asia·Multi-day tour·4 days
4-Day Lhasa City Small Group Tour: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Sera Monastery and Drepung Monstery**Tibet Entry Permit included**
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What you'll experience
Highlights
• Potala Palace: Winter palace of the Dalai Lama
• Jokhang Temple: Spiritual Center for Buddhists in Tibet
• Sera Monastery: One of the "great three" Gelug monasteries of Tibet, the hot attraction is monks debate
• Drepung Monstery: Drepung used to be a seat of central government until the 5th Dalai Lama built Potala Palace
• Jokhang Temple: Spiritual Center for Buddhists in Tibet
• Sera Monastery: One of the "great three" Gelug monasteries of Tibet, the hot attraction is monks debate
• Drepung Monstery: Drepung used to be a seat of central government until the 5th Dalai Lama built Potala Palace
4 days
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Day 1 — Arrive in Lhasa, Airport/Train Station Pickup, Check-in at the Hotel
Welcome to Tibet! Upon your arrival, our friendly guide and driver will warmly welcome you at the airport, presenting you with a traditional Tibetan white scarf called "Khata." With just a one-hour drive on the expressway (70 kilometers), the driver will take you to comfortable hotel in downtown Lhasa. After checking in at the hotel, take the time to rest and acclimatize to the altitude (3,650 meters), ensuring a good and healthy start to your journey on the plateau.Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tangka Hotel, Xinding Hotel - 2
Day 2 — Lhasa City Tour: Visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery Debating
Today, you will explore two distinctive Monastery in Lhasa, Drepung and Sera, both offering a unique insight into Tibetan Buddhism. You will visit the Buddhist halls, Buddhist colleges, and the monks' kitchen, witnessing how they engage in special debates to study Buddhist teachings.
Sera Monastery is renowned for its lively Buddhist debates, showcasing the essence of Tibetan Buddhism. 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.
Sera Monastery
Drepung Monastery
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Tangka Hotel, Xinding Hotel - 3
Day 3 — Lhasa City Tour: Visit Potala Palace and Johkang Temple
Today, let's explore into the treasures of Lhasa, the Potala Palace, the former residence of the Dalai Lama and acclaimed as the world's highest palace. The Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street, the Center of Tibetan Faithboth, both designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The Potala Palace, towering majestically over the red hills in the center of Lhasa, was once the religious and political center of Tibet. As you climb the 365 steps to the main building, you'll explore the Dalai Lama's former political hall, the prayer halls, and the tomb stupa. Here, you'll encounter remarkable murals and exquisite Buddha statues, showcasing the accumulated wealth and treasures of ancient Tibet.
The Jokhang Temple, revered for housing the 12-year-old statue of Shakyamuni, is considered the holiest site in Tibet and a lifelong pilgrimage destination for Tibetans. You can join the pilgrims to walk in Barkor 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.
Potala Palace
Jokhang Temple
Bakhor Street
Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Tangka Hotel, Xinding Hotel - 4
Day 4 — Depart from Lhasa, Airport/Train Station drop off
Your Tibet journey officially concludes today, and we will accompany you to the airport/train station. We appreciate to spend this wonderful time with us in Tibet. Wishing you a safe journey ahead!Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
What's included
Included
- Tibet Travel Permit application service and mailing service within China
- Entrance tickets to listed attractions and activities
- Accommodation in star hotels with breakfast throughout the journey
- Transportation in a comfortable tourist vehicle with attentive and reliable driver service
- Excellent Tibetan English-speaking guide
- Welcome dinner
- Travel accident insurance and High altitude sickness insurance
- On-board oxygen supply for travel in high-altitude areas
- Exquisite Tibetan gifts and travel map
- Shuttle service between Airport/Train station and Lhasa City
Not included
- International and domestic Transportation to and from Tibet
- Some Meal expenses not included in the Tour (the guide will assist in arranging and recommending meals; you are responsible for the cost)
- Tips to driver and tour guide (While you traveling in Tibet, it is kindly required to tip the guide and driver if you are satisfied and appreciate their services. We recommend tipping $7.00 per day per guest to be shared between the driver and guide.)
