Feb.21 Lhasa
The Barkhor Street, Lhasa's old market, is full of vendors selling their wares. The smell of Yak butter is wafting in the air and hundreds of pilgrims are moving in a clockwise direction.
Feb.22 Lhasa
In the morning, visit Potala Palace. The Potala Palace, which used to be the residence of the Dalai Lama and seat of the Xizang government, is currently converted into a museum. It is comprised of over 200,000 statues, temples, shrines, and historical Xizang relics.
In the afternoon, visit the Deji Xizang to take part in the ghost-exorcism ceremony.
Have dinner at Deji Xizang.
Feb.23 Lhasa - YamdrokTso - Lhasa (by automobile)
Feb.24 Lhasa
About Xizang Travel Permits:
1. All foreign travelers are required to have the Xizang Travel Permit (or Xizang Permit, Xizang Entry Permit) in hand before entering Xizang. The Xizang Travel Permit is issued by Xizang Administration to the authorized travel agencies, but not to individual travelers directly.
2. CITS handle Xizang Permit application for guests who booked Xizang tour package from us. Travelers can either take a tailored private tour or join in a group tour. The tour package should include services of tour guide, automobile, sightseeing & accommodation. Please be advised that we do NOT offer “permit-only” service.
3. The Xizang Permit needs to be applied at least 20 days prior to arrival in Xizang, so we suggest travelers send the tour inquiry at least 30 days in advance.
4. The general travel information (including tour dates, travelers’ personal information, destinations in Xizang…) will be attached to the Xizang Permit, so the travel itinerary could not be changed once the tour is confirmed.
5. All travelers can get Xizang Permit through an authorized travel agency except diplomats, journalists, and government officials who should travel to Xizang under the arrangement by the Foreign Affairs Office of Xizang Government.
How to book a Xizang tour with Xizang Travel Permit:
Step1: Traveler sends a travel inquiry to CITS.
Step 2: CITS travel counselor sends you an itinerary and quote. We are pleased to make any changes as per your request before you are completely satisfied with the tour proposal.
Step 3: Book the tour and make the payment via bank transfer or PayPal. Payment needs to be received by us at least 20 days before your arrival.
Step 4: Send us the following document & information:
- A scanned copy of your passport (photo page);
- A scanned copy of your China visa (tourist visa);
- All travelers’ information including full names, gender, date of birth, passport number, nationality and occupation;
Step 5: Your travel counselors will confirm the tour and send you an email attached with the confirmation & voucher.
Step 6: When you leave for Lhasa you will need to show the original copy of the Xizang permit when checking in at the airport or railway station. The permit will be delivered to our local office in the departure city. You will need to pick it up from the local office. If you booked the land service at that city, our guide will pass the permit to you.
- Private English-speaking tour guide
- Private air-conditioned van
- Land transfers between airport and hotel
- Entrance ticket as listed
- Lunch as listed
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Service charge & government taxes
- Xizang Travel Permit
- Lhasa to Xining one way overnight train ticket (soft sleeper)
- International flight and train ticket
- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, fax fee, phone bills, optional activities
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- China Visa
- Travel insurance