ransport: Airport and Hotel transfer included, the arrival flight not included.
Sightseeing & Activities: Chengdu City
Meals:
Arrival at Chengdu City.
Upon arrival at Chengdu airport, to be met and transferred to your hotel in Chengdu. Overnight at Chengdu.
Chengdu City
Chengdu City

Morning around 07:30-08:00 to be met at your hotel lobby and transferred to Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center, it takes about half an hour. You will catch pandas' feeding time, they are at their most active, both Adults and Babies. Later then watch the film at Panda Museum to know the panda daily life, Baby getting birth, ect.  Afterwards drive back to downtown for lunch. Afternoon visit Jinsha Site Museum to learn the glorious Chinese culture of the ancient Shu Kingdom. Also you will be arranged to walk around at Jinli ancient streets. In the evening enjoy the culture show - Sichuan Opera, which are very famous for the spitting fire, changing faces and rolling lamp. Overnight at Chengdu.

Morning around 08:00 to be met and transferred to Leshan, it takes about 2 hours. Leshan Grand Buddha is the biggest sitting Buddha in the world. Visit the Buddha by walking up to Lingyun mountain, getting very close to the statue, also walk down to narrow path to the foot of the Buddha. After lunch, drive back to Chengdu, free on your own. In the evening, transfer to Chengdu train station for the train to Lhasa(522/3, 20:59 - 16:10+2days). O/n the train.

On the train from Chengdu to Tibet.
Qinghai–Tibet railway, is a high-elevation railway that connects Xining, Qinghai Province, to Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, in People's Republic of China. Through this tour, you can appreciate the most spectacular view of Tibetan Highlands by road and train both. The heavenly lake in Qinghai, Koko Nor, and the sacred lake Yamdroktso are both included. To feel the purity of the plateau, to experience the sky train, to see the marvelous and mysterious holy city, to hug the pure and sacred lakes, with this tour, you get all.
Lhasa City
Lhasa City

Today you will see the beautiful Tibetan plateau with the nomads groups, Kekexili Ntature Reserve, ect. Arrival at Lhasa around 16:10, Lhasa train station picking up and transfer to your hotel in Lhasa.  Overnight at Lhasa.
Lhasa City

Today is your first day of sightseeing on the high plateau, so we have purposely arranged only to visit Jokhang temple and Potala Palace. Jokhang temple is the most scared shrine in Tibet which was built in 7th century and located at the heart of old town in Lhasa, the circuit around it called Barkhor street, which is a good place to purchase souvenirs. Potala Palace is the worldwide known cardinal landmark of Tibet. The massive structure itself contains a small world within it. Mostly it is renowned as residence of the Dalai Lama lineages (Avalokiteshvara). Both of them are the focal points of pilgrims from entire Tibetan world, multitudinous pilgrims are circumambulating and prostrating in their strong faith. Overnight at Lhasa.
Jokhang Temple
Jokhang Temple

Today you will be arranged to visit Drepung, Sera monasteries and Summer Palace - Norbulingka palace. Both Drepung and Sera monasteries are Gelugpa (yellow hat) sect monastic colleges. Drepung monastery was the seat of the Government prior to Potala, it was once the world largest monastery in the history with 10,000 monks hailed from different monasteries all over Tibet. Sera monastery is famous for its Buddhism philosophical debate practice, the clapping sound and aggressive expression of the monks are well worth to see. Norbulingka is the summer palace of Dalai Lama, you can visit the residences of different lineages of the Dalai Lama. The park is crowded with picnickers and traditional activities during the Shoton (Yogurt festival) in August. Overnight at Lhasa.
Drepung Monastery
Drepung Monastery

Morning drive up to Kampala pass [4794m], you will have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso and spectacular views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance, the turquoise coloured Lake Yamdrok Yutso is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, the unforgettable vista of pincer-shaped turquoise water of the lake and amazing spectacle of Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar glacier from Karo la pass is wonders of the day. Then along the Friendship southern Hwy drive to Gyantse, visit the famous stupa - Gyantse Kumbum, one of the most stunning architectural wonders in Tibet. Late afternoon drive to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse.
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake

Shigatse/ Lhatse [4021m]/ Shegar [4300m]/ Rongbuk Monastery [5000m]/ E.B.C
Early morning start driving to Rongphu via Lhatse and Shegar, cross over Gyatsola[5200m] & Gawu la pass[5250m], from the top of the Gawu la you will see the spectacular Himalayan Ranges and its glorious peaks viz Mt.Makalu[8463m], Mt.Lotse[8516m], Mt.Everest[8844m], Mt.Cho Oyu[8201m] and Mt.Shishapama[8020m] from Left to right, climbing down through numbers of switchback bends lead to the dry valley of Tashi Zom and then to today's destination - Everest Base Camp. Rongbuk is the highest monastery in Tibet and consist both monks and nuns, it is still a good point to see Mt.Everest. Afternoon start trekking from the Tent guesthouses community to E.B.C, it will take you about 2 hours(6Km). Or you can take the dedicated minibus (25 RMB/per person, round-trip). Overnight at local tent guesthouse, (dorm bed).
Note: It is a bit cold within that valley and windy too, you'd better take your sleeping bag with you. Please prepare your own package food for Rongbuk stay.
Mt. Everest Base Camp
Mt. Everest Base Camp

If you are lucky enough, you will see sunrise at E.B.C. Late morning start driving back to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse.
Mt. Everest Base Camp
Mt. Everest Base Camp

Morning visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas, sometimes it is crowded with local pilgrims. Afternoon drive back to Lhasa along the northern friendship way, marvelous landscapes and sceneries along the Brahmaputra River will accompany you all the way back to Lhasa. Overnight at Lhasa.
Tashilhunpo Monastery
Tashilhunpo Monastery

Lhasa train station / airport dropping off .
Mornining dropping off at Lhasa airport or train station, end the tour.
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