Lhasa, considered as the Holy City of Tibet, is the financial, political and cultural center of Tibet Autonomous Region. It is also the landing place for most of the tourists planning a Tibet tour. As the development of Lhasa's transportation, hotels and other tourist facilities, Lhasa Tours has become one of the best options for tourists who wish to come to Tibet.
The best time for Lhasa tours is between May and October since it is relatively warm and humid. Generally, the peak season of Lhasa tours would come in May. The temperature difference during this period would be relatively smaller compared to that in other seasons. But please note that the sunshine radiation would be pretty strong, tourist are highly advised to prepare necessary sun-blocking stuffs before your Lhasa Tours.
Lhasa Tours Packages
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Name：4-Day Lhasa Tour
Tour Type：Group Tour
Group Size：Start from 2 Pax
Duration：4
Highlight：Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sutra Debating
Price：$379
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Name：4-Day Mysterious Lhasa Package
Tour Type：Private Tour
Group Size：Flexible
Duration：4
Highlight：Potala Palace, Tibet Museum, Drepung Monastery
Price：Contact us for details
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Name：Classic Lhasa Tour
Tour Type：Private Tour
Group Size：Flexible
Duration：4
Highlight：Yamdrok Lake, Barkhor Street
Price：Contact us for details
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Name：4-Day Lhasa Sightseeing
Tour Type：Private Tour
Group Size：Flexible
Duration：4
Highlight：Drepung Monastery, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple
Price：Contact us for details
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Name：4-Day Highlights-Lhasa Tour
Tour Type：Private Tour
Group Size：Flexible
Duration：4
Highlight：Teahouse Visit, Potala Palace, Barkhor Street
Price：Contact us for details
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Name：Lhasa Impression 4-Day Tour
Tour Type：Private Tour
Group Size：Flexible
Duration：4
Highlight：NorbuLingka, Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace
Price：Contact us for details
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Name：5-Day Lhasa City Tour
Tour Type：Private Tour
Group Size：Flexible
Duration：5
Highlight：Potala Palace, Ganden Monastery, Tsayeba Monastery
Price：Contact us for details
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Name：4-Day Lhasa Tour
Tour Type：Private Tour
Group Size：Flexible
Duration：4
Highlight：Potala Palace, Norbulingka, Thangka Workshop
Price：Contact us for details
Transportation in Lhasa
With the development of Lhasa transportation, there are more choices of transportation methods in Lhasa Tours, such as flights, trains and buses. Each of them has special features, and travelers can choose what they prefer based on their own condition.
Flights - It is the safest and most comfortable way to Lhasa. Currently, there are many flights to Lhasa from different cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Kunming etc.
Trains - Comparing to flights, the train is cheaper. Furthermore, the altitude along the railway to Lhasa gradually rises which is helpful for adapting to high plateau environment. At present, there are trains to Lhasa from Beijing, Chengdu, Xi'an, Chongqing, Lanzhou, Xining, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
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Tibet tour from Kathmandu of tourists could choose take the air to Lhasa Tibet or drive the China-Nepal Highway, Sino-Nepalese Highway through Zham Port.
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Tibet tour from Kathmandu goes through China-Nepal Highway, also called Sino-Nepalese Highway. There are some tips of China-Nepal Highway.
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Chengdu is an important entry city of Lhasa tours for it convenience transportation. If you have Chengdu Lhasa tours, you can go to Lhasa by air, by train and by land.
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With development of transportation in Tibet, tourists have different choices about how to go to Lhasa, which will be an important part of Lhasa tour package.
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Direct flights are opened between Tibet and some big cities in China. It is a convenient and time-saving way to tour to Tibet by air.
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Travelers can take train to Lhasa from Beijing, Shanghai, Guagnzhou, Lanzhou, Xining, Chengdu, Chongqing or Xi’an to enjoy the breathtaking scenery along Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
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In Lhasa, there are taxis and buses available to railway station. Besides, as professional Tibet tour operator, Tibet Tour provides transportation service in your whole journey.
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The transportation ways in Lhasa include bus, taxi, bicycle and rickshaw. The convenience transportation in Lhasa will make your Tibet tour more easy and comfortable.
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In Lhasa, there are several convenience transportation ways to the airport, including chartered car, taxi and airport. You can choose suitable one based on your condition in Tibet tour.
Hotels You can choose during Lhasa Tours
Attractions in Lhasa
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Barkhor Street
Barkhor Street is the most prosperous street in Lhasa. It integrates religion, sightseeing, folk custom, local culture, business and shopping.
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Dragon King Park
Dragon King Park is one of the famous garden architectures in Lhasa. It is noted for its clean pond, beautiful scenery and exquisite architectures.
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Yaowang Hill
Yaowang Hill is opposite to Potala Palace and it is the best place to take an overview of Potala Palace. Yaowang Monastery here is of long history.
