LHASA & YAMDROTSO LAKE TOUR

OVERVIEW

You could receive a gift from heaven, when you take a bird's eye view at the peak of Kamba-la(4700m), you can find Yamdro-tso(elev 4441m) there shining nearby. The lake appears fantastic green in good weather, and you can take a distant view of the giant Mt. Nojin Kangtsang(7191m).

DAILY ITINERARY

Day 1 Arrival In Lhasa

You can travel to Lhasa Tibet by plane, train or car. And we strongly recommend the first two. We will meet you at Lhasa Airport or Railway station after your arrival. And lodge you in a hotel not far away. Perhaps, you will not be acclimatized to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau from the very beginning, so it's good for you to drink enough water and have a rest.

Day 2 Lhasa City

As the capital city, Lhasa which was founded more than 1300 years, had become the center of Tibet in political, economic, cultural, communication and tourism from a long time ago.

Day 3 Lhasa Suburb

Today you’ll take a journey around Lhasa and you can find lots of attractions there. Maybe the sun is strong to you, so please prepare sunglasses, hat, etc.

Day 4 Lhasa - Yamdrotso – Lhasa

Today you will leave for Yamdrotso Lake from Lhasa, you may enjoy the scenery along the road. You will find the lake when you pass through Kamba-la Pass (4790m). Mt Nojin Kangtsang (7191m) which is giant and vast, can be seen clearly in a distance from the lake. It’s the highest mountain near Lhasa.

Day 5 Departure From Lhasa By Flight/Train

In the wake of having an energizing knowledge in Tibet and it's the ideal opportunity for you to take another adventure. We will meet you at the inn and pick you up to Lhasa Air terminal/Railway in the morning.

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Lhasa Airport

With the improvement of people's living standard, more and more travelers choose to take a flight to Tibet. At present, there are five airports built in the boundless Tibetan Autonomous Region, including Lhasa Airport, Nyingchi Mainling Airport, Chamdo Bangda Airport, Shigatse Peach Airport, and Ngari Gunsa Airport. Among the five airports in Tibet, Lhasa Airport in Gonggar county is the most popular airport in Tibet.

Brief Introduction of Lhasa Airport

Lhasa Airport is also known as Lhasa Gonggar Airport, Gonggar Airport, Lhasa Gonggar International Airport, or Lhasa Gonggar Airport. Situated in the high Himalaya mountains, Lhasa Airport was built in 1994. The distance from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa city is about 63.8 kilometers. It takes travelers about 1h 39m to drive from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa city. Crowned as the highest airport in the world, Lhasa Airport is located in the Gonggar County, Shannan Prefecture, Tibet.
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Lhasa Tour Attractions

As the capital city of Tibet, Lhasa has become a popular place in travelers' eyes in the world. With thousands of years' history, Lhasa is attracting many international tourists by its traditional Tibetan cultures, unique Tibetan festivals, holy Tibetan temples, and natural scenery. Lhasa is also a modern city with modern museums, hotels, and restaurants. Thus, travelers will have a wonderful Tibet tour if they travel to Tibet in the right season.

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The Potala Palace

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As a combination of eight mascots in Tibetan tradition, the Eight Auspicious Symbols are the most common symbols around Tibet. Those who come for a Tibet tour could find them depicted in most places there like Thangka, the floors of some monasteries, and most of the Tibetan’ houses. The 8 auspicious symbols are bound up with Buddha and the Buddhist culture. The origin of these symbols could date back to the age of Buddha even earlier. Besides Tibetan areas and India, the 8 auspicious symbols can be also found in some countries of Asia.

The Eight Auspicious Symbols including The Lotus, The Auspicious Knot, The Twin Golden Fishes, The Parasol, The Canopy of Victory, The Wheel of The Law, The Dragon Vase, and The White Conch. Each of them is a symbolic representation of Buddhist teaching and blessing.

The Lotus

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