5 days Lhasa Samye Cultural Tour
This 5-day Lhasa Samye Tour begins in Tsedang, the cradle of Tibetan civilization. Explore Yumbulakang Palace and Samye Monastery in the Yarlung Valley before traveling to Lhasa to visit the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and the great monasteries of Drepung and Sera.
Itinerary
This 5-day Lhasa Samye Tour offers an enriching journey through Tibet’s cultural heart, the Yarlung Valley — the cradle of Tibetan civilization. Begin in Tsedang, visiting the ancient Yumbulakang Palace and the historic Samye Monastery — the first monastery in Tibet. Continue to Lhasa to explore its most sacred landmarks, including the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and the great monasteries of Drepung and Sera. Perfect for travelers seeking a short but meaningful cultural experience that connects Tibet’s origins with its living traditions.
Upon arrival at Lhasa Gonggar airport, you will be greeted by your Tibetan guide, then drive along the Brahmaputra river to Tsedang, check into your hotel, rest to acclimatize the high attitude. Overnight at Tsedang. B=Breakfast
Morning you will be arranged to visit the Yumbulakang Palace - the first palace in Tibet. Then drive along the bank of Brahmaputra river to visit Samye Monastery, which is believed to be the first Monastery in Tibet with a history of over 1,200 years. Late afternoon drive to Lhasa and check into your hotel. Overnight at Lhasa.
Today you will be arranged to visit Jokhang temple and Potala Palace. Jokhang temple is Tibet's most scared shrine built in 7th century, Located at the heart of old town of Lhasa and the circuit around it called Barkhor street. Potala Palace is the worldwide known cardinal landmark of Tibet. The massive structure itself contains a small world within it. Mostly it is renowned as residence of the Dalai Lama lineages (Avalokiteshvara). Both of them are the focal points of pilgrims from entire Tibetan world, multitudinous pilgrims are circumambulating and prostrating in their strong faith. After the sightseeing continues acclimatize for rest of the day or your can walk around the Barkhor street. Overnight at Lhasa.
Today we will visit Drepung monastery, Sera monastery. Both Drepung and Sera monasteries are Gelugpa (yellow hat) sect monastic colleges. Drepung monastery was the seat of the Government prior to Potala, it was once the world largest monastery in the history with 10,000 monks hailed from different monasteries all over Tibet. Sera monastery is famous for its Buddhism philosophical debate practice, the clapping sound and aggressive expression of the monks are well worth to see. Overnight at Lhasa.
Your guide and driver will see you off at the airport or train station, end of the trip.
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Comments
I am currently in Beijing until the 5th of Janiari and plans dated 5 January - 11 January in Lhasa to join the tour, can I make it happen? I had to return to Beijing on 11 January 2013 for January 12, 2013 to return to Indonesia
thank you
Hi Ritchie, Thanks for your comments! I just sent you an email with some advice about your trip, please check it and let me know if you need any further asssistance from us! Best Regards, Murphy
We would like a quote for flights to Lhasa to Chengdu for two people on 4th April 2016 afternoon flights (we arrive on the BA flight arriving at 10.45), then to pick up your five day tour llhasa samye. We would depart Lhasa on 8th on the train to Xining. We would require soft sleeper tickets.
Thank you
Colin Robinson
From which airport it is easy to get flight to Lhasa ? Do you need heavy clothing?
Dear Josa,
It's nice to hear from you and thank you for your inquiry!
Generally, many cities in mainland China, such as Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi'an, Xining, Lanzhou, Guangzhou, Beijing, and Shanghai, have flights to Lhasa. However, cities such as Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi'an, and Xining have the most flights to Lhasa.
Regarding clothing for your Tibet tour, it depends on when you are going to travel in Tibet. However, in general, if it is sunny, the weather, even in winter, is quite warm in the daytime, but the weather at night could be very cold. There are significant temperature differences between day and night in Tibet.
Sincerely yours,
Victoria
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