11-Day Chengdu to Nyingchi Peach blossom Tour
Tour Route: Chengdu - Lhasa -Nyinchi - Bomi - Basum Tso- Lhasa
Main Attractions of Peach Blossom Tour: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung and Sera Monasteries, Lulang Forest, Basom Tso lake, Peach Blossom trees.Duration: 8 days, from April 1 to April 8, 2023 Maximum Elevation: 3,650 m/ 11,050 ft. Additional discounts for larger groups. The 8 days Peach Blossom Festival tour combines cultural exploration with opportunities to enjoy incredible landscapes of Tibet. We will start our tour in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. In Lhasa, we explore Potala Palace, 7th century Jokhang Temple, Sera and Drepung monasteries.After that, we will take the scenic road towards Nyingchi, the Eastern region of Tibet. Nyingchi is famous for its gorgeous natural views, where you can enjoy the sights of green lush vegetation covering mountain slopes, rivers, lakes and of course the famous peach blossom. In early spring thousands of peach trees are blooming in the region while on the background you can still see snowy mountains. This contrast attracts photographers and nature lovers alike.
Highlights
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Fully explore the sunlight city Lhasa with its well-known palace of Potala and holy monasteries of Jokhang, Sera and Drepung.
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Follow monks, mendicants and fellow pilgrims around the Barkhor, Lhasa’s fascinating medieval pilgrim circuit.
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Marvel at the turquoise waters of Yamdrok-tso, one of Tibet’s most sacred lakes.
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Admire the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, from four different viewpoints.
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Stay at Everest Base Camp, witnessing its sunrise, sunset, and marveling at the starry sky at night.
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Worship before a 26m gold Buddha at Tashilhunpo Monastery, a walled complex the size of a village.
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A detour to visit the small monastic town of Sakya, which is one of Tsang’s most significant attractions and occupies an important place in Tibetan history.
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Take a prefect photo of Basomtso Lake, the largest lake in eastern Tibet.
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Time to Visit : Available All Year Around
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Tour Type: Small Group (Max 12) I.
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Trip Level : Easy for All Agesi
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Tour Price from: USD 939 per person based on double occupancy in hotels.
Itinerary in Short
Day 1: Arrive in Chengdu and Visit Jinli Street, Wenshu Monastery and Enjoy Sichuan Opera. Day 2: Tour Chengdu Panda Breeding Center and Board Chengdu-Lhasa Train to Tibet. Day 3: Spend the whole day on the train to Lhasa. Day 4: Enjoy Beautiful Scenery along Qinghai-Tibet Railway, Arrive in Lhasa and Transfer to Hotel. Day 5: Lhasa city tour: Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple (Walking Tour) Day 6: Lhasa city tour: Drepung and Sera Monasteries. Day 7: Driving from Lhasa to Nyingtri. Day 8: Driving from Nyingchi to Bomi. Day 9 : Driving from Bomi to Basum Tso: Basum Tso lake. Day 10: Basum Tso to Lhasa. Day 11 : Departure from Lhasa.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1; Arrive in Chengdu and Visit Jinli Street, Wenshu Monastery and Enjoy Sichuan Opera. Upon arrival in Chengdu airport or railway station, our guide will be meeting you and get you transferred to your hotel in Chengdu. The rest of the day is at leisure.Optional: If there is enough time , you can enjoy a short walk at the ancient Jinli Street. Later, drive to Wenshu Monastery to have wonderful taste of the vegetarian food for dinner. Another alternative is to enjoy the cultural show - Sichuan Opera in the evenving. (the cost is on you, based on your personal preference.) Stay overnight in Chengdu Day 2 : Tour Chengdu Panda Breeding Center and Board Chengdu-Lhasa Train to Tibet. In the morning, drive for about half an hour to Chengdu Panda Breeding and Research Center, the home to giant pandas, where you will catch pandas' feeding time. They are at their most active, both Adults and Babies. There's a wealth of information and a panda museum in this 230-hectare park 10 km (6 miles) north of Chengdu. It takes about 2.5 hours to visit this site.Then, the whole afternoon can be free for you to explore around.In the evening, you will be transferred to Chengdu Train Station for the overnight train to Lhasa. The train departs from Chengdu North Railway Station. It takes about 1 hour to check in as the train takes about 1000 passengers. Please be sure to arrive at the train station for 1 hour or a half before the train departure. Train Z322 from Chengdu to Lhasa departs at 21:37, and your Tibet Permit will need to be checked when you check in. Stay overnight in the train Day 3: April-train trip .Spend the whole day on the train to Lhasa. It is quite a long journey of taking a train from Chengdu to Lhasa. It will take 43:07 hours in the Train. On the first day you will pass through two important provincial capital cities in northwest China, Lanzhou and Xining. Xining is known as the beginning of Qinghai-Tibet Railway. Travelling along the rail line, you could see the scenery of countryside and cities in northwest China. The last stop for today is Xining, where you will arrive in