung Monastery. Founded in 1416, it is one of the six great Gelug monasteries. Drepung Monastery is the largest monastery of Tibetan Buddhism and the highest-ranking one of the Gelug Sect.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Sera Monastery, Wuze Hill , Sera Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Continue the tour to visit Sera Monastery, which is one of the six main monasteries of Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, and was founded in 1419. The highlight is the Monks debate at around 15:00-17:00 in the afternoon.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Lhasa (twin sharing)
Day 4: Lhasa
Pass By: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
You will be transferred to the airport/train station at designated period of time.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
