4 Days Lhasa City Tour

During this 4-day Lhasa tour, you'll have a unique, wonderful tour experience in the world's highest capital city -- the holy Buddhist city of Lhasa. You will visit the world's highest & grandest palace, the Potala Palace, the holiest Jokhang Temple, the Barkhor Street, as well as the largest monastery, Drepung Monastery. Also, you'll have an opportunity to witness the most spectacular and ceremonial Lhasa Debating in Sera Monastery. 

Code of Tour: CTT0000054
Length of Travel: 4 Days
Departure City: Lhasa
Price of Tour: Request
Features of Tour: Lhasa Debating, Potala Palace, Holy Johkang Temple, Local Folk Activities, etc.

Highlights

• Lhasa Debating in Sera Monastery: At Sera Monastery, the debating courtyard session takes place each afternoon at 3 o'clock. The monks will engage in lively debates, standing or sitting. They'll question and answer each other, discussing Buddhist philosophy. This ritual is one of the most intriguing and visually attractive activities during the visits to Tibetan monasteries.

• Potala Palace: Potala Palace is the world's highest and most magnificent palace. It once served as the administrative and religious center for past Dalai Lamas, equivalent to the imperial palace of old Tibet. And it houses countless stupas, murals, Buddha statues, and treasures, making it an absolute treasure among World Heritage sites.

• Holy Johkang Temple: Due to the presence of the 12-year-old golden statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, the Jokhang Temple is renowned holiest place of Tibet, Every year, thousands of believers from distant areas of Tibet pilgrimage to the Jokhang Temple. Circumambulating around the Jokhang Temple is an activity that Tibetans engage in every day.

• Local Folk Activities: You'll have an opportunity to engage in various local folk activities. You can join local Buddhist pilgrims in the kora around the Jokhang Temple, dance with the local Tibetan people at Dragon King Pond Park, and savor sweet tea at lively Tibetan teahouses to gain a close insight into the social culture of the local community.

• Drepung Monastery: The Drepung Monastery is located about ten kilometers west of Lhasa in the basin on the southern slope of Mount Gephel. It houses a vast collection of Buddhist scriptures, statues, thangkas, ritual implements, offerings, and murals. During your visit, you will explore the Great Assembly Hall, the debating courtyard, the monks' residences, and the large kitchen.

• Traditional Tibetan Cuisine: In Lhasa, we have carefully arranged an authentic Tibetan dining for you. You will gather with fellow travelers to taste genuine and traditional Tibetan cuisine, including butter tea, roasted lamb, barley cakes, yogurt, and more. The cuisine of the plateau is sourced from natural ingredients, making it a rare collection of organic foods in the world.

Brief Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrive at Lhasa, Airport/Train Station Pickup, Check-in at the Hotel
• Day 2: Lhasa City Tour: Visit Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery Debating
• Day 3: Lhasa City Tour: Visit Potala Palace and Johkang Temple
• Day 4: Depart from Lhasa, Airport/Train Station drop off