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5-Day Lhasa Temple Cultural Tour: Potala Palace, Three Great Monasteries & Zhayeb Monastery

Tour Route: Lhasa→Yamdrok Lake→Xiazhulin Temple→Lhasa

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Overview & Highlights of this Trip

5-Day Lhasa Cultural Journey: Explore Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera & Drepung Monasteries, Ganden Monastery's Kora Trail, and Kyichu Valley Vistas – A Harmony of Faith and Nature

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Itinerary Details

Trip at a Glance

Day 1: Arrival Lhasa

Day 2:Lhasa Traditional Handicraft Center→Sera Monastery

Day 3:Potala Palace→Jokhang Temple→Barkhor street

Day 4:Lhasa→Yamdrok Lake→Xiazhulin Temple→Lhasa

Day 5:Lhasa Departure

Day 1: Arrival Lhasa

Upon your arrival at Lhasa airport, your guide will greet you and escort you to your hotel and help you check in. You will have the rest of the day and evening to rest and relax to become acclimatized the high altitude of Tibet.

【Notice】

Pick up/drop off: Foreign and Taiwanese travelers need a tour guide to pick up/drop off according to the regulations of the Tourism Administration. Chinese traveler without foreign partner will pick up/drop off by local professional Transfer Center. Our staff/guide will contact you in advance, please ensure that your mobile phone is unobstructed.

Altitude sickness:With its much higher elevation, some visitors may experience symptoms of altitude sickness. We recommend taking everything slowly, getting plenty of rest the first day and staying very well hydrated by drinking plenty of water to minimize the effects of the high altitude. Usually, you will be fine by the second day, but if you do experience severe and/or worsening symptoms, please contact your guide or a member of our staff immediately

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Day 2: Lhasa City Tour:Lhasa Traditional Handicraft Center, Sera Monastery

【Traditional Handicraft Art center】
Today we will take you to fully immerse yourself in experiencing traditional Tibetan handcraft Center, including making Tibetan incense, woodblock printing and learning about the Tibetan language. 
While learning about how the refreshing Tibetan incense is made, you can also participate in making it with your own hands, which is of quite different significance from the purchased Tibetan incense. Knowledgeable teachers will introduce to you the origin of the Tibetan language and help you write Tibetan blessings or your own Tibetan name. Meanwhile, you can also experience the traditional woodblock printing. The incense, printed words and Tibetan calligraphy can all be taken home as souvenirs.

【Sera Monastery】
The monks’ debate is held in the courtyard almost every Monday to Saturday between 3:00pm and 5:30pm. Please note that in case of some special monastery activities such as the Dharma Meeting or the reception of VIPs, the monks’ debate may be canceled that day. After our visit to the monastery, feel free to stroll around the streets of Lhasa as you absorb the atmosphere and spirit of the devoted Tibetan people, or you may return to your hotel to rest and relax from this wonderful Tibetan cultural experience.
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Day 3: Lhasa City Tour:Potala Palace, Johkang Temple, Barhkor Street

【Potala Palace】
Initially built in 641 AD and listed as a world heritage site in 1994, the Potala Palace is the most popular tourist attraction in Tibet. The halls, murals, statues and mountain views will make you shocked even if you are not a Buddhist.
【Ticketing tips for Potala Palace】:
The Potala Palace requires real-name online ticketing and valid document (such as ID card, household registration book or passport) is required to make the reservation. Once the reservation made, the ticket cannot be re-booked within 7 days from the day of visit. If you can not enter the Potala Palace due to the wrong documents provided by yourself, we do not bear any responsibility or consequences.Therefore, it is important to take the valid documents. If the name or ID number is inconsistent with the actual ID used, you will not be able to enter the Potala Palace. Please note the ticket fee has actually been incurred and cannot be refunded. 
The visiting time of the Potala Palace is randomly issued by the Potala Palace Management Office and it can not designate the visiting time. Please note the actual visiting route sequences may be different from the provided one.
In peak season, there has restrictions in visiting the Potala Palace and each travel agency has limited group bookings quotas every day. In order to ensure the group tour visiting, we solve the problem through different channels. Due to the special requirements for ticket purchases in different channels, you are requested to follow the tour guide’s arrangement. The normal arrangements are as below:
1)The group tour may be divided into multiple small groups (tourists who book together might be divided, and they join with other small group to visit the Potala Palace).
2)Each small group is divided into different times/dates to visit.
3)Each small group follows the different guide to visit.
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Day 4: Lhasa→Yamdrok Lake→Xiazhulin Temple→Lhasa(240km,4.5hrs)

This morning we’ll take a drive up to the Kampala Pass (elevation 4797 meters) where you’ll have a glimpse of 【Yamdrok Lake】down below as well as spectacular views of the holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance. You will need your camera ready for the turquoise waters of Yamdrok Lake, which is one of the three holy lakes of Tibet.

