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Arrival in Lhasa & Acclimatization
Your driver and guide will meet you at Lhasa Railway Station and transfer you to the city via the scenic Lhasa River corridor. After checking into your pre-booked hotel, we strongly recommend resting indoors to help your body adjust to the high altitude.
Altitude Tips: Lhasa sits at 3,650 meters, with oxygen levels about 70% of those in lowland areas. Most travelers experience some mild altitude sickness symptoms during the first two days. The best ways to acclimate are to stay hydrated, eat fresh fruit, and get plenty of rest.
Meals: Not Included
Accommodation: Lhasa Shusheng Guizang Manor Hotel / Or Similar (Former Sheraton Hotel / Humidifier + Oxygen Supply + Air Conditioning)
Lhasa Railway Station
Qinghai-Tibet Railway
Lhasa-Nyingchi: Basum Tso-Nyang River Scenic Area-Nyingchi 390KM(Includes a complimentary local specialty: Nyingchi Stone Pot Chicken)
Your journey begins with a picturesque drive from Lhasa to Basum Lake in Gongbo’gyamda County. Traveling east along the Nyang River, you’ll cross the 5,013-meter Mila Pass before descending to the lush Nyingchi region—often called “Tibet’s Jiangnan”—situated at a comfortable 2,800 meters. Along the way, admire traditional Tibetan villages and landscapes, with photo stops available.
In the afternoon, visit the breathtaking Basum Lake, renowned as one of Tibet’s most beautiful alpine lakes. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and forests, it’s known as “Little Switzerland.” Explore a small island in the lake and enjoy panoramic views.
Continue to Nyingchi, meaning “Throne of the Sun.” Enjoy the beautiful Nyang River Valley and pristine forests showcasing the region’s stunning natural scenery.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Accommodation: Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel Nyingchi / Or Similar (Air Conditioning + Smart Facilities)
Nyingching
Basum Tso Lake
Lulang-Bomi: Lulang Forest Sea-Ranwu Lake-Bomi 380KM
Depart early from Nyingchi for the approximately 100-kilometer drive to Lulang. On the way, cross the 4,515-meter Serala Pass, where you can enjoy views of the colorful Serala forests and a distant panorama of Nyingchi. The pass also offers one of the best vantage points for viewing and photographing the majestic Mount Namcha Barwa.
Arrive in Bomi in the afternoon and visit the stunning Ranwu Lake. Here, lush meadows dotted with vibrant wolfberry flowers meet turquoise waters and snow-capped peaks, creating a picture-perfect scene. The lake’s color shifts with the seasons—from brilliant blues to soft greens—while its surface is adorned with rocky islets. In spring and summer, tree shadows dance on the water, while autumn and winter bring an ethereal mist, making every season at Ranwu Lake uniquely beautiful.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Accommodation: Bomi Landscape Hotel / Or Similar
Namchabarwa
Ranwu Lake
Bomi-Lulang: Laigu Glacier-Yalong Glacier-Lulang 300KM
After breakfast, venture to the spectacular Laigu Glacier, where multiple glaciers feed into vividly colored ice lakes—one of them dotted with icebergs of various sizes. At the glacier’s edge, marvel at dazzling layers of blue ice towering dozens of meters high.
From Laigu Village, take in views of the six surrounding glaciers, including the magnificent 12-kilometer Yalong Glacier, which descends from peaks over 6,000 meters down to the edge of the village.
