Never Miss in Romantic Tibet in its Summer Time

With demoralizing monsoon rain and touristy attraction, normally people would not take August as a perfect time to visit Tibet. However, it’s not so. Just by following the mesmerizing experiences of our clients in August, your misbelief of Tibet tour in summer would be dispelled and gradually find yourself fall in love with the mid-summer night’s dream in Tibet.

Enjoy the Scenic Tibet train to Lhasa, the World’s Highest Railway

To many, travelling to Tibet involves great fun, no less exciting than actual touring in Tibet. To the railfans, taking Lhasa train to Tibet is the best option. Qinghai-Tibet Railway, also known as the sky road, connects Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province and Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. To enjoy the best window scenery along the way, July and August are the perfect season. The full-blossomed rapeseed flowers are one of the highlights of Tibet train in summer while passing the Qinghai Lake. Attracted by the breathtaking scenery in august, numerous of travelers book the Tibet train ticket far ahead of their trip to Tibet. The shimmering alpine lakes, grazing yaks on boundless pastures, and snow-clad peaks would blow your mind away.

Visit the Potala Palace, the Landmark of Tibet in Lhasa

Overlooking the historical Lhasa city, Potala Palace is perched on Red Hill and remains the most magnificent man-made wonder in Lhasa . To tour Potala Palace, it involves a long walk via around 900 grand steps. So to avoid altitude sickness, tourists need to walk slowly and can take a rest on stone benches along the way. Great places to snap your photos would be at the top of the Red Palace and Eastern Court Yard and famous kora around Potala Palace. Inside, taking photos is strictly forbidden as you visit the residence of Dai Lai Lama and other religious and cultural relics. You can even buy Buddhist prayer beads blessed by prestigious monks on the patio of Potala Palace.

Tour the Spiritual Heart of Tibet--Jokhang Temple

Though, speaking of Tibet, the first impression that will pop up in one’s mind is the iconic Potala Palace, to Tibetans, the true spiritual heart of Tibet is Jokhang Temple. Following long lines of Tibetan pilgrims, you can visit the life-size statues of 12-year-old Sakyamuni. Surrounded by dimly-lit butter lamps and enigmatic murals, you can feel a tangible sense of holiness. As you climb to the rooftop of Jokhang Temple, the panoramic view of bustling Barkhor Bazaar down below is within your easy sight. You can also enjoy the superb vista of Potala Palace from a different perspective as well.

Stroll along Barkhor Street

Barkhor Street around Jokhang Temple is the center of activities in downtown Lhasa. You will be deeply impressed by the pious Tibetans who prostrate themselves before the Jokhang Temple. The air is filled with the aroma of incense and pine tree branches around incense burner. A variety of Tibetan, Indian, and western restaurants are available. Streets of souvenir shops line up on both of the street. Plenty of interesting handmade artifacts and souvenirs can be seen. If you get tried, then just have a couple of sweet tea and some snacks in tea houses there.

Explore in Deprung Monastery, the Biggest Gelugpa Monastery in Lhasa

As the biggest and most important Gelupga monasteries in Lhasa, Drepung Monastery is a must-visit if you come for Tibetan Buddhism. The massive monastery is not as crowded as Jokhang Temple. You can closely look at the daily life of Tibetan monks. Since the monastery is built on the hillside, you will enjoy the view of surrounding mountains and of Lhasa city. During Shoton Festival, awful lots of Tibetan pilgrims and tourists will come to this Buddhist academy to see gigantic Thangka Buddha unfolding ceremony.

Get a Glimpse of Boisterous Monk Debate in Sera Monastery

To the majority of tourists, the animated monk debate (from 3pm-5pm) is what truly draws the crowds of world-wide visitors. By rolling their Buddhist mala, clapping hands and shouting and yelling, one monk will question the other monk who sits on the ground about the Buddhist philosophy and lesson they learn in the monastery. Besides, you can also closely observe the Buddhist scripture and famous mandala sand painting inside the monastery.

