Tibet lies on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the southwest border of China. The average height of the whole region is more than 4,000 meters above sea level, for which Tibet is known as "Roof of the World". The highest peak of Tibet, also the highest in Himalayas and in the whole world, is Everest Peak, which is as high as 8,846.27 meters above sea level.
Although a part of China, Tibet has a unique culture of all there own. It is mainly inhabited by Tibetans, a minority nationality of old and mysterious people. Tourist attractions include the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Jokhang Temple, and a number of Buddhist sacred places.
Travel Theme Details
Itinerary will cover Wuhou Temple, Jinli Folk Cultural Village and Nie Tang Buddha. You will have a whole day of sightseeing in the holy city, visit Lhasa’s landmark Potala Palace, Jokhand Temple and the surrounding area Barkhor, Lhasa’s pilgrimage circuit. Excursing toYangpachen to admire the world famous Yagpachen Geothermal Zone which commanding a long distance view of Mt. Nyainqentanglha Range. From Lhasa –Yamdroktso-Shigatse, you will explore outside of Lhasa, visit Yamdroktso one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Since leaving Yamdroktso you will cross the 5045m Karola with it’s awesome roadside views of the Nojin Kangtsang Glacier. Entering Gyantse, visit Kumbum Monastery and proceed to Shigatse. From Shigatse to Lhasa, in the morning visit the resident of Panchen Lama – Tashilunpo Monastry. While back to Lhasa along the Yarlong Tseangpo River, enjoy the great landscape en route.
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