Pilgrimage to Mount Everest for 8 days and 7 nights

Flights/trains arriving in Lhasa from various places - airport pick-up/station check-in, hotel rest

Arrive in Lhasa by plane or train from various places, pick up at the airport/station, and then go to designated hotels for rest. On the first day of the itinerary, it is recommended to take a break, adapt to the high-altitude environment, and prepare for the rest of the journey. Slow down during high-altitude operations to prevent altitude sickness!

Warm reminder:
1. The altitude of Xizang is high and the ultraviolet ray is strong. It is recommended that you carry sunscreen, sunscreen, lipstick and other products;
This day is crucial for first-time visitors to Tibet. Lhasa has an altitude of 3650 meters, and Nyingchi has an altitude of 2900 meters. It is necessary to gradually adapt to the plateau climate. Guests may experience varying degrees of altitude sickness. Upon arrival, do not be overly nervous, maintain a calm mind, drink more water, eat more fruits, rest more, and do not wash your hair or take a shower. Please be careful not to catch a cold, avoid vigorous exercise, and walk slowly. Please bring your own vitamin C and some commonly used medications. Good psychological resilience is a panacea for overcoming and overcoming altitude sickness. Numerous examples have shown that maintaining an open-minded and optimistic attitude can alleviate the physical discomfort caused by altitude sickness.

Lhasa city (Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street)

Breakfast: Hotel includes breakfast, lunch: Please take care of yourself Dinner: Nepalese cuisine Accommodation: Lhasa

[Travel Overview]:
After breakfast, visit the Potala Palace, which stands at an altitude of over 3700 meters and is built along the Red Mountain (117 meters high, 13 floors in total, and over 360 meters long from east to west). Potala "is the transliteration of Putuo Luo, which means the palace where Bodhisattvas reside. It is a building integrating palaces, temples and stupas. It is also the ruling power center of the integration of politics and religion in old Xizang. It is divided into the Red Palace and the White House. The Red Palace is the spiritual tower hall and various Buddhist temples of successive Dalai Lamas;
Jokhang Temple, also known as "Zulakang", means scripture hall in Tibetan. It has a history of 1350 years and is the oldest temple in Lhasa. It is still a highly regarded central temple in the entire Tibetan region today. The temple houses a gilded statue of Shakyamuni Buddha at the age of 12, as well as statues of Songtsen Gampo, Princess Wencheng, and Princess Chizun. After visiting the Jokhang Temple, you can feel the scene of Tibetan people lighting butter lamps and circling around Bajiao Street. The entire Bajiao Street echoes with the sound of the six character mantra "Om Mani Bami", which is grand and spectacular! After visiting the Jokhang Temple, you can freely stroll around the more than 1300 year old Barkhor Street. Although it has gone through many vicissitudes, the old city style here is still intact, and the city life of Lhasa can be seen here at a glance.

Lhasa - Yangzhuoyongcuo (one of the three holy lakes) - Karura Glacier - Baiju Temple - Shigatse

After breakfast, climb over the 4990 meter high Gangbala Pass along the Panshan Highway and arrive at the world's highest freshwater lake, the Yangzhuoyongcuo Observation Deck. Take a panoramic view of Yangzhuoyongcuo from the mountaintop. The deep blue lake water is the same color as the sky, making it difficult to distinguish whether the sky is bluer or the lake is bluer. The lake has an elevation of 4441 meters, a shoreline of 250 kilometers, and an area of 638 square kilometers. The lake water is as clear as sheep fat, with a sweet taste that can be consumed directly. The deep blue lake water is connected to the distant snow capped mountains, along with the colorful mountains on both sides, distinctive Tibetan villages, and scattered cattle and sheep, forming a stunning painting. Later, I went down to the lakeside of Yanghu Lake and had an intimate encounter with the holy lake, taking photos to my heart's content.
Having lunch at Langkazi and admiring the Karura Glacier on the way, it is like a sleeping ice beauty, crystal clear and blue, a great work of art carved by time. Passing through the heroic city of Jiangzi, visit the Baiju Temple, which is a temple that integrates the Sakya, Xialu, and Gelug schools of Tibetan Buddhism. It was first built in the second year of Xuande reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Ming Dynasty (1427) and took 10 years to complete. This is a typical Tibetan Buddhist temple architecture that combines towers and temples. There is a temple in the tower and a tower in the temple, and the temple and the tower complement each other seamlessly. Its architecture fully represents the typical style of temple architecture in the late 13th century to the mid-15th century in Tibet. Arriving at the important town of Shigatse in Tibet (3800 meters above sea level).

