Shannan Trip Overview
As the beautiful capital city of Tibet, Lhasa is one of the most featured and dreamed-about places in the world. The Potala Palace has served as the symbol of Buddhism for centuries. The everlasting burning ghee lights, pure white godly hadas, resplendent golden funerary stupas of the departed Dalai Lamas, red robed Lamas chanting scriptures in the palace are like a dream. You can feel, but not integrate.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Shannan, China
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Shannan, Tibet, China
As the beautiful capital city of Tibet, Lhasa is one of the most featured and dreamed-about places in the world. The Potala Palace has served as the symbol of Buddhism for centuries. The everlasting burning ghee lights, pure white godly hadas, resplendent golden funerary stupas of the departed Dalai Lamas, red robed Lamas chanting scriptures in the palace are like a dream. You can feel, but not integrate.
Itinerary
Day 1: Lhasa Airport Pick-up
Stop At: Lhasa Gonggar Airport, 7VVX+CF4, Gonggar County, Shannan, Tibet, China
Your guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area at Lhasa Airport, where the altitude is almost 12,000 feet (3,650 m) above sea level. A comfortable drive will transfer you to check in your hotel for a 3-night stay. It is suggested that you have a good rest at the hotel for the remainder of the day to acclimate to the high altitude in case of acute mountain sickness.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Tashipozhang Hotel (4 stars)
Day 2: Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, and Norbulingka Park
Stop At: Drepung Monastery (Zhebang Si), Southern Slope of Genpeiwuzi Mountain, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
After breakfast, you are going to visit the Drepung Monastery, located in the western suburb of the city. It is one of the ‘Three Great Monasteries’ and the largest one in Tibetan Buddhism. Looking at it from a distance, the monastery is like a heap of rice, consisting of a group of white buildings layer upon layer.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sera Monastery, Wuze Hill , Sera Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
In the afternoon, you will first visit the Sera Monastery, the second largest monastery in Tibet, which is well-known for the excellent debating of Buddhist doctrines among lamas.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Norbulingka (Precious Stone Garden), No.21 Luobulinka Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
After that, you’ll visit the nearby Norbulingka Park, the most beautiful and largest man-made park in Tibet. This park was built 200 years ago and used to be the Summer Palace of religious leaders of the region.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Tashipozhang Hotel (4 stars)
Day 3: Potala Palace, Tibet Museum, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street
Stop At: Potala Palace, No.35 Gongqian Alley, Beijing Middle Road Cheng Guan District, Lhasa 850000 China
Your impressive excursion to the splendid Potala Palace is scheduled in the morning. Originally built in the 7th century as an imperial palace, the Potala Palace has experienced a 600-year’s unrest until the reconstruction in the 17th century. From then on, it has been the political, religious, cultural, and economic center of Tibet. Currently, it is the largest treasure house of this mysterious land, attracting a great number of travelers and pilgrims every day.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tibet Museum, No.19 Luobulinka Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
The next stop is the Tibet Museum, which offers visitors an opportunity to learn much about the region. A vast amount of cultural heritage is on display.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 850000 China
After lunch, you will proceed to the 1370-year-old Jokhang Temple, the ultimate pilgrimage destination for Tibetan Pilgrims. You will get close to Tibetan Buddhism here and learn about the loyal believers.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa 851500 China
Next, you will continue to the iconic Barkhor Street, where you will find the original look of Lhasa. Strolling on the stone road, you will enjoy the quaint ancient buildings and the delicate handicrafts.
Finally, you will head to a Nunnery to get close to the lifestyle of Buddhist nuns.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Tashipozhang Hotel (4 stars)
Day 4: Departure from Lhasa, Airport See-off
Stop At: Lhasa Gonggar Airport, 7VVX+CF4, Gonggar County, Shannan, Tibet, China
After breakfast, your guide and driver will transfer you to the airport for your return flight and see you off there. We wish you a nice trip!
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
