We will arrive in Lhasa around 16:00. Our local guide will greet you at the railway station and present you a Hada (presenting Hada is a special ceremony of Tibetan for greeting their guests). Then we will set out for the Holy City – Lhasa which is 3658 meters above the sea level. You could take a rest and adapt yourself to the plateau environment after we arrived at our hotel.
We will visit the highest ancient castle style architectural complex above the sea level – Potala Palace (1 hour). It was the residence of the Tibetan Dalai Lamas, as well as the political, educational and religious center of Tibet. It was built in the 7th century during the reign of Songtsen Gampo and is composed of the White Palace and the Red Palace. There is solemn Buddhism scripture chanting ceremony in the New Year according to Tibetan Calendar.
In the afternoon, we will make a visit to Norbu Lingka – the Summer Palace of Dalai Lamas. It was constructed in 1740s and covers an area of 0.36 square meters after more than 200 years expansion. It is the largest artificial garden in Tibet with beautiful landscapes and rich historical relics.
We will tour to Jokhang Temple in the morning. There is solemn praying ceremony during Tibetan New Year, the Buddhists would chant and a large quantity of Buddhism followers would collect here. We will make a visit to Sera Monastery to enjoy its special and famous Buddhism scripture debating.
We will transfer you to the airport.