Shigatse Lazi Jiacuola Mountain Everest Base Camp Zaxi Zong/Dingri

After breakfast, drive to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest. On the way, check in at the stone monument 5000 kilometers away from National Highway 318. Then, pass by the north gate of Mount Everest, Mount Jiacuola, and hang a prayer flag to pray for friends and family. Appreciate the unique natural scenery of Houcang along the way, transfer to the scenic area environmental protection car in Zhaxigang Township and enter the 'Everest Base Camp' to experience the shock brought by Mount Everest and receive the baptism of the soul. Mount Qomolangma, which means "Holy Mother" in Tibetan, is the main peak of the the Himalayas at an altitude of 8848.43 meters, known as the "top of the earth", and a place where the soul can be precipitated! The summit is covered in snow all year round, and from a distance, glaciers can be seen hanging. The silver peak is towering, creating a sacred scene.
In the evening, you can enjoy the sunset over Mount Everest, and at night, you can admire the stars. The starry sky seems to be within reach, as if you can touch it with your hand. The dazzling stars will create an unforgettable night on Mount Everest for you.

Fixed Day - Jiawula Mountain - Shigatse

[Travel Overview]:
Get up early to shoot the sunrise of Mount Everest, and then drive through the Gawula Mountain Observation Deck, which is the only observation deck in the world where you can see five 8000 meter snow capped peaks (from left to right: Mount Makaru, Mount Lozi, Mount Everest, Mount Zhuooyou, and Mount Xixiabangma).
Afterwards, drive ahead to check into a hotel in Hanke.

Shigatse Tashilhunpo Monastery (where Panchen Lama resided throughout history) - Lhasa

After breakfast, visit the political and religious center of Houzang - Tashilhunpo Monastery, which has also been the residence of successive Panchen Lamas, meaning "Jixiang Sumeru Monastery", and is the largest temple in the Houzang region. It, along with the "three major monasteries" Ganden Monastery, Sera Monastery, and Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, is collectively known as the "four major monasteries" of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The temple was built in 1447 and houses the world's largest indoor bronze statue of Qiangba, which is 26 meters high. Visitors can visit the stupa halls of the 10th Panchen Lama, the 4th Panchen Lama, and the 5th to 9th Panchen Lama in sequence. Afterwards, return to Lhasa along the Lhasa Expressway.

Lhasa Nagenla Mountain Namtso Northern Tibetan Grassland Lhasa

After breakfast, you will arrive in Dangxiong, and then climb [Nagenla Mountain] (5190 meters above sea level) to the Tianhu Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Xizang -- [Namco]. It is the highest holy lake in the world, with an altitude of 4718 meters and an area of approximately 1920 square kilometers. Looking at the holy lake from afar, the water and sky merge into one color, the blue sky blends seamlessly with the blue lake, and the islands in Namtso Lake are scattered in various shapes and sizes. Standing on the Zhaxi Peninsula, with continuous snow capped mountains in the distance, the vast grasslands of northern Tibet in front of us, colorful prayer flags fluttering in the wind, and ripples on the lake surface, the scenery is magnificent and breathtaking. Why not take a group photo and pose in various shapes to commemorate.
Then drive back to Lhasa. The scenery along the way is full of Xizang characteristics, with a panoramic view of snow capped mountains and blue sky. Appreciate the scenery of the grasslands in northern Tibet all the way and return to Lhasa.

Lhasa - Airport/Station Delivery - Various Places

The departure time is timely, and the pleasant trip to Xizang is over!

Warm reminder:
Please check all your luggage and belongings before checking out to avoid any omissions.