Destinations: Arrive in Lhasa

Activities:

Our guide will greet you outside the baggage claim area of Lhasa Airport and transfer you to check in the hotel. Upon arrival, you may feel a little bit uncomfortable at 3,650 meters high altitude. It is suggested that you avoid strenuous activities and have a good rest at the hotel today.

Destinations: Lhasa

Activities:

Today we will visit the highest palace in the world— Potala Palace which is the Dalai Lama's winter palace. It locates on the red hill, a good viewing point in Lhasa.In the afternoon, we go to the renowned Jokhang Temple which will provide us one of your first sights of devout Tibetans. In the temple we will see the glistening Sakyamuni statue which is considered as Tibetan Buddhism's rarity. After then, stroll around the bustling Barkhor Street.

Meals: Lunch

Destinations: Lhasa-Yamdrok-Gyantse-Shigatse

Activities:

After breakfast, we will drive you southwards to Gyangtse which is located about 230 kilometers from Lhasa. On the way, you will drop in at the Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, which is one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet and located 4,441 meters above sea level. The crystal and quiet lake under pure sky is praised to be a graceful beauty in the arm of the magnificent Himalayas. Enjoy a picnic lunch at holy Yamdrok Tso Lake.Continue drive to Shigatse. On the way, we can see the Karola Glacier and visit Pelkhor monastery for its famous Kumbum Pagoda.Check in hotel at the Shigatse.

Meals: Lunch

Destinations: Shigatse-Shegar

Activities:

After breakfast visit Pachen Lama's seat place, the great Tashilumpo monastery, a very big and complex monastery in Tibet. Then, have a look at the Local Market.Today will continue drive to Shegar on the way,visit Sakya Monastery.After lunch, drive to Shegar( new Tingri).

Meals: Lunch

Destinations: Shegar-Everest Base Camp-Shigatse

Activities:

Today break away from the Friendship Highway and travel towards Rongbuk near the Mount Everest Base Camp.The most exciting moment of your tour is coming today. From Dingri, we will drive you to the 5,200-meter high Everest Base Camp. The astonishing snow mountain and changeful cloud will be in your touch. Besides, you will tour around the Rongbuk Monastery located 5,150 meters above sea level, the world highest monastery. The monastery is small in size, but it has many colorful and lively murals as well as the mildest atmosphere.Later,drive back to Shigatse.

Meals: Lunch

Destinations: Shigatse-Lhasa

Activities:

The road condition from Shigatse back to Lhasa is not bad. Again, you could have a glance at those scenic villages, mountains and streams en route. Please ease yourself during this 400-kilometer's driving.

Meals: Lunch

Destinations: Depart from Lhasa

Activities: Our guide will transfer you to the airport to take the homeward flight. Wish you a nice trip back home with beautiful memories of your China Tour!