D5: Go to Drupeng Hill to visit Drepung Monastery, which is one of four great Gelugpa monasteries in Tibet. Then drive to Norbu Lingka - the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama.

D6: Leave.

Optional sights:

A: One more day to Yamdrok Lake
Yamdrok Lake: Located several hundred meters below the old road between Gyanste and Lhasa, (4,794m above sea level). Far in the distance is the huge shadow of Mt. Nojin Kangtsang(7,191m above sea level).

B: One more day to Namsto Lake
Namsto Lake: Namsto, the second-largest salt lake in China, is about 190km away to the northwest from Lhasa, It is over 70km long and 30km wide. Namtso is a tidal lake and in clear weather, the magnificent views of the surrounding mountains dotted with tents of local nomads are splendid.

C: One more day to Gandan Monastery or Tsurphu Monastery
Gandan Monastery: Gandan, the first Gelugpa monastery is 40km away from the northeast of Lhasa. With spectacular views of the surrounding Kyi-chu Valley as the background, Ganden offers you a unique experience. If you only have time for one monastery outside Lhasa, Ganden would probably be the best choice.

Tsurphu Monastery: Tsurphu Monastery, about 70km away from the west of Lhasa, is the seat of the Karmapa branch of Tibetan Buddhism. Karmapa is also known as the Black Hats, a title that dates back to 1256.

Tips: This route is perfect for those who are coming to Tibet for the first time and usually live in comparatively low altitudes, children, and those over 50.

If you are interested in this route, please contact the local travel agency Tibetplus .

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