China travel details

Arrive at Lhasa, meet the guide and transfer to Lhasa City. For the rest of the day you will be at leisure for acclimatization or visit local bazaar on your own.

A guided tour to the Lhasa's cardinal landmark - Potala Palace (UNESCO), which is the most visited monument in Tibet because of its grandeur and beauty. Then head to the Sera Monastery, one of three famous monasteries in Lhasa.

Potala Palace                             Sera Monastery

Today visit the spiritual center of Tibet, the Jokhang Temple, one of the most famous holy destinations in Tibet, also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The surrounding market is called Barkhor Street, one of the most important religious paths, which also assembles people for shopping. Afterwards visit Norbulingkha, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama.

Jokhang Temple                         Barkhor Street

In the morning car ride to Namtso. Midway your car will climb over Lakenla Snow Mountain with an altitude of 5,190 meters. At the top of the mountain, you'll be rewarded with an overview of the crystal Namtso Lake in the mountain range. Take a stroll at the Namtso Lake, a destination for Tibeten pilgrims for centuries. As a holy lake in Tibet and the highest lake in China, Namtso Lake links the sky with the breathtaking blue. Overnight in Damxung.

Namtso Lake

Today drive from Damxung to Yangbajing. You'll see from afar the Yangbajing Geothermal Power Station, with an altitude of 4,300 meters, the world's highest geothermal power station. If time permits, soak into the hot spring on top of the world -- the self-paid optional tour in Yangbajing Hot Spring makes a wonderland for you. Back to Lhasa when night falls.

         Yangbajing Hotspring

After breakfast meet your guide and transfer to Lhasa Airport. Service ends.