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Tour Code:CHT-TB-11

Departure Date: Daily

Features: Private Tour Guide     Private Car & Driver     Authentic Local Restaurants

We need at least 20 working days to apply the Tibet Travel Permit, so we recommend that you confirm the tour 30 days before your arrival in Tibet.

Beijing, Xian and Shanghai are known in China as the Golden Triangle. This trip includes all the history and culture of the Golden Triangle but also includes amazing Tibet and the trip from Qining on the Tibet Railway. It's a not to be missed adventure.

Highlights

  • Labrang Monastery
  • Qinghai Lake Cruise
  • Qinghai Lake
  • Norbulingka
  • Drepung Monastery
  • Jokhang Temple
  • Yomdrok Lake
  • The Palgor Chorten

Tour Details

Day 1Lanzhou Arrival

Our guide will meet you at the arrival hall of the airport. A comfortable vehicle and driver will be ready and waiting to take you to the hotel.

  • Meals: No Meals
  • Hotels: Sunshine Plaza   |  Lanzhou Legend Hotel   |  Gansu International Hotel 
Day 2Xiahe
Labrang Monastery

Labrang Monastery

In the morning, we will visit Labrang Monastery which was built in 1710 and it is the largest center of Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan culture among Gansu Province, Qinghai Province and Sichuan Province. After have a lunch at local restaurant, we will go to Xiahe.

  • Meals: Lunch at Xilin Hotel, dinner
  • Hotels: Wangfu Hotel  |  Wangfu Hotel  |  Wangfu Hotel
Day 3Tong ren

After breakfast, we will drive from Xiahe to Tongren. Firstly, we will visit Longwu Monastery which is one of the Gelukpa (Yellow Hat) sects and is a center of Tibetan Thangka painting. It has more than 800 year’s history.

  • Meals: Lunch at Local Restaurant, dinner
  • Hotels: Repkong Hotel   |  Repkong Hotel   |  Repkong Hotel 
Day 4Xining

In the morning, we will visit Wutun Monastery which is consisted by two Monasteries. One is upper Wutun Monastery, another is lower Wutun Monastery. These Monasteries is famous throughout Tibet for its beautiful artwork of Buddhist art of Thangka. After have lunch at a local restaurant we will back to Xining.

  • Meals: Lunch at Local Restaurant, dinner
  • Hotels: Yinlong Hotel    |  Qinghai Hotel    |  Xining Hotel  
Day 5Xining to Overnight Train by Train No. T22/T23 (Xining Xi (west) Railway Station - Lhasa Railway Station) Dep 17:15 - Arr 16:35
Qinghai Lake

Qinghai Lake

In the morning, we will drive about three hours to visit Qinghai Lake which is China's largest inland salt water lake is at 3200 meters above sea level and is situated at the east of Qinghai province. We will take a cruise on the lake. After have a lunch at local restaurant, we will back to Xining and take the overnight train to Lhasa.

  • Meals: Lunch at Local Restaurant
  • Hotels: No
Day 6Lhasa

Arrived at the Lhasa, our guide and driver will transfer your to the hotel. Please have a rest to adapt to the attitude sickness.

  • Meals: No Meals
  • Hotels: Brahmaputra Grand Hotel   |  Xinding Hotel   |  Dhood Gu Hotel Lhasa  
Day 7Lhasa
Drepung Monastery

Drepung Monastery

After breakfast, we will visit the biggest temple in Tibet -Drepung Monastery which is in west of Lhasa under Mt. Gambo Utse. Built in 1416, it is one of the largest monasteries in the six principle monasteries of Gelu Sect in China which there were once 10,000 monks. Then, have lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit the Norbulingka which was Dalai Lama's summer palace. Continue our tour to visit Sera Monastery where the monks will debate scriptures 3 pm. (except Mondays) Tips: Every day (except Mondays) at 15:00, there is a debate about Buddhist doctrines among the monks at Sera Monastery. The debating is held in the grounds and is a necessary way of learning sutras and scriptures. Visitors can watch the debate, but it is advised to keep quiet.

  • Meals: Lunch at Kechu Hotel
  • Hotels: Brahmaputra Grand Hotel   |  Xinding Hotel   |  Dhood Gu Hotel Lhasa  
Day 8Lhasa
Potala Palace

Potala Palace

In the morning, we will visit Jokhang Temple which is the first temple in Tibet. It is also the old city center of Lhasa and heart of a rich and living Tibetan Buddhism. After have a lunch at local restaurant we will come to the Barkhor Street which is built about 1,300 years ago and around the Jokhang Temple. At the last, we will visit Potala Palace. It is Tibet largest and most beautiful palace which was the winter palace of Dalai Lama.

  • Meals: Lunch at Steak House Restaurant
  • Hotels: Brahmaputra Grand Hotel   |  Xinding Hotel   |  Dhood Gu Hotel Lhasa  
Day 9Shigatse

In the morning, we will go to the Yomdrok Lake. There are many small islands in the lake, where we can visit the world's highest hydropower station. The lake is also the largest water birds habitat in Tibet. After have a lunch, continue to visit he Palgor Chorten (Palcho Monastery) which lies about 270 kilometers (168 miles) south of Lhasa and 100 (62 miles) east of Shigatse at the foot of Dzong Hill. This temple is very famous for its architectural style, paintings, and Buddhism statues.

