{"title":"Lhasa","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"8-days-tibet-mount-everest-tour","title":"8 Days Tibet Mount Everest Tour","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the moment you set foot on the Tibetan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at an elevation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003eover \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3,650 meters (11,975 feet), the 8 Days Tibet Mount Everest Tour elevates you – both literally and spiritually – into a realm where every sunrise paints the Himalayas in gold and spirituality soars as high as the Himalayas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This journey begins in Lhasa, where the thin, crisp air carries the scent of incense and the murmur of prayers, inviting you to acclimatize while immersing yourself in a living culture that has thrived at the world's highest altitudes for millennia. As your body adjusts to the \"Roof of the World\", you'll soon discover that every step upward reveals a landscape and a legacy found nowhere else on Earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spiritual heart of the tour beats in Lhasa, where the legendary Potala Palace commands the skyline from its Red Hill throne. Once the seat of Tibet's religious and political power, this highest of all palaces demands both reverence and physical commitment as you ascend its 365 steps to explore the former assembly halls, sacred chapels, and jeweled stupa tombs of the Dalai Lamas. Just below, the Jokhang Temple awaits as Tibet's holiest sanctuary, enshrining the revered twelve-year-old statue of Sakyamuni Buddha – the ultimate pilgrimage destination for devout Buddhists who travel thousands of miles to prostrate before it. Circling the temple along Barkhor Street, you'll walk shoulder-to-shoulder with pilgrims spinning prayer wheels. Then step into a local sweet tea house to taste traditional Tibetan tea and experience the gentle social heartbeat of Lhasa's people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9ASnv5HFqAQ?si=8xZ7A_o5fy-4m1vn\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond the city's core, three monastic masterpieces reveal the intellectual and artistic soul of Tibetan Buddhism, and it is here that the 8 Days Tibet Mount Everest Tour deepens your understanding of a faith expressed through debate, art and architecture. At Sera Monastery, you'll witness the legendary monk debates – a passionate, dance-like exchange of Buddhist philosophy where clapping hands and swirling robes transform logic into performance. Meanwhile, Drepung Monastery, once the world's largest monastery, offers silent corridors lined with ancient murals and the monks' communal kitchen, while far to the west in Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery stands as the seat of the Panchen Lamas, housing the world's largest gilded bronze statue of Maitreya Buddha – a 26-meter colossus of breathtaking grandeur.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaving Lhasa, the tour ascends into a geography of pure wonder, crossing the 5,030-meter (16,500-foot) Gampa La Pass to behold Yamdrok Lake – a turquoise serpent of glacial melt coiled among snow-dusted peaks. After sharing a farmhouse lunch with lakeside villagers, you'll stand before the Karola Glacier, where a frozen waterfall of ancient ice cascades almost to the roadside. But the true pinnacle awaits: a 6.5-hour drive to Everest Base Camp at 5,200 meters (17,060 feet). From Gawula Pass, the entire Himalayan range unfolds – seven-thousand and eight-thousand-meter giants floating above a sea of clouds – until finally, Mount Everest itself rises like a colossal pyramid before you. Arriving at sunset, you'll witness the sacred phenomenon of golden light igniting the world's highest summit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VIseW-7xaG4\" title=\"YouTube Shorts video player\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs dawn breaks over Everest, you'll stroll near base camp to see the mountain blush with first light, then visit Rongbuk Monastery – the world's highest monastery – before descending to the Xilin viewpoint for a final, east-side farewell to Everest and its neighboring giant, Mount Lhotse. The 8 Days Tibet Mount Everest Tour concludes not with a whisper but with a celebration: a traditional Tibetan dinner in Shigatse, where folk songs and dances honor your journey to the top of the world. Following the sacred Yarlung Tsangpo River back to Lhasa, you'll carry home not just photographs, but the lingering sense that you once stood on the highest region on Earth – and returned forever changed!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/586XG103hyI?si=lQtdXyw3Dchs_oDt\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEverest Base Camp: At Everest Base Camp, perched at an elevation of 5,200 meters, you can observe the massive north face of Mount Everest from the closest possible distance – a colossal white pyramid rising against the sky. As the sun sets, Everest transforms into a golden pyramid glowing with brilliant light. You will spend the night at Everest Base Camp. Over there, you will be one with the starry sky and immersed in the brilliant stars and the Milky Way at the dreamy highest point on Earth!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotala Palace: the former winter palace of the Dalai Lama, this massive 13-story fortress is the world's highest palace (at an altitude of 3,700m) and serves as a symbol of Tibetan Buddhism and culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSera Monastery Monk Debate: This ritual has a history of over 600 years. When the debate began, the monks dressed in red robes enter the debate venue. In the courtyard covered with white pebbles, the monks engage in lively debates on Buddhist philosophy, standing or sitting, questioning and answering, bodies dancing around. