Tibet Panorama and Tibet's Little Jiangnan Linzhi Tour

• Lhasa Arrival
  

• 4+ stars Hotel
  

• None
  

  
  

Welcome to Tibet, our guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel to check in, have a good rest and prepare for our Tibet tour!

• The Potala Palace--Jokhang Temple--Barkhor Street

• 4+ stars Hotel
  

• Breakfast
  

  
  

In the morning, depart from the hotel and head to Potala Palace, the most famous landmark of Lhasa and one of the holiest sites in Tibetan Buddhism. Accompanied by a guide, you will visit the main hall, Buddha halls, treasure rooms, and learn about the palace’s rich history and profound cultural heritage. The architecture and murals of Potala Palace are treasures of Tibetan culture, and the visit will take approximately 2-3 hours.

After lunch, head to Jokhang Temple, one of the most historically significant temples in Tibet and a major pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists. The temple houses a golden statue of Shakyamuni Buddha and is an important destination for Tibetan worshippers. With the guidance of your tour guide, you will explore the various Buddha halls, admire the ancient murals, statues, and religious art within the temple.

After visiting Jokhang Temple, you will walk to the nearby Barkhor Street, one of the oldest streets in Lhasa, which surrounds Jokhang Temple. It is a pilgrimage route for local Tibetan Buddhists and an ideal place for visitors to experience traditional Tibetan culture. Here, you can stroll along the ancient stone-paved streets, admire the Tibetan-style buildings lining the road, and explore shops selling Tibetan jewelry, thangka paintings, Buddha statues, and other handicrafts, immersing yourself in the authentic Tibetan atmosphere.

• Norbulingka Park--Drepung Monastery

• 4+ stars Hotel
  

• Breakfast

  
  

In the morning, depart from the hotel and head to Norbulingka Park. This park is one of Tibet's historical sites and served as the summer palace of the Dalai Lama, earning the nickname "The Summer Palace of Tibet." The park is filled with lush greenery and scattered lakes, creating a tranquil paradise.

With the guidance of your tour guide, you will explore the palaces and gardens within Norbulingka, where you can admire the unique Tibetan architectural style and landscaping. The architecture here blends Han and Tibetan features, showcasing the essence of traditional Tibetan culture. Visitors can also learn about the daily life of the Dalai Lama in history and the royal history of the Tibetan court.

After lunch, head to Drepung Monastery, one of the four major monasteries of Tibet and also one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world. Located on the western outskirts of Lhasa, Drepung Monastery is one of the birthplaces of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Accompanied by a guide, you will visit the monastery's main hall, the monk residences, and admire the Buddha statues and murals inside, gaining an in-depth understanding of the history and culture of Tibetan Buddhism. Drepung Monastery has a rich history and cultural heritage, making it an ideal place to explore Tibetan religious life.

If you're interested, you can also experience the daily practices of the monks nearby and listen to explanations about Buddhist teachings.

• Ganden Monastery - Mira Pass - Bayi Township

• 4+stars Hotel

• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will travel to Linzhi, known as the "Switzerland of Tibet", a land famous for its boundless highland landscapes and breathtaking natural beauty. At the beginning of the tour, you will visit Ganden Monastery, one of the Three Holy Monasteries of Lhasa, which is not only the cradle of Gelugpa Buddhism, but also a holy place founded by the legendary Master Tsongkhapa in 1409 AD. Here, the red and white ancient buildings and the beauty of the surrounding valleys are sure to make your stay unforgettable.

Afterwards, you will continue along the National Highway 318, which is known as "China's most beautiful scenic highway", a magnificent highway that crosses the mountains and connects heaven and earth. On the way, Mira Pass will welcome you with its majestic 5,013 meters, which is the best place to see the snow-capped mountains, the sea of clouds, and the colorful streamers dancing in the wind, and every scenery is like a carefully arranged picture scroll, which makes you relaxed.

You will then proceed to Bayi Town, where you will rest for the night. At the end of this magnificent day's journey, why not savor the stunning scenery along the way in the quiet night of Bayi Town?

Tips: 

The drive from Lhasa to Linzhi is a feast for both the eyes and the soul! Be sure to take the opportunity to stop for a break to stretch your legs, and don't forget to grab your camera to immortalize the stunning scenery along the way.

• Sejila Mountain - Lulang Forest

• 4+stars Hotel

• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will head to Lulang Forest. Along the way, Sejila Mountain (4720 meters above sea level) will be your first viewpoint, inviting you to stop for a moment and let your mind climb with your eyes to embrace the distant and solemn Namcha Barwa Peak (7700 meters above sea level). This sacred mountain is not only the holy place of the ancient Tibetan Buddhism "Yongzhong Buddhism", but also carries multiple meanings in the Tibetan language - "the spear that pierces the sky" and the "burning in the thunder and lightning". "Thunder and lightning in the burning flame", each title speaks of its unspeakable sacred and magnificent.

"Lulang", which means "Valley of the Dragon King" or "Abode of the Immortals" in Tibetan, seems to be a masterpiece carefully carved by nature, and every part of it exudes a refreshing charm. It seems to be a masterpiece carefully carved by nature, and every part of the place exudes the charm of being refreshing and relaxing. Towering mountains stand like guardian spirits; lush trees weave a sea of green; wildflowers dot the landscape, exuding a burst of fragrance; streams gurgle and meander, singing joyful songs; the grass is vast and soft, inviting you to lie down and feel the pulsation of the earth; and the quiet village is like the finishing touch to the picture, adding a little bit of earthly flavors.

After the sightseeing tour comes to an end, you will drive home, only about 53 kilometers (about 1 hour drive), you will arrive at Bayi Town, where comfortable accommodation is ready for you, waiting for the perfect end of your journey.

• World Cypress King Garden - Basomtso Lake

• 4+stars Hotel

• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will go to the World Cypress King Garden. In the depths of this ancient garden, there stands a heavenly cypress, which is not only a witness of time, but also a miracle of life - nearly 50 meters high, with an astonishing diameter of 14.8 meters at breast height, and is estimated to have endured 3238 years of wind, rain and snow, whose magnificence and vicissitudes of life will make you stand in awe.

Afterwards, you will drive through the winding mountain road, about 135 kilometers (estimated time consumed 2 hours), Bashongtso Lake will welcome you with its unique serenity and beauty. This lake is like a sparkling sapphire inlaid between the mountains, the 18-kilometer-long shoreline of the lake outlines its elegant outline, the lake surface is vast, covering an area of 27 square kilometers, and the deepest part of the lake is even more profound and unfathomable, reaching 120 meters. Above the lake, the altitude of 3480 meters above sea level gives it an extraordinary temperament, surrounded by snow-covered mountains, distant glaciers and lush trees along the shoreline, as if they were carefully arranged, reflected in the crystal clear lake, constituting a stirring picture scroll.

Particularly striking is the mysterious island in the center of the lake, on which stands a solemn Lamaist temple, adding a few more sacred and quiet. Walking around the lake or taking a boat ride on the water will give you a deep sense of peace and harmony from nature.

As the sun sets, you will drive back to Bayi Town, where you can rest in cozy and comfortable accommodations.

• Linzhi Departure

• None

• Breakfast

Our Tibet tour ends here, the driver and tour guide will send you to the airport or station according to your itinerary, we hope this trip can leave you with good memories and look forward to meeting you again!