Explore the marvelous capital of Tibet – Lhasa on a half-day private tour
Lhasa
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Duration:
5 h
Activity Level:
Moderate
Experience:
Unesco, Family, Historical
Language:
English
Permis photo inclus
Visite en transports en commun
Excursion en bateau sur le canal incluse
Billets de train inclus
Convient aux petits enfants
Visite accessible en fauteuil roulant
Billet musée inclus
Collation légère incluse
Déjeuner inclus
Transport inclus
Visite à pied
Overview
Lhasa is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region in China and lies in a valley of the Himalayas. Lhasa is the traditional residence of Dalai Lama and is considered a holy land by Tibetan Buddhists. Our expert guides will show you the main highlights of this sacred city and tell you its fascinating history.
What's included
- Professional licensed guide
- Transportation by a private vehicle
- Entrance tickets
- All fees and taxes
- Food and drinks
Highlights
Lhasa
Lhasa is a prefecture-level city, one of the main administrative divisions of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It covers an area of 29,274 square kilometres of rugged and sparsely populated terrain. Its capital and largest city is Lhasa, with around 300,000 residents, which mostly corresponds with the administrative Chengguan District, while its suburbs extend into Doilungdêqên District and Dagzê District. The consolidated prefecture-level city contains additional five, mostly rural, counties.
Ramoche Temple
Ramoche Temple is a Buddhist monastery in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region. It dates back to the seventh century and is considered to be the most important temple in the city after the Jokhang Temple. Situated in the northwestern part of the Tibetan capital, it is east of the Potala and north of the Jokhang. The site occupies an area of 4,000 square meters.
The Barkhor
The Barkhor (pilgrims' circuit) is found in the heart of Lhasa encircling Jokhang Temple. It dates back to the founding of Jokhang Temple and is an essential pilgrim route.
The Barkhor circuit consists of East Street, West Street, North Street, and South Street. This street retains the ancient Lhasa look: Tibetan houses line the streets, and the ground is paved with flagstones.
The Jokhang Temple
The Jokhang, also known as the Qoikang Monastery, Jokang, Jokhang Temple, Jokhang Monastery and Zuglagkang, is a Buddhist temple in Barkhor Square in Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet. Tibetans, in general, consider this temple as the most sacred and important temple in Tibet. The temple is currently maintained by the Gelug school, but they accept worshipers from all sects of Buddhism. The temple's architectural style is a mixture of Indian vihara design, Tibetan and Nepalese design.
The Potala Palace
The Potala Palace is a dzong fortress in the city of Lhasa, in Tibet. It was the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas from 1649 to 1959, has been a museum since then, and is a World Heritage Site since 1994.
The palace is named after Mount Potalaka, the mythical abode of the bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara. The 5th Dalai Lama started its construction in 1645 after one of his spiritual advisers, Konchog Chophel (died 1646), pointed out that the site was ideal as a seat of government, situated as it is between Drepung and Sera monasteries and the old city of Lhasa. It may overlay the remains of an earlier fortress called the White or Red Palace on the site, built by Songtsen Gampo in 637.
Itinerary
8:00 9:00 10:00
You will be picked up at the hotel you are staying in by your guide.
During this tour, you will visit the most spectacular and significant sites of Lhasa, enjoy the unique Tibetan-style architecture, the views of the city and the surrounding majestic mountains.
The guide will help you to plunge into the history of this unique city and tell you more about the life of one of the highest mountain capitals in the world.
When the tour ends, the guide will drive you back to the hotel.
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