15 Days Xi’an to Lhasa and Nyingchi, Tsedang and Shigatse Tour
(XTT007) Xian - Lhasa - Nyingchi - Gyatsa - Tsedang - Gyantse - Shigatse - Lhasa
-
Tour Type:
Escorted by private guide and vehicle; leave 365 days a year!
-
Trip Level:
Easy - suitable for all levels of fitness, family with kids and senior groups.
-
Trip Level Guide:
- Easy - suitable for all level of fitness, family with kids and senior groups.
- Moderate - suitable for ones with average level fitness, family with kids bigger than 12 yrs.
- Moderate to Strenous - suitable for ones physically fit; have experiences of high altitude trek.
- Strenuous: suitable for adventures and individual with physically fit and healthy.
-
Season:春
Spring夏
Summer秋
Autumn冬
Winter
Overview
15-day tour integrates the cultural exploration of Xi’an, one of the most eminent capitals in ancient China with scenic and cultural journey from Lhasa to Nyingchi, Tsedang and Shigatse. Throughout the entire tour, tourists will be left in awe by the stunting alpine scenery, profound Tibetan Buddhism and exotic local culture, etc.
At a Glance
Day 1Arrive in Xi’an
Day 2Xi’an Tour: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Day 3Xi’an Tour: Shanxi History Museum, Cycling on the top of Ancient City Wall, and Muslim Quarter
Day 4Fly to Lhasa, acclimate the high elevation of Lhasa
Day 5Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Johkang Temple, and Barkhor Street
Day 6Lhasa Tour - Drepung and Sera Monastery
Day 7Lhasa(3650m) to Nyingchi (3100m) (B)
Day 8Nyingchi Tour - Great Cypress Nature Reserve Area(B)
Day 9Nyingchi (3100m) to Gyatsa ( 330km, 7hrs) (B)
Day 10Gyatsa to Tsedang (3515m) (125km, 5hrs) (B)
Day 11Tsedang Tour - Samye Monastery (B)
Day 12Tsedang (3515m) to Gyantse (3950m) (B)
Day 13Gyantse (3950m) to Shigatse (3900m) (B)
Day 14Shigatse (3900m) to Lhasa (3650m) (B)
Day 15Depart from Lhasa (B)
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Xi’an
Upon your arrival in the Xi’an airport or railway station, your local tour guide will escort you to your reserved hotel in Xi’an. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Stay overnight in Xi’an
Day 2: Xi’an Tour: The Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses, Big Wild Goose Pagoda
In the morning, we are about to visit the Eighth Wonder of the World, the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. You will not only be attracted by the life-sized warrior figures and horses, each of which has distinct facial expressions and positions, but also be astonished by various kinds of ancient weapons which reflect the highly advanced technology in weapon-making 2,200 years ago.
Afterwards, we will head to tour another must-see attraction in Xi’an Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Originally built in 652 during the Tang dynasty, the Pagoda is known for keeping the Buddhist scriptures and figurines of the Buddha brought by Xuanzang, one of the most renowned Chinese monks. The whole place is one of the most visited destinations by international tourists in Xi’an.
Stay overnight in Xi’an
Day 3: Xi’an Tour: Shanxi History Museum, Cycling on the top of Ancient City Wall, and Muslim Quarter
In the morning, we are expected to visit Shanxi History Museum, the best place to take a glance at the glorious history of ancient Chinese civilization. The precious exhibits dates from the Paleolithic era to the Qing Dynasty. The breadth and depth of the artifacts and quality of artwork from each time period and dynasty are breathtaking! The museum is crowded, so be prepared to go with the flow of the people in front of each display.
In the afternoon, tourists can enjoy wonderful cycling on the top of Ancient City Wall. The wall around the city centre of Xi'an is a massive construction, about 14 kilometres in perimeter. With 98 defensive ramparts, four main gates, and a moat around it, the ancient city wall is a wonderful example of ancient defensive building. Near its centre are the Bell Tower and Drum Tower.
Later, we will travel to Muslim Quarter, the most famous gourmet street and largest Muslim business street in Xi’an. It’s the perfect place to have close chat with street venders of Muslims and buy the exquisite handicrafts and enjoy various local snacks.
