5 Days Lhasa Winter Tour: Bird Watching (Black-Necked Crane)

Welcome to Lhasa - the Heart of Tibet! Tashi Delek! Your Tibet adventure begins upon arrival in Lhasa. Our friendly local guide and driver will greet you at the airport or train station and escort you to your downtown hotel (1.5-hour drive). Enjoy a restful night to acclimate to the high altitude (3

In this morning, start your visit to the Potala Palace. Not only is it the landmark of Tibet, but it is also the traditional residence and winter palace of the Dalai Lama (1649-1959). After climbing 365 steps from the gate of the Potala Palace to reach the Red Palace, you will arrive at the highest

In the morning, drive about 35min (12km) to visit Drepung Monastery which was the largest Tibetan monastery (Gelug Sect, Yellow Hat) in Lhasa. It used to be Dalai Lama’s palace before he moved to the Potala Palace in the 17th century. Now it is famous for Drepung Shoton Festival held each August, pe

Start your day with an early transfer to Linzhou County (林周县), located about 65 km north of Lhasa (a scenic 1 to 1.5-hour drive). Sitting at an average altitude of 4,200 meters, Linzhou is a renowned winter bird-watching paradise, offering breathtaking landscapes of mountains, grasslands, wetlands,

It is time to end your 5-day Lhasa Winter Tour. You will have some free time in Lhasa till your guide escorts you to the airport/train station for your flight or train to your next destination.Extension Ideas: If you prefer to travel longer in Tibet, you can extend your trip to other highlighted par