Overview
This tour covers all three world heritage sites, like the winter palace of the Dalai lama - Potala Palace, most important temple of Tibetan Buddhism - Jokhang Temple, and its surroundings - Barkhor street . You’ll visit Lhasa’s great religious institutions of Sera and Drepung.
Watch the monks debate their religious interpretations and enjoy 3 nights of accommodations with this package.
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- Free cancellation up to 6 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Entrance ticket fee of all tourist sites listed in the itinerary, Everest Base Camp Echo bus
English-speaking Tibetan guide
Tourist accident/casualty insurance
Lunch
Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)
Dinner
Breakfast
Pick-up / Drop-off service from Airport, train station to Lhasa
Drinking water provided during the trip
Tibet travel permit and other necessary permits
platform service fee.
Hotels with breakfasts based on twin-sharing
Welcome Dinner in local restaurant when group members meet in Lhasa
lunches and dinners
Tips to driver and tour guide
Flight/train ticket to Lhasa(we can help if need)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Near Lhasa No. 1 People's Hospital
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• After the local supplier confirms your booking, they will contact with you immediately, please check your email.
• Please note that you can only be allowed to enter Tibet with Tibet Travel Permit and the local supplier will help you to obtain Tibet permit.
• Please send them your passport which valid at least 6 months and Chinese Visa 20 days prior to your travelling date.
Email: admin@tibettravel.org
Tel: 86-18482397880
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
What to expect
Day 1 Arrival in Lhasa.
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Lhasa
When you arrive in Lhasa either by train or flight, Please transfer to GangGyan Lhasa Hotel or Your reserved hotel and report to us you have already checked in. After arriving in Lhasa, you can take a rest and get acclimatized to high altitude. If you feel to go out, then you can go to the Potala Square, where you will enjoy the fountain with different colors and get amazing photos of the Potala and around. Insider Tips: For the new-comers of Tibet, to get acclimatized to the high altitude in Tibet. Having a good sleep in your hotel is a good option. Don not rush to visit attractions inside Lhasa city.
Day 2 Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
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Potala Palace
1 hour 30 min Admission ticket not included
Today's tour will first bring you to 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.
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Jokhang Temple
1 hour 30 min Admission ticket not included
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.
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Barkhor Street
30 min
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.
Day 3 Lhasa Tour - Dadong Village and Sera Monastery
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Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si)
4 hours Admission ticket not included
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.
Notice: we will go to Dadong Village intead of Drepung Monastery. -
Sera Monastery
2 hours Admission ticket not included
In the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 o'clock in the afternoon. In addition, you can tour the Tibetan religious scripture printing house; inside the monastery, you can see three sand Mandalas and colorful Rock Painting of Buddha.
Day 4 Depart from Lhasa
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Lhasa
2 hours
You have to leave Tibet by air ot by flight as your Tibet Permit is limited for this tour. If you want to stay longer and book another tour in Tibet, or want us to assist to arrange airport/railway drop-off servicef, please contact us.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 6 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel between 2 and 6 days before the start time: 50% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Asia/Urumqi).
Additional Information
- Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 4 Days Lhasa Impression Small Group Tour
How long does 4 Days Lhasa Impression Small Group Tour take?
It takes about 4 days.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Near Lhasa No. 1 People's Hospital Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Entrance ticket fee of all tourist sites listed in the itinerary, Everest Base Camp Echo bus
- English-speaking Tibetan guide
- Tourist accident/casualty insurance
- Lunch
- Transportation by comfortable van or minibus with experienced local driver (gasoline is included)
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Pick-up / Drop-off service from Airport, train station to Lhasa
What's not included?
- lunches and dinners
- Tips to driver and tour guide
- Flight/train ticket to Lhasa(we can help if need)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si), Sera Monastery.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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