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Day 06 Fri: Lhasa-Tsedang -Samye 165km Meal Plan (B, L) Tibet in Depth 11 Days Tour 15MV13
We will drive along the Tsangpo River to visit the fantastic
Samye monastery, believed to be Tibet's rst monastery, built Arrival Date (Every Sun) Land Price Single
between 775 and 779. The original building is no longer intact From To Sharing Twin Supplement
due to destruction caused by wars and natural disasters, but
the monastery has been rebuilt each time and still remains the 20-Apr-15 31-Dec-15 $2,499 $499
symbol of Tibet's national identity. Its main building is a three-
story tower with an interior in uenced by Tibetan, Han and * Guaranteed departures are based on minimum of 2 passengers.
Indian styles. In the afternoon visit of Yumbulakhang palace- * Trans-Paci c airfare from all major U.S. cities to China is available upon request.
the rst building of Tibet as the palace for the rst Tibetan
king.
Hotel: Tsedang Hotel 3 star or similar

Day 07 Sat:Tsedang-Yamdroktso-Gyantse(3900m) 340km,7hrs
Meal Plan (B, L)

After breakfast, leave for Gyanste, after about 3 1/2 hours
driving, climbing over the snow pass of Kambala(4790m), have
a overlooking the Yangdrok lake at top of the KambabaLa pass,
the view of the lake and the snowpeak afar are marvelous and
impressive. After down from the mountain, we continue our
drive along the lakeside, stop for after about 90km, in the late
afternoon, arriving in Gyangtse, visit Perkhor Chode monastery
in the sunset time.after about 90km, in the late afternoon,
arriving in Gyangtse, visit Perkhor Chode monastery in the
sunset time.
Hotel: Gyantse Yeti Hotel 3 star or similar

Day 08 Sun : Gyantse-Shigatse(3800m). 90km, 1.1/2hrs
Meal Plan (B, L)

After breakfast, we leave the small town of Gyantse to Shigatse,
the second large city in Tibet and the capital of Tsang, lying 354
km west of Lhasa at an altitude of 3,810 m/12,570 ft, visit to the
impressive Tashilhunpo Monastery, home of Tibet's Panchen Lama,
a sprawling complex with a gigantic Maitreya (Future Buddha)
statue. Various temples contain ornate reliquary chortens. Visit
Shigatse's outdoor market for some real treasures.
Hotel: Shigatse Monasarovar Hotel 3 star or similar

Day 09 Mon: Shigatse-Lhasa.280km, 3 1/2hrs
Meal Plan (B, L)

This day is an easy journey, driving along the Yarlung Zsangpo
River back to Lhasa. On the way stop at a small village side the
road to visit the Tibetan handmade incense mill and workshop.
Hotel: Lhasa Dungu Hotel 3 star or similar

Day 10 Tue: SLhasa – Chengdu Meal Plan (B)

Transfer & y back to Chengdu.Check-in hotel & free by your own.
Hotel: Chengdu Yihen Dynasty Hotel 4 star or similar

Day 11 Wed: Chengdu – Home Meal Plan (B)
Transfer to airport for your ight home.

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