【Apr.01-08/08-15】8 Days Classic Tibet Tour: Lhasa to EBC

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Discover Essences of Tibet, World Natural & Cultural Heritages

Beginning from Lhasa, embark on an amazing expedition to the glamorous Everest Base Camp. This 8-day journey will take you into monasteries and pilgrimage sites to witness the devout faith of pilgrims, pass breathtaking plateau lakes, mountainous passes offering awesome scenery, and through imposing glaciers.

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Unlock the legends and mysteries of the Potala Palace.

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Enjoy the exclusive view of the holy Yamdrok.

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Make a memorable expedition to see the top of the world - Mount Everest, and enjoy stargazing at the EBC.

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Catch the monks' debate session in a monastery which is a unique study activity of the Tibetan monks.

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Have a sip of the most authentic Tibetan sweet tea.

• Professional: We have been operating inbound tours since 2003

• Best cancellation policy: Full refund of the trip fee if you cancel above 7 days prior to departure day

• Transparency: No shopping detours or hidden costs

• 24/7 Support: Our customer service is prompt and friendly

• Tailor-made experience: See, taste, feel and marvel at the hidden charms of China.

• Safety is our priority: Be assured knowing that you'll receive the best of care from both tour guides and drivers

Lhasa Arrival

Upon your arrival at Lhasa airport or train station, the local English-speaking tour guide and driver will pick you up from the exit gate by holding a welcome board with "Joy Travel" and transfer you to the downtown hotel for check-in.

Free on your own for rest of the day to acclimate to the high altitude and weather of Lhasa.

Travel Tips:

1. To reduce or avoid altitude sickness symptoms, on your first day in Lhasa, you are recommended to avoid strenuous exercises, not to take a bath to avoid catching a cold, avoid alcohol, drink plenty of water and eat enough fruits, not to eat too much, and get enough rest.

2. Prepare some American ginseng or Rhodiola, and conduct your doctor to see if you are a good candidate for a prescription of Diamox altitude sickness medication.

3. Taking it easy and having a good rest is the key method to avoid altitude sickness.

4. If you do experience severe or worsening symptoms, please feel free to contact your guide or travel consultant, and go to the hospital for treatment in time.

Hotel: standard 4-star hotel in Lhasa 

Lhasa Tour

The imposing Potala Palace is the highlight of any trip to Tibet. Today you are going to visit this majestic architectural treasure of Lhasa, over 3,700 meters above sea level.

The whole architectural complex includes two parts, the White Palace and the Red Palace. The White Palace is the place for political affairs in old days, while the Red Palace mainly houses the stupas. Your tour guide will share a wealth of information to help you understand its history and Tibetan Buddhism.

After that, continue to explore the holy Jokhang Temple which has a history of over 1,300 years. The temple is a mixture of Tibetan, Tang, Nepalese, and Indian architectural styles and has become an iconic example of Tibetan religious architecture. 

The interior is so impressive with plenty of statues, colorful murals, and rows of butter lamps. It's not allowed to take photos at most parts, but you will have the opportunity to take some on the rooftop.

After that, you will follow your tour guide threading your way through the throngs of pilgrims and other travelers on the mesmerizing Barkhor Street. This old street will give you a taste of Tibetan people's life and their faith. You can casually walk around and do some shopping.

Transfer back to your hotel in the end.

Hotel: standard 4-star hotel in Lhasa

Lhasa Tour

After breakfast, we will visit a Tibetan family in Dadong Village. This village is mainly a local agricultural development, including mulberry sericulture medicine factories and coconut oil factories. The main agricultural products are watermelon, soybean, strawberry, and potato. It was selected as one of the second batch of key villages in the country in August 2020 and has since become an attractive farm tourism area.

Next, continue the Buddhism trip to Sera Monastery, the second largest monastery in Tibet built in the Ming Dynasty. The monks' daily debate about Buddhism in Sera Monastery earns its fame in the Tibetan region, which is unmissable for travelers all over the world.

Transfer back to your hotel in the end.

Hotel: standard 4-star hotel in Lhasa

Lhasa-Gyantse-Shigatse, 370km, Approx 6hrs

Today's first stop will be the charming 

Yamdroktso Lake, one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet.

It is famed as "the Most Beautiful Lake in the World". When looking at it from a map or sky, you will be surprised to see the lake embedded in this land, glittering like an earring under the sunshine.

After that, drive to the Karola Glacier with an elevation of 5400 meters. After you get off the car, the magnificent glacier jumps into your eyes with its shining body soaked in the gentle sunshine. Don't worry to be frequently interrupted by other tourists while snapping photos as it is usually off the beaten track. 

Stop by Manla Reservoir, the unique scenery around the mountains with an average elevation of 4330 meters.

Embedded onto the awe-inspiring mountains, the Reservoir is glittering in its transparent green water, showing a distinct beauty from the blue water of Yambork Lake.

Afterwards, come to the most important site in Gyantse - Pelkor Chode Monastery, located in Gyangze Country, Shigatse area.

Surrounded by hills, this Monastery is a typical Tibetan Buddhist structure with a harmonious fusion of pagodas and temples, fully representing the architectural style of monasteries in Shigatse from the late 13th century to the middle 15th century.

