Data in submission...On the way to the city from the airport, you’re able to see unique Tibetan villages, the world's highest river - the Yarlung Zangbo River and the leather boats on the river. The tour guide will help you check in the hotel and arrange a Tibetan lunch for you. In the comfortable hotel room, you can take a good rest. In the evening, you can stroll through the Potala Palace Square and relax yourself amid the ancient palaces, modern fountains and walking monks. After some leisurely walks, you’d better return to the hotel early,and go to bed early, enabling yourself adapt to the high altitude as soon as possible.
Accommodation：Overnight in Lhasa
In the afternoon, you’ll visit the holy place of Tibetan Buddhist believers-- Jokhang Temple. There’s a saying that "if you didn’t visit the Jokhang Temple, your journey in Lhasa is in vain.” It has a history of more than 1,300 years and is considered as "spiritual heart of the city" and the most sacred in Tibet. After the visit, don't forget to walk around the Jokhang Temple clockwise, a custom praying for health.
You can slow down your pace in Lhasa, strolling through Barkhor Street, selecting souvenirs for your family at the handicraft market and drinking tea in a small tea house. Basking in the warm sunshine, you can empty all your negative emotions.
Accommodation：Overnight in Lhasa
When you drive along the bank of the Yamdrok Lake, you’ll pass through Carola Glacier, which stands near the road.
Then, you’ll arrive at Simila Mountain, where you can hang a prayer’s flag and wish upon it. According to the locals, your wish will definitely come true someday. And after some time, you’ll arrive at Jiangzi town, a hero town fighting the British. It has a history of more than 600 years and is a traffic fort in Tibet.
And then you can visit Baiju Temple, which integrates the three major sects of Tibetan Buddhism. There are a total of 100,000 Buddha statues in the Buddhist temples and murals. You can have a bird view over the green forest of this town. After another hour and a half journey, you’ll arrive in the second largest city in Tibet -Shigatse.
Accommodation：Overnight in Shigatse
After passing through Zuola Pass and Gyatso La Pass, you’re officially entering the scenic area of Everest Base Camp. You have to open your eyes wide as to film the majestic look of Himalaya in your heart.
You will soon arrive at the Rongbuk Monastery after zigzagging the winding mountain road. As the tents of the Everest Base Camp in winter have been evacuated, you can stay overnight at the monastery. We’ll provide you with a warm and comfortable room. We will provide Tibetan blankets for outdoor activities. But you’d better stay in the room at night because of the dropping temperature.
[Notice]
At an altitude of 5,200 meters, you may have a headache and find it difficult to fall asleep. This is a normal phenomenon. Don't be overly alarmed. Please relax yourself and follow the tour guide’s instruction.
Accommodation：Overnight at Rongphu Guest House
After breakfast, you can visit the Rongbuk Monastery, which boasts high altitude and features exquisite scenery.
Then, you will say goodbye to the magnificent Himalayas and return to Shigatse.
Accommodation：Overnight in Shigatse
Accommodation：Overnight in Lhasa
Accommodation：None