Guide

All Truly China group trips are accompanied by one of our tour guides. The aim of the tour guide is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Your guide will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. You can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. At Truly China Travel we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you were interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your guide can recommend a scenic spot guide service in most of the main scenic spot of your trip.

Accommodation

Lhasa Yak Hotel, a 3-star tourist hotel with easy access to the old town of Lhasa - the Jokhang & Barkhor 2 mins walk. Surrounded by cafes, restaurants & shops. Gyantse Yutok Hotel, a comfortable Tibetan-style 3-star tourist hotel. Shigatse Manasarovar Hotel, A comfortable Tibetan-style 3-star tourist hotel with the standard amenities. Sakya Yuanfu Hotel, a comfortable hotel near the Sakya Gompa, there are many good restaurants in the area. Lao Tingri Kangar Hotel, A comfortable Tibetan- owned hotel with great mountain views.

Others

Private bus and entrance tickets for all excursions.

Transport

All transportation during the tour is included.

Meals

9 breakfasts are included, and normally they are Chinese and Western buffet. VEGETARIANS & VEGANS: Vegetarians in China certainly won’t go hungry as there are always plenty of meat free options on menus including vegetable, tofu and egg dishes. Your tour guide can advise on some local favourites. Dairy is uncommon in Chinese cooking, although in some regions like Tibet, Xinjiang and Yunnan you will find milk products as part of the local cuisine. Vegans should also have few problems finding tasty meals in most locations. Nearly all cities will have vegetarian restaurants, often near to temples or monasteries that specialise in Buddhist cuisine. DIETARY NEEDS: Wherever possible we will cater for dietary needs for included meals, but there may be times when those with special requirements may wish to supplement inclusions with their own supplies from markets or supermarkets. Please note that some dietary requirements, such as Gluten Free, will be uncommon in China and you may need to explain to your tour guide what you can and can’t eat as well as research common dishes before you travel. ALLERGIES: For those suffering from particular food allergies, your tour guide will endeavor to disclose to their fullest knowledge the main ingredients in dishes being consumed. It is, however, your personal responsibility to ensure that you do not ingest any foods to which you are allergic and research suitable local foods before travelling.

Not included:

Insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. When travelling on a trip, you won’t be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company’s 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader. If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank’s name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.

Others

International flight and departure tax; Arrival transfer on Day1 and departure transfer on Day19; Lunches and dinners; Other optional excursions and entrance tickets; Tips to drivers and tour guides; Other personal expenses; Travel insurance; Visa to China.

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Day 1 Arrive Lhasa & Transfer To Hotel (3658M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrive Lhasa & Transfer To Hotel (3658M)

You will be welcomed by your Tibetan guide and driver and presented with a White katak (scarf).

Whether you fly in or take the high-speed rail to Lhasa. Your guide and driver will give you a warm greeting and welcome you to Lhasa. You will be driven to your hotel to rest and prepare for your upcoming adventures.

After you make a booking, please kindly provide us with your detailed flight or train information so that we can arrange a pick-up and drop off transfer in advance.
Day 2 Lhasa Sightseeing - Potala & Jokhang (3658M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lhasa Sightseeing - Potala & Jokhang (3658M)

Your guide will introduce you to the two most important historic sights in Lhasa –the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple with time to explore the busy Barkhor pilgrim circuit and market surrounding the Jokhang.

Potala Palace

Home to successive Dalai Lama’s and seat of the Tibetan government this massive structure (over 1000 rooms) dominates views of Lhasa.

Jokhang Temple

The most important and revered religious structure in Tibet. Built by King Songsten Gampo (c.639-47) along with Ramoche to house the images brought as dowry by his Nepali and Chinese wives.
Day 3 Lhasa - Ganden -Sera (4950M/45Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lhasa - Ganden -Sera (4950M/45Km)

Only 45kms outside Lhasa, Ganden’s setting high on a ridge overlooking the Kyi Chu Valley is spectacular. After lunch in the monastery restaurant, explore the main chapels, including the vast assembly hall. After (optionally) making the 1½ hour kora(circumambulation route), continue to Lhasa.