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamdrok Lake (lakeside farmhouse visiting and farmhouse lunch): One of the three holy lakes of Tibet, the lake is surrounded by snow-capped peaks and boasts incredible, shifting turquoise-jade waters, believed to be the dwelling place of protective deities in Tibet. Over there, you'll pay a visit to a local farmhouse by the lake and share a farmhouse lunch with local villagers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal folk activities: join the procession of pilgrims to circumambulate along the Barkhor Street circuit around Jokhang Temple, dance together with local Tibetan people in the Dragon King Pond Park, and taste traditional Tibetan sweet tea at local sweet tea house\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCode of Tour: CTT0000052\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength of Tour: 8 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrival City: \u003cspan\u003eLhasa\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeparture City: Lhasa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice of Tour: please make an inquiry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CTT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51345016029477,"sku":"CTT0000052","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/8871\/1717\/files\/Everest_Base_Camp_Tibet_tour_China_travel_4.jpg?v=1779700961"},{"product_id":"7-days-tibet-kathmandu-everest-base-camp-tour","title":"7 Days Lhasa to Kathmandu Tour via Everest Base Camp","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 7 Days Tibet Kathmandu Everest Base Camp Tour begins on the roof of the world, where the thin air of the world's highest land (over 3,650 m) whispers of ancient mysteries, yet our true quest ascends far higher \u003cspan\u003e– \u003c\/span\u003eto the staggering 8,848-meter summit of Mount Everest, the supreme apex of our planet. This journey is a pilgrimage to the crown of the world, where the ultimate attraction is not a temple or a palace \u003cspan\u003e– \u003c\/span\u003ethough we shall visit those too \u003cspan\u003e– \u003c\/span\u003ebut the sublime, indomitable presence of the highest peak on Earth. Our route is charted by the stars of Himalayan giants, with Everest Base Camp itself standing at 5,364 meters as our luminous destination, the very threshold of the sky's forehead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/586XG103hyI?si=lQtdXyw3Dchs_oDt\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this odyssey stands the mighty Sagarmatha, the \"Forehead of the Sky\". From the windswept reaches of the Tingri Viewpoint and the celestial balcony of Gawula Pass \u003cspan\u003e– \u003c\/span\u003eat over 5,200 meters \u003cspan\u003e– \u003c\/span\u003eyou will first behold the majestic pyramid of Everest, flanked by a procession of 7,000-and 8,000-meter giants rising above a sea of clouds. The journey culminates at the northern face of Everest Base Camp, where the mountain looms like a colossal, frozen pyramid. Here, as the setting sun sets the peak ablaze in molten gold, time itself seems to hold its breath \u003cspan\u003e– \u003c\/span\u003ea natural phenomenon of such raw, poetic power that it etches itself into your soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore we kneel at the feet of the world's rooftop, however, the 7 Days Tibet Kathmandu Everest Base Camp Tour immerses you in the sacred geography of Tibet. In Lhasa, the \"Land of the Gods\", we ascend the 365 steps of the Potala Palace \u003cspan\u003e– \u003c\/span\u003ethe former spiritual and political heart of Tibet, now a UNESCO treasure of gilded tombs and ancient murals. We walk the pilgrim's path around the Jokhang Temple, home to the most venerated statue of Buddha Shakyamuni, and sip sweet butter tea in a local teahouse. At Sera Monastery, we witness the legendary monk debates, a dance of philosophy where clapping hands and swaying robes bring ancient texts to fiery life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9ASnv5HFqAQ?si=RixnwJdMMo35ZV28\" style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the city, the tour weaves through a string of turquoise miracles: the serpentine Yamdrok Lake (4,441 meters), where we share a farmhouse lunch beside its shimmering shores; the frozen waterfall of Karola Glacier, hanging like a dagger above the road; and the silent expanse of Peikutso Lake, reflecting the razor peak of Shishapangma (8,027 meters). We pause at Rongbuk Monastery (5,154 meters), the world's highest temple, a place that feels like the edge of reality \u003cspan\u003e– \u003c\/span\u003ewhere the silver screen's waves once submerged it in myth. Then, crossing the 5,200-meter Kongtang La Pass, we descend from the realm of eternal snow into the lush, vertical canyons of Kyirong, breathing oxygen richer with every mile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6383rvd75Ow?si=2Athc54MGbx3nD2C\" style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs our 7 Days Tibet Kathmandu Everest Base Camp Tour draws to a close, you'll cross the Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge \u003cspan\u003e– \u003c\/span\u003ethe final threshold between two worlds. Leaving behind the stark, celestial beauty of the Tibetan plateau, you'll enter the emerald valleys of Nepal. If you opt for our border-to-Kathmandu transportation service, we'll arrange a private car to transfer you from the border to your pre-booked hotel in Kathmandu. You'll proceed to journey through cascading peaks and cloud-veiled gorges until the bustling, vibrant heart of Kathmandu (1,400 meters) embraces you. This is not merely a tour; it is a passage from the roof of the world to its garden, leaving you forever changed by the memory of Everest's golden sunrise and the eternal silence of the high Himalayas.