Day 1 Lhasa★Assembly Day
All day
Itinerary presentation
丨Gathering and departure day/ We sincerely welcome you
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] 24-hour free airport pick-up service, worry-free arrival
Today, tourists from all over the country will travel to Lhasa Airport according to their own transportation options. Upon arrival, a complimentary shuttle service will be provided, followed by a transfer to your hotel. After check-in, it is recommended to rest and acclimate to the plateau in preparation for the rest of the trip.
Accommodation presentation
Stay at a high-end hotel/Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa (2 consecutive nights, oxygen-supplied room) Altitude: 3650M
Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa, is located on Norbulingka Road, approximately an eight-minute walk from the world-renowned Potala Palace. It is adjacent to the Norbulingka Summer Palace and the Tibet Museum. The hotel boasts traditional Tibetan architecture and offers a variety of modern guest rooms, including the prestigious Deluxe Room and private VIP Lounge. The bright and elegant rooms are fully equipped with essential amenities, and each is over 43 square meters in size, providing a high-quality experience.
Day 2 Lhasa → Potala Palace → Jokhang Temple → Barkhor Street
All day
Itinerary presentation
丨Visit the Potala Palace/The highest palace in the world
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] Upgrade to professional licensed tour guides and considerate service
This morning, we'll visit the Potala Palace, a vast, palace-like complex. It's a symbol of Lhasa and Tibet, and a sacred place in the hearts of countless people. As the world's highest palace, the Potala Palace houses a rich collection of artifacts and artifacts, preserving the precious cultural heritage of the land of snow. Lunch will be served at a Tibetan or Nepalese restaurant, showcasing the flavors of Tibet.
丨Visiting the Heart of Faith/ First the Jokhang Temple, then Lhasa
After lunch, we headed to the Jokhang Temple, the "heart of faith" of the Tibetan people, boasting a 1,300-year-old history. Enshrined here is a life-size statue of the twelve-year-old Sakyamuni Buddha, brought from Chang'an inland by Princess Wencheng. Lhasa's reputation as a "holy city" is deeply rooted in this temple, and countless devout Tibetans travel thousands of miles to Lhasa to kowtow and make this pilgrimage.
丨Walk around the Barkhor Ancient City / Walk around the streets with pilgrims
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] Complimentary Afternoon Tea with a View of the Potala Palace, Enjoy a Leisure Holiday
We then arrived at Barkhor Street. Originally a simple circumambulation path around the Jokhang Temple, it's known as the "Holy Road" by Tibetans, and is where we saw many pilgrims. Today, it's become a bustling market with numerous shops, a must-see for visitors to Lhasa. While strolling around, we also planned an afternoon tea with a view of the Potala Palace at a rooftop café, enjoying a quiet moment with a sweet tea or coffee.
Accommodation presentation
Stay at a high-end hotel/Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa (2 consecutive nights, oxygen-supplied room) Altitude: 3650M
Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa, is located on Norbulingka Road, approximately an eight-minute walk from the world-renowned Potala Palace. It is adjacent to the Norbulingka Summer Palace and the Tibet Museum. The hotel boasts traditional Tibetan architecture and offers a variety of modern guest rooms, including the prestigious Deluxe Room and private VIP Lounge. The bright and elegant rooms, each at least 43 square meters, are fully equipped with amenities, ensuring a luxurious experience.
Day 3 Lhasa → Yamdrok Lake → Karola Glacier → Shigatse
All day
Itinerary presentation
丨Falling into the blue of Yangzhuo Lake/Yamdrok, a paradise in heaven and on earth
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] Regular tourist qualification car, oxygen cylinder provided
After breakfast, depart Lhasa and drive toward Yamdrok Lake. Along the way, admire the scenery of the Lhasa River and the Yarlung Zangbo River, crossing the 4,900-meter-high Gangbala Snow Mountain. You'll then arrive at the Gangbala Mountain Observation Deck in the Yamdrok Lake Scenic Area. Yamdrok Lake is one of Tibet's three sacred lakes, and local Tibetans praise it in folk songs: "A fairyland in heaven, Yamdrok on earth. Stars in the sky, cattle and sheep by the lake." Enjoy plenty of photos. The stunning scenery of Naiqin Kangsang Snow Mountain and Yamdrok Lake will captivate you. Continue along the lake's edge to the lakeside highway observation deck, where you can admire the lake up close.
丨Karuola Glacier/Three major glaciers in Tibet, the same as in the movie
After leaving Yamdrok Lake, we passed through Langgarze County and arrived at the Karola Glacier, one of Tibet's three largest continental glaciers. It forms the eastern source of the Nianchu River. Karola Glacier is renowned for filming scenes for films like "Red River Valley," "The Battle of Gyantse," and "The Ballad of Clouds and Water." Many travelers flock here to admire the glacier's majesty and marvel at the beauty of nature. After our visit, we'll continue to our hotel in Shigatse, the capital of western Tibet.
