Lhasa and Yamdrok Lake Five Days Join in Tour

Detailed Itinerary

• Day 1. Arrive in Lhasa.  
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  Upon your arrival, our friendly guide and driver will warmly welcome you at the airport.
  Drive about one hour to the hotel. Check in and have a good rest.
  
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• Day 2. Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery.  
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  Our driver and guide will pick you up from hotel in the morning.
  Today, you will explore two distinctive Monasteries in Lhasa, Drepung and Sera, both offering a unique insight into Tibetan Buddhism.
  Drepung Monastery is the largest monastery in Lhasa and even in Tibet. The monastery houses a vast collection of Buddhist scriptures, statues, thangkas, ritual implements, offerings, and murals. You will visit the Buddhist halls, Buddhist colleges and the monks' kitchen.
  
• Visit Sera Monastery in the afternoon. The Buddhism Scriptures Debating in Sera Monastery is very famous. Monks employ exaggerated body language, engaging in dance-like discussions about Buddhist philosophy, demonstrating their knowledge in a spirited manner.
  
• In the evening, the guide will accompany the group to a traditional Tibetan restaurant for a welcome dinner, marking the beginning of your journey in Tibet.
  Transfer you back to the hotel after the tour.
•   Breakfast, , Dinner
• Day 3. Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street.  
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  Our driver and guide will pick you up from hotel in the morning.
  Drive to Potala Palace, the former residence of the Dalai Lama and acclaimed as the world's highest palace. It was once the religious and political center of Tibet. You'll encounter remarkable murals and exquisite Buddha statues.
  
• After lunch, move on to Jokhang Temple. The temple is considered the holiest site in Tibet and a lifelong pilgrimage destination for Tibetans. The 12-year-old statue of Shakyamuni is housed here.
  Then go to Barkhor Street. You can join the pilgrims to walk in the street and experience the soul of the city. The guide will also accompany you to a local Tibetan teahouse, offering insight into the social culture. Transfer you back to the hotel after the tour.
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• Day 4. Lhasa-Yamdrotso Lake.  
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  Our driver and guide will pick you up from hotel in the morning.
  Drive along an alternative route to reach the Lu Ri La view point at Yamdrok Lake. Follow the lakeshore to appreciate diverse perspectives of Yamdrok Lake.
  We have prepared lunch for you by the lake, allowing you to freely savor the beauty and tranquility under the sun.
  
• Then visit Rituo Monastery situated on a solitary island in Yamdrok Lake. The temple is known as the world's loneliest monastery. It offers a unique perspective with its panoramic views of the azure lake.
  Later, head to Gangbala Viewpoint to marvel at the panoramic scenery of Yamdrok Lake.
  Transfer you back to the hotel in Lhasa after the tour.
•   Breakfast, Lunch,
• Day 5. Depart from Lhasa.  
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  Pick you up from hotel at appointed time and transfer to airport or train station for departure.
•   Breakfast, ,