In the afternoon, begin your return toward Nyingchi and settle for the night in Lulang, a picturesque town nestled among snow-capped mountains—an ideal place to unwind and absorb the alpine scenery.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Accommodation: Dayhello Hotel / Or Similar
Lulang Town
Laigu Glacier
Lulang-Lhasa: Lulang Town-Kadinggou Tianfo Waterfall-Lhasa 460KM
After breakfast, we will visit the Kading Tianfo Waterfall, a pristine forest area whose name translates to “Heaven on Earth.” Located about 24 kilometers from Bayi Town along the Nyang River, the gorge features classic canyon terrain—towering cliffs, deep valleys, striking rock formations, and ancient trees. A nearly 200-meter waterfall cascades down powerfully, and within the falls, a naturally formed rock resembles a serene Buddha, giving the site its name, “Heavenly Buddha Waterfall.” The cliff walls also feature other naturally occurring figures resembling Buddha and guardian deities. The gorge is densely forested and rich with legends tied to Tibetan Buddhism. After the visit, we will drive back to Lhasa along the same route.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Accommodation: Lhasa Shusheng Guizang Manor Hotel / Or Similar (Former Sheraton Hotel / Humidifier + Oxygen Supply + Air Conditioning)
Kadinggou Tianfo Waterfall
Lulang Forest Sea
Lhasa: Potala Palace-Jokhang Temple-Barkhor Street (Includes Tibetan Dinner Experience)
In the morning, visit the Potala Palace, the world’s highest ancient palace complex. This historic site served as the residence of successive Dalai Lamas and the political/religious center of Tibet. Its halls house golden stupas containing the remains of past Dalai Lamas, along with priceless collections of murals, thangkas, and Buddhist statues—making it the ultimate embodiment of Tibetan culture.
After lunch, explore the Jokhang Temple, Tibet’s earliest Buddhist shrine dating back to the Tibetan Empire. The temple enshrines the Jowo Shakyamuni statue, brought to Tibet by Princess Wencheng, which remains the most sacred object of devotion for Tibetan Buddhists. Here you’ll witness devout pilgrims performing prostrations, and you may join locals in circling the Barkhor Street pilgrimage route, turning prayer wheels while offering prayers for all beings.
When entering temples in Tibet, we kindly ask you to:
Remove hats and sunglasses
Refrain from smoking, touching statues or sacred texts, and striking bells or drums
Avoid handling religious objects such as prayer beads or amulets without permission
Follow photography restrictions where indicated
Meals: Breakfast Included
Accommodation: Lhasa Shusheng Guizang Manor Hotel / Or Similar (Former Sheraton Hotel / Humidifier + Oxygen Supply + Air Conditioning)
Potala Palace in autumn
Barkhor Street
Lhasa-Shigatse: Lhasa-Yamdrok Yumtso-Karola Glacier-Shigatse
We depart Lhasa in the morning for a scenic drive to Yamdrok Lake, one of Tibet’s three great sacred lakes, renowned for its stunning and shifting colors. As one of the world’s highest freshwater lakes, lying at an elevation of 4,441 meters and aptly named “Jade Lake” in Tibetan, it captivates every visitor. We then descend to the shore for an up-close experience, where the brilliant turquoise waters blend with distant snow-capped peaks, flanked by richly colored mountains, traditional Tibetan villages, and grazing livestock—a truly uplifting journey.
In the afternoon, we pass by the majestic Karola Glacier, witnessing its towering presence, mist-shrouded beauty, and timeless grandeur—a flowing record of time and ice, a masterpiece sculpted by nature. We then continue to Gyantse County, known as Tibet’s “Hero City,” for a distant view of the historic Gyantse Fortress. Finally, traveling across the Gyantse plain, we arrive in Shigatse, the vibrant center of Tsang.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Accommodation: Shigatse Tangka Hotel / Or Similar (Oxygen Supply + Heating)
Yamdrok Lake
Shigatse
Shigatse-Tingri-Jiacuola Mountain Pass-Everest Base Camp-Basong Village
In the morning, we will drive through Lhatse to Shegar, the new Tingri county town. Along the way, we will cross the 5,220-meter-high Gyatso La Snow Mountain Pass. As we approach Shegar, you can catch a distant view of the majestic Mount Everest.