In the Afternoon, we will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon.
Day 4 Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Gyantse (3950M/267Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Gyantse (3950M/267Km)

The route to Gyantse crosses 3 big mountain passes: Khamba-la, Karo-la (5045m) and Simi-la. From the Khamba-la drop down to the shores of Yamdrok Tso before climbing again. From the Karo-la you can also admire the glaciers of Mt Nojin Kangsang (7191m).The most important monastery in Gyantse is the complex of Pelkor Choede which also houses the famous Gyantse kumbum.
Day 5 Shigatse - Gya Tsola Pass - Sakya(4280/229Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Shigatse - Gya Tsola Pass - Sakya(4280/229Km)

Morning turn northwest through one of Tibet’s richest farm areas, growing barley, wheat and varieties of vegetables to Shigatse, Tibet’s second largest city. Afternoon visit Sakya monastery ,Sakya monastery is an important monastery . It was the seat of the sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism and is known for the unique architecture and ancient artifacts.
Day 6 Sakya - Rombuk - Lao Tingri (4300M/333Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sakya - Rombuk - Lao Tingri (4300M/333Km)

Today is a long day, but well worth it for the incredible scenery. Head west along the Friendship Highway before turning south and climbing through winding valleys and passes to Rombuk gompa at 5000m. From here the views of Everest are spectacular. Descend down to the small town of Lao Tingri for the night.
Day 7 Lao Tingri - Shigatse (3840M/291Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lao Tingri - Shigatse (3840M/291Km)

Drive back east to Shigatse where you visit the vast Tashilumpo monastery after which you will have time to explore the local market.
Day 8 Shigatse - Nyemo - Dumxung (4300M/327Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Shigatse - Nyemo - Dumxung (4300M/327Km)

Drive through Nyemo Grassland to Damxung this morning .enjoy a far view of Yampachen . A thermoelectric power plant was built here which is not only the first project of geothermal power station in the world . Then keep move to the grassland in Northern Tibet. It is a paradise for wildlife.
Day 9 Dumxung - Namtso - Lhasa (4918M/238Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dumxung - Namtso - Lhasa (4918M/238Km)

An early start this morning drive to Lake Namtso, heading across the Largen-La pass (4970m) to the lake. The last 18km are by the National Park eco-bus. But well worth the journey.North of Lhasa the Tibetan Plateau’ s second largest saltwater lake, Namtso Chukmo is spectacular site, dominated by the snow peak of Nyenchen Thanglha, it teems with migratory birds and the cave hermitages at Tashidor are a popular pilgrimage destination.
Day 10 Transfer To Lhasa Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Transfer To Lhasa Airport

Your Feel Tibetan Culture and Free Your Mind comes to an end this morning. There are no activities on the final day and you will be taken to the high-speed train station or airport.

Whether you fly out or take the high-speed rail to leave Lhasa. Your guide and driver will see you off at airport or railway station.

After you make a booking, please kindly provide us with your detailed flight or train information so that we can arrange a drop off transfer in advance.

10 days tour

Feel Tibetan Culture And Free Your Mind For 10 Days & 9 Nigh

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Itinerary of your trip Feel Tibetan Culture And Free Your Mind For 10 Days & 9 Nigh

Arrive Lhasa & Transfer To Hotel (3658M)

Lhasa Sightseeing - Potala & Jokhang (3658M)

Lhasa - Ganden -Sera (4950M/45Km)

Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Gyantse (3950M/267Km)

Shigatse - Gya Tsola Pass - Sakya(4280/229Km)

Sakya - Rombuk - Lao Tingri (4300M/333Km)

Lao Tingri - Shigatse (3840M/291Km)

Shigatse - Nyemo - Dumxung (4300M/327Km)

Dumxung - Namtso - Lhasa (4918M/238Km)

Transfer To Lhasa Airport

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