12 days Lhasa, Shigate, Shegar, Namtso Lake, Qinghai / Tibet Railway, Xinning

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 - 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 300kg 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 - Rongphu Monastery
At the early morning 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
After breakfast, drive back to Lhasa via northern route. Upon arrival, visiting Tibetan traditional culture and shopping inside Barkor Street Bazaar. (B,L,D)

Day 9   Lhasa - Yangpachen - Donhung
After breakfast, drive along the Qinghai-Tibetan Highway to the northern via the earth heat and Hot Springs area - Yangpachen. Then arrive the small town - Donhung. (B,L,D)

Day 10   Donhung - Namtso Lake - Lhasa
After breakfast, drive to visit the highest salt lake in the world and also one of the holy lake in Tibet - Namtso Lake. You will enjoy the beautiful landscape and lake with 4,718 meters above sea level. Later, drive back from Donhung to Lhasa. (B,L,D)

Day 11   Lhasa - Qinghai Tibet Railway - Xinning
After breakfast, transfer to the train station and starting the nice trip 1972 km by the world's highest railway 5,072 meters - Qinghai Tibet Railway with “Mystery Journey” from Lhasa to Qinghai Province - Xinning by N918 (09:32). Overnight at train (B)

Day 12   Xinning
The train will arrive at Xinning at 12:19. Meet with local guide and transfer to the airport for exit – end of service (excluded meal)

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