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6-Day Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Tour | Tibet Three Cities Tour
Classical Tibet Tour |
TOUR NAME: Classical Tibet Tour (6 Days)
GUIDE: ENGLISH SPEAKING
PRIVATE TOUR: DAILY DEPARTURE
Destination:Lhasa, Shigatse Region
Hightlights:Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Old Town as the spiritual heart of Lhasa, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery, Yamdroktso Lake in Tibet, climb over the snow pass of Kambala, Nojin Kangtsang Glacier, Pala Farmland.
Meals: specified in the program
Duration of tour: 6 days / 5 nights
TOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 Arrive in Lhasa (-/-/-)
Upon your arrival at Gonggar Airport or Tibet Railway
Station, your guide will meet and transfer you to the
hotel at Lhasa city. Rest and acclimatize in the hotel.
Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel or similar
Day 2 Lhasa (B/L/-)
Today's sightseeing includes Lhasa's cardinal landmark-
Potala Palace and the most revered religious structure
in Tibet - Jokhang Temple. The quadrangle of streets
surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkhor- Lhasa's most
interesting pilgrimage circuit. This area of the Old
Town is both the spiritual heart of Lhasa and the main
commercial district for Tibetans.
Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel or similar.
Day 3 Lhasa (B/L/-)
Today you will visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery,
the two great Gelugpa monasteries in Lhasa. Sightseeing
today begins with these white monastic buildings piled
up on the hillside. Walking up to the hill is a pleasant
thing, an easy break from the solemn ambience inside
the halls and chapels. At the plat roof of hillside,
you can have very good views of the whole Lhasa city
and the distant mountains.
Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel or similar
Day 4 Lhasa - Gyantse (B/L/-)
Today you'll travel to Yamdroktso (4441m above sea level),
one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. The 110km mountain
road is a little bit bumpy. After about 3 and a half
hours drive, climbing over the snow pass of Kambala
(5030m), the dazzling Yamdroktso just lies several hundred
meters below the road. Far in the distance is the huge
massif of Mt. Nojin Kangtsang (7191m above sea level).
Drive across Karola, enjoying the awesome roadside views
of the Nojin Kangtsang Glacier you get to Gyantse. The
35m-high famous Kumbum stands there, packed with exquisite
Tibetan sculpture and paintings, it's an architectural
wonder in Tibet
Accommodation: Gyantse Hotel or similar
Day 5 Gyantse - Shigatse - Lhasa (B/L/-)
Drive 4km to Gyantsse to the Pala Farmland which used
to belong to the slave-owner family of Pala. Then proceed
to Shigatse. Pay a visit to Tashilhunpo Monastery and
the Old Town of Shigatse. Nicely decorated Tibetan houses
and interesting market and bazaar give you a vivid life
picture of local people. Drive back Lhasa.
Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel or similar
Day 6 Depart from Lhasa (B/-/-)
Free till being transferred to the airport and board onward plane with the help of local guide.
Tour End.
Validity: April. 1, 09 -Dec. 31, 09
Our tour prices are inclusive of the fee to apply for Tibet permit, accommodation in twin shared room, meals as specified in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), transfers and tours with English speaking local guides, all entrance fees, room taxes and baggage handling.
Our tour prices are exclusive of
any tips to guide & driver, Tour insurance, Personal
expanses, International transportation, Chinese visa.
Tour Price:
| Pax No. | Price(per person) | Book |
| 1 |
USD 2076/per person |
|
| 2-5 |
USD 1121/per person |
|
| 6-9 |
USD 960/per person |
Please note:Pick up time will be within 30 minutes of the time shown on your voucher, however our supplier will contact you at your hotel, the day before your tour, to confirm your actual pick up time. Please kindly note that during dry season (December until March), the boat may not be able to reach Yangshuo due to low water levels. No refund will be given, even if the cruise needs to be shortened.
Additional Information: This tour is operated in air conditioned Vehicles.Not suitable for children under the age of 2.
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Featured Hotels ( click the hotel name you will see the details of the hotel )
| Tour Class | Lhasa | Shigatse |
![]() 5 star | Shangri-La Lhasa | Hilton Shigatse |
![]() 4 star | Home2 Suites by Hilton Lhasa | Atour Hotel Shigatse |
![]() 3 star | Tashi Choeta Boutique Hotel | ibis Hotel |
Hotel based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds. All listed hotels serve daily western or Chinese breakfast.
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