Trip Code: TTC-05
Route feature:
Tsedang is the cradle of Tibetan Civilization. It's the birthplace of the first Tibetans who were said to be the offspring of a monkey and a demoness, so Tsedang literally means "monkey's playground".The mild weather and fertile land in Shannan gestated the great Tibet dynasty. Nowadays we can still visit Tibet's first monastery - Samye Monastery, Tibet's first building - Yumbulakang Palace in Tsedang.
The tour itinerary:
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner, N=overnight
Day01 Chengdu/Beijing/Shanghai/Xian/Chongqin/Kunming to Lhasa
Lhasa airport picking up, have a good rest in the afternoon. Overnight at Lhasa.
Day02 Lhasa sightseeing (B + L + D)
Visit Potola Palace, Johkang temple, and Barkor Market. Overnight at Lhasa.
Day03 Lhasa sightseeing (B + L + D)
Visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, overnight at Lhasa.
Day04 Lhasa / Yumbulakang /Trundruk monastery (B + L + D)
Morning drive to Tsedang, located by Yarlung Valley, is the capital of Shannan Prefecture. It's reputed as "the cradle of Tibetan Civilization. In the afternoon visit Yumbulakang Palace and Trundruk Monastery. Overnight at Tsedang.
Day05 Tsedang / Samye Monastery (B + L + D)
Today's visit is to Samya Monastery which is the first one built in the 7th century and has three building with different style (Tibetan Hans and India), Overnight at Samye monasatery.
Day06 Samye Monastery /Chim-puk hermitage / Tsedang(B + L + D)
North-east to the Samye Monastery,a saint place for the Lama and which one wanna to get the achievement in Budhism. It is a popular day hike for the travelers. The walk takes around four or five hours up and three hours down. Overnight at Tsedang.
Day7 Lhasa airport dropping off(B)
Morning Airport dropping off, end the trip.
Price( Price valide 01/01/2007 - 30/04/2007 ):
Tour service includes:
1. Meals: 16 meals
2. Transport: Landcruiser or Minivan available
3. Accommodation:5N standeroom, 1N in monastery.
4. Guide: Chinese, English speaking guide available
5. Entrance tickets
6. Tibet entry permit
7. Airfares: Chengdu-Lhasa-Chengdu
The tour service excludes:
1. Your international flight
2. Your own expense
3. Tips for the guide and driver
Note: We can offer you the flight ticket from any other places your require, and the train tickets from Beijing/Xingning/Xian or Chengdu 10 days before reservation.