  • Meals: Lunch at Local Restaurant
  • Hotels: Shigatse Hotel   |  Shigatse Hotel   |  Shigatse Hotel 
Day 10Lhasa
Tashilunpo Kloster

Tashilunpo Kloster

In the morning, we will visit Tashilhunpo Monastery which was founded in 1447 by Gyalwa Gendun Drup (1st the Dalai Lama) and is a historically and culturally Important monastery in Tibet. We will see the biggest copper Buddhist statue in the world which is used over 115,000 kg of copper. The building is painted in red and white, stand closely together in terraced rows, also can see many monks read the Scriptures in the building.

  • Meals: Lunch at Popular local restaurants
  • Hotels: Brahmaputra Grand Hotel   |  Xinding Hotel   |  Dhood Gu Hotel Lhasa  
Day 11Lhasa Departure

In the morning, our guide and driver will escort you to the airport to take your flight.

  • Meals: No Meals

Price Per Person

$ USD
Dec.1 - Mar.31 Deluxe Superior Tourist Single Room Supplement
1 person -
2-5 persons / /
6-9 persons / /
Apr.1- Nov.31 Deluxe Superior Tourist Single Room Supplement
1 person -
2-5 persons / /
6-9 persons / /

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Price Includsion

  • Entrance Fees to the Scenic Spots as Listed in the Itinerary
  • Central Location Hotels
  • Centrally Located Hotels with daily western & Chinese buffet breakfasts
  • Authentic Chinese Food
  • Private Cars and Drivers
  • Private Guides
  • Flights & Transfers in China
  • Airport Taxes and Fuel Fees
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes
  • Travel Insurance
  • Luggage Transfers

Price Exclusion

  • International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
  • China Entry Visa Fees
  • Single Room Supplement
  • Personal Expenses: such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary

Guide and Vehicle

China Travel Guides

Excellent Local Guides

All the guides are base in local, well qualify and at least 3 years educated to obtain tour guide license, they are experienced and experts in Tibetan area with detailed knowledge about attractions, history, culture and more, which will provide you with the flexibility you want to get the most out of your trip.

China Travel Guides

Cars and Drivers

We only use well-maintain air-conditioning and comfortable vehicles (not over 5 years) that suitable for sort of small group of 2-4 persons or group over 5 persons. Our divers can speak few English for simple communication, they are all over 5 years driving experience and well-training at deal with unpredictable weather and traffic situation.

Question and Feedback

Important Tibet Travel Tips

What things in China are best suited to children?

There are many things to do with children in China. We selected some interesting and popular activities for children in our family tours, which include Panda experience, Kungfu and Acrobatic show, Kite Flying, Chinese cooking class, kayaking, cycling on the City Wall and countryside and Cricket Culture.

How to get my Tibet travel permit?

Foreign visitors wishing to travel to Tibet must travel with a tour group with a guide and get Tibet Entry Permit with the help of the travel agent. To apply for a permit, you need to provide the following documents or information to us:

  • 1. A copy of your passport;
  • 2. A copy of your tourist visa for China;
  • 3. Personal information, such as your full name, gender, date of birth, passport number, nationality and occupation.
  • Tibet Travel Packing List

  • 1. Passport with China visa, valid for 6 month, the Travel Permit issued by the Tibetan government.
  • 2. A large backpack and a smaller one. The smaller one can be used for daily activities and can also be put into the big one when necessary.
  • 3. A waist pack to put property and important documents.
  • 4. water-proof clothes.
  • 5. Medicine for the common disease.
  • 6. Protection for avoid sun burn.
  • 7. Troche for the unexpected power cut in the remote erea.
  • How to avoid altitude sickness
  • How to avoid altitude sickness.

    In general, most healthy people will experience altitude sickness when travel into Tibet for at least two days. People will get sick and headache when in altitude over 3,000 meters (9,843 feet) is usually defined as high altitude. Since most places in Tibet are higher than this level, Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), also called Altitude Sickness is the biggest health risk to tourists in Tibet. Lhasa sits at a heady 3,650 meters (11,500 feet), and it is one of the lower altitude destinations in Tibet. We suggest prepare far enough in advance before the trip by some aerobic exercise and a thorough physical examination is necessary.

    The following precautions may help to prevent or lessen the effects of AMS:

  • 1. Since fluid loss usually accompanies the acclimatization process, drink plenty of fluids (3 - 4 litres daily at least) and eat carbohydrate food to keep the body properly hydrated;
  • 2. Do not over exert and only partake in light activity immediate after your arrival;
  • 3. Don't smoke, drink alcohol or take other depressants such as tranquilizers and sleeping pills. These will depress the respiratory drive and limit oxygen intake. Always keep in mind the following rules which will ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip to Tibet:
  • 4. Any sickness at high altitude is AMS until proven otherwise; • Never go higher with symptoms of AMS;
  • 5. It is significant that you report any symptoms of AMS immediately to other group members in the trip;
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