about 11:54.Stay overnight in the train Day 4: Enjoy Beautiful Scenery along Qinghai-Tibet Railway, Arrive in Lhasa and Transfer to Hotel. Enjoy the most beautiful scenery of Qinghai-Tibet Railway. Spectacular land of snows, boundless desert, vast grassland, grand ice mountains, beautiful lakes that will continually appear and strongly attract your heart. You will arrive in Lhasa at about 16:00. Your tour guide will hold a board with your name to welcome you at the exit of the train station and escort you to your reserved hotel in Lhasa. Stay overnight in Lhasa. Day 5:Lhasa city tour: Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple (Walking Tour) We are visiting the two most important religious sites in Tibet. The Potala Palace was the seat of the Dalai Lamas since the 7th century. First, the guide will take you to the Chak Pori Hill to take photos of the majestic Palace. After that, we will go inside and spend approximately 1.5 – 2 hours there. You will see many artifacts.In the afternoon you will have lunch.If time permits, you can walk around the Potala Palace and joins many Tibetans.After that, we will walk towards the Jokhang temple. It was build in the 7th century to display the Jowo Shakyamuni Statue of the 12-year-old Buddha at the time bore the enlightenment. The statue was created at the time when the historical Buddha lived. It is elaborately decorated with gold, jewels, and precious stones.After visiting the temple we recommend you walk around Barkhor Street. Day 6: Lhasa city tour: Drepung and Sera Monasteries We are visiting the two most important monasteries in the capital. First, we will visit the Drepung monastery which once was the biggest monastery in the world with over 10,000 monks living there. It was the residence of Dalai Lamas before the Potala Palace was built. We have lunch after the visit.In the afternoon we are visiting Sera Monastery. It was founded by Tsongkhapa’s disciple in the 15th century. Nowadays it is famous for monks’ debate that you can witness. Debates are a very important part of learning and understanding Buddhism. Monks gather in the courtyard in the shade of trees to refine their knowledge. Day 7: Driving from Lhasa to Nyingtri Today, we will drive to Nyingchi, the Eastern Part of the Tibetan Autonomous Region. For its incredibly beautiful landscape, it is often called “Tibetan Switzerland”. The road runs along the Niyang River, the longest tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo or Brahmaputra River. You will start seeing blooming peach trees on the way. There are more peach trees when we reach Gongbo Gyamada county. Day 8: Driving from Nyingchi to Bomi, Today, we will drive to Bomi and Lulang forest. First, we will drive to the forest area. You will see King Cypress, a tree that is over 2,500 years old and about 50 meters high. After that, we proceed to visit Gala Village. The village is located in a gorgeous valley with magnificent peach bloom. After visiting the village we continue driving towards the Lulang forest. As we cross Sekyim la Pass, you will enjoy a distant view of snowy Mt. Namjia Bawa. Once we reach Lulang forest, enjoy the walk along the high trees, wildflowers with mountain setting on the background. There are small cute villages in the valley. We continue our way to Bomi, where you will see Peach Blossom village. Peach flowers here are larger in size than in other villages. You can also see the majestic snowy mountains in the background, creating an amazing contrast between spring and winter landscapes. Day 9: Driving from Bomi to Basum Tso: Basum Tso lake Basum Lake or Basum-tso in Tibetan is sitting at 3,500 meters above sea level. The water filling the lake originates from Nyching Tanglha Mountain. Basum-tso is a dozen kilometers long. It is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and forested areas. There is a small island with a temple on the lake. The wooden bridge connects the island with one of the lake shores. We will visit the temple and spend some time by the lake enjoying its beauty. Day 10: Basum Tso to Lhasa, In the morning, you can walk by the lake and enjoy the sunrise view. After that, we will continue our journey to Lhasa. Enjoy magnificent views of “Tibetan Switzerland” on the way. When we arrive in Lhasa, you are welcome to explore the city, visit nearby temples, do some shopping, try delicious Tibetan food in one of the local restaurants, or just take a rest. Day 11: Departure from Lhasa. The guide will transfer you to the airport or train station and help you get on board.
What's Included?
1. Tibet travel documents such as Tibet Travel Permit (excluding expedited processing fees), and delivery of the permit to your hotel in mainland of China. 2. Standard tourist vehicles based on the number of group members, ensuring one seat one person. Experienced local drivers offer attentive service. 3. Three-star hotels throughout the itinerary (upgrades available for an additional fee; single room supplement required when not sharing). 4. All meals listed in the itinerary. (Meal fees are non-refundable if declined due to personal reasons). 5. Excellent local Tibetan English-speaking tour guide (Prices for guides speaking other languages may be subject to separate negotiation). 6. Admission tickets for all tourist attractions listed in Itinerary. 7. Travel accident insurance. 8. Free shuttle between Lhasa Railway Station and the downtown hotel. Free transfers between Lhasa Gonggar Airport and the downtown hotel during specific times. 9. Other services: exquisite Tibetan souvenirs, tourist map, portable oxygen, medical oxygen in the vehicle, bottled mineral water, and more.
