As two of the biggest cities of Tibet, Lhasa and Shigatse are home to some of the most prestigious Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries and lofty alpine mountains and lakes. Most notable ones are Mt. Everest (8844.43m) and Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Tashilhunpo Monastery, etc. Travelling from Lhasa to Shigatse covers the essential part of Tibet tour and offers a wonderful opportunity for international tourists to learn the profound culture of Tibetan Buddhism and both religious and secular life of local Tibetans.

6 Days Central Tibet Culture Small Group Tour

Tour Route: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse- Lhasa

Price from USD799 p.p

Pick up Tourists at Lhasa Gonggar Airport

Our tour guide greeted newly-arrived international tourist with Hada, which is a white ceremonial scarf for welcoming visitors in Tibet.

Tour Potala Palace, the Most Iconic Tibetan Buddhist Site in Tibet

Potala Palace is one of the must-visit attractions in Lhasa. It used to be the winter palace of Dalai Lama. Inside the Red and White places, tourists can see tombs of generations of Dalai Lama and countless cultural relics such as precious murals and Thangka, etc. From the courtyard before Potala Palace, there is a long walk leading to the entrance of Red or White Place. It’s advisable to hike slowly for the high altitude. As you reach the top of Potala Palace, you can have a panoramic view of Lhasa city down below and Joining the kora with Tibetan pilgrims around Potala Hill is also a great experience.

6 Days Central Tibet Culture Small Group Tour

Tour Route: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse- Lhasa

Price from USD799 p.p

Visit Sera Monastery, one of the Great Three Gelugpa Monasteries in Lhasa

Sera Monastery, along with Drepung Monastery and Ganden Monastery is the one of the great three Gelugpa monasteries in Lhasa. The highlight of touring Sera Monastery would be its dramatic monk debate held in the debate courtyard in the afternoon. Monks are divided into different groups and debate about Buddhist philosophy by slapping their hands or rolling the mala. Other than that, tourists can see delicately-made Mandala made of colorful sand in this gigantic Buddhist school.

Enjoy the Sweet Tea in Local Teahouse

As an important parcel of Tibet tour, tasting traditional Tibetan food and local delicacies is an essential way to understand Tibetan culture and customs. Local delicacies and beverage like Tsampa, Tibetan noodles, dried yak and mutton meat, Tibetan yogurt, Lhasa beer, sweet tea, etc. are all worth a try.

6 Days Central Tibet Culture Small Group Tour

Tour Route: Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse- Lhasa

Price from USD799 p.p

One Kind of the Tour Vehicles Used by Tibet Vista

As a routine, the driver will check and double check the tour vehicle to ensure a safe and comfortable travel.

Explore Drepung Monastery in Lhasa

Literally known as “Rice Heap”, Drepung Monastery is the largest one among top three Gelugpa Monasteries in Lhasa. Likewise, tourists will have a long walk since the monastery is situated on a picturesque hillside. Plenty of gorgeous murals are painted on the adjacent mountainside hill. It one of the well-known places for gigantic Thangka Buddha unfolding during grand religious festivals, such as Shoton Festival, etc.

Taking a Selfie before Entering Tashilhunpo Monastery

Undoubtedly, Mt. Everest (8844.43m) and Tashilhunpo Monastery are the two biggest tourists’ draws in Shigatse, Tibet. Founded by the 1st Dalai Lama, Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the 6 major monasteries of Gelug sect in Tibet. It is the residence of successive Panchen Lamas and houses the world’s largest gilt statue of Future Buddha (with 22.4 meters high). As one explores the tremendous Tibetan Buddhist Academy, you will have a palpable sense of mystical atmosphere of Tibetan Buddhism and get amazed by serene gold statues, brilliantly coloured decorations, worshipers lighting yak butter lamps, and the all-pervasive low growl of chanting monks.

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