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Ganden Monastery
Ganden Monastery is one of the three great monasteries in Lhasa. It is a monastery of profound Tibetan Buddhism culture and rich historical relics.
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Sera Monastery
Sera Monastery is one of the three great monasteries in Lhasa, Tibet. It keeps attracting tourists here for its monastery culture and rich collections.
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Drepung Monastery
Drepung Monastery is the biggest Tibetan Buddhism monastery. It has been one of the most famous scenic spots of Lhasa for its profound Buddhism culture.
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Norbulingka
Norbulingka is the most beautiful and largest artificial garden with most historical relics in Lhasa. It was the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas.
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Drigungtil Monastery
Drigungtil Monastery, central monastery of Drigung Kargyu Sect, is with special history. The tips will be useful for visiting the Drigungtil Monastery in Tibet tour.
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Tshurphu Monastery
Tshurphu Monastery is the most important monastery of Karma Kargyu. It is noted for its incarnation rule, profound Buddhism culture and rich cultural relics.
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Ani Tsankhung Monastery
Ani Tsankhung Monastery is a Buddhist nunnery with special tradition and style in Lhasa. It is noted for its holy hole where Songtsen Gampo prayed for the people.
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Yampachen
Yampachen is rich in geothermal resources and is noted as a famous hot spring resort. Tourists here could enjoy both the hot springs and beautiful landscapes.
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Ramoche Monastery
Ramoche Monastery is a Buddhism monastery with a long history and precious cultural relics. It is an attractive scenic spot not far from Jokhang Temple.
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Jokhang Temple
Jokhang Temple is a Tibetan Buddhism monastery. It has been a must-go site for tourists come to Lhasa for its long history and amazing cultural relics.
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Potala Palace
Potala Palace is a scenic spot on the list of the World Cultural Heritage in Tibet, China. It is noted for its long history and profound Tibetan culture.
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Pabangka Monastery
The Pabangka Monastery, means “giant stone palace” in Tibetan language, is located on north of Lhasa. It played an important role in Buddhism history.
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Lalu Wetland
As the largest city natural wetland with highest altitude in the world, Lalu Wetland has the reputations of “Natural Oxygen Bar”, “Lung of Lhasa” etc.
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Nietang Monastery
Introduction and tips of visiting Nietang Monastery provide useful information for visiting Nietang Monastery in Tibet tour, such as transportation, accommodation, etc.
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Zhaji Monastery
The small Zhaji Monastery in Lhasa is famous as monastery of wealth in Tibet. The exuberant incense and beautiful legend make it more attractive for visitors.
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Temple of Guan Yu
The small, but special Temple of Guan Yu is with over 200 years’ history. Its special historical background and layout will bring more fun to your Lhasa tour.
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Tibet Museum
Tibet Museum is the first large-sized official museum in Tibet. It is of rich cultural relics displaying the culture and history of Tibetan.
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Tips For Lhasa Tours
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Tibet tour from Kathmandu through Zham Port points how to go to Lhasa, Tibet from Kathmandu, Nepal and how to take the bus or the train to Lhasa.
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Zham Port is important of Tibet tour from Kathmandu. People from Kathmandu will go through Zham Port and drive the Sino-Nepalese Highway to Lhasa Tibet.
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The strategies of photographing Jokhang Temple include the information of best season and location to photograph Jokhang Temple and the features of Jokhang Temple.
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The notes of Chengdu Lhasa tours are about taboos, health care and shopping in the tour which is helpful for having wonderful and unforgettable Chengdu Lhasa tours.
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There are some taboos about greeting, visiting Tibetan family, visiting monastery, etc should be noted in your Chengdu Lhasa tours.
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The notes of Chengdu Lhasa Tours by Train are about security and health care on the train which are helpful for comfortable and wonderful train tour.
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FAQ of Chengdu Lhasa tours includes best way to Lhasa, high altitude sickness, transportation to Lhasa from airport, accommodation and dining in Lhasa, etc.
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The tips of Chengdu Lhasa tours include best time, tourist expenditure, health care, toasting wine and tea, greeting and shopping of Chengdu Lhasa tours.
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It would be much more leisure and economical for tourists planning to join the Lhasa tours in winter since winter is the low season of Tibet tour.
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Tourists require a comfortable and economical accommodation during the Lhasa tours could choose the three-star hotels in Lhasa.
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Tourists who have a high demand of accommodation could choose to stay in the five-star hotels during the Lhasa tours.
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Tibetan Buddhism plays important role in the history and culture of Tibet. Tourists could visit numerous famous monasteries during the Lhasa tours.
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Potala Palace and Norbu Lingka are two of the must-go places among numerous scenic spots in Lhasa for tourists planning Lhasa tours.
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Except the very famous monasteries in Lhasa, tourists could also make a visit to the special monasteries to enjoy extra charm of Tibet civilization.
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As a professional and experienced Tibet tour operator, Tibet Tour would like to provide tips for tourists planning to join the Lhasa tours.
