D3: Lhasa-->Tashi Island (About 233km): Driving through the northern
plateau of Chang Tang is stunning. The grassland extends boundlessly until Mount
Nyenchen Tanglha (7117m above sea level). Go to Tashi Island, a holy place in
the southeastern corner of Lake Namsto. Here, you can swim in the hot spring
swimming pool, where the water is believed to cure many skin diseases. Come back
to Lhasa and stay overnight in the Hongqiao Hotel.
D4: Drive 110km to
Yamdrok Lake-one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and enjoy the breathtaking
natural scenery. Then visit the Samding Monastery close to the lake. Also
visiting a Tibetan family can be arranged along this way, overnight in the
Nangaze Guesthouse near the lake.
D5: Get up early in the morning to enjoy the beautiful lake at dawn. Then
drive 130km to Gyantse. Visit the Kumbuk Monastery and Zongshan Relics. then
drive about 90km to Shigaze-the second largest city in Tibet, in the afternoon.
D6: Visit Tashilunpo Monastery - one of the oldest and largest Gelupa
monasteries in Tibet, the seat of Banchen Lama. After that, drive back to Lhasa
along the Lhasa River. A farewell dinner can be arranged at the Typical Tibetan
Restaurant where you can enjoy local food with a Tibetan dance and song show.
D7: Go to the airport and fly out.
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