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEverest Base Camp: At Everest Base Camp, perched at an elevation of 5,200 meters, you can observe the massive north face of Mount Everest from the closest possible distance – a colossal white pyramid rising against the sky. As the sun sets, Everest transforms into a golden pyramid glowing with brilliant light. You will spend the night at Everest Base Camp. Over there, you will be one with the starry sky and immersed in the brilliant stars and the Milky Way at the dreamy highest point on Earth!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotala Palace: the former winter palace of the Dalai Lama, this massive 13-story fortress is the world's highest palace (at an altitude of 3,700m) and serves as a symbol of Tibetan Buddhism and culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSera Monastery Monk Debate: This ritual has a history of over 600 years. When the debate began, the monks dressed in red robes enter the debate venue. In the courtyard covered with white pebbles, the monks engage in lively debates on Buddhist philosophy, standing or sitting, questioning and answering, bodies dancing around. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYamdrok Lake (lakeside farmhouse visiting and farmhouse lunch): One of the three holy lakes of Tibet, the lake is surrounded by snow-capped peaks and boasts incredible, shifting turquoise-jade waters, believed to be the dwelling place of protective deities in Tibet. Over there, you'll pay a visit to a local farmhouse by the lake and share a farmhouse lunch with local villagers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal folk activities: join the procession of pilgrims to circumambulate along the Barkhor Street circuit around Jokhang Temple, dance together with local Tibetan people in the Dragon King Pond Park, and taste traditional Tibetan sweet tea at local sweet tea house.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKyirong Town: primarily known as the only open international overland gateway between Tibet and Nepal, the town is often called the \"Valley of Happiness\", celebrated for its lush greenery, temperate climate, and unique blend of Tibetan and Himalayan traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCode of Tour: CTT0000053\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength of Tour: 7 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrival City:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLhasa\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeparture City: Kyirong Town\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice of Tour: please make an inquiry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CTT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51345063870757,"sku":"CTT0000053","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/8871\/1717\/files\/Everest_Base_Camp_Tibet_tour_China_travel_1.jpg?v=1779700961"},{"product_id":"4-days-lhasa-city-tour","title":"4 Days Lhasa City Tour","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 4 Days Lhasa City Tour begins not with a monument, but with a breath – the thin, cool air of Lhasa at 3,650 meters, where the sky feels closer and the sun burns brighter than anywhere else on earth. As you step off the plane, our friendly guide will greet you with a blessing: a traditional Tibetan white Khata scarf, soft as morning mist, draped gently around your neck. The one-hour drive along the expressway – 70 kilometers of Himalayan foothills unfolding outside your window – leads you to your hotel in the heart of the city. There, the only task is rest. You sip water, watch clouds drift over distant ridges, and let your body make peace with the roof of the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe crown jewel of this pilgrimage is the Potala Palace, a fortress of faith that rises from the Red Hill of central Lhasa like a dream carved into stone. Climbing its 365 steps – one for each day of the year – you feel the altitude in your lungs and history in every worn stair. Inside, the world falls away. You wander through the Dalai Lama's silent political halls, stand before golden tomb stupas encrusted with turquoise and coral, and gaze at murals so vivid that they seem to breathe. This was the seat of Tibetan power, a labyrinth of prayer and politics where every shadow holds a story. From the highest chambers, Lhasa sprawls below – whitewashed houses, fluttering prayer flags, and the distant murmur of pilgrims circling the Jokhang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9ASnv5HFqAQ?si=_EGZdz6smIjNcwPV\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the Jokhang Temple is where the soul of Tibet truly beats. Within its ancient walls rests the statue of the 12-year-old Shakyamuni Buddha – the most sacred image in all of Tibetan Buddhism. Here, pilgrims from grasslands and snow passes press their foreheads to wooden floors, rise, and prostrate again, their bodies a prayer made visible. You follow them onto Barkhor Street, a circular path worn smooth by centuries of feet. The air smells of butter lamps and juniper incense. Then, your guide pulls you aside, through a beaded curtain, into a sunlit teahouse. You sit on a wooden bench, sip sweet, milky Tibetan tea from a chipped cup, and watch old men play dice while monks whisper sutras in the corner. This is not a sightseeing stop – it is Lhasa's living room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oPZXDDuqRm0?si=vA8-JoHDPA85c6kk\" style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the monasteries outside the city center pulse with drama. At Sera Monastery, the afternoon erupts into the famous monk debates – a thunderclap of clapping hands, flying robes, and piercing questions. Monks stand, arms outstretched, then slap their palms together with a crack that means \"the mind has awakened.