Duration:
11 Days
Route: Chengdu-Lhasa-Yangpachen-Lhasaa-Shigatse-Lhasa-Chengdu-China
Attractions: fly
to Lhasa from Chengdu.
The tour after arrive at Lhasa will include Potala
Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, and so on. Then drive to
Yangpachen with hot spring. After that
visit the Tashi Lumpu Monastery
in Shigatse. Then take a train
back to Chengdu, visit Chengdu Panda Base, Dujiangyan Irrigation
System, Wajiang Bamboo Park and Wenshu Temple.
Itinerary
Day 01: arrive in Chengdu
Arrive in Chengdu
where is the jumping-off point for the tour. You can ordain
the remainder by yourself such as going out for a general
idea of Sichuan. Also you can take a relaxation in the hotel
and have a recovery from jet lag at night. (D)
Day 02: Chengdu-Lhasa
We will meet you at Chengdu
airport in the morning, then fly to Lhasa Gongar airport.
Our local guide will pick up you at there and transfer to
Lhasa City. On the road visit Stone Giant Buddha. In the
afternoon firstly we will have a rest and recovery in this
high altitude area. And overnight in Lhasa. (B/L/D)
Day 03: Lhasa
Today, our tour will be started with the world famous
Potala Palace (excluded entry fee of sightseeing). This
palace was built in 7th century during the Tang Dynasty
for King Songtsan Gambo's wife Princess Wencheng. After
that go on to visiting Jokhang Temple( the most famous
and oldest building in Lhasa), Barkhore Street( the
business center of Lhasa), having a general idea for
Tibetan culture and life. Lastly, overnight in Lhasa.
(B/L/D)
Day 04: Lhasa-Yangpachen- Lhasa
We will have a visit to
Yangpachen all day long. Yangpacheng which is close to
Namtso Lake is the earliest heat base to be developed. It's
well known for the hot springs and mysterious hot water lake
with a heat explosion unseen elsewhere. In the late
afternoon we will go back to Lhasa. And overnight in Lhasa.
(B/L/D)
Day 05:
Lhasa-Shigatse
We will go through the turquoise
Lake Yamdrok on the vast Tibetan Plateau. Yamdrok Lake
situated in Lhoka area with an cover of 621 square km and
the elevation of 4,441 m is one of the three holy lakes in
Tibet. Also it is the largest lake on the northern slope of
the Himalayas. On the way we can enjoy wonderful sightseeing
and take pictures. Lastly we will arrive at Shigatse by new
road. (B/L/D)
Day 06:
Shigatse-Lhasa
Today, you will be arranged to
visit Tashi Lumpu Monastery. And in the afternoon drive back
to Lhasa. Then overnight in Lhasa. (B/L/D)
Day 07:
Lhasa-Chengdu
Today we will take train T24 at
9:05 back to Chengdu. When the train drives on the
Qinghai-Tibet plateau, you can see the rare species of
plants and animals of Kekexili in this area. If you are
lucky enough, Tibetan antelopes can be seen running along
the railway. And we will drive across the part of Mt.
Tanggula which is the highest place along the Qinghai-Tibet
railway with about 5,072 meters' altitude. Then we are going
to the highland meadow which covers a large area for
pasture. And Namtso lake which situates between Amdo and
Nagchu is the next attraction. Our eyes can enjoy a feast
with the crystal blue water. But due to the long time
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