Description
Lhasa, literally meaning "Holy-Land", the heart and soul of Tibet, has history of more than 1,300 years. It rose to prominence as an important center of administrative power in the 7th century AD, when Songtsen Gampo, a local ruler in the Yarlung Valley, continued the task of unifying Tibet. Songtsen Gampo moved his capital to Lhasa and built a palace on the site that is now occupied by the Potala.
The fifth Dalai Lama also made Lhasa his capital. He built his palace, the Potala, on the site of ruins of Songtsen Gampo's 7th century palace, Lhasa has remained Tibet’s capital since 1642, and most of the city's historical sights date from this second stage of the city's development.
Tsedang, located by Yarlung Valley, is the capital of Shannan Prefecture. It’s reputed as "the cradle of Tibetan Civilization", mainly for two reasons: First, the mild weather and fertile land in Shannan gestated the great Tibet dynasty. Second, it’s the birthplace of the first Tibetans who were said to be the offspring of a monkey and a demoness. So Tsedang literally means "monkey's playground".
By visiting these two legendary cities, you can not only explore Tibet's origins, but also enjoy the spectacular landscape of Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.
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Cities of Legend: Lhasa-Tsedang
6 days/ 5 nights
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Arrive in Lhasa.
The guide will meet you at KonggarAirport, and transfer you to Lhasa city with about 1 1/2 hours’ driving (100km).On the way, you’ll get greeted by Nie Tang Budda – a Budda image engraved in the mountain face.After arrive in Lhasa, rest and acclimatize.Overnight in Lhasa |
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Lhasa.The first day of sightseeing starts from Lhasa’s cardinal landmark – PotalaPalace, a structure of massive portions.Its towering image already appearing on various occasions, but your first sight of the Potala will still be an awe-inspiring moment.It takes at least a good 2-hour to visit those rooms, halls and chapels.
Some 2km to the east of the Potala is the most revered religious structure in Tibet – JokhangTemple.Bustling with worshippers and redolent with mystery, the Jokhang is an unrivalled experience.The quadrangle of streets surrounding the Jokhang is the Barkhor – Lhasa’s most interesting pilgrimage circuit.This area of the OldTown is both the spiritual heart of Lhasa and the main commercial district for Tibetans.Overnight in Lhasa (B) |
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Lhasa.About 8km west of central Lhasa is the Drepung, once world’s largest monastery with about 10,000 monks.This day’s sightseeing begins with these white monastic buildings piled up on the hillside.Walking up to the hill is a pleasant thing, an easy break from the solemn ambience inside the halls and chapels.At the plat roof of hillside, you can have very good views of the whole Lhasa city and the distant mountains.
Drepung is one of Lhasa’s two great Gelugpa monasteries, the other is Sera.Around 5km north of central Lhasa, Sera may not be as grandiose as Drepung, but is more serene surrounded by many small temples.The “Buddhism Scriptures Debating” in Sera is very famous.Overnight in Lhasa (B) |
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Lhasa-Samye -Tsedang. To the north bank of the YarlungTsangpoRiver, among the open farmland, stands Tibet’s very first monastery – Samye which has a history over 1200 years.To reach Samye, you’ll take ferry to cross the Yarlung Tasangpo river, a fantastic ride.East of Samye is the Hepo Ri hill, a 30-minute climb up the side ridge takes you to an incense burner, festooned with prayer flags and offering great views of Samye below.
2hrs later you will arrive Tsedang, the third largest town in Tibet. (B).
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Tsedang – Yumblagang- Tsedang. Back from Samye, you'll make way to Yumblagang, a
medieval-European-castle-like structure, reputed as Tibet's oldest
building. It doesn't take that long to explore Yumbulagang. Perhaps
the best part of the visit is the walk up along the ridge above the
building. There're fabulous views of the Yarlung valley. Afternoon you
will sightseeing the Changzhu Monastery which is famous by it's Tangka
kind of the Canvas. Overnight in Tsedang (B)
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Leave. Pack your luggage and get ready for leaving.The guide will transfer you to the airport, and help you board the plane.Say goodbye to Tibet and fly out.(B)
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Departure schedule: 1 May, 2 May 2005
Price: RMB8500
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3-12 Yrs Kid 70% with bed,0-3 Yrs 20% without bed / Single supplement RMB 1200.
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Includes:
- The Alien’s Travel Permit
- Shanghai-Chengdu-Lhasa round trip airfare
- Transportation by non-AC coach/jeep
- 3-star hotes based on twin-bed room
- Breakfast
- English-speaking guide
- Sightseeing entrance fees
Excludes: tips(normal practice 5$/day*person), other personal expenses, unmentioned meals.
Notes:
- Departure may be advanced one day due to flight schedule re-arrangement.
- Hotels are subject to change, but will remain the same standard
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