7 Days Nyingchi to Lhasa Summer Scenic Tour: Explore the Green Paradise in Eastern Tibet

Welcome to Nyingchi!

Upon your arrival in Nyingchi, our Tibetan guide will welcome you at Nyingchi Mainling Airport with a Hada (the traditional Tibetan ceremonial scarf) and warm blessings.

Then, you'll be escorted to your hotel in Bayi Town of Nyingchi. After checking in, you can take some time to rest and allow your body to acclimate to the altitude.  

Stay overnight in Nyingchi.

• Tibetan tour guide greets you at Nyingchi Mainling Airport.
• Transfer to Bayi Town of Nyingchi via the enchanting Niyang River.

After breakfast, you’ll first visit the tranquil Guxiang Lake, where the calm waters reflect the surrounding snow-capped peaks, creating a peaceful highland scene.

Next, you’ll explore Bomi, a beautiful valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains, dense forests, and fertile river valleys. While the famous peach blossoms bloom in spring, summer reveals a different side of Bomi, with lush green forests, vibrant vegetation, and refreshing mountain scenery. The valley becomes a perfect place to enjoy the cool summer atmosphere and appreciate the natural beauty of southeastern Tibet.

Then, you’ll enjoy a leisurely hike through a quiet, pristine forest, surrounded by towering ancient trees, green moss, and the peaceful sounds of nature. With snow-capped peaks appearing between the forests, this summer walk offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the unique landscape of the Tibetan Plateau.

In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy a specially arranged afternoon tea in the forest. Sip a warm drink and enjoy light snacks while surrounded by fresh mountain air and the sounds of the forest. It’s an ideal moment to slow down, relax, and fully immerse yourself in the peaceful beauty of Gangyun Pine Forest.

After today’s sightseeing, you will get back to your hotel in Bomi.

Stay overnight in a local hotel in Bomi.

• Nyingchi Guxiang Lake
• Heavenly road in Bomi

In the morning, you will continue your journey from Bomi to Nyingchi through some of the most beautiful summer landscapes of southeastern Tibet.

First, you will visit Lulang International Tourism Town, where you can take a leisurely stroll among traditional Tibetan-style buildings surrounded by mountains and forests. With its peaceful atmosphere and beautiful natural setting, the town is often compared to a Swiss-style mountain village.

Then, you will continue to the famous Lulang Forest, a stunning alpine meadow area surrounded by snow-capped mountains, dense forests, and rolling hills. In summer, the forest and grasslands become especially vibrant, with lush green meadows, wildflowers, spruce and pine trees creating a refreshing landscape. You can hike to the Lulang Forest Viewing Platform to enjoy panoramic views of the forest-covered valleys and the beautiful scenery of eastern Tibet.

After exploring Lulang Forest, you will continue your journey and cross Serkhyim La Pass (4,728m). This is one of the best viewpoints to admire the magnificent Mount Namcha Barwa (7,782m). Weather permitting, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the snow-capped peak rising above the surrounding valleys and hang Tibetan prayer flags to send your blessings.

Next, you will visit the Great Cypress Nature Reserve Area, located southeast of Bayi Town. Here, you can admire towering ancient cypress trees, including one of China’s oldest trees with a history of more than 2,500 years. Considered sacred by local Tibetans and closely connected with the traditions of the Bön religion, this ancient forest is also an important pilgrimage site.

After arriving in Nyingchi, check in at your hotel and take some time to rest.

Stay overnight in Nyingchi.

• The lush, green beauty of Lulang Forest.
• Namcha Barwa Peak at Sejila Pass in autumn

Today, you will continue your journey westward to Lhasa, following the Nyang River, a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River.