Besides, you'll also have a chance to see the notable Kumbum Stupa (its official name is Bodhi Dagoba) injecting a more special charm into the monastery. It has 9 tiers, 77 chapels and shrines, and 108 gates, housing hundreds of thousands of Buddha images, hence the name "the Ten Thousand Buddha Pagodas".

Hotel: standard 4-star hotel in Shigatse

Shigatse-Rongpuk (Everest Base Camp) 340km/6 hrs driving

Today, continue your adventure to the amazing Mt. Everest! Firstly, drive around 150km to Lhatse, a small town where you can have lunch in a local restaurant.

Then drive to Shegar. If the weather is clear enough, tourists can view Mt. Everest in the distance on the way.

After 4 to 6 hours, arrive at Rongbuk Monastery, and on the way there, you will pass Pang La Pass, one of the highest passes in Tibet at 5,050 meters above sea level. From that pass, you can admire a stunning view of the five highest peaks in the world.

Good to know:

1. Tent camp: normally 8-12 people would share a tent together but it's clean. Please note that the tent camp has very limited facilities and food options, don't expect room facilities and services like in urban hotels.

2. If the tent camp is removed from October to April due to the cold weather, you will stay overnight in the monastery guesthouse.

3. Due to the high altitude and cold weather, you are recommended to keep warm and drink a lot of water to reduce altitude sickness symptoms.

Hotel: EBC tent or guesthouse

Rongpuk-Shigatse ( Everest Base Camp Return to Shigatse)  340km/6 hrs driving

If the weather is good, you can get up early to enjoy the gorgeous sunrise of Everest Peak in the Rongbuk guesthouse.

Later, walk for around 15mins to Everest Base Camp, and you can have a walk there and take nice pictures.

Next, continue to visit Rongbuk Monastery - the unique highest monastery with nuns and monks living together. Finally, drive back to Shigatse.

Hotel: standard 4-star hotel in Shigatse

Shigatse-Lhasa, 270km, Approx. 5hrs

After hotel breakfast, follow your guide to explore Tashilhunpo Monastery, the largest one in Shigatse with a location at the foot of a hill, titled one of the "Four Greatest Monasteries of Tibetan Gelug Sect" together with Gandan Monastery, Sera Monastery, and Drepung Monastery.

The Monastery with sparkling yellow roofs and red walls houses those devout monks and visitors, describing the beautiful moments about human and their holy religious beliefs.

Later, drive around 5 hours back to Lhasa.

Hotel: standard 4-star hotel in Lhasa

Lhasa Departure

Enjoy your free and easy time until the pickup time for departure. Our driver will meet you at the hotel lobby and transfer you to Lhasa airport to see you off.

Hotel: N/A

* Above prices are for 2 people sharing one room. If you require a private room or if there is no person in the group looking for sharing a room, there will be a single room supplemental fee occurs.

What's included:

• Tibet Travel Permits;

• 6 nights of hotels (twin sharing accommodation with breakfast), 1-night Dorm or Big Tent with humble accommodation near Rongbuk Monastery;

• All land transportation by air-conditioned; vehicle with a licensed driver;

• Pick-up service and drop-off service from Lhasa airport at the designated time;

• Professional English-speaking tour guide service;

• Entrance tickets as mentioned in the itinerary;

• Government taxes and service charges;

• Oxygen bottles/Oxygen tank cylinders will be provided during the tour days in Tibet;

• Everest Base Camp Eco-car;

• One bottle of water per person per day.

  
  

What's not included:

• Any optional golf car/battery car/shuttle bus/camel ride/boat cruise /ride bike etc. inside the attractions;

• Lunch or dinner (the local guide will offer food recommendations for you to pay for on your own);

• Gratuities are highly appreciated if you think we did a great job;

• Flights or trains to and from Lhasa;

• Single room supplemental fee if you use a private room;

• Any item not mentioned in the itinerary.

Disclaimer：

• Any outdoor activity (including hiking, horse riding, etc.) can be dangerous and there is an element of risk, which you are accepting by participating in JoyTravel’s outdoor activities.

  
  

• We strive to offer our clients as many safety precautions as possible but remind our clients there are many circumstances beyond our control, including weather and physical conditions.

• You alone assume responsibility for judging your suitability for the activity and for your own safety, conduct, and well-being by participating JoyTravel's outdoor activity.

• JoyTravel will not be held responsible for any accident, injury, or loss occurring as a result of your participation in any of these activities.

