The Essence of Lhasa Tour

During this 4-day tour, you will get a glance at Tibet's inner beauty: devoted believers and their temples and monasteries, simple and peaceful life.

From US$
Per person for 2 travelers

Highlights

Focus on Lhasa's unique charm
Professional guided visits
Interact with local Tibetan
Local flavor meals

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 Airport Transfer (Lhasa)

None

When you arrive in Lhasa, our Lhasa tour guide will escort you to the hotel for check-in. Prepare yourself with some basic information and physical energy. Have a good night's rest for tomorrow.

Smart Tips:

It needs 20 days to process the Tibet Travel Permit. China Travel kindly suggests you confirm your tour at least 30 days ahead of time.
Please stay in and adjust your body to the elevation on your first night in Lhasa.

DAY 2 Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Sera Monastery

Breakfast and lunch

Today, you will visit the highlights of Lhasa. Firstly, visit the famous Jokhang Temple. Later, get to Sera Monastery. Have a buffet lunch in a nice restaurant.

In the afternoon, you will visit the busy Barkhor Street.

Smart Tips:

If lucky, you will witness the monks debating in Sera Monastery every afternoon (except Mondays).
Tibetan carpets, Thangka(a painted or embroidered banner), Tibetan fresco paintings, butter sculptures, and other stuff can be found on Barkhor Street, which can be something nice to bring home.

DAY 3 Drepung Monastery, Visit Tibetan Family, Potala Palace

Breakfast and Lunch

You will never miss the icon of Tibet: Potala Palace. Later, visit one of the most important monasteries of Lhasa: Drepung Monastery. Have lunch in a Tibetan-style restaurant.

Later today, you will spend some time chatting with a local Tibetan family.

DAY 4 Hotel to airport Transfer (Lhasa)