Arrive Lhasa
Today, we take a morning flight to Lhasa. Upon arrival at Ganggar aiport, you will be met and transferred  to Lhasa city, check in hotel. Afternoon stay at hotel and adapt to the high altitude condition. Lhasa, the Capital of Tibet Autonomous Region while the same time an ancient city with a history of 1300 years, is a place where the traditions meet modernity, the religious blends secularity and a place where you see its past, future and present. [D]

Lhasa
This morning, we visit Jokang temple and Barkhor Bazaar where can see traditional Tibetan handicrafts. Jokang temple with its golden roofs was built in the 7th century where house the most valued Buddhist relic, Shakyamuni Buddha, which was brought to Tibet by princess Wencheng.  Afternoon visit Sera monastery, one of three largest Gelukpa monasteries, where you can see the monks' debating. [B/L/D]

Lhasa
Today’s highlight is Potala palace. The Potala palace was the residence of successive Dalailama and Songtsan Gampo, the 34th Tibetan king. Today you can see the tombs of former Dalai Lamas, and frescoes, murals, artwork in it. Afternoon, we visit Norbulingka palace, also known as Jewel Park. Norbulingka is the summer palace of former Dalai Lamas. [B/L/D]

Lhasa v Gyantse
After an early breakfast, we take a transfer by coach for the beautiful drive to Gyantse via Yamdrok lake, the Turquoise lake en road.  A picnic lunch will be served by the lake. Check in Gyangtse hotel. [B/L/D]

Gyantse v Shigatse
In the morning, we visit the famous Kunbum stupa, standing 9 story’s high and housing 77chapels. The pagoda is said to have 100,000 images either sculpted or painted in its walls. After lunch, we will drive to Shigatse, which is about 90 km, one and half hours driving. Upon arrival, check in Shigatse hotel. Afternoon, around 3:30, we start for Tashlunpo monastery, the largest Gelukpa monastery in this region. The monastery was founded in 1477 by Gedun Drupa, a disciple of Tsongkapa and the founder of Gelukpa Sect. Gedun Drupa was recognized as the first Dalai Lama.  Inside, you can see Matreya statue, which was erected in 1914 by Panchen Lama, and tombs of former Panchen Lamas. [B/L/D]

Shigatse v Lhasa
After breakfast, we drive back to Lhasa, 280km, four and half hours for driving. Lunch will be served in Lhasa. If time permits, we will drive to visit the school for the blind children. Tibetan dinner will be prepared in Yak Restaurant with performance. [B/L/D]

Depart Lhasa
Departure from airport for your flight onward.  [B]