Accommodation presentation
Stay at a high-end hotel/Shigatse Hilton Hotel (oxygen room), altitude: 3850m
The hotel's modern and stylish design is imbued with Tibetan cultural influences. Inspired by the surrounding mountainous landscape, guest rooms offer panoramic mountain views and are equipped with thoughtful, modern amenities to enhance the guest experience. A wide range of dining, conference, and leisure facilities are also available, providing a warm and comfortable retreat for your journey to the plateau.
Day 4 Shigatse → Tingri → Rongbuk Monastery → Everest Base Camp → Everest Town
All day
Itinerary presentation
丨Gaula Pass/Himalaya Snow Mountain Tour
After breakfast, we'll continue our journey to Tingri County, passing through Lhazi, the home of Tibetan knives, and arrive at the Gawu La Pass, known as the "Himalayan Snow Mountain Viewing Platform." With luck, you can admire five snow-capped peaks over 8,000 meters in a row: Makalu (8,485 meters), Lhotse (8,516 meters), Everest (8,848 meters), Cho Oyu (8,201 meters), and Shishapangma (8,027 meters). The snow-capped Himalayan peaks are unobstructed. Here, life lies nakedly confronted by the grandeur of the universe.
丨Everest Base Camp/View the World's Top Mount Everest
[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] Drivers and guides accompany you into the scenic area for a safe and secure tour
Afterwards, we'll head to Everest Base Camp, one of the best vantage points for photographing Mount Everest. From here, we'll gaze upon Mount Everest (8,848.86 meters), the world's third highest peak and the world's highest point. In Tibetan, "Qomo" means "goddess," and "Langma" means "female elephant," collectively meaning "Mother Earth." At Base Camp, besides the must-see monument inscribed with the height of Mount Everest, visitors can also visit Rongbuk Monastery, the world's tallest monastery. Nestled against the mountainside, the magnificent white stupa, towering mani stones, golden prayer wheels, and fluttering prayer flags create a striking presence on the mountainside. After our visit, we'll return to our hotel.
Accommodation presentation
Stay at a high-end hotel/Phuntsok Kangsang Everest Base Camp Oxygen-Enriched Hotel (oxygen-supplied rooms), altitude: 4200m
Located in Mount Everest Town, Zaxi Zong Township, Tingri County, Shigatse City, within the Mount Everest Scenic Area, the hotel is approximately 43 kilometers from Rongbuk Monastery, the Mount Everest Observation Deck. A 40-minute eco-friendly shuttle bus takes guests directly to Everest Base Camp. The hotel is committed to providing a comfortable, clean, and smart accommodation experience. Rooms feature simple, bright decor and comprehensive amenities, including diffused oxygen rooms equipped with floor heating, smart toilets, zero-pressure mattresses, and 24-hour hot water, ensuring a restful night's sleep.
Day 5: Mount Everest Town → Gawu La Pass → Tashilhunpo Monastery → Shigatse
All day
Itinerary presentation
丨Welcome the sunrise on Mount Everest/Waiting for the first rays of sunrise on Mount Everest
Today, we must overcome all the challenges of waking up to greet the first rays of sunrise on Mount Everest. We'll set off early, drive past the 108 bends of Everest, and return to the Gaulha Pass. A sky filled with stars and the Milky Way visible to the naked eye will be your reward for waking up early, but the excitement goes far beyond that. As the sky turns pale and the first rays of golden light cast across the snow-capped Himalayan peaks, muster all your strength to greet the new day with a loud, "Good morning!"
Six Great Monasteries of the Yellow Sect/ Tashilhunpo Monastery on Mount Sumeru
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After watching the sunrise, we'll depart for Shigatse. Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the six major monasteries of the Gelugpa (Yellow Sect) of Tibetan Buddhism, is the symbol of Shigatse, just as the Potala Palace is the symbol of Lhasa. Meaning "Auspicious Mount Sumeru" in Tibetan, Tashilhunpo Monastery covers 150,000 square meters and is surrounded by a wall that winds along the mountainside, with a circumference of over 3,000 meters. Within the monastery, there are 57 scripture halls and 3,600 rooms. Built into the hillside, with its back against the mountain and facing the sun from the north, the temples are arranged in a harmonious and symmetrical pattern, creating a balanced layout.
Accommodation presentation
Stay at a high-end hotel/Shigatse Hilton Hotel (oxygen room), altitude: 3850m
The hotel's modern and stylish design is imbued with Tibetan cultural influences. Inspired by the surrounding mountainous landscape, guest rooms offer panoramic mountain views and are equipped with thoughtful, modern amenities to enhance the guest experience. A wide range of dining, conference, and leisure facilities are also available, providing a warm and comfortable retreat for your journey to the plateau.
Day 6 Shigatse → Lhasa Airport → Lhasa ★ Dismissal Day
All day
Itinerary presentation
丨Farewell on the disbanding day/Looking forward to seeing you again next time
Today is the day of disbanding. The wonderful journey is coming to an end. We will be sent to Lhasa Airport. It is recommended that you purchase a flight after 16:00 in the afternoon. If you continue to stay in Lhasa, we will send you to the hotel where you are staying.
Shigatse - Lhasa Gonggar Airport is about 240 kilometers, about 4.5 hours
