Zedang which is located by Yarlung Valley, is the capital of Shannan Prefecture. It is reputed as "the cradle of Tibetan Civilization with the magnificent scenery of Yarlung Tsangpo river, then ferry to Samye dock, then change the bus to Samye Monastery which was the first one built in the 7th century and has three building with different...
Day 1: Beijing (Meals: None) Pick you up from the airport and transfer to the Hotel
Day 2: Beijing (Meals: B, L) Visit the Temple of Heaven early in the morning, as it is the most peaceful time of the day and the best way to enjoy your visit. Built in 1420 AD during the Ming Dynasty, it is regarded as the most beautiful and elegant ancient Chinese construction complex. Then visit Tiananmen Square, You’ll tour the grounds and discover the halls and monuments. From there, you will walk to the Forbidden City, also known as the ImperialPalaceMuseum. In the afternoon,then visit the famous SilkMuseum and store to see how the thousands of cocoons be boiled, washed, threaded and reeled into miraculous shining silk products. Visit the SummerPalace, surrounded by one of Beijing’s finest and best-preserved parks.
Day 3: Beijing (Meals: B, L) In the morning, you will see the Olympic stadiums (“Bird’s nest” and “Water cube”).and take photos from outside. Then, your guide will take you to visit and climb the Great Wall and discover the Ming Tombs.Along the way, visit the Cloisonn騦 Art Works to experience the meticulous craftsmanship of Chinese artisans in the ancient style.
Day 4: Beijing (Meals: B, L) In the morning, you will visit Beijing’s traditional old streets, called “hutongs”, in a rickshaw and get a taste of the city life. You will stop to visit an ordinary Chinese home and then climb to the top of the old DrumTower for a bird’s eye view of the area. Then have a visit in LamaTemple, one of the best Buddhist sacred temples in the region. LamaTemple reveals diverse architectural styles from Han, Mongolia, Manchuria and Tibet. There is also an impressive 60-foot (26-meter) Maitreya Buddha carved form a single sandalwood block.
In the evening transfer to the train station from Beijing to Lhasa (T27 with soft sleeper)
Day 5: Beijing - Lhasa on the train (Meals: None) On the train
Day 6: Lhasa (Meals: None) Our local guide will pick you up from the train station and take you to your hotel ,have a rest.
Day 7: Lasha (Meals: B, L) In the morning visit Potala Palace, The crowds of pilgrims, innumerable magnificent murals, Buddhist statues, scriptures and rare treasures altogether create a dense religious and art atmosphere that impresses every visitor. In the afternoon visit the Jokhang monastery, the center of the Tibetan Buddhism and the sacred land of Buddhist followers where thousands of pilgrims come for worship everyday. The temple, built in 647, is the earliest wood-and-masonry structure still existing in Tibet. Then walk on the Barkhor street surrounding Jokhang, a big free market with its prolific stalls for selling local specialties. If you like, you can have a rest in Majiami Bar, Sitting on the comfortable sofa and drinking Tibet tea or milk tea, you can appreciate the interesting paintings and words left by other travelers in the visitors’ books.
Day 8: Lasha (Meals: B, L, D) In the morning visit Drepung monastery the sacred land of Gelug Sect., which was established in 1416 and the second, third and fourth Dalai Lama once resided in. In the afternoon visit Sera monastery, this was created in 1419 and has always been an important Buddhist seminary. As rose are planted everywhere in the monastery, it is also called the court of wild rose. Today still 200 lamas live in there. And then visit Norbulingka, which means the garden of treasures in Tibetan language. Located in the west suburbs of Lhasa, this palace complex was built in the 18th century and served as the summer residence of the Dalai Lamas.
Day 9: Lasha - Zedang (Meals: B, L) Morning time driving from Lhasa to Zedang which is located by YarlungValley, is the capital of ShannanPrefecture. It is reputed as "the cradle of Tibetan Civilization with the magnificent scenery of Yarlung Tsangpo river, then ferry to Samye dock, then change the bus to Samye Monastery which was the first one built in the 7th century and has three building with different styles (Tibetan Hans and India). Then back to Zedang town. Overnight in Zedang
Day 10: Zedang - Lasha (Meals: B, L) Then drive back to Lasha.
Day 11: Lhasa - Beijing (Meals: B) Transfer to the airport to Beijing
Day 12: Beijing (Meals: B) Transfer to the airport and departure.
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