Lhasa Tour - 2 night 3 days
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa
The professional guide will expect you at the Gongga Airport with comfortable private transfer. Drive to downtown Lhasa, which is the highest located city in the world with the attitude of 3,650 meters above the sea level.
Day 2: Lhasa (B)
Full day city tour of The Potala Palace, The Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street. Overnight in Lhasa
The Potala Palace: The most imposing attraction in Lhasa. One of architectural wonders of the world contains 13 storeys tall and thousands of rooms.We kindly suggest you take taxi to the top of the palace which costs about 10 and then walk down after your visiting.
The Jokhang Temple: It is 1300 years old and is one of Tibet's holiest shrines. It was built to commemorate the marriage of the the Tang princess Wencheng to King Songtsen Gampo, and houses a pure gold statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni brought to Tibet by the princess.
Barkhor Street: It is essentially a pilgrim circuit that proceeds clockwise around the periphery of the Jokhang Temple. It is also a hive of market activity, an astounding pilgrim jamboree, and a wonderful introduction to Tibet
Day 3: Lhasa departure (B)
Leave Lhasa. Pack your luggage and get ready for leaving. The guide will transfer you to the airport, and help you board the plane. Say goodbye to Tibet and fly out.