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Drepung Monastery Tours and Activities
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In the 1930s the Drepung Monastery ranked among the largest monasteries is the world with between 7,000 and 10,000 monks from various countries living on its grounds at any given time. Its colorful halls were once divided into four schools for monks from Mongolia, Khampas and two other nearby regions. And while the number of monks has dropped to approximately 2,000, Drepung is now divided into seven colleges where men venture to learn about lineage, religion and geography.
In 2008, Chinese authorities shut Drepung down after monks led what became a violent protest against Chinese rule. After that, it didn't open to the public until 2013. Now travelers can explore the caves and temples around the grounds and step inside the iconic white pagodas tucked amid the hillside. Ganden Potrang, one of the most popular sites of Drepung Monastery, originally served as a residence for the second, third, fourth and fifth Dalai Lamas, before becoming a political and religious meeting place. While travelers agree the monastery’s buildings are certainly impressive, it’s the vast courtyards and dense forests that make this famous destination a perfect place for finding peaceful reflection.
Open daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Lhasa , Tibet
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7-Night Lhasa to Everest Base Camp Classic Tour
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This spectacular, and comprehensive tour will help you discover multiple highlights in seven days.You’ll travel between spread out attractions in a comfortable vehicle, and will save time researching and planning your itinerary, as it’s all organized for you. Take the stress out of language barriers, as this tour includes a guide. Highlights included Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera monastery, Karo glacier, and Everest Base Camp.
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US$880.00
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6 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Group Tour
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Discover the wonders of Tibet on this 6-day tour. You’ll save hours planning your itinerary, as everything is organized for you, including accommodation, and entrance tickets. Make the most of your time, and visit multiple cities, while traveling in a comfortable vehicle, with a guide. Highlights include Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple, and Potala Palace in Lhasa. You’ll also visit attractions in Gyantse, and Shigatse.
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US$757.90
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3-Night Lhasa City Small Group Tour
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Check off the spiritual and historic highlights of Lhasa in just three nights on this classic Tibet discovery tour. Spend your first day exploring the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street, then get to know your small group and guide over a welcome dinner. Then travel a little further to two of Tibet’s greatest monasteries: Sera and Drepung. Choose between 3-star or 4-star accommodation, which includes breakfast.
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US$480.00
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4-Day Private Lhasa Tour
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Discover the highlights of Lhasa with your own private guide on a 4-day tour of Tibet’s capital. See UNESCO World Heritage sites and landmarks such as Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace, and Drepung Monastery, and travel with ease in a private vehicle with hotel or airport pickup and drop-off provided. Admission tickets are purchased on your own, which leaves flexibility to visit the sites that you want.
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Small-Group 5-Night Lhasa Tour: Train from Beijing
Discover one the world’s most wild and ruggedly beautiful regions on this seamless, 5-night tour from Beijing to Lhasa, Tibet. Set off in the evening from Beijing and choose a hard-sleeper or soft-sleeper compartment; during your 2-night journey, you’ll pass by some of China’s most remarkable scenery. Upon arrival in Lhasa, enjoy a welcome dinner and settle in at your accommodation. Spend the remaining time exploring the region’s highlights, from the Potala Palace (once home of the Dalai Lama) and Jokhang Temple to the Drepung and Sera Monasteries.
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15 Days Mt Everest and Mt Kailash kora pilgrimage group tour
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Explore Tibet with a 15-day tour that travels from Lhasa to the northern and far western regions. Highlights includes Potala Palace, and the Drepung and Sera Monasteries in Lhasa; camping at Everest Base Camp with views of Mt Everest; and trekking around Mt Kailash. See several UNESCO World Heritage sites, the sacred Yamdrok Lake on the way to Shigatse, remote monasteries, and an abundance of stunning scenery.
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Tibet 8-Day Tour including Mount Everest Base Camp
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Go on an epic adventure in Tibet with this 8-day tour that stops at some of the most popular monasteries, including Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Pelkor Chode Monastery, Rongphu Monastery, and Tashilunpo Monastery. Along the journey, see Potala Palace, Barkhor Street, Jokhang Temple, Karo-La Glacier, and Yamdrok Lake. Plus end your tour by visiting the Everest Base Camp at the majestic Mt. Everest.