\" They dance around logic, laughing and challenging, turning Buddhist philosophy into theater. Nearby, Drepung Monastery sprawls like a small village against a mountain wall, once home to ten thousand monks. You wander through empty courtyards and silent kitchens, imagining the ghostly echoes of chanting that once filled these halls. Together, these two monasteries reveal that Tibetan Buddhism is not a relic – it is alive, loud, and fiercely intelligent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs your 4 Days Lhasa City Tour nears its end, you wake on the final morning to a breakfast of warm tea and Tibetan bread, the sun already gold on the Potala's rooftops. Your guide drives you toward the airport, and the city shrinks in the rearview mirror – a cluster of white buildings cradled by brown mountains. But Lhasa does not leave you easily. Days later, you will still hear the slap of a monk's palm, still taste sweet tea on your tongue, still feel the strange pull of that thin, bright air. This is not just a tour. It is a story your lungs will remember, and your heart will try to return to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTour Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotala Palace: the former winter palace of the Dalai Lama, this massive 13-story fortress is the world's highest palace (at an altitude of 3,700m) and serves as a symbol of Tibetan Buddhism and culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSera Monastery Monk Debate: This ritual has a history of over 600 years. When the debate began, the monks dressed in red robes enter the debate venue. In the courtyard covered with white pebbles, the monks engage in lively debates on Buddhist philosophy, standing or sitting, questioning and answering, bodies dancing around. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJokhang Temple: housing the golden statue of the 12-year-old Shakyamuni Buddha, the Jokhang Temple is renowned as the holiest temple in Tibet. Every year, thousands of pilgrims from distant areas of Tibet make a long and arduous pilgrimage to the Jokhang Temple. Along the Barkhor Street outside the temple, the devotees circumambulate clockwise around the temple every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrepung Monastery: the largest monastery and one of the most historically significant monasteries in Tibet. it holds a revered place as the former seat of the Dalai Lamas and a premier center of Buddhist education.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal Folk Activities: join the procession of pilgrims to circumambulate along the Barkhor Street circuit around Jokhang Temple, dance together with local Tibetan people in the Dragon King Pond Park, and taste traditional Tibetan sweet tea at local sweet tea house.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Tibetan Cuisine: In Lhasa, we have carefully arranged a traditional Tibetan dining for you. You will gather with fellow travelers to taste authentic traditional Tibetan cuisine, including butter tea, roasted lamb, barley cakes, yogurt and more. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCode of Tour: CTT0000054\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength of Tour: 4 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArrival City: Lhasa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeparture City: Lhasa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice of Tour: please make an inquiry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CTT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51345079075109,"sku":"CTT0000054","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/8871\/1717\/files\/Potala_Palace_Tibet_tour_China_travel_6.jpg?v=1779758910"},{"product_id":"20-days-yunnan-lhasa-xining-xian-tour","title":"20 Days Yunnan Lhasa Xining Xi'an Tour","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur 20 Days Yunnan Lhasa Xining Xi'an Tour offers an extraordinary exploration across China's most diverse and culturally rich regions, traveling from the mild landscapes of Yunnan to the sacred heights of Tibet, the vast plateaus of Qinghai, and the historic heart of Xi'an.