China · Religious & Spiritual

4-Day Lhasa Sightseeing Tour with Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple

4 Days Round trip from Lhasa Moderate pace
Visit the Great Drepung Monastery
View the Splendid Potala Palace
See the Marvellous Jokhang Temple
Stroll Through the Beautiful Barkhor Street

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Drepung Monastery, one of the largest Tibetan monasteries
  • 02 Explore the Potala Palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama
  • 03 Discover the splendid Jokhang Temple, the centre of Tibetan Buddhism
  • 04 Stroll through the old alleys of Barkhor Street with a cup of sweet tea

Visit the capital city of Tibet on this 4-day guided tour of Lhasa. Explore exquisite monasteries such as Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery, and learn about the holy land of Buddhists at the Jokhang Temple. Discover the Potala Palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama, and end your tour with a cup of sweet tea in the old alleys of Barkhor Street.

Visit the Potala Palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama, famous for the burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Lhasa
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Lhasa

  • Arrive in Lhasa and transfer to your hotel, followed by time to wander around the mesmerising city.

Overnight stay and dinner in Lhasa.

2
Day 02

Drepung and Sera Monasteries

  • Have a scrumptious breakfast and meet your Lhasa tour guide outside the hotel for a full-day sightseeing tour.

  • Stop at Drepung Monastery, one of the largest Tibetan monasteries, where around 10,000 monks live within the premises.

  • Visit Sera Monastery after lunch, one of the Great Gelug monasteries, famous for Buddhist activities.

Overnight stay and dinner in Lhasa.

3
Day 03

Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street

  • Visit the Potala Palace, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama, famous for the burial stupas of former Dalai Lamas and the meditation cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet.

  • Explore the Jokhang Temple, the centre of Tibetan Buddhism, and stroll through the old alleys of Barkhor Street before stopping for a cup of sweet tea.

Overnight stay and dinner in Lhasa.

4
Day 04

Departure from Lhasa

  • Have breakfast and get transferred to the nearest airport or railway station for departure.

Potala Palace, Jokhang, Barkhor Street

Where this trip takes you

Potala Palace, Jokhang, Barkhor Street

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Lhasa 1 city · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation

  • Meals

  • Pick-up and drop-off

  • English-speaking Lhasa tour guide

  • Tibet Tourism Bureau Permit

  • Travel insurance

  • Government tax

  • Mineral water

What's Not Included

  • International flights

  • Gratuities and tips

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Lhasa, Tibet, China
Tour start
Lhasa, Tibet, China
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Lhasa.

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