Tibet Olympic TravelTibet Olympic Travel - this 5 day tour is a great chance for you to discover Lhasa while in China for the Olympic Games, as the time spent there is neither too short nor too long and there is a great variety of activities involved.
Day 1/2Train ride from Beijing to Lhasa - 47 hours trip on the world highest railway, you will cross Xian and run through the Qinghai-Tibet plateau, , reaching an altitude of 3,641 meters. The landscape throughout this journey is breath-taking.Day 3The Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor StreetThe Potala Palace - morning visit to the Potala Palace which was built in the 7th century. Jokhang Temple - extremely tranquil 1300 year old temple. Barkhor Street - here you will be fascinated by the variety of clothing worn by people, all ethnic minorities coming from the outlying areas of the Tibetan region. Many antique stores in this ancient town.
Day 4Lhasa/ Yamddok YumTso (nature reserve island)/ LhasaEarly morning transfer to Yamddok Yum Tso, one of the three biggest islands in Tibet which is home to flocks of wild ducks, goose and other birds. Day 5Norbulingka (Summer Palace), Sangmu VillageNorbulingka - built in 1756 very near a medical spring outside Lhasa. It is the spring and summer residence of the Dalai Lamas as they leave the Potala Palace during this period. Sangmu Village - a chance to know the Tibetan countryside lifestyle. Overnight stay at Lhasa.
Price (per person)RMB 9300, 2 persons RMB 8550, 3 persons RMB 8000, 4 persons RMB 7500, 5 or 5+ personsThe Tibet Olympic Travel tour price includes: Tibet Entrance Permit, Beijing to Lhasa soft sleeper train ticket, Lhasa-Beijing flight, entrance fees, 3 night accommodation, English-speaking tour guide, Price does not include: meals Note to Travelers: Ensure that your Chinese Visa is valid for your entire stay in Tibet. Please click here if you would like to go from our Tibet Olympic Tours section to our homepage.
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