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# 中文行程

D1 抵达拉萨

到达拉萨机场或火车站时，当地的英文导游和司机将手持 “Joy Travel”欢迎牌从出口接您，并送您到市区酒店办理入住手续。在接下来的时间里，您可以自由自在地适应拉萨的高海拔和天气。

旅游小贴士:

1.为减轻或避免高原反应，在拉萨的第一天，建议您避免剧烈运动，不要洗澡以免感冒，避免饮酒，多喝水，多吃水果，不要吃太多，休息好。

2.准备一些西洋参或红景天，并咨询你的医生看你是否适合服用抗高原反应药物。放松和休息好是避免高原反应的关键方法。

3.如果出现严重或恶化的症状，请及时与导游或旅游顾问联系，并及时前往医院进行治疗。

酒店:拉萨标准四星级酒店

D2 拉萨市内 

壮观的布达拉宫是西藏之旅的亮点。今天您将参观这座海拔3700多米的拉萨建筑瑰宝。整个建筑群包括两部分，白宫和红宫。白宫是达赖喇嘛居住和处理政治事务的地方，红宫主要存放达赖喇嘛的佛塔。导游将会讲解许多相关文化，帮助您了解西藏的历史和藏传佛教。

之后，继续探索有着1300多年历史的大昭寺。这座寺庙融合了西藏、唐朝、尼泊尔和印度的建筑风格，已经成为西藏宗教建筑的标志性例子。里面有大量的雕像、彩色壁画和成排的黄油灯，令人印象深刻。大部分地方是不允许拍照的，但您可以在屋顶上拍照。

走出神圣的大昭寺后，您将跟随导游在迷人的八廓街穿过朝圣者和其他游客的人群。这条老街会让你领略到藏族人民的生活和他们的信仰。你可以随便走走，买点东西。最后返回酒店。

酒店:拉萨标准四星级酒店

D3 拉萨

今天，您将前往参观大东村的一个西藏家庭。这个村庄主要是当地农业发展，包括桑蚕药厂，椰子油厂。主要农产品有西瓜、大豆、草莓、马铃薯等。它在2020年8月份被选为全国第二批重点村，是一个非常吸引人的农场旅游区。

接下来，继续佛教之旅，前往色拉寺。色拉寺是西藏第二大寺庙，建于明代。色拉寺的僧侣们每天都在进行关于辩经，这使色拉寺在西藏地区名声大噪，对于来自世界各地的游客来说，这是一个不容错过的地方。

酒店:拉萨标准四星级酒店

D4 拉萨-江孜日喀则

今天的第一站是迷人的羊卓克措湖。它被誉为“世界上最美丽的湖”。从地图上或天空上看，你会惊讶地发现这片土地上镶嵌着一个湖泊，在阳光下像一只耳环一样闪闪发光。之后，驱车前往海拔5400米的卡罗拉冰川。下了车，壮丽的冰川映入眼帘，在柔和的阳光下闪闪发光。不要担心拍照时经常被其他游客打断，因为这通常是在人迹罕至的地方。在满拉水库稍作停留，平均海拔4330米，是环绕山脉的独特风景。水库镶嵌在令人敬畏的群山中，在透明的绿水中闪闪发光，与蓝色羊卓雍错湖的水呈现出一种独特的美丽。

之后，来到江孜最重要的遗址——江孜白居寺，位于日喀则地区江孜县，四面环山，是典型的藏传佛教建筑，宝塔与寺庙和谐融合，充分体现了13世纪末至15世纪中叶日喀则寺院的建筑风格。

此外，您还将有机会看到著名的塔尔寺佛寺(正式名称为菩提塔)，为寺庙注入更多特殊的魅力。它有9层，77个礼拜堂和神龛，108个门，有数十万尊佛像，因此得名“万佛塔”。

酒店:日喀则标准四星级酒店

D5 日喀则-绒布寺

今天，继续您的冒险，前往令人惊叹的珠穆朗玛峰。首先，开车大约150公里到拉孜县，你可以在当地的餐馆吃午餐。

然后开车去萨迦。如果天气足够晴朗，游客们可以在路上看到远处的珠穆朗玛峰。

4 - 6小时后到达绒布寺，沿途经过西藏最高的山口之一庞拉山口，海拔5050米。从那里，你可以欣赏到世界上最高的五个山峰的美景。

夜宿：帐篷露营或绒布寺招待所

温馨提示：

1.帐篷露营:通常8-12个人会共用一个干净的帐篷。请注意，帐篷营地的设施和食物选择非常有限，与城市酒店的设施和服务有差。

2.如果在10月至4月期间，由于天气寒冷，帐篷营地被拆除，您将在绒布寺招待所过夜。

3.由于高海拔和寒冷的天气，建议您多喝水，以减少高原反应。夏夜平均气温在0到-10℃左右，羽绒服每天100元左右(价格仅供参考)。

D6 绒布寺-日喀则

如果天气好的话，您可以早起在绒布招待所欣赏珠穆朗玛峰的壮丽日出。之后，步行大约15分钟到珠峰大本营，你可以在那里散步，拍一些漂亮的照片。接下来，继续参观绒布寺，这是唯一一座尼姑和和尚住在一起的最高寺庙。最后，驱车返回日喀则。

酒店:日喀则标准四星级酒店

D7 日喀则-拉萨

酒店早餐后，跟随导游参观扎什伦布寺。扎什伦布寺是日喀则最大的寺庙，位于山脚下，被誉为“西藏格鲁派四大寺庙”之一。金光闪闪的黄屋顶，红墙的寺院里住着虔诚的僧侣和游客，描述着人类的美好时刻和他们神圣的宗教信仰。随后，驱车约5小时返回拉萨。

酒店:拉萨标准四星级酒店

D8 离开拉萨

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