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Experience Lhasa in four days: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street and the monastic centers of Drepung and Sera. This small‑group tour includes permits, local English‑speaking guides, transfers and three nights’ accommodation.
Experience Lhasa in four days: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street and the monastic centers of Drepung and Sera. This small‑group tour includes permits, local English‑speaking guides, transfers and three nights’ accommodation.
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Operated by Samtour of Chengdu OTC Travel · Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region
The city opens slowly as you step into Lhasa’s dry air: prayer flags snap in the breeze and the Potala Palace looms above the valley, its white and red volumes cutting a sharp silhouette against a pale sky.
moderate.
4 days (approx. 96 hours).
Moderate fitness recommended—able to walk several hours per day and manage short flights of stairs at high altitude.
Yes. For foreign nationals the tour operator arranges the Tibet Travel Permit; you must provide passport details in advance and carry your passport during travel.
Arrive with light activity plans, rest on day one, hydrate, eat lightly, and consider consultating a physician about prophylactic medication if you have prior issues.
Photography rules vary: exterior photos are generally fine, but many inner chapels prohibit flash or any photography—follow signs and your guide’s instructions.
The tour includes breakfast for three nights and one welcome dinner; hotels are 3‑star by default, with upgrades available for an extra fee if arranged before travel.
Potala Palace started as a 7th‑century site and became the Dalai Lama’s winter residence; Jokhang dates to the same early period and remains Tibet’s most important pilgrimage shrine.
Lhasa’s fragile plateau environment is sensitive to water scarcity and waste; travelers should minimize plastic use, stay on established paths, and respect restrictions at heritage sites.
Samtour of Chengdu OTC Travel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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