6 Days Sichuan-Tibet Trip

• The Sanxingdui Ruins - Chengdu People's Park - Jinli Street
• 4+stars Hotel
• None

In the morning, you will visit the Sanxingdui Ruins, which is dubbed as one of the world's greatest archeological discoveries of the 20th century.

In the afternoon, you will step into Chengdu People's Park to experience the unique leisure and ease of this city. The relaxation of napping, the clash of mahjong, the joy of natural ear cleaning.

At nightfall, you will step into the Jinli Street. You will be tempted by a wide range of food, exquisite handicrafts and interesting folklore performances.

• Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding - Transfer to Lhasa
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

Early in the morning, you will visit the Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu. Here is the cozy home of more than a hundred of pandas of different ages.You can observe pandas up close and learn facts about pandas.

Then you'll go to a local restaurant for a Sichuan specialty hot pot that spicy and flavorful.

After the lunch, you will go to airport and take a flight to Lhasa. Your Lhasa tour guide will wait for you at the airport and help you to transfer to the hotel.

Tips
After arrive in Lhasa, you are advised to take it easy and avoid strenuous exercise as this may cause altitude sickness and affect your travel experience and health.

• The Potala Palace - Jokhang Temple - Barkhor Street
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, you will begin the day's adventure in Lhasa. First you will visit the majestic Potala Palace, which has spanned more than 1,300 years and still stands proudly in the skies of Lhasa. It is not only the political center of Tibet, but also a holy place of religion, which was once the temple of the Dalai Lama to rule and preach Buddhism.

In the afternoon, we turn to the most sacred Buddhist temple in Tibet - Jokhang Temple. As a spiritual beacon for Tibetans, it attracts countless devout pilgrims every day.

Outside the temple is the famous Barkhor Street, where pilgrims dressed in colorful costumes stroll along the street. You can follow in the footsteps of pilgrims.

• Norbulingka Park - Drepung Monastery - Sera Monastery
• 4+stars Hotel4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After breakfast, we will embark on a new journey with our first stop at Norbulingka Park - known as the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama - the most splendid oasis in Dhaxi Tibet.

Continuing westward for about 5 kilometers you will arrive at the Drepung Monastery. In its heyday, more than 10,000 monks studied here. On festive occasions, the monastery organizes grand Buddhist ceremonies, the most spectacular being the annual presentation of the Buddha statue at the Songtung Festival.

Then turn our attention to the 600-year-old ，Sera Monastery, famous for its grand Buddhist ceremonies and exquisite architecture.

• Lhasa - Yarlung Tsangpo River - Yarlung Tsangpo Valley - Gambala Pass - Lake Yamdrok - Karola Glacier
• 4+stars Hotel
• Breakfast

After Breakfast, we will drive to the Yarlung Tsangpo River. In Chinese, Yarlung Tsangpo River means water flowing down from the crest. There is a Galaxy in the heaven and a Sky River (Tianhe) on the earth, which is Yarlung Tsangpo River.

Subsequently, we will pass through the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley, where you can overlook the vast scenery of the Yarlung Tsangpo River and have the opportunity to take a close photo with the Tibetan mastiffs and sheep.

Next, we will arrive at the Gambara Hillside Observation Deck, which is an excellent location overlooking the panoramic view of the Lake Yamdrok.

Continuing on, you will have the opportunity to experience the charm of the Lake Yamdrokl. It is the habitat of many aquatic birds in Tibet.

Eventually, we will arrive at the Karo La Glacier to see the majesty of the glacier. It will takes about 40 minutes hiking from the entrance to the Chayangtso lake to see the glacier. Hiking distance of about 3 kilometers, the altitude of 4500-4800 meters between.
(Note: This section includes hiking, guests who are worried about plateau reaction can choose to rest in the car, while those who want to challenge themselves can continue to go forward)

Good to Know

1. Photographs need to agree on the price in advance, usually 10 yuan per person.
2. Please note that the temperature difference between the morning and evening in Tibet. The daytime ultraviolet ray is strong meanwhile the scenic area temperature is low. Please be sure to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and warm clothing in order to against wind and sun.

• Lhasa Departure
• None
• Breakfast

This Xi'an-Tibet journey comes to an end. You will take a flight back to Chengdu and our guide will transfer you to the airport or high speed train station depending on your itinerary, hope you make a great memory in China!