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Classical Central Tibet Tour
Lhasa - Zetang Town - Gyantse - Shigatse
Description : The mild and pleasant climate in central Tibet makes this area available for tourists year around. This route offers the epitome of Tibet with some of the most impressive visions: snow-capped mountains and holy lakes, splendid monasteries and palaces, original villages and unsophisticated people.
Tour Code : CHTB-02
Duration : 6 Day(s) / 5 Night(s)
Day 1 - Lhasa (No meal included)
Upon your arrival, our guide will meet you and transfer you to the city center.
Day 2 - Lhasa (B, L)
Visits : Potala Palace, Barkhor Street, Jokhang Temple
After enjoying your breakfast visit Potala Palace which is the symbol of Lhasa. After having lunch pay a visit to Jokhang Temple,the first Buddhist temple in Lhasa and China's key cultural relic for protection and a world cultural heritage. Then enjoy a stroll along the Barkhor Street nearby which is the favorite place for all visitors.
Day 3 - Lhasa (B, L)
Visits : Drepung Monastery
This morning pay a visit to Drepung Monastery (Vault of the Crops in Tibetan)It is famous for the debates on Buddhist doctrines frequently held,which is also known as the Tibetan Library. After having lunch travel to Sera Monastery. It is known as one of the three greatest monasteries of Tibet and the representative temple for Gelugza. There are lots of Buddhist sutras, Buddhist instruments, Cassocks, gold and silver articles inside this temple.
Day 4 - Lhasa -> Zetang Town -> Gyantse (B, L)
After breakfast Then you will be driven to Zetang Town. you'll travel to Yamdroktso (4441m above sea level), one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. In the late afternoon, This afternoon Then you will be transferred to Gyantse by private car.
Day 5 - Gyantse -> Shigatse -> Lhasa (B, L)
Visits : Tashilhunpo Monastery
After breakfast go to the Pala Farmland which used to belong to the slave-owner family of Pala. After lunch Then you will be transferred to Shigatse by private car. visit the Tashilhumpo Monastery, one of the four greatest monasteries of the Gelugpa School of Tibetan Buddhism. Then you will be transferred to Lhasa by private car.
Price per person
Hotels
| City | Deluxe Class | Superior Class | Tourist Class |
| Lhasa | Four Points by Sheraton Lhasa Hotel | Lhasa Hotel | Shambhala Hotel |
| Gyantse | Gyantse Hotel | Gyantse Hotel | Gyantse Hotel |
Service included
- Hotel accommodation (or similar class, double occupancy)
- Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (B= breakfast, L= Chinese lunch, D= Chinese dinner)
- Experienced English speaking guide in each city
- Air-conditioned private car or van for transfers and sightseeing
- Service Charges & Government Taxes
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance
- Entrance fees as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (B= breakfast, L= Chinese lunch, D= Chinese dinner)
- Experienced English speaking guide in each city
- Air-conditioned private car or van for transfers and sightseeing
- Service Charges & Government Taxes
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance
- Tibet Entry Permit
Service not included
- International transportation
- Chinese visa
- Personal expenses such as: excess luggage charge (please verify your flight documentation), beverages, laundry services, etc.
- Tips or gratuities to local driver and guide
- Chinese visa
- Personal expenses such as: excess luggage charge (please verify your flight documentation), beverages, laundry services, etc.
- Tips or gratuities to local driver and guide
- Domestic flights (economy class), airport tax and fuel charge
- Train as specified in the itinerary
- Train as specified in the itinerary