Travel from Lhasa to Gyantse via holy Yamdrok Lake

Yamdrok Lake(4441m) is located in Nangartse County of Shannan Prefecture. The turquoise Yamdrok Lake is one of the top three holy lakes in Tibet and the nearest one to Lhasa city, about 70 km southwest of Lhasa. As the tour vehicle travels along the winding road beside the lake, you will see the running horse in the pasture. As a common practice, we will stop at Gangbala Mountain Pass(5030m) , the best place to take panoramic photos of incredible Yamdrok Lake.

Going Wild in the Sea of Rapeseed Flowers

The blossom season of yellow rapeseed flowers starts from July to early Sept across Tibet. While traveling from Yamdrok Lake to Shigatse, tourists can feast their eyes with brilliant rape flowers in August. As long as you wanna take a shot or play in the fields, our Tibetan local drive would pull over and you can embrace the gorgeous flowers to your heart’s content.

Happen to Join the Ongkor Festival with Local Tibetan Farmers at Shigatse(Aug.8-12)

Ongkor Festival is the time for Tibetan farmers to celebrate the bumper harvest of the whole year. It’s particularly popular in Lhasa, Shigatse, Shannan and usually held in the seven or eighth month of Tibetan calendar. Our clients happen to see locals’ celebration and are invited to join their dance. Usually, the locals will treat the guest with home-made barley wine, known as Chang and tsampa, potatoes, butter tea, etc.

Finally Make it to Everest Base Camp (5200m)

At the altitude of 8844.43 meters, Mount Everest, also known as Mount Qomolangma, is the highest peak in the world. And Everest Base Camp is the best spot to view this masterpiece of nature. If lucky enough, you’ll get the chance to see the golden sunrise or sunset over Mount Everest. After our clients reach EBC, they will be awarded with certificates showing their achievement for making it to EBC. Of course, you can see many tents, where international teams are prepared to have expedition or mountaineering training around Everest Region. Never miss the world’s highest monastery - Rongbuk Moastery (5154m). You can take stunning pictures of Mt. Everest around its stupa.

Enjoy the Peaceful Peikutso around the Himalayan Ranges

Lying in Gyirong County, Peikutso is located 60 kilometers to the north of Mount Shishapangma and 40 kilometers to the south of the Brahmaputra River. Covering an area of 284.4 square kilometers, Peikutso is the largest lake in Shigatse. You can take a stroll along this enchanting lake.

Have Fun along the way to Mount Kailash (Paryang to Hor Qu, Aug.18-21)

With blinding sunshine, snow-capped mountains and perfect road stretching into endless vista, sometimes all you want to is simply lying on the ground and take a deep breath on the plateau. Or, jump high on the road after the long ride.

Challenge the 3-day kora around Mt. Kailash

Gang Rinpoche, also known as the holy Mount Kailash, is recognized as the world center by the Bonism, Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, and the ancient Jainism. The 3-day kora around Mt Kailash via ancient pilgrimage route will give you the ultimate divine experience in your entire Tibet tour. You are expected to trek along with prostrating Tibetan pilgrims on rugged mountain trails. The thin air, blinding sunshine, serene Mt. Kailash, fluttering prayer flags will definitely make it your lifetime journey.

Back to Lhasa and further to Heavenly Namtso Lake

In Tibetan language, Namtso Lake means Heavenly Lake. Located in the Damxung County, Lake Namtso is the second largest lake in Tibet and the third largest saltwater lake in China. And it’s common to see tourists take wedding photo with Tibetan locals and yak at the lakeshore. You can also explore the caves in Tashi Dor Island. There is a good and evil hole. It’s said that if one can crawl through the hole, he can get rid of all the sins and bad luck. Do have a try. Of course, you can spend the night beside Namtso Lake for the amazing starry night.

Final Stop at Enchanting Nyingchi

With an average altitude of 3,000 meters, Nyingchi has been the lowest part in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and enjoyed the great reputation of “the Switzerland of Tibet” for its pleasant climate. You can enjoy the pleasing cruise in turquoise Pagsum Lake and explore the heritage of Bon religion on the island. Never miss the lofty Mount Namjagbarwa and picturesque view of Niyang River, etc.

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