Lhasa-Gandan Monastery-Tsedng-Yamdroktso Lake-Gyantse-Shigatse-Lhasa+Yambajing+Namtso Lake, 9-day classic tour will take you to appreciate the panorama Tibet, with its unique high altitude, unique highland landscapes, exotic culture and friendly people. This tour take you to view the highlights in Tibet within shortest time.

( Tsedang )

Day 1/Arrive in Lhasa                                                                 
Arrive in Lhasa, transfer you to Lhasa city with about 1.5 hours' driving (100km). On arrival at the hotel, rest and acclimatize yourself to the local time and altitude. (D)

Day 2/Lhasa                                                                                
The first day of sightseeing of Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Market. The rest of day is free. (B,L,D)

Day 3/Lhasa-Gandan Monastery-Lhasa                                  
Today's highlight is to visit the Gandan Monastery, about 60km to the east of Lhasa. Stay overnight in Lhasa. (B,L,D)

Day 4/Lhasa-Tsedang                                                              
Drive to Tsedang, located by Yarlung Valley. En route, take 1-hour ferry on Yarlung Tsangpo River to visit Samye Temple, the first temple of entire Tibet. Proceed to visit Yonbulakhang in Tsedang, the earliest palace of Tibet. (B,L,D)

Day 5/Tsedang-Yamdroktso Lake-Gyantse                          
After breakfast, head for Yamdroktso Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Pass by Karola Glacier, quite close to the road. Proceed to Gyantse, and visit Palkor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa. (B,L,D)  

Day 6/Gyantse-Shigatse-Lhasa                                             
Proceed 98km to Shigatse and visit Tashihunpo Monastery. Then, drive back to Lhasa. (B,L,D)

Day 7/Lhasa                                                                             
Sightsee of the Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Norbulingka in Lhasa. (B,L,D)

Day 8/Lhasa-Yambajing-Namtso Lake-Lhasa                     
Trip to Yambajing thermal spring. Proceed to Namtso Lake, lying at the foot of Nyainqentanglha Mountain, which is the highest lake in the world, considered as the holy lake in Tibet. Drive to Lhasa for overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 9/Depart from Lhasa                                                       
Pack up your luggage and transfer to the airport for leaving. TOUR ENDS! (B)
Note: B-Breakfast  L-Lunch  D-Dinner

( Gyantse )