Tour Name: 6 Days Lhasa Tsedang Tour
Tour Code: VAC-TL-003
Tour Type: Small Group Tours
Summary: Trace the glorious Tibetan Buddhist culture and history from modern Lhasa city to historical Tsedang, the source
Day 2 : Lhasa City Tour
After breakfast, you will be transferred to visit the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve. Outside, you can see pilgrims making prostrating in front of Jokhang Temple. Around the temple is Barkhor street, where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, and explore the old market.
Besides, We can taste Tibetan tea with locals in tea house; The welcome dinner will also be arranged accordingly;
Optional:
With time permitting, you may go with tour guide to visit Tibetan handicraft art or Tibetan Traditional Medicine center. You can upgrade your service to enjoy Tibetan Culture Show in the evening (fr. 60USD)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lhasa City
Day 3 : Lhasa City Tour
In the morning, you are going to visit Dadong Village, the most beautiful village in Lhasa. Located 25 kilometers southwest of Lhasa downtown, Dadong Village is a well-protected ancient Tibetan village that surrounded by valleys. After arriving, you will visit the Nyimatang Monastery (built in the 11th century), take a light walk in the village, and see what rural life in Lhasa is like. You will also visit a local Tibetan family and enjoy the lunch offered by the family.
In the afternoon, you will visit Sera Monastery, which is one of the ‘great three’ Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3-5 in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house. Inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and the colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lhasa City
Day 4 : Lhasa-Tsedang
Southeast to Lhasa lies the Tsedang, the capital of Shannan Prefecture. After around 2h30min’s scenic ride, you will be arriving at in Yumbulhakhang, the first imperial palace on the rocky hill for a first Tibetan king. You may enjoy the relics that display the history and culture of Tibetan Buddhism while listening to the chanting of monks. The panorama of Yarlung Valley from the top of Yumbulhakhang will take your breath away.
Then, we head back to Trandruk Monastery, built by Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo. It has a history of 1,300 years. Enjoy the vivid murals and precious Thangka made of pearls that echo the heyday during the reign of Songtsen Gampo.
Travel Tips:
If you feel intimidated by the steep walk to Yumbulhakhang, the horse ride is readily available, with an extra charge by the local herdsman.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Tsedang City
Day 5 : Tsedang - Lhasa
Feast your eyes and spirits on Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet built in the 8th century. Ascend to the top of the 3-story monastery to have a clear view of this unique monastery whose layout was designed in the form of a giant mandala, a representation of the Buddhist universe.
The main temple in the center represents Mt. Meru, the mythical mountain at the center of the Buddhist universe. The four continents in the ocean around Mt. Meru are represented by the four temples at the cardinal points, each flanked by two smaller temples to symbolize islands in the ocean. You will be struck by the distinctive spiritual ambience permeating through such a holy Buddhist site. With time permitting, you may kora up to the top of Hepori hill to enjoy the stunning panorama of Samye Monastery. Finally, get transferred back to Lhasa.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Lhasa City
Day 6 : Lhasa- Departure
After breakfast at hotel, you will be free leisure before you are transferred to airport or railway station for departure to your next destination.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
Group Size | Using ★★★ Hotel | Using ★★★★Hotel | Using ★★★★★Hotel |
1 Person | 1199 USD/P.P | 1299 USD/P.P | 0 USD/P.P |
2-5 Persons | 999 USD/P.P | 1199 USD/P.P | 0 USD/P.P |
6-9 Persons | 899 USD/P.P | 999 USD/P.P | 0 USD/P.P |
≥10 persons | 799 USD/P.P | 899 USD/P.P | 0 USD/P.P |
1. All rates are subject to reconfirmation from our trip advisors when an actual booking is being made.
2. All tours & transfers are all based in English Speaking local guides. For other languages, please contact our trip advisors for new quotations.
3. Child definition: From Age 3 to 11 Years (usually enjoying 10%-40% discount. Contact our trip advisors for the actual discount for your case). 12 Years old and above will be charged as Adult Price.
4. Wear casually with comfortable sports shoes and please pay attention to the local climate of Zhangjiajie.
5. Prices are based on current exchange rate and are subject to change without prior notice. For the most up to date prices, please contact with the sales.
6. As your traveling places are in mountainous area, please pack leisure clothing and shoes.
7. The weather in mountainous area is changeable. It is better to bring your umbrella.
8. All the hotels(except 5 star hotel) in Zhangjiajie do not offer complimentary toilet articles, such as shampoo, shower gel, soap, disposable teeth brush, slippers, ect for environmental protection.
9. Tour Standard: Economic: You will enjoy the most beautiful places in Zhangjiajie at low costs, we provide good hotels for you, and you will even have a chance to live in the family style hotels in the park. The routes is designed especially for hiking and can save you a lot of money.Standard: We will provide tourism van with professional driver, the hotels you will stay are all 4 star and have good locations to the different science spots; A map of Zhangjiajie for everyone and one bottle of water each day.Deluxe: The Buick Business Purpose Vehicle (or Mercedes-Benz car if our guests require )will serve you during your whole trip, 5 star hotel is your choice when you are traveling, most routes are designed to assure that you will have a leisure and unforgettable trip in Zhangjiajie; A map of Zhangjiajie and one bottle of water each day.