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Holy Land Lhasa (4 Days/3 Nights)
Tibet,
China
From Destination Travel International Co., Ltd. |
Tour Itinerary
Highlights:
(we will take into account the visitor's preferences when determining the time to spend at one location, below for reference only)
Day 1: We will arrive in Lhasa by plane and check-into a local hotel where we will spend (and it's recommended you do too) the entire afternoon resting and getting accustomed to the high altitude.
Day 2: Our vehicle will take us to Potala Palace, the former residence of the Dalai Lamas (until the 14th DL fled to India) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The gigantic complex is perched on the side of Marpo Ri Hill in the center of Lhasa Valley, rising 130 meters above ground (at an altitude of 3,700 m!). The chapels, galleries, halls and palaces that make up the huge religious sanctuary house antique holy relics dating all the way back to the times of King Sontsen Gampo (637 AD). Also in the complex is the tomb of the 13th Dalai Lama (built in 1933) with giant stupas, devotional offerings and elaborate murals. You can only access this area in the company of a Potala monk or guide.
We will then head over to Jokhang Temple and view the possibly most venerated statue in Tibetan Buddhism - the Jowo Shakyamuni Statue in the main hall. Other statues include those of two of King Songtsen Gampo's most famous foreign brides. It is worth noting that even though many of the less signifant statues have been severely damaged during the Cultural Revolution, the current "re-makes" include fragments of the original pieces to appear as authentic as possible.
Barkhor Street is right outside, vendors of religious icons/relics and Tibetan handicrafts sell their wares at a reasonable price, but no one is stopping you from bargaining at a holy place.
Day 3: First thing in the morning we will take the vehicle and visit Drepung Monastery, one of the great three "Gelukpa" university monasteries in Tibet. Founded in 1416, the monastery once housed over 15,000 celibate monks (before 1959) engaged in active academic studies making it "the" definitive monastic university in Tibet. Nowadays the academic tradition has largedly dissipated and resident population down to several hundreds, but the remaining scriptures on display may grant you a tiny glimpse into that past.
We will continue on to the second of the "great three" - Sera Monastery. Founded in 1419 and like the other two "greats", the monastery had three colleges specializing in different areas. Its structures badly damaged in the Cultural Revolution, the temple has seen renewed interest in reconstruction in recent years and currently houses several hundred monks.
Our last stop of the day will be at Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas. The gardens are of typical Tibetan fashion, complete with pools, fountains and are popular venues for the locals to celebrate festivals. The Kalsang Potang has a fully restored throne room (of the Dalai Lamas) and deserves a visit.
Day 4: After breakfast we will leave for the airport to catch the departure flight.
- 3 nights stay, meals included.
- Due to frequent fluctuations in tourism policies on Tibet, price quoted, itinerary availability are liable to change without prior notice. We apologize for any inconvenince this is bound to cause.
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Need to Know |
Runs:
Varied Run Times
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Duration:
4 Days
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Takes Place In:
Tibet |
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| What To Bring
Camera
Sunblock
Comfortable Footwear
Change of Clothes
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Included In Price
Tour Guide
Entry Fees
Meals
Hotel / Hostel Pickup
Accommodation
Transportation.
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Accommodation Provided:
- 3 Star Hotel
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Category:
Culture Tours
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Fitness Required
n/a
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FAQs About the Tour |
DESTINATION TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.
About Destination Travel International Co., Ltd.:
Description:
When people travel to a destination, they are more willing to have a local expert to assist for their tour arrangements. Destination Travel International (DTI) is honored to be the one.
First founded in 1985, Destination Travel International Co., Ltd. is the leading sightseeing company in China and currently has full operations in Beijing and Shanghai, the two major gateways into China.
Focusing on the city tours, DTI has been well recognized by its clients as well as the industry the premier FIT tour operator in China. DTI has also worked closely with the international Branding Hotel Chains for the tour services delivered to their in house guests. So far over 100 hotels are selling DTI products while over 30 hotels have DTI service counters in both Beijing and Shanghai.
As the local expert, DTI has designed various sit-in-coach tour programs and special tailor-made private tours to meet with the customer¡¦s tastes. The tours are more for the city of Beijing and Shanghai as well as the excursions of their nearby cities. Safe, interesting, comfortable and worthy is always the soul of each product.
With many years of experiences, DTI has a big team of well educated and trained professional tour guides with diversity languages and capabilities in quality services.
DTI has now also become the Member of China Association of Travel Services, The American Chamber of Commerce, China Tourism Association, IATA and ASTA since 1990's.
Payment Terms & Conditions:
Cancellation conditions:
1. Tour itinerary and transportation so described is subject to change without prior notice. In the event of adverse traffic conditions, we reserve the right to alter places to be visited.
2,The actual pick-up time of the listed tours from different hotel varies from place-to-place and from time-to-time in accordance with the traffic conditions. You will be advised at time of booking.
3. Reservation is required at least 24 hours prior to tour departure. On-Line reservation within 24 hours must be reconfirmed by phone.
4. 20% cancellation charge will be collected for the cancellation of the confirmed booking made more than 24 hours in advance.
5. 50% cancellation fee will be collected for the confirmed bookings occurred within 24 hours.
6. No refund will be made for no shows and the confirmed bookings.
7. Should the itinerary or means of transportation be changed or tour be prolonged due to unforeseen circumstances, all extra expenses will be borne and paid in cash on the spot by tour participants.
8. All rates are quoted in USD.
9, Children under 3 years of age are free without occupying a seat to the exclusion of another passenger. Child rates generally apply to children 3-11 years of age when accompanied by one adult, unless otherwise noted.
10. We reserves the right to adjust the tour price if there is any fluctuation in the exchange rate or increase in the cost of any portion of the tour.
11. We assumes no responsibility for any expenses, damages or losses incurred or sustained by any tour participants which arise from or as a result of any act, omission, default or neglect, causing injury, damage or loss to tour participants or their property.
12. All tours in Beijing are covered by travel agency liability and tourist accidental insurance underwritten by PICC.
13. In order to provide our clients a safe and satisfied tour, we would remind you to collect the voucher at Service Counters before you take the tour and choose our guide who wears the name badge.
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