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the gentle, flower-scented air of Kunming, the journey opens like a painting, leading you to the storybook charm of Dali and Lijiang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003e, each destination revealing a new layer of beauty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Marvel at the otherworldly formations of Stone Forest, wander through ancient towns where cobbled streets echo with centuries of life, and stand beneath the shimmering peaks of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, where clouds drift like poetry across the sky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the journey unfolds, the romance of Yunnan deepens in the timeless towns of Dali and Lijiang. In Dali, the elegant silhouette of the Three Pagodas rises above centuries of history, while in Lijiang, ancient streets and flowing canals whisper stories of the past. Encounters with Bai and Naxi traditions, from intricate craftsmanship to vibrant local life, bring warmth and authenticity to every step, set against a backdrop of tranquil lakes, old town charm, and mountain vistas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9f2O3Mj7cRw?si=ix15mDQdTx6nMlte\" style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 20 Days Yunnan Lhasa Xining Xi'an Tour then ascends into the spiritual realm of Shangri-La and the sacred city of Lhasa. Here, devotion is woven into every detail, from the golden roofs of Songzanlin Monastery to the timeless grandeur of Potala Palace. At Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery, the echoes of chanting monks and lively philosophical debates create a deeply immersive atmosphere, offering rare insight into the living traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the roof of the world, descend gently along the legendary Qinghai–Tibet Railway, a scenic train journey across the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau that offers one of the world's most memorable rail experiences, where vast plateaus, snowfields, and endless skies stretch beyond the horizon. Arriving in Xining, you will discover a meeting point of cultures, where the serene beauty of Kumbum Monastery contrasts gracefully with the elegant domes of Dongguan Mosque, reflecting centuries of cultural exchange across China’s western frontiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cw9fI8lJP50?si=to029aQTwsBRoK0_\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 20 Days Yunnan Lhasa Xining Xi'an Tour concludes in the legendary capital of Xi'an, where the grandeur of dynastic China comes vividly to life. Stand before the awe-inspiring Terracotta Army, walk along the mighty Xi'an City Wall, and admire the graceful silhouette of the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. Here, amid ancient stones and vibrant streets, your journey finds its poetic finale -- an unforgettable exploration of China's soul, where every moment is steeped in history, spirit, and timeless elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VpejvvxQtQM?si=JCMBvM6Jfm9Zs9wj\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone Forest: a UNESCO World Heritage Site of 270-million-year-old karst landscape where towering limestone pillars resemble a petrified forest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDali Old Town: a famous ancient town of China known for its time-honoured culture of Nanzhao Kingdom and unique, enchanting landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZhoucheng Village (tie-dye experience): a village in Dali renowned as the \"Home to Bai Tie-Dye\" and acts as a \"living fossil\" of Bai ethnic culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLijiang Old Town: the most beautiful \u0026amp; 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This is not a mere vacation; it is a conscious step into a realm where the earth reaches for the heavens. From the moment you arrive in the holy city of Lhasa, the air is electric with devotion, the sky a shock of brilliant blue that seems to hold its breath. Your adventure begins not with a rush, but with a sacred pause, allowing your body and soul to attune to the thin, crisp air of the world's highest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003eland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as ancient as time itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heart of Tibet beats in Lhasa, where you will walk in the footsteps of millennia. 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The turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake snake through the mountains like a fallen piece of the sky, and you will share a meal with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003elakeside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efarmhouse family, their laughter as warm as the hearth. Beyond the dramatic sweep of the Karola Glacier and the golden barley fields of Gyantse, you will ascend to the pivotal moment of your 10 Days Tibet Everest Base Camp Tour. At the windswept Gawula Pass, the mightiest peaks on Earth unveil themselves in a breathtaking panorama, culminating in the supreme silhouette of Everest. 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But this expedition's soul does not rest solely in the shadow of giants. Turning north, you will plunge into the untamed heart of Tibet, the vast northern Tibetan grassland. Here, the landscape is a boundless expanse where wild donkeys race the wind, and the elegant Tibetan antelope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003es\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as swift as shadows, graze the edges of eternity. The celestial waters of Serling Tso, Tibet's largest lake, stretch to the horizon, a shimmering mirror reflecting the clouds and the infinite sky. It is a land of raw, untamed beauty where nature reigns supreme, and you may find yourself standing at the edge of the world's largest lake, feeling the profound peace of absolute solitude.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PPTDo9ywVvI?si=alxdo6bxxcQgYK1i\" title=\"YouTube video player\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final leg of your odyssey brings you to the shores of the sacred Namtso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times New Roman;\"\u003eLake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a turquoise jewel cradled by snow-dusted mountains. 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