8 days / 7 nights · Lhasa / Nyingchi / Damxung
Tibetan Lhasa Linzhi Namtso 8th
Potala Palace · Jokhang Temple · Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon · Namtso Lake
Reference Price
$1,790Rise / Person
- Purely for fun, no shopping
- The itinerary can be slightly adjusted
- Includes ticket reservation service
Number of people in a group6–12 people
IntensityHigh altitude
Best seasonSummer / Autumn
TrafficQinghai–Tibet Railway + business van
AccommodationFour stars 6 nights + Namtso 1 night
Departure MonthMay to October
Prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons; the following order confirmation shall prevail · Tickets for highlands and peak seasons need to be booked in advance
Itinerary Details
All routes are for reference only, the actual route is subject to the explanation of customer service
The key to Tibet is not the list of attractions, but adapting to the pace. This route first stays in Nyingchi (about 3000m) for two days, then goes up to Lhasa, and finally to Namtso.
Day-by-day itinerary8 days in total · daily destination, meals, accommodation and transport
Expand day by day; click a title to collapse. Itinerary for reference and may be adjusted for weather and traffic.
- D1Arriving in Nyingchi · Low-altitude acclimatization
DestinationVarious Locations → Nyingchi
- Meals
- Meals are self-managed
- Accommodation
- Nyingchi Four-Star Hotel
- Transport
- Airport Pickup
- Distance
- Within the city
Daily detailArrive at Nyingchi Milin Airport (altitude about 3,000 meters).
This day has no scheduled itinerary: drink water, walk slowly, go to bed early.
Tip: For the first two days entering Tibet, avoid alcohol, avoid strenuous activities, and don't bathe for too long. - D2Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon
DestinationNyingchi → Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon → Suosong Village
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: En route (included) · Dinner: On your own
- Accommodation
- Nyingchi Four-Star Hotel
- Transport
- Business van
- Distance
- Round trip about 160 km
Daily detail09:00 Depart for Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon. The canyon lies between two snow mountains, with the Yarlung River meandering through it; it is one of the deepest canyons in the world.
11:30 Arrive at the viewing platform; on clear days, you can see Mount Namcha Barwa.
13:00 Lunch.
15:00 Around Suosong Village, lower altitude and lush vegetation.
18:00 Return to Nyingchi. - D3Basong Lake · Heading to Lhasa
DestinationNyingchi → Basong Lake → Lhasa
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: En route (included) · Dinner: On your own
- Accommodation
- Lhasa Four-Star Hotel
- Transport
- Business van
- Distance
- About 400 km
Daily detail08:30 Depart.
10:30 Basong Lake, a glacial lake under the snow mountains, its water color changes with the light.
12:30 Lunch.
14:00 Drive along Lalin Expressway to Lhasa, with altitude gradually rising to 3,650 meters.
18:00 Arrive in Lhasa.
Tip: Go to bed early again tonight; tomorrow is visit to the Potala Palace. - D4Potala Palace · Medicine King Mountain
DestinationLhasa → Potala Palace → Potala Palace Square
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: City (included) · Dinner: On your own
- Accommodation
- Lhasa Four-Star Hotel
- Transport
- Walking business van
- Distance
- Within the city
Daily detail08:30 First, go to the Medicine King Mountain viewing platform (featured on the back of the 50 RMB note) to see the Potala Palace as a whole—it rises from the mountainside, with the Red and White Palaces layered along the mountain; photos cannot convey this relationship with the mountain.
10:00 Enter the Potala Palace. Reservations and timed visits are required; photography is prohibited inside, and routes and duration are regulated. See the tomb halls and murals.
13:00 Lunch.
15:00 Potala Palace Square and Zongjiao Lukang Park.
Tip: The slope is obvious, walk slowly, don't rush. - D5Jokhang Temple · Barkhor Street · Sera Monastery
DestinationLhasa → Jokhang Temple → Barkhor Street → Sera Monastery
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: City (included) · Dinner: On your own
- Accommodation
- Lhasa Four-Star Hotel
- Transport
- Walking business van
- Distance
- Within the city
Daily detail08:30 Jokhang Temple, the center in the hearts of Tibetan Buddhist believers, with people bowing their heads all day long in front of the temple.
10:30 Barkhor Street Prayer Path, walk clockwise for about 1 kilometer. Please do not go against traffic or linger for long periods to take photos.
12:30 Lunch.
15:00 Sera Monastery, the afternoon Buddhist debate is a very immersive scene (schedule according to temple schedule).
Note: Photography is generally prohibited inside the temple. - D6To Namtso · Nagenla Mountain Pass
DestinationLhasa → Nagen La Pass → Namtso
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch: En route (included) · Dinner: On your own
- Accommodation
- Stayed briefly by Namtso Lake
- Transport
- Business van
- Distance
- About 240 kilometers
Daily detail08:00 Depart, travel time about 4–5 hours.
11:30 Nagen La Pass (about 5190 meters), the highest point on the road to Namtso. Strong winds and low temperatures, so don't stay too long.
13:00 Lunch.
15:00 Arrive at Namtso (about 4718 meters), a plateau saltwater lake whose color changes dramatically with the weather.
18:30 Watch the sunset by the lakeside.
21:00 Starry sky after full darkness—this is the quietest and most breathtaking part of the entire Tibet route.
Note: High-altitude sleep may be uncomfortable, so be sure to prepare oxygen and keep warm. - D7Namtso Sunrise · Return to Lhasa
DestinationNamtso → Sunrise → Lhasa
- Meals
- Breakfast: Guesthouse · Lunch: During the trip (inclusive) · Dinner is at your own expense
- Accommodation
- Lhasa Four-Star Hotel
- Transport
- Business van
- Distance
- About 240 kilometers
Daily detail07:00 Sunrise at Namtso, the lake surface turns from leaden to deep blue in just a few minutes.
09:00 After breakfast, walk along the lakeside for a while.
11:00 Start the return trip.
16:00 Return to Lhasa, free time (choose Tibetan meal or Luoblinka). - D8Roblinka · Drop-off at the airport
DestinationLhasa → Roblinka → drop-off airport
- Meals
- Breakfast: Hotel · Lunch is on your own
- Accommodation
- Not included
- Transport
- Business van
- Distance
- Within the city
Daily detail09:30 Lobulingka, the Dalai Lama's summer palace, with well-regulated gardens and temples, far fewer people than the Dalai Palace.
12:00 After lunch, transfer to the airport or station according to flight schedule.
Note: Flights in plateau areas are easily affected by weather, so it's recommended to allow flexible time slots.
Key facts
Departure pointAssemble in Nyingchi, disperse in Lhasa
Number of people in a groupSmall group of 6–12 people
AccommodationFour stars 6 nights + Simple lodging by Namtso Lake 1 night
AltitudeNyingchi 3000m → Lhasa 3650m → Namtso 4718m
IdentificationThe entire Tibet entry procedure is handled on your behalf, but you need to provide your documents in advance.
Costs include
- 7 nights accommodation (including breakfast)
- First entrance ticket in the itinerary
- Transportation from Nyingchi to Lhasa and local business vehicle
- Assistance with Tibet entry permit
- Chinese-speaking tour guide
- High-altitude travel accident insurance
- Portable oxygen
Cost not included
- Round-trip major transportation to Tibet
- Meals at own expense
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
Booking Reminder
The procedures for entering Tibet need to be completed 15–20 working days in advance, and the document information must be accurate. Those with serious heart or lung diseases should consult a doctor first.