Lhasa, Namu Lake, Shigatse, Jolmo Lungma Base Camp (8 days)

provider Tibet China Youth Travel Service(西藏中国青年旅行社)
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Introduction Lhasa is the capital of Tibet, and the Namu Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Tibet. Moreover, the Shigatse is an important city in Tibet with long history and great political and cultural significance. The highest mountain in the world---Jolmo Lungma is also an essential part in this route. There is no doubt that the travelers will have a wonderful time.
Lhasa is the capital of Tibet, and the Namu Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Tibet. Moreover, the Shigatse is an important city in Tibet with long history and great political and cultural significance. The highest mountain in the world---Jolmo Lungma is also an essential part in this route. There is no doubt that the travelers will have a wonderful time.
 
Day by day Itinerary
 
Day 1
The travelers will be greeted by the local people with Khatag, and then register in hotel to take a rest and adjust to the altitude stress.
 
Day 2
Visit the Potala Palace in the morning. Since the seventh century AD, the Potala Palace has been a resident place of the Dalai Lama and the political and religious center of Tibet. The Palace was divided into two parts, the White Palace and the Red Palace. It is the integration of wisdom of the Tibetan people and is the world's highest building group with ancient castle-style. In the afternoon, visit the Jokhang Temple, which was built in seventh century. Situated in the old city of Lhasa, the Jokhang Temple is the Tibetan Buddhist Center and the Tibetan Buddhism's Holy Land in hearts of the followers. Then shop in Barkrol Street, where you can buy various kinds of handicrafts with strong national characteristics.
 
Day 3
Leave Lhasa for Namu Lake, enjoy the beautifl Lhasa River, North Tibetan Grassland, and Qingzang Highway in the way. Visit Namu Lake, which is regarded as one of the three saint lakes of Tibet. Overlook the Nyenchen Tanglha, which is called “the God of Brightness”. Visit the Yyangbajing Hot Spring in the afternoon. If fortunate, the tourists could come across the blast spring and geyser. Return to Lhasa in the evening.
 
Day 4
Leave Lhasa after breakfast. Having passed the Qushui Bridge, the travelers will see the Yamdrok Lake , which is surrounded among mountains and is regarded as one of the three saint lakes in Tibet. Then arrive at Jiangzi, which is called “the barn of Tibet”. View the magnificent remains of Anti-English Castle. Then go to Shigatse. It is an old city with a long history of 500 years and the political and cultural center of post-Tibet; moreover, it is the residence place of all the Panchen Lama.
 
Day 5
Leave for Xiegeer in the morning. On the way the travelers will overlook the splendid Jolmo Lungma in distance. The travelers will tramp over the Jiacuola Snow Mountain.
 
Day 6
Go to the Jolmo Lungma Natural Protection District in the morning. The protection district is famous for its unusual High Mountain Ecosystem, neighboring Plateau landscape, various and unique lives and historical remains and Tibetan historical and cultural landscapes, which have great scientific values. On the way, travelers can admire the Gangdisi Mountains and desert sceneries. Tourists can also taste the customs of post-Tibet. Then visit the Rongbu Temple, which has the highest elevation in the world. Return to Shigatse in the evening.
 
Day 7
Visit the Xanadu of Panchen-----Tashilhunpo Monastery. Tashilhunpo Monastery was built in1447 by the command by the first Dalai Lama and afterwards it become the residency of all Panchens. The Buddha in the temple is the biggest bronze one in the world. Leave Shigatse for Lhasa in the afternoon.
 
Day 8
Leave Lhasa and finish the happy journey.
 
Price
3600RMB/person
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