Accommodation:Overnight in Beijing
The Summer Palace is the largest royal garden in the world. The awe-inspiring grandeur and beauty of the palace grounds are overwhelming and sure to impress all who visit.
Accommodation:Overnight in Beijing
This evening we will transfer you to Beijing West Railway Station for the overnight train to your next destination – Xi’an, and the Terracotta Warriors.
Accommodation:Overnight in Beijing
The Terracotta Warriors and Horses of Emperor Qin Shi Huang are quite possibly the most significant archeological excavation of the 20th century and work is still ongoing to uncover even more at the site. The terracotta warriors and horses were each individually and uniquely designed, then buried underground to protect the first Chinese emperor in the afterlife.
Accommodation:Overnight in Xian
Accommodation:Overnight on the train
Accommodation:Overnight in Lhasa
The Jokhang Temple is the holiest temple in all of Tibet, and it was also founded in the 7th century. Inside the temple is the statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at age 12, which is the holiest and most precious relic of Tibetan Buddhism.
Barkhor Street is the street surrounding the Jokhang Temple and a popular place for a holy kora (a religious circuit of a building or mountain) by pilgrims and locals. The street also has many old markets filled with Tibetan handicrafts related to Tibet Buddhism and local culture. The Tibetan Teahouse is where you can experience the real leisurely lives of the local people enjoying the local food and drink in a happy atmosphere.
Accommodation:Overnight in Lhasa
The Sera Monastery is famous for its “Debating Monks” as the monks practice debating scriptures of Tibetan Buddhism every day in the monastery’s courtyards. Visitors are welcome to observe how the monks practice their studies everyday as they learn about their religion from their teachers and others.
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Karola Glacier is not a huge glacier, but it is does make for a spectacular view. Since it is located only about 300 yards away from the highway, it is easy to walk to for an up-close visit to one of the world’s rapidly disappearing glaciers.
The Gyantse Kunbum stupa, located inside the famous Pelkor Monastery, is the largest stupa in Tibet. With its crown-like golden dome, inside you will find a nearly endless series of tiny chapels filled with thousands of exquisite paintings.
You can also enjoy a view of the Gyangtse Fortress located off in the distance. During the summer, travelers can also visit a traditional barely mill and see the vast barley field landscapes.
Accommodation:Overnight in Shigatse
At Gyawula Pass (5180 m) you will be able to have a panoramic view of the Himilayan mountain range, including Mt. Lhotse (8516 m), Mount Everest (8848 m), Mt. Qowowuyag (8201 m) and Mt. Mayalu (8463 m).
Another fantastic attraction, if the weather permits, is “Golden Everest”. At sunset in clear weather, the summit face of Mount Everest is bathed in the reddish light of the setting sun. As the mountain peak gently glows, many people believe that this is the absolute best time to view Mount Everest.
Rongbuk Monastery sits at an altitude of 5200 meters above sea level at the foot of Mount Everest. The lonely monastery is the highest altitude monastery anywhere in the world.
Accommodation:Overnight at Rongphu Guest House
While descending towards the border, the elevation is reduced to around 2000 meters above sea level and the surrounding terrain becomes a fantastic mix of deep valleys and waterfalls. The forest gradually appears with the glaciers and snow-capped mountain peaks still in view high in the sky above the valley.
Kyirong Border, the border village between Tibet and Nepal, is surrounded by this amazing natural scenery, with the snow covered mountains looming behind the verdant green forest.
Accommodation:Overnight in Gyirong
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