In the morning, you will first visit Basum Tso Lake (also known as Draksum Tso Lake), a beautiful holy lake of the Nyingmapa school of Tibetan Buddhism. In summer, the lake is surrounded by lush forests, green mountains, and vibrant alpine landscapes, creating one of the most beautiful scenes in southeastern Tibet. You can hike to the Daqiela Viewing Platform to enjoy a panoramic view of Basum Tso Lake, which looks like a crescent moon nestled in a high mountain valley. The crystal-clear lake, azure waves, and peaceful surroundings create a refreshing summer escape.

On the heart-shaped island in the middle of the lake stands Tsodzong Monastery of the Nyingma-Red Sect, with a history of around 1,500 years. Surrounded by dense forests and emerald-green waters, the ancient monastery creates a breathtaking scene with snow-capped peaks rising in the background.

After exploring the lake, you can take a tourist yacht and cruise across the tranquil waters of Basum Tso Lake. Enjoy the fresh summer breeze, admire the reflections of the surrounding mountains, and experience the peaceful beauty of this sacred lake from a different perspective.

Later, you will continue your journey and cross Mila Pass (5,013m), the last mountain pass on your road trip to Lhasa.

In the afternoon, you will finally arrive in Lhasa, the cultural, political, and spiritual heart of Tibet.

Stay overnight in Lhasa.

• Basum Tso Lake
• Spin prayer wheels around Tsodzong Monastery.

After breakfast, your first stop is the Potala Palace, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Lhasa Old Town. Discover the lives and stories of the Dalai Lamas through history within the palace, and the extraordinary treasures it holds. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.

After exploring the Potala Palace, continue to Longwangtan Park at its foot, where lush greenery and colorful summer scenery create a peaceful atmosphere. This is a perfect place to enjoy a different perspective of the Potala Palace, while observing local Tibetans practicing traditional folk activities and enjoying their daily leisure time.

In the afternoon, you will head to the heart of Tibetan religion - the Jokhang Temple. Inside the temple, you will see the sacred statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve, while outside, you can witness devoted pilgrims performing prostrations in front of the temple. Around the Jokhang Temple, walk along Barkhor Street, join pilgrims and locals on a kora (a clockwise walk around a sacred site), and explore the lively old market filled with Tibetan handicrafts and local flavors.

Next, you will follow your guide to one of the city’s most popular Tibetan tea houses to experience the relaxed summer atmosphere of Lhasa. Sit with local Tibetans, enjoy a cup of traditional sweet tea, and learn about Tibetan social life, customs, and everyday conversations in this unique cultural setting.

Stay overnight in Lhasa.

• Potala Palace, at the top of the hill in central Lhasa city, is always the No.1 attraction for travelers visiting Tibet.
• Johkang Temple - the holiest place in Lhasa

In the morning, you will visit Drepung Monastery, one of the three great Gelug monasteries in Tibet. Once the largest monastery in Tibet, Drepung means “a heap of rice” in Tibetan, symbolizing prosperity and abundance. Located on the hillside west of Lhasa, the monastery offers a spectacular panoramic view of the city and surrounding valleys. In summer, the mountain slopes around Drepung Monastery become lush and green, making the view of Lhasa more vibrant and beautiful, with the traditional white buildings of the old city blending into the highland landscape.

In the afternoon, you’ll head to Sera Monastery, another of the ‘great three’ Gelug monasteries of Tibet, to witness the famous Tibetan Monks Debate (15:00 - 17:00, from Monday to Saturday). Your guide will intricately explain how Tibetan monks engage in these debates to acquire knowledge and advance in their academic degrees.

Stay overnight in Lhasa.

• Drepung Monastery
• Monk debate held in the courtyard of Sera Monastery

Today marks the end of your Tibet tour.

Please make sure to verify your departure flight/train details with our guide in advance. And your guide will take you to the airport or train station.

Thank you for choosing Tibet Vista, and we extend a warm welcome for your return to Tibet in the future.

• Big farewell to Lhasa, and may you have a safe and pleasant journey back home!
• Your guide will escort you to Lhasa Railway Station if you depart Tibet by train.