Shannan Trip Overview
This tour covers all three world heritage sites, like the winter palace of the Dalai lama – Potala Palace, most important temple of Tibetan Buddhism – Jokhang Temple, and its surroundings – Barkhor street . You’ll visit Lhasa’s great religious institutions of Sera and Drepung. Watch the monks debate their religious interpretations and enjoy 3 nights of accommodations with this package.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Shannan, China
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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This tour covers all three world heritage sites, like the winter palace of the Dalai lama – Potala Palace, most important temple of Tibetan Buddhism – Jokhang Temple, and its surroundings – Barkhor street . You’ll visit Lhasa’s great religious institutions of Sera and Drepung. Watch the monks debate their religious interpretations and enjoy 3 nights of accommodations with this package.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa.
Pass By: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
Your guide will meet you at the airport or train station and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Rest or partake in free time to explore the city on your own.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star or 4-star Hotel (Option).
Day 2: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street (B,D)
Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Today’s tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 851500 China
Around the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market. Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star or 4-star Hotel (Option).
Day 3: Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery (B)
Stop At: Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si), Southern Slope of Genpeiwuzi Mountain, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
You will visit two great monasteries of central Tibet: the Drepung and Sera Monastery. Drepung was a seat of central government until the 5th Dalai Lama built Potala Palace. You can visit biggest monastery kitchen inside the monastery and enjoy Buddhist Sculpture Carving workshop near Drepung.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sera Monastery, Wuze Hill , Sera Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 – 5 o’clock in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star or 4-star Hotel (Option).
Day 4: Depart from Lhasa (B)
Pass By: Lhasa, Lhasa, Tibet
The guide will transfer you to the airport or train station and help you to board your flight/train.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