What's Excluded?
1. Chinese Visa (for any visa assistance services, please contact us for details) 2.International airfare to and from China or Nepal 3. Flight or train tickets to Tibet out of Tibet (If you need ticket booking service, please let us know) 4. Single Room Supplement: Hotels are based on double occupancy (twin-bedded rooms) by default. If you prefer a single room or if room sharing isn’t possible, a single room supplement is required (please consult the travel consultant for specific price differences). 5. Lunch and dinner in the cities and all meals outside of Lhasa and Shigatse 6. Tips to the guide and driver based on your satisfaction with their services. We recommend paying a total of $7 per person per day for both the guide and driver. 7. Additional expenses resulting from force majeure events (such as natural disasters, traffic controls, loss of valuables, visa delays, flight delays, cancellations, Travel insurance and Medical expenses, etc.). 8. Personal expenses: laundry, shopping, phone calls, etc.
1. When is the deadline to book this Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival Tour?
The Tibet Travel Permit is essential for any Tibet tour. We help to obtain this permit free of charge when you book your Tibet tour through us. Simply send us copies of your passport and China visa at least 20 days in advance. Once we receive your documents, we will promptly process the permit application with the Tibet Tourism Bureau. After obtaining your permit, we will notify you and send it to your hotel in mainland China. In exceptional cases, our staff can personally deliver the permit to you at the airport or railway station. With years of experience in handling Tibet Travel Permit, we assure you a smooth visit to Tibet by ensuring the acquisition of your permit.
2. What travel documents are required for a Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival and Everest Base Camp tour?
For taking this trip, various tourists require specific travel documents: 1)Foreign tourists: Passport, Chinese Visa, Tibet Travel Permit, Aliens’ Travel Permit 2)Tourists from Hong Kong and Macau:Home Return Permit 3)Tourists from Taiwan: Mainland Travel Permit (MTP), Tibet Travel Permit, etc.
3. How about the Guiding and Tipping in Tibet?
Our English-speaking guides are natives of Tibet with good knowledge of Tibetan culture, history, and Buddhism. Most are trained to offer Western-standard service. Throughout your stay in Tibet, we will monitor your health and provide prompt assistance to you. If you encounter any trouble, please do not hesitate to contact them or our customer service manager. Travelers' tipping to Tibetan guides and drivers is seen as extra gratitude for their excellent service, much like what you do in the West. Normally, a tipping amount of 7 USD per day is acceptable. The basic principle is rewarding good service with fair pay.
4. How are the Toilets in Tibet?
Undoubtedly, for many Western tourists, using toilets in Tibet can be a challenging experience. Therefore, it's advisable to moderate your expectations. If you travel to Lhasa by Tibet train, both western-style and squat toilets are available onboard. Staying in hotels rated above 3 stars in cities like Lhasa and Shigatse ensures access to standard Western flush toilets, eliminating any discomfort. However, when visiting attractions like Yamdrok or Namtso or outdoor sites like EBC, you're likely to encounter smelly and unclean pit toilets. It's recommended to carry sufficient toilet paper for such occasions.
5. How to Prevent from Altitude Sickness in Tibet?
For first-time visitors to Tibet, whether arriving by flight or train, allowing ample rest is crucial for quick acclimation to the high altitude in Lhasa. Avoid rushing to explore the streets or attractions independently. Walk at a slower pace and refrain from exerting yourself by running or jumping. Spending at least two days in Lhasa before venturing to places like Shigatse or Namtso allows for better acclimatization. If you experience any discomfort, inform your guide, and they will assist you.
6. Are There some Dos and Don'ts while Touring Tibet?
Photography is generally prohibited in monasteries. If you wish to capture images of Tibetan pilgrims, kindly seek their permission or maintain a considerable distance while taking photos. Swimming and fishing are prohibited in the sacred lakes of Tibet. Avoid discussing sensitive topics like politics. According to policy, international tourists are not permitted to travel alone in Tibet. While navigating Barkhor Street, adhere to the custom of walking clockwise. Refrain from exploring unfamiliar trails. Take proactive steps to preserve Tibet's delicate ecosystem. Given that Tibetan Buddhism profoundly influences the lives of Tibetans, always show reverence and respect for their unique customs. If uncertain about any practice, it's advisable to seek guidance from your tour guide before proceeding.
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