10 days Lhasa, Mt. Everest Base Camp

Day 1   Lhasa
Take flight from Chengdu to Lhasa by youself, upon arrival, met by the local guide, then transfer to hotel for taking rest. (D)

Day 2   Potala Palace - Norbulingka - Sera Monastery
After breakfast, visit the wonders of the eastern architecture and the landmark of Tibet - Potala Palace. guided tour with the Summer Palace of Dalai Lama  - Norbulingka, and one of the largest temple in Tibet - Sera Monastery. (B,L,D)

Day 3   Lhasa - Yamdrok Yumtso Lake - Gyantse - Palcho Monastery
After breakfast, drive to visit one of the three greatest holy lakes in Tibet – Yamdrok Yumtso Lake. Then continue to the ancient town - Gyantse and visit Palcho Monastery, which was built in 15th century. (B,L,D)

Day 4   Gyantse - Shigatse
After breakfast, drive to the second largest city of Tibet – Shigatse and the traditional capital of Tsang.Then you will reach the highest elevation with 3,900 meters of the trip. (B,L,D)

Day 5   Shigatse - Tashilunpo Monastery - Lhatse - Shegar
After breakfast, visit the largest and principal monastery of Tsang Province Tashilunpo Monastery. This ancient building was founded in 1447. There is a 26 meters high with more than 300 kg of gold coating image of Maitreya – the future Buddha seating inside the Chapel of Maitreya. Also, you can visit the Palace of the Panchen Lamas. Afternoon drive along Friendship Highway to Lhatse, then pass through 5,220 meters high snowy mountain to Shegar (New Tingri). (B,L,D)

Day 6   Shegar - Rongphu Monastery
After breakfast, drive to visit the highest temple of the world - Rongphu Monastery. Also, you can enjoy the beautiful snowcapped landscape of Mt. Qomolangma. (B,L,D)

Day 7   Shegar - Mt. Everest Base Camp - Shigatse
At the early morning, we drive to the base camp, enjoy the sunrise view of Mt. Everest. Then, we will drive back to Shigatse. (B,L,D)

Day 8   Shigatse - Lhasa - Barkor Street
Drive back to Lhasa via northern route and shopping inside Barkor Street Bazaar. (B,L,D)

Day 9   Lhasa - Jokhang Monastery - Drepung Monastery
After breakfast, visit Jokhang Monastery, which was built around in 639 – 647. By the princesses of Tang Dynasty - Wencheng and constructed this temple to House images of Buddha. Then visit Drepung Monastery. (B,L,D)

Day 10   Lhasa
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and get flight from Lhasa to Chengdu. (B)

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