Stay overnight in Xi’an
Day 4: Fly to Lhasa, acclimate the high elevation of Lhasa
Take a flight to Lhasa. Upon your arrival, your local tour guide will escort you to your hotel in Lhasa. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest so as to adapt yourself to the high altitude of Lhasa.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
Day 5: Lhasa Tour - Potala Palace, Johkang Temple, and Barkhor Street
Today's tour will first bring you to the Potala Palace which is the winter palace of the Dalai lama. It was put to use since the 7th Century by the 33rd great king of Tibet. The most valuable collections of Potala Palace are the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and meditation Cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.
Then after lunch, tourists head to Jokhang Temple which was founded by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century, in order to promote the Buddhist religion. Inside you can see the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve, perhaps the only most venerated object in Tibetan Buddhism. Around the temple is Barkhor street where you can do kora (a religious circle of a building or mountain) with pilgrims and locals, in the meantime you can buy souvenirs.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
Day 6: Lhasa Tour - Drepung and Sera Monastery
In the morning, you are going to visit Drepung Monastery which is one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, founded in 1416 by Jamyang choge, one of the Tsongkhapa’s main disciples. Ganden palace used to be Dalai Lama’s palace in the Drepung before he moved to the Potala palace.
In the Afternoon, Tourists will visit Sera Monastery which is another one of the “great three” Gelug monasteries of Tibet, founded in 1419 by Jamchen Chojey, one of the Tsongkhapa’s main disciples. The hot attraction is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
Day 7: Lhasa(3650m) to Nyingchi (3100m) (B)
Today we drive along the National Highway No. 318 from Lhasa to Bayi Town (Nyingchi). On the way, we will drive over the Mila pass (5013m) and reach Kongpo Gamda town.
Then head to the Basom tso Lake which is around 360km east of Lhasa. Basom tso Lake, situated at 3,500 meters above sea level, originates from Nyching Tangha Mountain and is dozen kilometers long. Snow-covered mountains, glaciers and trees are reflected upon the lake’s rippled surface. There are small islands in the middle of the lake with Lamaist temples built upon them.
Then we continue to drive along the Nyiyang Riveren route to Bayi town.
Stay overnight in Nyingchi.
Day 8: Nyingchi Tour - Great Cypress Nature Reserve Area(B)
Today, firstly we are about to visit the Great Cypress Nature Reserve area, which is 15 kilometers southeast of the Bayi Town, The king cypress in the reserve is about 50 meters tall and is about 2,500 years old.
Then we will drive to Sekyim la Pass (4720m) and enjoy the great Mt. Namjia Bawa (7,700m) in the distance.
After that, continue to drive to the bushy Lunang Forest with an elevation of 3700m, and it is a typical highland meadow strip, and both sides of Castle Peak from low to high from the dense bushes, spruce trees and pine. The distant clouds, the snow-capped mountains, the endless pines and the quiet pastoral displayed a beautiful landscape.
Then drive back to Nyingchi.
Stay overnight in Nyingchi.
Day 9: Nyingchi (3100m) to Gyatsa ( 330km, 7hrs) (B)
After breakfast, as we drive through Nang county to Gyatsa, tourists will visit an ancient Lama Ling Monastery, which lies on the left bank of the lower reaches of Niyang River only 34km south of Bayi town. It belongs to the Nyingma sect and is surrounded by the dense forest. Lamaling Monastery enjoys important status in Tibetan Buddhism in Nyingchi.
Then drive along the bank of Yarlung Tsangpo River and the forest along the road gets fewer when you drive toward Gyatsa.
Stay overnight at Gyatsa
Day 10: Gyatsa to Tsedang (3515m) (125km, 5hrs) (B)
Today’s ride on the road is expected to get tougher as the twisted and dusty road climbs up the Po-dang la (5030m), the paved road will meet at the foot side of the hill.
The ancient capital Tsedang is beautifully situated in the fertile Yarlung valley, which is known as the cradle of Tibetan civilization. In Tsedang, you will visit the 1st ever Palace Yambulakhang and Tradruk Temple.
Stay overnight at Tsedang.
