Ganden Monastery

Lhasa City Tour with Ganden Monastery

• Report rights infringement
• published: 12 Aug 2014
• views: 135

http://chinese-vacation.com/archives/tours/lhasa-city-tour-with-ganden-monastery Lhasa, capital of Tibet Autonomous Region, is an ancient city with a history of over 1,300 years. It is also known as the "City of Sunlight.” Stay over there for 4 nights will help you understand better this mysterious territory. Day by day itinerary D01 Arrival in Lhasa Arrive at Gonggar Airport (3500m), welcome by the local tour guide, transfer 60km (paved road, about 1 hour drive ) to the city, drive along the Yalutsangpo River and Lhasa River, enjoy the unique scenery of Tibetan style villages and Nyetang Buddha along the way ,check in at Thangka Hotel (3-4*) or similar in Lhasa (3658m) and rest for acclimatization. D02 Lhasa After breakfast at the hotel, take a tour to Potala Palace. It was the local government location, and was divided into two parts, the white palace and red one; it was also the highest castle-style palace in the world; Visit Jolkhang Temple and Barkhor Market, the heart of the old Lhasa town, here you’ll enjoy fascinating combination of deep religiosity and push and shove market economics. In Tibetan Buddhism Jokhang is also regarded as the center of the Universe, it is a must sightseeing in Lhasa. (B,L) D03 Lhasa Enjoy a day tour to Ganden Monastery- The Ganden Monastery, one of the four major monasteries of the Gelug Sect in Lhasa, stands on Wangbur Mountain in Dagze County, some 60 km from downtown Lhasa. Together with the Sera Monastery and the Drepung Monastery, Ganden Monastery is also one of the "Three Great Temples" in Lhasa. The Buddha Painting Unfolding Festival which is one of the grandest Buddhist activities held in the monastery attracts crowds of followers and visitors each year. (B,L) D04 Departure Transfer to the airport for your next destination. (B) The price includes: 1. 3 nights 3-star hotel accommodation based on a double occupancy with daily breakfast 2. 2 lunches at local restaurants 3. Entrance fees to the sites mentioned above 4. Service of English (German/Spanish/French/Japanese/Russian)-speaking guide upon request 5. Airport transfers and transportation during the excursion mentioned above 6. Tibet permission and insurance The price does not include: 1. Domestic flights to/from Lhasa 2. Dinners 3. Personal expenses 4. Tips to local guide and driver http://youtu.be/LLI9N0jphkU