• Lhasa Highlights with Yamdrok Lake

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    Tour Code: ODY-CN-2430

    Destination:Lhasa

Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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Over five days, explore the Sacred Heart of Tibet. Spend two days unraveling Lhasa’s illustrious monastic history within buzzing Drepung and Sera’s lamaseries. Wander Potala Palace’s hallowed halls saturated in devotion, then experience Jokhang Temple’s sacred atmosphere pulsing with prayer. For a change of scenery, journey to the azure waters of Yamdrok Lake, meandering its shimmering shores and visiting the isolated Rituo Temple for a moment of mountain peace.

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1LhasaArrival
2LhasaDrepung Monastery, Sera Monastery
3LhasaPotala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
4LhasaYamdrok Lake, Rituo Temple
5LhasaDeparture
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Itinerary

After your flight touches down in Lhasa, a warm welcome awaits from your guide and driver. A one-hour scenic drive covers 70km along the expressway into the city center.

Upon arrival at your hotel, take time to relax and ease into the 3,650m altitude. For now, the sights and experiences of Lhasa await your exploration over the coming days.

🍽 Local dining

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▱ Beijing

Today, Lhasa’s two iconic monasteries will guide you into the depths of Tibetan Buddhist culture. Drepung Monastery, once the world’s largest housing of over 10,000 monks, will impart its vast history. Wander the splendid prayer halls and lively debate courtyards observing monks rigorously studying scriptures.

Later comes Sera Monastery, renowned for its unique disputation style. Through animated gestures and passionate debates, the monastery will demonstrate Buddhism’s core tenets. Witness the clerics’ fervent exchanges aiding deep understanding of Tibetan Buddhism.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Begin your visit from the imposing Potala Palace. Its gleaming white walls and golden roofs were once home to the Dalai Lamas. As you wind through the halls adorned with vivid murals and statues, explore this historic hub of spiritual and political power.

Head to Jokhang Temple, the spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism. Reverberating with prayers within its sacred chambers, you’ll see why pilgrims travel great distances to circumambulate this first temple honoring Buddha.

Nearby, Barkhor Street envelops you in local color as residents and pilgrims throng its circular route. Along this sacred path, the true spirit of Lhasa is revealed.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Today Yamdrok Lake is yours to explore. Wander at leisure along its shimmering shores, taking in breathtaking 360-degree views and picnicking lakeside.

Next, visit the isolated Rituo Temple on a solitary islet, its lone monks offering a serene respite. Conclude your day from Gangbala Viewpoint, gazing over the azure expanse of Yamdrok Lake before returning refreshed to Lhasa by Tibet’s natural splendors.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Your Tibet adventure ends today as you head to the airport/train station. We wish you smooth travels and hope one day the winds will blow you back to this breathtaking land.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eI highly recommend Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd. The team is very easy to work with, has excellent ideas and the guides are knowledgeable and easy to be with. Very solid itineraries and execution — flexible, high quality, and great value for money.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe visited both Xi’an and Shanghai under Jiuhong’s arrangement and received the same first-class service in both cities. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and happy to discuss all aspects of modern China — giving insights difficult to obtain elsewhere. Strongly recommended.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Greenfly
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe had a wonderful action-packed day. Fei Fei was amazing — her knowledge was very impressive and she was a real pleasure to be with. This was certainly the highlight of our stay in this beautiful city. Thanks so much.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Ludovic V.
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