Cancellation policy
| When you cancel | Refund | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0–9 days before | 700% | Cancellation Made Within 9 days prior to departure, only ¥700 charge handling fee by person |
| 10–16 days before | 500% | Cancellation Made Within 10 days to 16 days prior to departure, only ¥500 charge handling fee by person |
| 17+ days before | 100% | Cancellation Made 17 or more days prior to departure, No penalty |
Important info
Special notes
- We recommend customers to book the tour 15 days prior to the departure date and need to provide their passport & Visa scanning copy. If customers' visa is not for tourist visa, she/he needs to provide related certificate.
- The departure dates and itinerary might be adjusted per the number of guests booked on the departure date. Tours4Fun will reconfirm the details with you after receiving the booking online.
- Application of Tibet Permits for Foreigners and Taiwanese
Foreigners (including overseas Chinese) need to provide information to the Tibet Tourism Bureau to apply for "Tibet Travel Permission". You need to provide documents according to our guidance.
- If you are coming to China for tourism purpose with “L” Chinese tourist visa, you need to provide clear and complete passport page images and Chinese visa images.
- If you are working, studying, residing in China, or visiting China for business, in addition to your passport and visa images, you also need to provide certificate from your Chinese company or school.
- If you plan to enter Tibet directly from Nepal, you need to personally visit the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu to apply for a Chinese visa(Single Entry 30 days). Please go to our local office in Kathmandu at least 3 working days in advance, We will arrange all the procedures for your Chinese visa application. If you previously have a Chinese visa, your existing visa will be revoked upon obtaining the new visa. In addition to the visa fee charged by the embassy, you are required to pay an additional $20 service fee for visa processing.
- The entire procedure is fully serviced, you just simply provide the documents to our travel agency. The deadline for submitting the application is 10 working days before the tour departure. If want to go to Mt.Kailash, you need to send the documents to us 15-20 working days in advance.
- Once all approval procedures are completed, we will send the Tibet Travel Permission to your designated address via email or mail (within China only). When boarding the train/flight, the staff at the port will check your Tibet Travel Permission, please ensure its proper safekeeping.
- For Taiwanese, you are required to obtain a "Confirmation or Entry Tibet" from the Taiwan Office of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Please submit the Taiwan Compatriot Certificate. - Before applying for the Tibet Travel Permit, please ensure that your passport has a validity period of at least 6 months.
- When entering Tibet from Kathmandu, China visa needs to be processed in Kathmandu. Please do not apply in your home country in advance. If tourists previously had a long-term valid Chinese visa, it will be replaced with a 30-day valid group tourist visa when applying in Kathmandu.
- When traveling on transportation to Tibet, both the airport and train station will check the Tibet Travel Permit. Please keep this official document safe and avoid writing or drawing on it.
- Before traveling to Tibet, please confirm that you have received the Tibet Travel Permit and check and verify your personal information.
- Maintain good health before entering Tibet and avoid catching a cold.
- People with serious hypertension, heart disease, asthma, pregnant women, etc., are not recommended to travel to Tibet.
- If worried about altitude sickness after entering Tibet, you can take a moderate amount of Rhodiola oral liquid or capsules before entering.
- When traveling at high altitudes, drink plenty of water, engage in slow-paced activities, and consume fruits and vitamin supplements.
- Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol when you are new to high altitudes.
- Pack vitamins and regular medications in your luggage.
- Only Chinese Yuan is accepted in Tibet. If you need Chinese Yuan, you can exchange it with US dollars locally or withdraw cash from ATMs.
- During the Tibet tour, you are required to travel with the group throughout the journey and cannot leave the group activities at will.
- Due to the inability to confirm the specific date for the reservation of Potala Palace tickets in advance, the preview order of the itinerary may undergo adjustments.
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Price for Child applies when a 4-11 years old child staying in one standard room with adults.
* Child below 3 years of age can join the tour for free.
* Maximum room capacity: 2 adults or 3 people including adult and child/infant.
* Price for Double Occupancy applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Price for Child applies when a 4-11 years old child staying in one standard room with adults.
* Child below 3 years of age can join the tour for free.
* Maximum room capacity: 2 adults or 3 people including adult and child/infant.
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