Day-To-Day Itinerary
Day 01: TBA - Lhasa Upon arrival in Lhasa, which is reputed as the "Roof of the World" and the "Third Pole of the Globe". Lhasa offers breathtaking monastery sights, Tibetan Buddhist Culture, colorful ethnic minority custom, which should not be missed! After checking in the hotel, rest in the afternoon to get adapted to the high altitude.
Day 02: Lhasa (B+L+D) An extraordinary day to experience the unique atmosphere of this holy land. Your visit today will include Potala Palace, the symbol of Tibet, which functioned as the traditional seat of the Tibetan government and the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas, and the Sera Monastery. As the last of the three principal Yellow Sect monasteries to be built in Lhasa, Sera is an important spiritual center for Buddhist monks. Later you also have a chance to pay a visit Tibetan Family. For dinner time, you will be entertained with the marvelous Tibetan Dance and Song Show.
Day 03: Lhasa (B+L) Another day to absorb the unique atmosphere of Lhasa: we will bring you to the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism - Jokhang Temple, and enjoy strolling along the Barkhor Street, where you can buy the handicrafts which are rare to be seen elsewhere in the world from the local Tibetan vendors. After lunch, you will also pay a visit to Drepung Monastery, the largest and the most powerful of the three major Yellow Sect monasteries in Lhasa.
Day 04: Lhasa - TBA (B) The tour guide will transfer you to the airport and help you board the plane to your next destination.
Included features: 1. Hotel accommodations above 3 stars hotel with daily Western breakfast 2. Entrance fees to all the scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary 3. Daily lunches and/or dinners at local finest restaurants, as listed in the daily itinerary. B=Western or Chinese breakfast, L=Chinese lunch, D=Chinese dinner 4. Private air-conditioned car or van for land transportation 5. Professional local guides and drivers in each destination city 6. Service charges and government taxes.
How to Get a Visa
Overseas visitors to Tibet shall process entry formalities upon showing confirmation letters issued by the Tibetan government.
Passports and Visas: The foreign tourist is granted the entry visa only when he or she holds a valid passport and a letter of visa notification for tour groups issued by a Chinese embassy in a foreign country and confirmed by the Tibetan Tourist Administration.
Entry Confirmation Letter: Overseas tour groups, those from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan included, are allowed to enter Tibet only with a confirmation letter from Tibet Autonomous Region's Tourism Administration. The administration has representative offices in Beijing, Chengdu, Golmud, Shanghai, Xining, Xi'an, Hong Kong, Kathmandu, Japan and the United States to handle group tours. |