Highlights: 
This trip begins with the cultural touring of Lhasa that includes Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and other regular sites and then heads eastwards to Nyingchi- the farthest most destination of this trip. En route, you will visit the beautiful Draksum Tso Lake and spend a night in a guesthouse by the lakeside. On return, you will take the southern route via Kyimpong and Gyatsa County, following the banks of Yarlungdzangbo River all the way up to Tsedang-the gateway to the ancient Yarlung Kingdom.

Tour Itinerary: 
B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner

Day 1  Chengdu / Beijing / Xi'an to Lhasa
Lhasa airport picking up, have a good rest in the afternoon. Overnight at Lhasa.
 
Day 2  Lhasa sightseeing (B+L+D)
Visit Potola Palace, Johkang temple, and Barkor Market. Overnight at Lhasa.

Day 3  Lhasa sightseeing (B+L+D)
Visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Summer Palace - Norbulingka, overnight at Lhasa.
 
Day 4  Lhasa/ Draksum Tso (B+L+D)
After breakfast, drive from Lhasa to Nyingchi. On the way you will cross over Mila Pass, enjoy the scenery along the Niyang River. Afternoon drive to visit Draksum Tso, also known as Basum-Tso. The lake and its surrounding views are beautiful and the site is also connected to the semi-mythical ruler of the Kham region and Guru Rinpoche. Take a ferry ride off the southern shore of the lake to visit the Tsodzong Monatery, most probably the highest attraction of this site. Overnight in Draksum Lake Tourism Holiday Village. 
 
Day 5  Draksum Tso/ Bayi (B+L+D)
In the morning, take walk along the lake shore. In the late morning, retrace the way to the Highway that joins at Bahel and continue 30 miles further to Bayi, the major town of Nyinchi region, passing Shoka and Jara villages en route. Check in hotel .In the afternoon visit the nature reserve with 2500-year old cypresses. Overnight at Bayi town. 

Day6-7  Bayi / Nang county/ Tsedang (B)
En route, visit an ancient Gelug Monastery-Buchu, that lies only 18 miles south of Bayi. If the heavy rain has not damaged the road, visit the Lamaling Monastery near Bayi. Return to the main highway and continue towards Tsedang, following the bank of Yarlung Tsangbo River, with one possible overnight in Nang county. In Tsedang, you will visit the ancient Yambulakhang Palace and Tradruk Temple.

Day 8  Tsedang / Samye Monastery/ Tsedang (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 Tsedang ( Yulong Grand Hotel).
 
Day 9  Lhasa airport dropping off
Morning Airport dropping off, end the trip.

Tour Inclusions: 
1. Meals (remarked in the itinerary);
2. Transport: Landcruiser available;
3. Accommodation: Hotels(8 nts twin room);
4. Guide: Chinese, English and Japanese-speaking guide available;
5. Entrance tickets;
6. Tibet entry permit;
7. Tibet Travel Permit.

Tour Exclusions: 
1. Flight tickets or train tickets in and out Lhasa;
 Note: We can offer you the flight tickets or train tickets in and out Lhasa from Chengdu, Beijing or Xi'an. Please check the latest price with us by email.
2. Your own expense;
3. Tips for the guide and driver.
4. Meals

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