Qinghai-Tibet Highway Tour

Day 2

XiningLhasa         Z6811(20:30-17:45)

Ta'er Monastery

After breakfast, we will head to visit Ta'er monastary, which is the center of Tibetan Buddhism in Northwest China, and enjoys a high reputation in China and Southeast Asia. Later on, we will head to our next stop Qinghai Lake, This is the largest inland salt water lake in China. It is no exaggeration to say that Qinghai Lake is a miracle that is endowed by a deity. Outside, He encircled the lake with four continuous mountains and extends broad grassland at the foot of them. Inside, like a master baker, He decorated the water with many little islands. All these natural attractions come together perfectly to form a Xanadu on earth to win many tourists' favor. evening you will be transferred to the train station to take the overnight train to Lhasa.
Accommodation: In Overnight Train
 

Day 3

Lhasa

Qinghai-Tibet Railway

Today you will continue take the train along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, enjoy the scenery of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, Extending 1,956 kilometers on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Qinghai Tibet railway from Xining to Lhasa ends Tibet’s history without railway, and sets a new record for the world’s highest railway.one of the busiest railways in Asia, since its operation, Millions of travelers flock to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to experience this great work on the snowfields. Afternoon arrive in Lhasa, we will meet you at the train station, transfer you to the hotel and free to Adapt to the plateau. tomorrow you will start your trip in Lhasa.
Accommodation: In Lhasa
 

Day 4

Lhasa

Potala Palace

Today we will visit the highest palace in the world— Potala Palace which is the Dalai Lama's winter palace. It locates on the red hill, a good viewing point in Lhasa. Later，In the afternoon we go to the renowned Jokhang Temple which will provide us one of your first sights of devout Tibetans. In the temple we will see the glistening Sakyamuni statue which is considered as Tibetan Buddhism's rarity. After then, stroll around the bustling Barkhor Street.
Accommodation: In Lhasa
 

Day 5

Lhasa

Drepung Monastery

In the morning, take the Lhasa tour. Visit the Drepung Monastery is the biggest Gelupa monastery in the west suburb of Lhasa. Built in the mid-18th century by the 7th Dalailama,  After noon than we will go to visit the Sera monastery where lively lama debating will be seen (except Sundays). This is very interesting. Many lamas sitting or standing in the yard debate a certain topic their teacher has given , after vist The Norbulingka is a Dalai Lamas summer palace, was built in 18th century during the seventh Dalai Lama time, at the present time it’s a public park, of course there are some Palaces able to visit.
Accommodation: In Lhasa
 

Day 6

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Yamdrok Lake

Today, we have to drive from Lhasa to Gyantse. On the way, the group will pass over the Gampala pass (4790 m),and tourists will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso Lake (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountain and in the distance you have spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar (7191m), the highest mountain near Lhasa. Then drive back to Lhasa.Overnight at Lhasa
Accommodation: In Lhasa
 

Day 7

Lhasa

Today you will be transferred to the airport to catch your flight or train to your next station and end of the service.