Tibet Group Tours: 8-Day Central Tibet Cultural & Historical Tour

When planning Tibet group tours, the itinerary of 8-Day Central Tibet Cultural & Historical Tour is highly recommended for people who are interested in Tibetan culture and history.

Brief Introduction of 8-Day Central Tibet Cultural & Historical Tour

This route is regarding to the origination of Tibetan culture. Tourists will enjoy the typical natural landscape the cultural landscape in Tibet history, such as the Yarlung Zangbo River and Yamdrok Lake. We will take this chance to experience Tibetan’s daily life and devout Tibetan Buddhism followers.

On the fist day, our local Tibetan guide will greet you at the airport or train station, and then we will drive you to the holy city Lhasa. You will have a good rest in Lhasa to acclimatize the high altitude. On the second day, we will visit Potola Palace, okhang Temple, Barkhor Streets and Lhasa old Town. On the third day, we will make an excursion trip to Ganden Monastery and Sera Monastery. On the fourth day, we will drive to Tsedang city, our guide will process you PSB permit, and then we will visit Yumbulakang Palace and Samye monastery. On the sixth day, we will visit Gyantse Dzong where you will see the whole Gyantse city. Afterwards we will drive to Shigatse and visit Tashilunpo Monastery and the spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas in Shigatse, and do its kora which provide a great view of whole Shigatse city. On the 7th day, we will drive back to Lhasa and you will enjoy the marvelous landscapes and sceneries along the Brahmaputra River. On the 8th day, we will send you to the airport or the railway station.

Attractions of 8-Day Central Tibet Cultural & Historical Tour

There are many attractions in 8-Day Central Tibet Cultural & Historical Tour, you will be deeply attracted by the cultural and historical content of the attractions.

Jokhang Temple and Potala Palace.

Potala Palace is the worldwide known cardinal landmark of Tibet. The massive structure itself contains a small world within it. It is renowned as residence of the Dalai Lama lineages (Avalokiteshvara). Jokhang temple is the most sacred shrine in Tibet which was built in 7th century and located at the heart of old town in Lhasa, the circuit around it called Barkhor street, which is a good place to purchase souvenirs. Both of them are the focal points of pilgrims from entire Tibetan world, multitudinous pilgrims are circumambulating and prostrating in their strong faith. Afterwards stroll on the narrow streets of Lhasa old town to meet local people and visit their markets.

Ganden Monastery

Ganden Monastery ranks the first among the six largest monasteries of Gelugpa. In addition to its magnificent architecture and religious importance, there is an extremely fabulous view on top of the Ganden Wangpo Hill, and Kichu valley is behind Ganden monastery, it is strongly suggested to hiking around the monastery and takes a bird's-eye view of the valley.

Other Attractions of 8-Day Central Tibet Cultural & Historical Tour

We will also make a visit of other attractions in Tibet, like Sera Monastery, Samye Monastery, Yamdrok Lake, Yumbulakang Palace, Gyantse Kumpum, Tashilunpo Monastery,Gyantse Dzong, Tashilunpo Monastery, etc.