Day 11: Tsedang Tour - Samye Monastery (B)
Today's visit is to Samye Monastery which is the first Buddhism monastery in Tibet built in the 7th century, and the main temple is comprised of three different styles of Tibetan, Hans and India, and fantastic views of Yarlung Tsangpo river can be enjoyed all along the road.
Stay overnight at Tsedang.
Day 12: Tsedang (3515m) to Gyantse (3950m) (B)
Today, tourists can see lots of beautiful scenery on the way while we drive to Gyantse. Passing over the Gampala pass (4790 m),you have a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m) .The Lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains and in the distance you have spectacular views of holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar, (7191m) the highest mountain near Lhasa .
We head westward along the lake and appreciate Karo La Glacier and later drive towards Gyantse. Gyantse was historically known as Tibet's third largest city (after Lhasa and Shigatse).
Stay overnight in Gyantse.
Day 13: Gyantse (3950m) to Shigatse (3900m) (B)
In the morning, firstly we are going to visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa, the most iconic architecture of Gyantse County.
After one and half hour’s driving, we will reach Shigatse. In Shigatse, you will visit the famous Tashi Lhunpo monastery where you can see the well preserved largest statue of Jampa (future Buddha) in the world. This monastery is the seat of Tibet's second highest incarnation, the Panchen Lama.
Stay overnight in Shigatse
Day 14: Shigatse (3900m) to Lhasa (3650m) (B)
Day 15: Depart from Lhasa (B)
You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight to next destination.
Service Guide
Service Included:
- Tibet travel permit and all other necessary permits to Tibet;
- All entrance ticket fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
- Personal knowledgeable English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide;
- Personal comfortable, clean and safe vehicle with reliable Tibetan local driver; vehicle ranging from 4WD land cruiser to minibus depending on your group size;
- All lodging listed in the itinerary; it’s your decision about the accommodation class: luxury 5-star international hotel, comfortable 4-star hotel, economic 3-star hotel or budget hostel, guesthouse or tent. Please tell us your accommodation preference when submitting the enquiry; we will arrange the best-value hotels for you.
- Domestic flight/train tickets listed in the itinerary;
- All meals listed in the above itinerary;
- Tourist accident/casualty insurance;
- First aid kit;
Service Excluded:
- International flight to and out of China;
- Chinese visa (Note: we could help you with the Chinese visa application, like providing the invitation letter, presenting the hotel or domestic flight reservation copies, etc that you may need. )
- Domestic flight/train not listed in the itinerary. (We can provide you the domestic flight/train ticket booking service at the BEST discount price; please contact us our travel experts for the details.)
- Meals not specified in the itinerary; usually it costs about USD3-15 per person for one meal in TAR (Tibet Autonomous Region).
- Tips and gratitude to tour guide and driver;
- Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks (please do the best to avoid the alcoholic beverages during your Tibet trip), optional tour activities, etc.
Contact us for your dream trip now !
Enquire NowYou May Also Like
-
10 Days Xi’an to Lhasa and EBC and Kathmandu Tour
Xian - By flight - Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse - EBC - By overland - Kathmandu
-
11 Days Xi’an to Lhasa and EBC Tour
Xian - Flight to Lhasa - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Shigatse - Lhasa
-
12 Days Chongqing and Lhasa to Nyingchi and Tsedang Tour
Chongqing- Lhasa - Nyingchi - Gyatsa - Tsedang - Lhasa
-
18 Days Xi’an to Lhasa and EBC and Manasarovar, Kailash Tour
Xian - Flight to Lhasa - Shigatse - Everest Base Camp - Saga - Manasarova - Kailash - Shigatse - Lhasa
Most Frequently Asked Questions from our Clients
This well-made tour showcases the most glorious ancient Chinese civilization to international tourists and gives them the precious opportunities to discover the development of Tibetan Buddhism and enchanting beauty of eastern Tibet, and cradle of Tibetan culture, etc.
Tibetan Travel Guru,Sonam Tenphel
Get A Quotation of this Tour
Get Started - 15 Days Xi’an to Lhasa and Nyingchi, Tsedang and Shigatse Tour
You’re getting closer to your dream Tibet vacation! Fill out this form so our travel designers can start helping you plan a trip.
Privacy Policy: Your information is kept strictly confidential. Tibet Vista will never sell, trade, or give away your contact information to a third party.