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This 4-day Lhasa highlights tour include its impressive heritage, like Potala Palace, Norbulingka, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street and more.

Itinerary

Day 1: Lhasa Arrival
Welcome to China. Upon arrival, our local guide will take you to your downtown hotel. Then take a rest in order to acclimatize to the high altitude in preparation for the next few days’ tour.

Day 2: Lhasa (B+L)
Sightseeing: Potala Palace / Norbulingka / Sera Monastery

In the morning, you will visit the most well-known landmark of Tibet, the Potala Palace, which is famous for its grand buildings, complicated constructions, devotional atmosphere and splendid artworks. Afterwards, you will visit Norbulingka, meaning 'Treasure Park' in Tibetan. Then you will also pay a visit to Sera Monastery. It is one of three famous monasteries in Lhasa along with the Drepung Monastery and Ganden Monastery.

Day 3: Lhasa (B+L)
Sightseeing: Jokhang Temple / Barkhor Street / Drepung Monastery

Today you'll start from the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism - Jokhang Temple. With an area of 25,100 square meters (about six acres), it is the ultimate pilgrimage destination for Tibetan Pilgrims. Afterwards, you will visit Barkhor Street, which is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple. As a symbol of Lhasa, this street is also a must-see place for the tourists. After visiting Barkhor Street, you will proceed to Drepung Monastery. Drepung Monastery is known as the most important monastery of Gelugpa in Tibetan Buddhism.

Day 4: Lhasa –Next Destination (B+L)
In the morning, you will depart for a flight to next destination.

Price

Price list

Price Includes:
a. Entrance fees to all the scenic spots as listed above in the itinerary
b. Hotel accommodations with breakfast as specified (If there is no Western breakfast available, we have to arrange Chinese one instead)
c. All meals as specified in the itinerary. B=Western or Chinese breakfast, L=Chinese lunch in a local restaurant, D=Chinese dinner in a local restaurant
d. Professional local guides and drivers in each destination city
e. Private Transfers between airports, docks, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in each destination city by the private air conditioned car or van
f. Luggage Transfers between airports/docks and hotels
g. Arrangements for the planning, handling, operational and communication charges
h. Government taxes.
i. Tibet permit

Price excludes:
a. Visa fee
b. International or domestic air and train tickets
c. Excess Baggage Charges
d. Meals which are not specified with "B", "L" or "D".
e. Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, tips to guides or drivers, FAX, telephone, excess baggage charges
f. Gratuities, tips to guides and drivers
g. Personal loss, illness or damages incurred during your trip

Remark : Quotations listed are valid excluding the periods of Chinese holidays and special events.