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Day01-Day03  Chengdu/Lhasa

Arrive Chengdu airport, meet with our representative and transfer to train station. Leave the luggage in the station then walk to Wenshu Monastery(if time permits) before board on the train. Porter service can be hired to carry your luggage to the train, most important is that can enable you board on the train ahead of the crowd.

Go to Lhasa by train at the first day- Lhasa means holy land in Tibetan. On the northern bank of Lhasa River, a tributary of Yarlungtsanpo River, it is 3,650 meters above sea level. It is famous for its long history. Lhasa is also famous as a city of sunshine for its sunshine of more than 3,000 hours a year. It is the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region and is a political, economic and cultural center of the region. It boasts many historical sites and scenic spots both in its urban areas and outskirts. Upon arrival at the 3d day, you will be met and transferred to Hotel. Having rest due to the high elevation. （accommodation according to your module）.

Day04   Lhasa

Depart for tour of the Potala Palace—The Potala was the place of the Dalai Lama. It was originally built in the 7th century by King Songtsan Gampo and rebuilt to the present size by the 5th Dalai Lama in the 17th century. The Potala Palace houses great amounts of rare cultural relics including the Pattra-leaf scripture from India, Bak’gyur and the imperial edicts, golden seals and titles of nobility granted by the Qing emperors to the Dalai Lamas.
Jokhang Monastery- Located in the center of the ancient city of Lhasa, the Jokhang Temple was built in the seventh century by Songtsan Gambo, the Tang Princess Wen Cheng and Nepalese Princess Bhrikuti. Its four-story main building demonstrates a combination of the Han, Tibetan, Indian and Nepaless architectural styles, as well as a Mandala world outlook of Buddhism.
Barkor Street- This area bursts with atmosphere and contradictions. On the one hand, this is one of THE holiest areas of Tibet, awash with pilgrims, monks, nuns and temples. On the other, the streets around here are the hubs of Lhasa's commercial zone. Street traders, hawkers and market sellers fill the pavements around the Barkhor area.

DAY05     Lhasa/Yamdrok Lake/Gyantse(Palcho Monastery)/Shigatse

Driving out of Lhasa past the turquoise Lake Yamdrok –one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Yamdrok Lake is situated in the Lhoka area, covers 621 square KM with the elevation of 4441M. That is the largest lake on the northern slope of the Himalayas, enjoying the beautiful sightseeing of the lakes and taking some pictures. Continue to Gyantse-here you can tour at your own expense: Palcho Monastery- is so famous that its remarkable feature accommodates the three sects of Tibetan Buddhism in one monastery coexisting in peace with each other. The Palcho Monastery is in coexistence of the three sects namely, the Sakya, the Kagyu and the Gelug. The full name of the Palcho Monastery is called “The Auspicious Wheel Joy Monastery”. According to the historical records, this monastery was built in 14th or 15th century. It consists of the Assembly Hall, the 100000-Buddha pagoda, dratsangs and an enclosure wall as its construction units. Dynasty is still kept in good order for extremely precious value as the historical cultural relics. Continue to Shigatse and stay overnight.

DAY06     Shigatse/Lhasa

Driving out of Lhasa to Shigatse, Here you will visit Tashilunpo Monastery- At the foot of the Nyima Mountain on the outskirts of Xigatse, the monastery was built in 1447 under the supervision of the First Dalai Lama Gedun Tsuba, one of the disciples of Tsonggaba. It was expanded by the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Panchen Lamas and has become the place of the reincarnation of the Panchen Lamas. The monastery houses a 22.4-meter-high gilded bronze statue of Qiangba Buddha, the tallest of its kind in the world. The image of the Buddha is kind, generous and vivid. Drive back to Lhasa.

Day07     Lhasa/ Chengdu

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Chengdu with fond memories of a holiday. Pick up and transfer service to the hostel nearby Wuhouci. Free on your own.

Day 08      Chengdu/Bangkok

Transfer to Chengdu airport.

NOTE: THE ORDER OF SIGHTSEEING CAN BE CHANGED FOR UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. THE UNEXPECTED CIRCUMSTANCES COUSED THE EXTRA CHARGE WILL BE BARED BY THE CLIENTS SUCH AS IF BAD WEATHER OR FLIGHT CANCELLATION ETC

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