【Xiazhulin Temple】
Compared with other popular ancient temples, Xiazhulin Temple with a panoramic view of the Yarlung Zangbo River is very quiet. The temple is most famous for the body of the auspicious goddess it enshrines. It is said that she was born a thousand years ago and was only twelve years old when she passed away. After passing away, her body naturally shrunk to only one cubit high, sitting in a Tara posture, with one eye even slightly open, as if she was half asleep. It is legend that she is the true incarnation of the auspicious goddess Green Tara, who was later enshrined in this temple.
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Day 5: Lhasa Departure

Today you will have free time until your tour guide escorts you to the Lhasa train station or airport for your departing train or flight from Lhasa. This will end your tour services in Tibet.

Tour Cost & Schedule in 2025

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Price Inclusions:

Tibet Travel Permit and all required local travel documents for this tour (excluding expedited processing fees);

Local tour transfers, 5-29 seats comfortable tourist vehicle according to the group size;

All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;

All meals listed in the itinerary;

Knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide shared in your group (For prices of tour guides in other languages, please inquire);

All hotels listed in the itinerary or equivalent three-star hotels. Upgrades are available for an additional fee. (Single room supplement required when not sharing the room);

Free shuttle between Lhasa Railway Station/Lhasa Gonggar Airport and the downtown hotel;

Service Charge & Government Taxes;

Arrangements including planning, handling, operational, and communication charges;

Tourist accident/casualty insurance;

Additional services include fine Tibetan souvenirs, a tourist map, portable oxygen, medical oxygen in the vehicle, bottled mineral water, and more.

Price Exclusion:

China Visa (If you need visa assistance services, especially for Chinese Group Visa from Nepal to Tibet, feel free to contact us for more details.);

International flight to and out of China;

Domestic flight/train to and out of Lhasa (If you need us to book the domestic flight/train tickets, please contact us for the details.);

Single Room Supplement: Hotels default to double occupancy with twin-bedded rooms. If you prefer a single room or room sharing isn't possible, a single room supplement is necessary. Please consult the travel consultant for specific pricing details.

Meals not listed in the itinerary;

Porters and Yaks for carrying luggage during Mount Kailash trek;

Tips for the guide and driver. If you are satisfied with their service, it is suggested to tip $7(50 RMB) per day per person to be shared between the driver and the guide;

Other expenses caused by force majeure events (such as natural disasters, traffic control, loss of valuables, visa delays, flight delays or cancellations, etc.);

Personal expenses, like laundry, phone calls, snacks, soft drinks (please do your best to avoid alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.

Mount Kailash Trip Notes

About registration and travel
Health Restrictions: Individuals with infectious/cardiovascular/cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, mental disorders, severe anemia, post-major-surgery recovery, mobility limitations, pregnancy, or other contraindicated conditions are ineligible. Agents booking for others must verify health status. Concealment of health risks voids our liability.

Registration Protocol:

Submit completed registration form

Secure booking with non-refundable deposit (20% of total)

Confirmation issued only after deposit verification by customer service

Required Documentation:

Full names

ID/passport numbers

Contact details

Used for:
✓ Travel accident insurance purchase
✓ E-contract execution (sign via SMS link/QR code within 24hrs)

Legal Binding: This itinerary constitutes a contractual appendix with equivalent legal validity.
Common issues during the itinerary
Zero Shopping Policy: This itinerary includes no shopping stops, and guides/drivers will not recommend any. During free time, avoid bargaining or prolonged product inspection unless genuinely interested. Purchases are at your discretion—verify product authenticity and retain receipts. Canceling agreed transactions may cause disputes; you assume full responsibility for such conflicts.

Early Departure (Day 1): Departure between 06:30-07:30. If your hotel offers breakfast, request a grab-and-go pack (e.g., milk, bread) the night before.

Remote Area Preparedness:

Carry non-perishable snacks (energy bars, nuts) due to potential road delays.

Expect extended drives (5-8 hours) on rugged terrain.

Health Precautions:

Avoid spicy foods, alcohol, and smoking pre/during travel.

Prevent colds with adequate rest and layered clothing.

Altitude Protocol:

Free oxygen canister per traveler (1L).

Consider altitude medication (e.g., Diamox) 48hrs pre-trip.

Report dizziness/headaches immediately to guides.

Accommodation Notice:

Rural lodging may lack urban amenities (elevators/AC).

Twin-bed rooms default; double-bed requests are not guaranteed.

Alternate hotels assigned if booked out.

Cultural & Safety Conduct:

Respect local customs (no temple photography without permission).

Avoid nighttime solo outings; use group chat for emergencies.

Restroom Fees: Carry 1-5 CNY coins for pay-per-use facilities.

Breakdown Protocol:

Vehicle issues will be resolved within 4hrs (backup transport arranged).

Alternate accommodations may be provided if delays exceed 6hrs.
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