09 Days Tibet On Rail

Day 1 Singapore Chengdu

Assemble at Changi Airport for your flight to Chengdu. Chengdu offers plenty of life, history and culture to pique the interest of every type of traveler. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to Wuhou Memorial Temple. After which you can enjoy shopping at Jinli Culture Street.

( Dinner )

Day 2 Chengdu Xining

After breakfast, we will depart by domestic flight for Xining, the capital city of Qinghai Province. Upon arrival, proceed to Great Dongguan Mosque, built in 1380 and a spiritual center for Xining’s Hui residents.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3 Xining Qinghai Lake Xining Lhasa

After breakfast, visit the famous lamasery temple - Ta’er Lamasery. It is situated to the southwestern corner of the Lu Sha’er Town in HuangZhong City and was built in 1560. It is one of the Yellow Sect and the birthplace of the founder of the Yellow sect. Continue to visit the Qinghai Lake, located in the northeast of Qinghai province, 150 km form Xining. Enroute, you can see another scenic spot - the Sun and Moon Mountain inhabited by many Tibet residents. Qinghai Lake covers an area of 4,500 sq. Km 3,200metres of sea level. It is the largest inland salt lake in China and is famous for lapidate, fresh, tender, which grows 500 gm in 10years. In summer time, flowers blossom along the lakeside inhabited by the Tibetans. After dinner, transfer to the train station for overnight train to Lhasa.(6-cusioned bedded bunk in a cabin. Train schedule subject to change without prior notice).

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4 Lhasa

Today will be whole day on board the train to Lhasa. Estimated time of arrival in Lhasa is 8.30pm. Enjoy scenery along the train journey. Be transferred to hotel for overnight stay upon arrived into Lhasa.

All meals at passenger’s own expenses.

Day 5 Lhasa

The most imposing attraction of Lhasa is the Potala Palace, one of the center of the Tibetan government and the winter residence of the Dalai Lama. One of the architectural wonders of the world, this immense construction has thousands of rooms, shrines and statues. The general layout of the Potala includes a Red Palace for religious functions and a White Palace for the living quarters of the Dalai Lama. The golden-roofed Jokhang is 1300 years old and one of Tibet’s holiest shrines. It was built to commemorate the marriage of the Tang princess, Wen Cheng to King Songtsen Gampo, and houses a pure gold statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni brought to Tibet by the princess. The Barkhor (Octagonal Street) is essentially a pilgrim circuit, which is followed clockwise round the periphery of the Jokhang. All round the circuit are shops, stalls, teahouses and hawkers.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6 Lhasa

This morning, visit Drepund Monastery, situated at the foot of Mount Gyanpo, Wuzeri, 5 km northwest of Lhasa, built in 1419, one of the six large monasteries of the Buddhist Gelukpa in Tibet. The major components are the Great Sutra Chanting Hall and four institutes. The monastery houses a rich collection of historical relics, Buddhist classics and works of fine art. This is also a unique opportunity to experience a Tibetan home visit and taste their special “Qingke” barley wine and Yak-butter tea. Next, visit to the Sera Monastery. It is located in the northeastern part of the city and is the second of the three large monasteries of Lhasa. It comprises a great sutra chanting hall and three theological institutes. The principal relics include some ten thousand statues of Vajra Buddha carved in Tibet, a set of 16 sandalwood sculptures of the Buddha’s disciples. The Norbulingka in the west of Lhasa has been used as a summer palace since the time of the 8th Dalai Lama. More of a park, architecturally less imposing than the monasteries and the Potala, the palaces domestic atmosphere allows an insight into the more homey aspects of the theocratic rule.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7 Lhasa Gyantse Zhigatse

This morning, drive 110km to visit Yamdroktso - one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. It's winding road all up to the mountain, bumpy and somewhat thrilling. After passing over the Kambala pass of 5030m, the lake finally appears. Seen from the summit of Kambala pass, the lake is a fabulous shade of deep turquoise. Leaving Yamdroktso is as spectacular as arriving, since you’ll cross the 5045m Karola, with its awesome roadside views of the Nojin Kangtsang Glacier. In the afternoon, you'll go to Gyantse, visit Kumbum Monastery there. After that you’ll drive about two hours (100km) to Shigatse.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 8 Zhigatse Lhasa

After breakfast, visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery. It is counted among the six largest Gelukpa monasteries in Tibet. This tall building built in 1447 houses the world’s biggest gold gilded copper statue of Amitabha the Maitreya, 26m in height. The body of the statue is encrusted with ornaments and precious stones, and its overwhelming visage exudes an aura of calm benevolence. The surrounding murals of the chapel depict 1000 Maitreyas, drawn in gold line on a red background. The monastery is also famed for its Grand Hall with its opulent tomb of the fourth Panchen Lama. Tours ends and transfers back to Lhasa.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 9 Lhasa Chengdu Singapore

Gather at the designated time for transfer to the Gongga Airport for your domestic flight back to Chengdu to connect international flight back to Singapore.

( Breakfast )