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Tibet Tour

Tibet is one of the most mysterious and the purest places in the world. Every visitor to this vast plateau will make his or her own discoveries. Even the worst photographer and the worst camera can take very beautiful photo in Tibet. The Potala Palace, Jokhang Monastery and Norbulingka have been inscribed to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List as a whole site.

 

10 Reasons To Visit Tibet

  • Get shocked by the distinctive culture and austere life in this very religious region and encounter the most religious and devoted pilgrims
  • Marvel at the mystical, magical Potala Palace soaring over the holy city of Lhasa, and feel the solemn ambience inside
  • Join the pilgrims to the spiritual center of Tibet - the Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor- the holiest of Lhasa's devotional circuits
  • Visit the three great monasteries of Tibetan - Drepung, Sera and Ganden Monasteries and watch monks debating in the traditional method
  • Ascend and get overwhelmed by the beauty and majesty Gyantse's Kumbum Chorten, and enjoy the quiet and serene atmosphere
  • Enjoy the intoxicating plateau natural scenery at the sacred, turquoise-blue Nam-tso Lake, the world's highest saltwater lake
  • Gaze open-mouthed at the magnificent views of Mt Everest from Rongphu Monastery, the highest in the world
  • Visit the active Tashilumpo Monastery at Shigatse and enjoying your shopping in the local markets
  • Get up close to the locals, greeted by them in their traditional way and entertained with their typical food, getting to know what life is like on " the Rooftop of the world"
  • Observe the rare and unique wildlife existing only in the harsh and challenging environment of Tibet on the earth
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Suggested Tour Itineraries

Are you planning to travel to Tibet? China Odyssey Tours provide all kinds of tours in Tibet.
We provide both pre-designed city tour packages and flexible customized tours.

Tibet Tour

COT-Tibet 3 Nights / 4 Days Tour Program in Tibet

Extension Tours Tour

3 days extension tour to Gyantse and Shigatse

2 days extension from Lhasa to Namco Lake

Recommended Multi-destination China Tours including Tibet

COT-G-007-A 6 nights & 7 days Chengdu and Lhasa Impression

COT-S-017-A 16 nights & 17 days China Classic Tour (including Tibet)

COT-B-021-B 20 nights & 21 days Essential China Tour (with Yangtze cruise and Tibet)

COT-B-015-B 14 nights & 15 days Golden Triangle Tour with Tibet and Yangtze Cruise

COT-B-018-A 17 nights & 18 days Splendid China Culture and Nature Tour

 

Special Notes

  • Due to the upcoming Olympic Torch Relay, Mt. Everest has been closed to visitors.
  • At present, all foreign visitors are required to have a Tibet Travel Permit. You will have to go through an agency to apply for the Permit. You won’t be able to do this on your own. Once you book a Tibet tour at China Odyssey Tours, we will do it for you and the application fee is included in the tour price.
  • Due to the physical demand of Tibet tour, when you take the train to Tibet you will have to fill out a health form to ensure you are capable for a tour at high altitude. On the day of arrival, just take a rest to get adapted to the high altitude.
  • At present, the Potala Palace Management Office has limited the number of visitors to 4,000 per day and restricted the visiting time of group tourists to one hour. It aims to protect this famous ancient building. In these cases, your itinerary in Tibet will be adjusted accordingly and China Odyssey Tours can ensure that you will not miss the chance to visit the famed Potala Palace.
  • Hotels in Tibet are generally in poor condition. After the visit to Mr. Everest, you can go back to Tingri and stay overnight there, or stay in the tents at Everest Base Camp for the night. You can also choose to stay overnight in the old guesthouse of Rongbu Monastery.

  • At all times, observe and honour the Tibetans, and respect local customs and traditions. Religion and politics can be sensitive matters. Be cautious with questions related to these topics. Visitors are also required to protect the fragile natural environment in Tibet.


 

Erin with local Tibetan people

Tibet was our favorite part of our trip, because the people there have retained their identity and are very spiritual and the area is so beautiful. The two of us did fine in the youth hostel setting in Lhasa, but we are not ordinary American tourists. Conditions were somewhat poor, but we felt that made the experience more organic, and it put us in touch with lots of backpackers and independent travelers. We also had more opportunity to visit with common people, who were very friendly and open. Tibet would have been fine to navigate independently.

Toni Bobruk
Conroe Texas United States


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China Odyssey Tours provide "private tours" in Tibet and other cities all over China. We will design your trip according to your needs and budget. During the tour, you will have a knowledgeable local guide, a licensed driver and a comfortable vehicle at your service.

Booking Notes

  • Due to the upcoming Olympic Torch Relay, Mt. Everest has been closed to visitors.
  • Now visitors can take rail packages to Lhasa on the new Qinghai-Tibet railway - the world's highest railway. Tickets for soft sleeper sell fast, and it’s very difficult for individual travelers to get a ticket on their own. China Odyssey Tours strongly recommends booking your Tibet Tour as early in advance as possible to ensure we can reserve your tickets.

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China Odyssey customers Rex and Norman from Australia with their travel consultant Laeticia at China Odyssey office in Guilin

After receiving your inquiry, we will work out an ideal tour itinerary and price with full understanding of your requirements (we might have more questions). When it finally meets your satisfaction, it's time for you to book your Tibet tour or China tour with us.

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