Why Choose Tibet? Tibet’s majestic snow‑capped peaks, vast grasslands, mystical Buddhist sanctuaries and vibrant ethnic culture call travelers from around the world. Thanks to expanded air links and the Qinghai–Tibet Railway, exploring Tibet has never been easier. China Dragon Travel has selected 5 signature routes—from the Sky Road and Sichuan–Tibet Highway to the sacred Ngari pilgrimage—tailored to every type of adventurer.
Top 5 Classic & Special Tour Routes in Tibet
1. Classic Group Tour: Lhasa → Shigatse → Yamdrok Lake → Everest Base Camp → Namtso
8 days / 7 nights · From CNY 6,980 ≈ $965 per person
| Day | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| D1 | Arrive in Lhasa (airport or railway). China Dragon Travel welcome ceremony with khata. Transfer to oxygen‑enriched hotel. Free time to acclimatize. |
| D2 | Lhasa city tour: Potala Palace → Jokhang Temple → Barkhor Street. Evening leisure stroll. |
| D3 | Drive: Lhasa → Yamdrok Lake → Karola Glacier → Shigatse, passing stunning high‑altitude lakes. |
| D4 | Shigatse → Tingri → Everest Base Camp. Overnight in tented camp; stargazing around the tents. |
| D5 | Sunrise at Everest → Tingri → Shigatse. Panoramic Everest photo opportunities. |
| D6 | Shigatse → Tashilhunpo Monastery → Return to Lhasa. Explore the historic seat of the Panchen Lama. |
| D7 | Lhasa → Namtso → Northern Grasslands → Lhasa. Lakeside walk and visit a nomadic family. |
| D8 | Transfer to airport or train station; tour ends. |
2. Golden Autumn Special: Direct Nyingchi + Qinghai–Tibet Railway
10 days / 9 nights · From CNY 11,980 ≈ $1660 per person
| Day | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| D1 | Fly in: your home city → Chengdu → Nyingchi. Check in to Nyingchi hotel. |
| D2 | Nyingchi → Namcha Barwa viewpoint → Lulang Forest → Lulang Pasture; forest walks. |
| D3 | Lulang → Bomi → Midui Glacier → Ranwu Lake → Bomi; glacier‑and‑lake exploration. |
| D4 | Bomi → Gutang Lake → Langqiu Glacier → Return to Nyingchi. Alpine forest vistas continue. |
| D5 | Nyingchi → Basum Lake island → Lhasa. Discover the serene lake islet. |
| D6 | Lhasa city: Potala Palace → Jokhang Temple → Barkhor Street; savor old-town atmosphere. |
| D7 | Lhasa → Gongbala Pass → Yamdrok Lake → Lhasa; overlook the turquoise waters. |
| D8 | 08:00 Depart Lhasa → overnight soft sleeper on Qinghai–Tibet Railway to Xining. |
| D9 | 08:00 Arrive Xining → Fly to Chengdu → Overnight in Chengdu hotel. |
| D10 | Chengdu airport transfer; tour concludes. |
3. Extended Classic: Lhasa → Nyingchi → Shigatse → Everest → Namtso
11 days · From CNY 8,980 ≈ $1,243 per person
| Day | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| D1 | Arrive Lhasa → Khata greeting → Check in to oxygen hotel. |
| D2 | Lhasa city: Potala Palace → Jokhang Temple → Barkhor Street. |
| D3 | Lhasa → Kadinggou Waterfall → Nyingchi. |
| D4 | Nyingchi: Namcha Barwa → Lulang Forest. |
| D5 | Nyingchi: Basum Lake → Island visit → Return via Lalin Expressway to Lhasa. |
| D6 | Lhasa → Yamdrok Lake → Karola Glacier → Shigatse. |
| D7 | Shigatse → Tingri → Everest Base Camp. |
| D8 | Everest Base Camp → Tingri → Shigatse. |
| D9 | Shigatse → Tashilhunpo Monastery → Lhasa. |
| D10 | Lhasa → Northern Grasslands → Namtso → Lhasa. |
| D11 | Transfer out; tour ends. |
4. 10-Day Flight-and-Train Deluxe Tibet Tour: Chengdu Flights + Soft Sleeper + Tibet Highlights
10 days / 9 nights · From CNY 10,580 ≈ $1,510 per person
| Day | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| D1 | Worldwide departure →Chengdu Arrival |
| D2 | Chengdu — Xining (Morning Flight) — Tibet (Qinghai-Tibet Railway Soft Sleeper) |
| D3 | Lhasa Arrival |
| D4 | Downtown Lhasa: Potala Palace — Jokhang Temple — Barkhor Street |
| D5 | Lhasa — Yamdrok Lake — Karola Glacier — Shigatse |
| D6 | Shigatse — Tingri — E.B.C. |
| D7 | E.B.C. — Tingri — Shigatse |
| D8 | Shigatse — Tashilhunpo Monastery — Lhasa |
| D9 | Lhasa — Namtso Lake — Northern Tibet Grassland — Lhasa |
| D10 | Lhasa Departure |
5. Ngari Pilgrimage: Sacred Mountains & Lakes Kora
15 days · From CNY 18,880 ≈ $1930 per person
| Day | Itinerary |
|---|---|
| D1 | Arrive Lhasa → Khata greeting → Hotel check‑in. |
| D2 | Lhasa: Potala Palace → Jokhang Temple → Barkhor Street. |
| D3 | Lhasa → Yamdrok Lake → Karola Glacier → Shigatse. |
| D4 | Shigatse → Tingri → Everest Base Camp → Pasang Village. |
| D5 | Pasang Village → Tingri → Shishapangma Reserve → Paiku Lake → Saga. |
| D6 | Saga → Zhongba → Maqunor Wetlands → Tarqin. |
| D7 | Kora Day 1: Tarqin → Zherong Monastery. |
| D8 | Kora Day 2: Zherong → Zuche Monastery. |
| D9 | Kora Day 3: Zuche → Tarqin. |
| D10 | Tarqin → La’on Lake → Zhongba → Saga. |
| D11 | Saga → Dagu Hot Springs → Daga Lake → Garong Lake → Paru Lake → Coqin. |
| D12 | Coqin → Zhari Nemco Lake → Dangreyong Lake → Wenbu Village. |
| D13 | Wenbu → Nyima → Daze Lake → Serling Lake → Bange. |
| D14 | Bange → South Namtso → Nagena La Pass → Nyenchen Tangula Range. |
| D15 | Return to Lhasa → Transfer out; pilgrimage ends. |
What’s Included & Recommendations
- Included: All transportation (flights, soft‑sleeper train, private coach), oxygen‑enriched or特色 hotels, entrance fees, professional Tibetan guides & drivers, meals as indicated, agency liability insurance.
- Excluded: Personal expenses, excess baggage, single‑room supplements, optional activities, oxygen bottles or emergency rescue (available at extra cost).
- Insurance Advice: Travel agency liability insurance and vehicle Seat Insurance.
- Best Travel Window: May–October peak (prices +10–20%); late October golden autumn is ideal. November–April off‑season with better deals.
Contact China Dragon Travel today and begin your once‑in‑a‑lifetime Tibetan adventure.
