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Day 02Lhasa

After breakfast, you are going to visit the Drepung Monastery, located in the west suburb of Lhasa City. It is one of the 'Three Great Monasteries' and the largest one in Tibetan Buddhism. Looking at a distance, the monastery is like a heap of rice, consisting of a group of white buildings layer upon layer. Proceeding to Lhasa Carpet Factory, you could see how an elegant, soft and colorful Tibetan carpet is weaved by locals. A western-style lunch is served. In the afternoon, there is a history tour to Tibet Museum, which exhibits a number of historical relics and treasures of Tibet. After that, turn to visit the nearby Norbulingka Park, the most beautiful and largest man-made park in Tibet. This park has been built for 200 years and used to be the Summer Palace of religious leaders of Tibet.(B+L)

Day 03Lhasa

Your impressive tour to the splendid Potala Palace is scheduled in the morning. Originally built in the 7th century as an imperial palace, the Potala Palace has experienced a 600-year's queasy time until to the reconstruction in the 17th century. From then on, it has been the political, religion, cultural and economic center of Tibet. Currently, it is the largest treasure house in Tibet, attracting a great number of travelers and pilgrims everyday. The following Sera Monastery is the second largest monastery in Tibet which is well-known for the excellent debating of Buddhist doctrines among lamas.

After a western style lunch, you will come to the Jokhang Temple, which is located in the center of Lhasa City. Constructed in the 7th century, the peak time of Tubo Kingdom, this temple is the best architectural combination of Tibet, Han, Nepal and India. It is also a holy Buddhist temple of worshiping the rare life-size statue of Sakyamuni at age twelve. Around the temple, it is the thriving bazaar of the Barkhor Street, which assembles a large number of pilgrims, travelers, businessmen and expats. Today's exciting tour will come to the end after visiting the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital.(B+L)

Day 04Departure from Lhasa

If time permits, you will be invited to visit a Tibetan family and get acquaintance with the local's life in details this morning. Later, our guide and driver will transfer you to the airport for your return flight and see you off there.(B)

Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)

Prices (Valid from Dec. 1st, 2010 to Nov. 30th, 2011)