XIZANG AUTONOMOUS REGION
The Potala Palace： is a palace style building complex located on the Marbori Mountain (Hongshan Hill) in the northwest of Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China. It was built under the auspices of Songtsen Gampo, the thirty-third generation Tubo king. It is a holy land of Tibetan Buddhism and the ruling center of Xizang’s integration of politics and religion.
Jokhang Temple and Ramoche Temple are one of the most popular tourist attractions in Xizang, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to visit and worship every year. These two temples are not only important cultural attractions in Xizang, but also representatives of Tibetan Buddhist culture. Tourists can learn about the history and culture of Xizang, feel the connotation of Buddhist culture, and experience the religious atmosphere of Xizang.
Linzhi ：is an international ecological tourism area, a demonstration zone for comprehensive tourism, and an important world tourist destination. It has an ancient and simple Kongpo Culture, as well as distinct styles of Menba and Lhoba folk customs and Mishmi people’s customs. It has a large number of natural landscapes such as the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, Namjagbarwa, and Basum Lake, as well as historical sites such as the Taizhao Ancient City and the Thousand Year Old Castle Group, and red relics such as the Yigong General Tower and the Bomi Red Mansion.
Day 1. Arrive in Beijing at night and enjoy the night view of the city.
Day 2.Visit Tiananmen Square and Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. In the afternoon, head to the Forbidden City, a world cultural heritage site and the imperial palace of Chinese emperors from the 14th to the 20th century.
Day 3.Climb the famous Great Wall in the morning. In the afternoon, head to the International Stadium “Bird’s Nest” and the National Aquatics Center “Water Cube”
Day 4.Take a flight to Lhasa. In the afternoon, visit Baguo Street, and in the evening, enjoy the night view of the Potala Palace.
Day 5.Experience the sanctity of the holy city of Lhasa throughout the day. In the morning, visit the Potala Palace, a world cultural heritage site. In the afternoon, visit and worship at Jokhang Temple
Day 6.Take the high-speed railway on the Qinghai Tibet Plateau to Linzhi. Afterwards, pay visit the Yarlung Zangbo Scenic Area, which is located upstream of the Ganges River. Experience the cuisine and prosperity of the high-altitude city of Linzhi at night.
Day 7.Take the high-speed train back to Lhasa, and then visit Yangzhuoyongcuo, one of the three holy lakes.
Day 8.One day tour in Lhasa city center. Visit Sera Temple which is well known for God of Wealth, and Zhaji Temple. No matter the size of the temple, you can feel the devout faith of the Tibetan people. Then go shopping at the shopping center and enjoy delicious food.
Day 9.Return to Kathmandu by flight from Lhasa, ending the wonderful journey.