Embark on our 9-Day Tibet Quest From Holy Lhasa to Alpine Glaciers. Explore Lhasa’s sacred Potala Palace and ancient monasteries, wander turquoise highland lakes, and witness magnificent Himalayan alpine glaciers. Permits, transport, guide and hotels fully covered.
The unknown destinations are all paradises worth visiting.
UPON ARRIVAL IN LHASA, THE SUNLIT CITY, WHETHER AT THE LHASA RAILWAY STATION OR GONGGA AIRPORT, YOU WILL BE GREETED BY OUR TOUR GUIDE OR STAFF WHO WILL EXTEND A WARM WELCOME WITH A PERSONALIZED SIGN AND A TRADITIONAL KHATA SCARF. YOU WILL THEN BE DRIVEN TO YOUR DOWNTOWN HOTEL TO CHECK IN, REST, AND BEGIN ACCLIMATIZING TO THE HIGH ALTITUDE.<DINING: EXCLUDED> <ACCOMMODATION: LHASA>
After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to the Potala Palace, a palace style building built in the early 7th century, a world cultural heritage site. Go to the Yaowang Mountain Observation Deck andtake a photo at the vantage point that features on the back of the 50 RMB bill .Then, you will drive to the Jokhang Temple, a Tibetan Buddhist temple built in 647 AD, which houses golden statues of Buddha Shakyamuni at the age of 12.`Embark on a city walk through the ancient Barkhor Street, a circular pilgrimage route. Walk alongside devout pilgrims and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of local life and spiritual devotion.. <dining: B. D> <accommodation: Lhasa>
After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the basongcuo, a national aaaaa scenic spot and a national forest park on the way. in tibetan, it means "green water" and is a famous sacred lake and holy site of the nyingma sect of the Nyingma sect .the scenic area integrates snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests, waterfalls and pastures, cultural relics and historical sites, and famous ancient temples. the scenery is diverse and the four seasons are different. famous wild and rare plants gather, making it a paradise on earth and known as the "little switzerland". <DINING: B> <ACCOMMODATION: NYINGCHI>
After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive along the 318 National Highway and pass through the Sejila Pass, where you can enjoy the best observation deck of Namjagbarwa from afar.`If the weather is clear, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the nine peaks.You will then tour the Lulang Forest, a picturesque area of clouds, sea of forests, fields, pastures, flowing water, homes, cattle and sheep...After lunch, you will follow National Highway 318 to reach Galang Lake, located in Runa Village and Galang Village, with a lake surface area of over 15000 square meters. Surrounded by green mountains and towering ancient trees, the natural scenery is beautiful, and the architectural style of residential buildings is unique. <DINING: B>
After breakfast in the hotel,`you will drive to the laigu glacier , one of Tibet's most important maritime glaciers and also the glacier with the lowest altitude in China.`. The main peak is 6800 meters above sea level. It is as clean as jade, with beautiful scenery, various shapes and fascinating beauty.
After lunch, you will take a tour of Ranwu Lake, the largest lake in eastern Tibet. It is a barrier lake formed by active geological movements.<DINING: B> <ACCOMMODATION: BOMI>
After breakfast at the hotel, you will drive through Guxiang Lake to Lulang and hike lightly from Zhatang Lucuo to Alpine Pasture to enjoy the picturesque scenery described by the phrase "the grass bends in the wind, revealing grazing cattle.
Note: This hike is an entry-level standard and will not be too tiring. <DINING: B> <ACCOMMODATION: NYINGCHI>
After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive along national highway 318 to kading gorge. within the gorge, lush vegetation and towering ancient trees create a serene landscape, where the 200-meter-high kading waterfall plummets from above. a naturally formed statue of the buddha is discernible within the waterfall. afterwards, we will return to lhasa via the linla expressway.<DINING: B> <ACCOMMODATION: LHASA>
After breakfast in the hotel, you will drive to `Yamdrok Lake (often referred to as Yamdrok Yumtso or "Yang Lake"). The lake covers an area of 675 square kilometers and has an elevation of 4441 meters.
Then, you will go along the Lakeside Ring Road to the Karola Glacier, the eastern source of the Nianchu River, one of the three continental glaciers in Tibet.
In the evening, you will watch thethe "Princess Wencheng" epic live show, which tells the historical story of the marriage between Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty and the Tubo king Songtsen Gampo over 1300 years ago. The whole play is divided into five acts, with a duration of about 90 minutes and a total of more than 800 performers. <DINING: B. D> <ACCOMMODATION: LHASA>
AFTER BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL, YOU WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE AIRPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR DEPARTURE SCHEDULE, CONCLUDING YOUR JOURNEY THROUGH TIBET.<DINING: B> <ACCOMMODATION: EXCLUDED>
A FRIENDLY REMINDER: PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK THAT YOU HAVE ALL YOUR PERSONAL BELONGINGS WITH YOU TO AVOID LEAVING ANYTHING BEHIND.
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