• Tour Code: CPT-XZ-4
• Duration: 6 days/ 5nights
• Destinations: BLhasa, Nyingchi Region
• Tour Price: from USD2123 (Tourist Class, per person rate, 2-5 persons' group)
• Meals(B/L/D): Specified in the program
• Guide: English Speaking
• Departure Dates: You Choose!
• Highlights: Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple, Lunang Forest Sea, etc.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1. Arrive in Lhasa (-/-/-)
The guide will meet you at Konggar Airport, and transfer you to Lhasa city with about 1 1/2 hour drive (100km). On the way, you'll be greeted by Nie Tang Buddha -- a Buddha image engraved in the mountain face. After arrive in Lhasa, you will check in hotel. Afternoon is free for you to get used to the altitude.
Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel or similar

Day 2. Lhasa (B/-/-)
The first day of sightseeing starts from Lhasa's cardinal landmark - Potala Palace, a structure of massive portions. It takes at least a good 2-hour to visit those rooms, halls and chapels. Some 2km to the east of the Potala is the most revered religious structure in Tibet - Jokhang Temple. The quadrangle of streets surround the Jokhang is the Barkhor - Lhasa's most interesting pilgrimage circuit. This area of the Old Town is both the spiritual heart of Lhasa and the main commercial district for Tibetans.
Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel or similar

Day 3. Lhasa (B/-/-)
This day's sightseeing begins with the Drepung Monastery, one of Lhasa's two great Gelugpa monasteries, located about 8km west of central Lhasa. It was once world's largest monastery with about 10,000 monks. Then you will Sera Monastery, the other Gelupa monastery. It is more serene surrounded by many small temples. The "Buddhism Scriptures Debating" in Sera is very famous.
Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel or similar

Day 4. Lhasa - Nyching (B/-/-)
Today we will drive to Nyching, 420 KM from Lhasa. On the way, the eminent snow mountain and greenly forest fill your eyes. The Tibetans accommodate in the lodges and farmhouses along the mountains and valleys. The Kadin Valley, a waterfall named Tianfo will show you how sweet the water in Nyching is. Batsom Lake, a Jade like lake, we will stay overnight by the heavenly lake. Camps in a tent near the lake, picnic with the Tibetans and woody lodge.
Accommodation: Tent beside Batsom Lake

Day 5. Bayi - Lunang - Lhasa (B/-/-)
Today we will pass by the Bayi Town center of Nyching. Drive to Lunang Forest Sea, with flourishing trees, Skye water, it is one of the eight biggest forests of China. After the sightseeing of forest, a small town will be worth a visit. You will find the typical Tibetan farmer life in this town. Afternoon drive back Lhasa.
Accommodation: Lhasa Hotel or similar

Day 6. Departure from Lhasa (B/-/-)
You will be free till be transferred to the airport for flight to your next destination.

Tour End

Price of this tour($)

2010 Prices (Valid from Jan. 1st, 2010 to Dec. 31th, 2010)

Pax No.	Price(per person)	Book
1	USD3539 /per person
2-5	USD2123 /per person
6-9	USD1459 /per person

* Prices are in US dollars, for one person. Prices are for references only and may vary according to your travel time.

* Our tour prices are inclusive of accommodation in twin shared room, meals as specified in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner), transfers and tours with English speaking local guides, all entrance fees, train fares, room taxes and baggage handling.

* Better discounts are available when traveling in low season (from November to March) or when traveling in a large group. Please Contact Us for more details.

* Note: Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.