Overview
Experience Tibet’s dramatic contrasts on this carefully paced journey from the alpine meadows of Nyingchi (2,900m) to Lhasa’s sacred heights (3,650m). Designed for smooth altitude acclimatization, this tour blends spiritual wonders with natural grandeur – cruise turquoise holy lakes, stand before Himalayan giants, and dive into living Tibetan traditions.
Highlights
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Gentle Altitude Transition: Start in lower-elevation Nyingchi for comfortable acclimatization.
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Sacred Waters: Cruise Basumtso Lake’s jade waters & witness Yamdrok’s "Sky Mirror".
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Himalayan Majesty: Seek out Mount Namjagbarwa (7,782m) from Sejila Pass (4,728m).
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Cultural Enclaves: Visit Tibet’s only temple enshrining fertility symbols at Bujiu Lamaling.
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Local Rhythms: Dance Guozhuang (Tibetan circle dance) under Nyingchi’s starry skies.
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UNESCO Icons: Explore Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple’s spiritual heart.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in the "City of Sunshine"
Breakfast ㄨ Lunch ㄨ Dinner ㄨ
Upon arrival in Lhasa Airport (3,650m), our Tibetan-English guide and driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Rest and acclimatize to the high altitude.
Day 2: Alpine Serenity-Lhasa to Nyingchi
Breakfast ✓ Lunch ㄨ Dinner ㄨ
Morning
Drive to the sacred Basumtso Lake , visit the 1,000-year-old Tsodzong Monastery and spin prayer wheels amid Buddhist chants.
Afternoon
Arrive in downtown Nyingchi, enjoy the Tibetan dance (Guozhuang) with locals, and check in.
Evening
Overnight by the lakeside under a starry sky.
Day 3: Peaks & Pastoral Bliss
Breakfast ✓ Lunch ㄨ Dinner ㄨ
Traverse the rime corridor of Mount Sejila and admire the full panorama of Mount Namjagbarwa at the 4,728-meter-high mountainpass. Then, we will arrive at Zhaxigang Village in Lulang, a wooden cottage settlement nestled in the alpine meadow. In summer, the village is carpeted with wildflowers and is renowned as the "Switzerland of the East."
Day 4: Sacred Symbols – Return to Lhasa
Breakfast ✓ Lunch ㄨ Dinner ㄨ
We will visit Buju Lama Ling Monastery, the largest and most important Tibetan Buddhist site in the Nyingchi Prefecture. With a history of over 500 years, it is the only temple in Tibet that enshrines both male and female reproductive symbols.
In the afternoon, we will return to Lhasa.
Day 5: Lhasa’s Spiritual Core
Breakfast ✓ Lunch ㄨ Dinner ㄨ
Morning
Explore Potala Palace, Tibet’s iconicpalace-monastery, UNESCO World Heritage fortress-palace.
Afternoon
Enter Jokhang Temple, home to the revered 12-year-old Buddha statue brought by Princess Wencheng. Wander Barkhor Street for a spiritual "CityWalk," tracing pilgrims’ footsteps.
Day 6: Yamdrok Lake – "Jade Ribbon in the Sky"
Breakfast ✓ Lunch ㄨ Dinner ㄨ
We will set off and cross the Gangbala Pass with an altitude of 4,990 meters, and then arrive at the Yamdrok Lake, which is known as the "Holy Lake in the Sky". It is a freshwater lake and one of the three great holy lakes in Tibet. If the weather is fine, we can also overlook the Noijin Kangsang Peak. In the afternoon, we will return to Lhasa.
Day 7: Departure
Breakfast ✓ Lunch ㄨ Dinner ㄨ
Transfer to Lhasa Airport for onward flights.
Include
- Tibet travel permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet, and provide official invitation letters to facilitate your Chinese visa application for tourist.
- All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary, as well as tickets for sightseeing vehicles within the scenic areas.
- Knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide shared in your group (For prices of tour guides in other languages, please inquire) .
- Daily breakfast.
- Comfortable tourist vehicle according to the group size.
- Comfortable Hotel Accommodations at 3-star, 4-star standard.
- Service Charge & Government Taxes.
- Tourist accident/casualty insurance.
- The additional services include portable oxygen, on-board medical oxygen, bottled mineral water, etc.
Exclude
- China Visa (If you need visa assistance services, feel free to contact us for more details)
- International/Domestic flights to/from Lhasa.
- Domestic flight to and out of Lhasa (If you need us to book the domestic flight/train tickets, please contact us for the details).
- The ticket fees for tourist attractions not included in the itinerary.
- Single Room Supplement: Hotels default to double occupancy with twin-bedded rooms. If you prefer a single room or room sharing isn't possible, a single room supplement is necessary. Please consult us for specific pricing details.
- Meals not specified in the itinerary, usually it costs about USD3-15 per person for one meal in TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).
- Tips for the guide and driver.
- Personal expenses, like laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks (please do your best to avoid alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.
Additional Information
- We guarantee the timely acquisition of mandatory Tibet Travel Permits and invitation letters for foreign nationals. Submitting required documentation through our secure portal 15 days prior to arrival initiates immediate permit authorization procedures through official channels.
- Please provide your passport details for the itinerary arrangement and all documents submitted to Tibetan authorities.
- Altitude Advisory: Lhasa sits at 3,650m. Rest on Day 1 is crucial for acclimatization. Consult your doctor before travel.
- Potala Palace Note: Visit times may adjust based on ticket availability.
- If you are a Bhutanese tourist, please consult in advance according to Chinese policy.
Confirmation Detail
- You'll get confirmation within 24 hours. If you don't receive a confirmation email, please reach out to our customer support (support@realchinatrip.com)
Cancellation policy
- 14+ days before arrival in Lhasa: Full refund.
- 7-13 days before arrival in Lhasa: ¥400/person fee.
- Within 7 days of arrival in Lhasa: ¥600/person fee.
- During the trip: Only refund for unused services. We cancel: Full compensation, excludes force majeure (policy changes/natural disasters).
