Lhasa Tours
Basic Facts of Lhasa:
Location: at the southwest of China, north bank of Lhasa River
Altitude: 3,650 meters
Area: 29,500 square kilometers
Population: 620,000
Lhasa, the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region, is also the economical and cultural center of Tibet. With an impressive heritage of culture and history, it has always been worshipped as the "sacred city" by the locals and travelers from all over the world. Presently, it is a melting spot gathering 30 or more ethnical minorities, including Tibetan, Han and Hui nationalities with the natives measuring 87%. Follow TOC to unveil the mysteries of this pure land.
Ever since Lhasa-Qinghai Railway began its career, this solitary land had just started to open his arms to embrace countless admirers from both home and abroad. Today, the transportation in Lhasa is soundly equipped with airplanes, trains and coaches outward as well as city buses, taxis, pedicabs and bicycles inward. As one saying goes that "without shopping, Lhasa trip will never achieve its completion", shopping in Lhasa is a great experience for folk culture exploration. With strong Tibetan-styled Tangka, costumes, ornaments and religious items, you can easily get the essence of Tibetan life. Never forget to have a taste of the local yummy cuisine, which is so different from other part of the world and so rich in ethnic highlights. Entertainment in Lhasa is also unique with a Tibetan flavor. Just lighten up and immerse yourself in a colorful and exciting carnival!
Sight spots in Lhasa cannot be more attractive. Some 13 centuries have blessed Lhasa with many tourist gems of global fame. Potala Palace, the splendid giant resting on the Red Hill, Jokhang Temple, a holy place dedicated to a statue of Sakyamuni, together with Norbulingka Summer Place are all UNESCO-endorsed attractions. Besides, the widely-known Drepung Monastery, Sero Monastery, Namtso Lake etc. also enjoy great popularity among people throughout the world. At the south fringe of the city, there sleeps Lhasa River, which endears herself to the locals as the "merry blue waves". It deftly winds through the snow-covered peaks and gullies of Nyainqentanglha Mountains and empties into Yarlung Zangbo River, leaving behind a string of amazing sceneries.
Join the designed Lhasa tours offered by TOC to dig deeper of this charming and graceful land. Words are too plain to describe its beauty, so come and experience all by yourself!
Tibet, China Most Popular and Yangtze Cruise 20-day Tour
- Tour Code: CN0066
- Tour Name: Tibet, China Most Popular and Yangtze Cruise 20-day Tour
- Duration: 20 days
- Market Price:
€2560 - Our Price:
€2479Special offer:€2232 - Offer: 10% off
- Highlights:
- China covers such a vast land that 20 days is not enough to cover all its beauty. But it is possible for you to visit most famous sites. Here in this tour we choose for you its current capital, an ancient city- Xian, Guilin with stunning mountains and lakes, modern Shanghai, cruise on China's longest river- Yangtze River, and the highlights of this tour-Tibet.
Most Popular Cities & Yangtze River 20-Day Tour
- Tour Code: CN0068
- Tour Name: Most Popular Cities & Yangtze River 20-Day Tour
- Duration: 20 days
- Market Price:
€2057 - Our Price: €1869
- Highlights:
- This itinerary almost covers all the elite sceneries in China. Your eyes will be fully pleased by the natural beauty and the historical relics in this old country. Modern Shanghai is also included so that you may also feel China's energetic development. Also you will visit the garden city-Suzhou. Man-made gardens in this city ranks top in China. You will surely be impressed by the exquisite skills of the Chinese ancestors. Beijing, the capitalcity, is the economic and political center of China. Also it is the host city for 29th Olympic games. In ancient city Xian, you will have the chance to visit the imposing Terracotta Warriors. Guilin and the Yangtze River Cruise will present you unique natural sceneries.
Tibet & Beijing & Xian 12-day Experience
- Tour Code: CN0065
- Tour Name: Tibet & Beijing & Xian 12-day Experience
- Duration: 12 days
- Market Price:
€1258 - Our Price: €1169
- Highlights:
- Spend 12 days to Beijing-the host city of 2008 Olympics, Xian-a city with a history of thousands of years, and Tibet- a land full of mystery. It is surely worthy of your valuable time.
Lhasa & Gyangtse & Shigatse 7 Days Tour
- Tour Code: CN0051
- Tour Name: Lhasa & Gyangtse & Shigatse 7 Days Tour
- Duration: 7 days
- Market Price:
€703 - Our Price: €660
- Highlights:
- Tibet, a land of mystery, attracts myriads of travellers every year. China government cherish this land very much. They spend much capital to develop this beautiful place and improve local people's life. Now the tourist infrastructures are well constructed. You have no worries about the convenience of travelling there. Come with Tourochina to expolre this mysterious land.
Lhasa Discovery Tour 4 Days
- Tour Code: CN0050
- Tour Name: Lhasa Discovery Tour 4 Days
- Duration: 4 days
- Market Price:
€337 - Our Price: €337
- Highlights:
- Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet, is worshipped as paradise in many poems. And it is indeed a dream-about place. It is not only because of its high altitude at 3,650 meters but also its impressive heritage of cultural and spiritual history.
