Duration:
11 Days
Route: Chengdu-Lhasa-Shigatse-Dhingri
(Xiegeer Town)-Mt. Everest-Shigatse-Yangpachen-Lhasa-Chengdu-China
Attractions: fly
to Lhasa from Chengdu.
The tour after arrive at Lhasa will include Potala
Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Lake Yamdrok,
Dhingri (Xiegeer Town), Mt. Everest Nature Reserve,
and so on. Then drive to
Yangpachen with hot spring. After that
go 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-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 05:
Shigatse-Dhingri (Xiegeer Town)
Leave for Dhingri (Xiegeer Town), by the way of Lhatse at
same time we will go across the Gyamtso La. After arrive at
the destination we will spend night in local hotel. (B/L/D)
(Note: The meal, accommodation and road are not good)
Day 06: Dhingri (Xiegeer Town)-Mt.
Everest
Drive to Mt.
Everest Nature Reserve (Rhongbuk monastery), visit the
Rongbuk Monastery located at the north face of Mt. Everest,
and at an elevation of 5100m. It is the highest monastery in
the world, only 20kms to the summit. And we will see the
spectacular view of Mt. Everest, visit the Base Camp,
overnight in Rongbuk Monastery hostel. (multi-people room,
no in-room water closet, sleeping bag is recommended)
(B/L/D)
Day 07:
Mt. Everest-Shigatse
Today we must get up early to see the sunrise at Mt.
Everest. I'm sure it will be a memorable time in your life.
After that Shigatse via Dhingri, it costs about 4 hours,
overnight in Shigatse. (B/L/D)
Day 08: Shigatse-Yangpachen-Lhasa
Drive from Shigatse to Yarparchen, it is about 5 hours
driving totally. En route tourists will see the landscape of
Brahmaputra, grassland and sand dune, visit Yangpachen
geothermal power plant, enjoy a hot spring(30-50RMB/person).
After that, drive back to Lhasa and overnight in Lhasa.
(B/L/D)
Day 09:
Lhasa-Chengdu
Leave Lhasa to Chengdu by airplane. Then have a visit to
Chengdu Panda Base meet lovely panda and have a further
knowledge for them. Lastly overnight in Chengdu. (B/L/D)
Day 10: Chengdu
Today we will drive to Dujiangyan. It will cost about 1
hour. Then you can visit Dujiangyan Irrigation System, which
is a great project made by old Chinese people. After lunch
we will go back to Chengdu and overnight in Chengdu. (B/L/D)
Day 11: Chengdu
The last day in Chengdu we will have a Visit to Chengdu's
Wangjiang Bamboo Park. Bamboo is panda's favorite. However
the different kinds of bamboos planted in park is not for
food but for view. Wenshu Temple is another destination,
where is a famous Buddha temple in China. At the same time
we will do some shopping. After lunch go to airport. Then
all services ends. (B/L)