Day 01: Fly Chengdu-Lhasa

Upon arrival at Gonggar airport in Lhasa, our guide will meet you and transfer to Lhasa city (100 km, 2 hrs drive). After arrival in Lhasa city, check in the hotel and rest for acclimatization. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Lhasa Sightseeing

The first day of sightseeing starts from Lhasa visiting Potala Palace, a structure of massive portions. Its towering image already appearing on various occasions, but your first sight of the Potala will still be an awe-inspiring moment. It takes at least a good 2-hour to visit all the rooms, halls and chapels.

Some 2 km to the east of the Potala we visit the most revered religious structure in Tibet- Jokhang Temple. Bustling with worshippers and redolent with mystery, the Jokhang is an unrivalled experience. The quadrangle of streets surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkhor- Lhasa's most interesting pilgrimage circuit. This area of the Old Town is both the spiritual heart of Lhasa and the main commercial district for Tibetans. Overnight at hotel

Day 03: Lhasa Sightseeing

Situated about 8 km west of central Lhasa is Drepung, once world's largest monastery with about 10,000 monks. This day's sightseeing begins with these white monastic buildings piled up on the hillside. Walking up to the hill is a pleasant experience, an easy break from the solemn ambience inside the halls and chapels. At the flat roof of hillside, you can have very good views of the whole Lhasa city and the distant mountains. Drepung is one of Lhasa's two great Gelugpa monasteries, the other is Sera around 5 km north of central Lhasa. Sera Monastery may not be as grandiose as Drepung, but is more serene surrounded by many small temples. Sera Monastery is very known for the "Buddhism Scriptures' Debating"
Tonight is the fore night of the new year, you will count the time for the coming new year in Tibetan home. Wear the Tibetan dress and give the auspicious wish to every people. Overnight in Lhasa (B)

Day 04: Lhasa-Samye -Tsedang

Drive to the north bank of the Yarlung Tsangpo River through the open farmland, stands Tibet's very first monastery- Samye which has a history over 1200 years. To reach Samye, you'll take ferry to cross the Yarlung Tasangpo river, a fantastic ride. East of Samye is the Hepo Ri hill, a 30-minute climb up the side ridge takes you to an incense burner, festooned with prayer flags and offering great views of Samye below. After 2 hrs drive we will arrive Tsedang, the third largest town in Tibet. Overnight at hotel

Day 05: Tsedang – Yumblagang- Tsedang

Drive back from Samye, we will make way to Yumblagang, a medieval-European-castle-like structure, reputed as Tibet's oldest building. It doesn't take that long to explore Yumbulagang. Perhaps the best part of the visit is the walk up along the ridge above the building. There're fabulous views of the Yarlung valley. Overnight in Tsedang

Day 06: Lhasa-Chengdu

Pack your luggage and get ready for final departure. The guide will transfer you to the airport, and help you board the plane.

• Private Toyota Land Cruiser 4500 or similar Jeep (Van like Toyota Haice may be used from Lhasa to Shigatse)
• An English speaking tour guide.
• Accommodations at 3 star hotel or similar category
• All the entrance fee as per the itinerary
• Breakfast at hotel
• Travel permit in Tibet as per itinerary