In the afternoon, we will arrive at the Mount Everest Nature Reserve, the highest-altitude reserve in the world. From the south of Rongbuk Monastery—the world’s highest temple—you can enjoy what is widely considered the best view of Everest. At this 5,100-meter-high monastery, white stupas stand tall, and colorful prayer flags flutter in the wind. An eco-friendly bus will then take you to Everest Base Camp at 5,200 meters, where you can experience the awe-inspiring presence of the world’s highest peak.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Accommodation: Basong village Homestay (Twin Room + Private Bathroom)
Tingri
Drive to Everest Base Camp
Basong Village-108 Turns-Gawula Pass-Jiacuola Mountain Pass-318 Highway-Shigatse
Greet the morning sun at the roof of the world as you gaze upon Mount Everest. Its peak, crowned with eternal snow, stands tall against the sky, with glaciers clinging to its slopes—a vision of pure serenity. Here, you may feel both humbled and awakened by the vast silence, a small yet clear presence within the universe’s untouched beauty.
Carrying the memory of Everest in your heart, you’ll journey back through the majestic, winding ranges of the Himalayas, arriving in Shigatse by afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Accommodation: Shigatse Tangka Hotel / Or Similar (Oxygen Supply + Heating)
Mount Everest
318 Highway
Shigatse-Tashilhunpo Monastery-Lhasa
Explore one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug school, the Tashilhunpo Monastery—the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lamas and the former political and religious center of Tsang. Inside, you will encounter the world’s largest seated copper Buddha statue, the 28-meter-high Maitreya Buddha.
On the return journey to Lhasa, we invite you to slow down and pause in the Yarlung Valley, the cradle of ancient Tibetan civilization. Stand in quiet contemplation as rivers, icy peaks, pastoral fields, wetlands, and mountain vistas blend under a crystal-clear blue sky. The soft shadows that dance across the landscape are not flaws, but the beautiful interplay of sunlight filtering through scattered clouds—a scene of pure serenity.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Accommodation: Lhasa Shusheng Guizang Manor Hotel / Or Similar (Former Sheraton Hotel / Humidifier + Oxygen Supply + Air Conditioning)
Tashilhunpo Monastery
Potala Palace at night
Namtso-Lhasa: Northern Tibet Grassland-La Ghen La-Namtso-Lhasa
Set off in the morning for Namtso Lake, enjoying scenic views along the way of the Nagqu River, the vast grasslands of Northern Tibet, the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, and the main peak of the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains. Cross the 5,190-meter-high Nagela Pass and arrive at Namtso Lake, one of Tibet’s three great sacred lakes. At an elevation of 4,718 meters, it is the world’s highest saltwater lake—a vast, stunningly clear, and magnificent expanse, gleaming like a crystal embedded in the endless Changtang Grassland.
In the afternoon, begin the return journey, taking in the captivating landscapes of the Northern Tibetan grasslands once more.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Accommodation: Lhasa Shusheng Guizang Manor Hotel / Or Similar (Former Sheraton Hotel / Humidifier + Oxygen Supply + Air Conditioning)
Namtso and Yaks
Namtso Lake
Tour Concludes in Lhasa
Your memorable journey through Tibet concludes this morning. After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will provide timely transfers to the airport or railway station based on your departure schedule. We wish you a smooth and pleasant journey home, carrying with you the profound peace and wonder of the plateau.
Meals: Breakfast Included
Dates & Prices
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Fee Description
Services Included:
Permits: Arrangement of all required travel documents, including the Tibet Entry Permit.
Transport: Dedicated tourist vehicle (9-17 seats) throughout the tour, with a 20% seat vacancy rate guaranteed for comfort.
Driver: All driver services and associated expenses.
Guide: Professional English-speaking guide service.
Admission Fees: All entrance tickets and sightseeing shuttle buses specified in the itinerary, including off-season pricing.
Accommodation: All hotel stays with daily breakfast; oxygen-enriched hotels in Lhasa and Shigatse.
Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance.
Services Excluded:
Transport: International & domestic airfare and train tickets.
Gratuities: Tips for guides and drivers.
Meals: Lunches and dinners throughout the trip.
Single Supplement: Additional charge of 1800 RMB for single occupancy.
Complimentary Services & Gifts:
Traditional Khata scarf greeting at the airport/station.
1 bottle of mineral water per person per day.
10L oxygen tank + 2 portable oxygen cans per person.
Complimentary Nyingchi Stone Pot Chicken dinner.
Welcome dinner in Lhasa.