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Lhasa Culture tour
1) Meet local Tibetan expert on Dinner
2) Visit a Tibetan Handicraft centre
3) travel with Authentic Tibetan travel company
4) Tibetan Caligraphy Class
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15 Days Mt. Kailash and Manasarova Pilgrimage Group Tour
For Buddhist believers, Tibet is the holiest place to visit. Here, you can enjoy the ancient monasteries and temples, sacred mountains and lakes. This 15 days Mt Kailash Manasarovar yatra tour is the ideal tour route for those who are interested in Buddhism. At the beginning of the tour, you will spend three days to adapt to the high altitude in Lhasa city. After visiting the main temples and monasteries in Lhasa, you will head to visit EBC, Mt Kailash, Manasarovar Lake, etc. Along the, you will meet lots of pilgrims trekking to the holy mountain and lake.
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Small-Group 5-Night Lhasa Tour: Train from Chengdu
Explore the rich culture and architecture of this beautiful Himalayan city on a railway adventure from Chengdu. Enjoy two overnight stays aboard the Qinghai Tibet Train while cruising through northwest China’s picturesque scenery, then tour Lhasa’s landmark sites with an informative local guide. Visit landmarks like the White and Red palaces, Jokhang Temple, and the Drepung Monastery. Enjoy accommodations in 4-star hotels and some complimentary meals.
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Small-Group 5-Night Lhasa Tour by Train from Shanghai
Travel along one of the world’s most spectacular rail routes during this multi-day, train adventure from Shanghai to Lhasa. Pass by stunning mountain views and scenic provincial villages as you head deep off the beaten track. In Lhasa, you’ll enjoy time to hit the highlights, from the UNESCO-listed Potala Palace to Tibetan handicraft stalls. The tour includes four-star accommodation and visits to two of Tibet’s most fabled monasteries.
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7-Day Private Tibet Tour: Lhasa, Gyangtse, and Shigatse
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Explore Tibet on a private 7-day tour that starts in Lhasa and continues to the important cities of Gyantse and Shigatse. Travel with an experienced guide through Lhasa to see Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Barkhor Street. After three days, head to Gyantse, stopping at beautiful Yamdrok Lake before arrival in Gyantse where you take in Palkhor Monastery. Keep going to Shigatse to tour the Tashilhunpo Monastery and the New Palace of Panchen (Summer Palace of the Panchen Lamas) before returning to Lhasa.
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5-Night Lhasa and Lake Namtso Highlights Group Tour
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This convenient five-day tour of Lhasa and nearby areas is an ideal tour for travelers who want to see the cultural and natural beauty of Tibet but don’t have weeks to explore. Everything will be arranged for you, so you can just enjoy the cultural treasures of Lhasa, including the unmissable Potala Palace and other monasteries. Plus, visit Lake Namtso on an easy overnight excursion, one of the most beautiful lakes in Tibet.
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US$790.00
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8 Days Travel to Everest Base Camp
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Lhasa-Shigatse-Everest Base Camp-Lhasa 8 Days Tour covered the essence spots. The tourists shall launched towards Lhasa, experiencing the holy city, which abundant with the Tibetan Buddhist culture. Here stand with the highest palace in the world – the Potala Palace, The holy worship place – Jokhang Monastery, the biggest Tibetan Monastery – Drepung Monastery, and famous Sera Monastery which is attracted with the Monks debate. Depart from Lhasa, on the way, drive over the Gampala pass (4990 m), pass by the sacred Yamdrok Lake with the reputation of Heavenly Lake. In Shigatse you may visit the residence of Penchen – Tashilunpo Monastery. Finally, receives the ablution of the world’s highest peak at the Everest Base Camp.
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5-Night Central Tibet Culture Small Group Tour
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Visit the three largest cities in Central Tibet—Lhasa, Shigatse, and Gyantse—and get a good overview of the culture and landscape of the region on this convenient five-night tour. You don’t have to worry about any permits, transportation, or accommodation, as it’s all taken care of for you. Travel in a comfortable mini-bus, make new friends on a small-group tour, and learn about Tibet first-hand from a local guide.
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US$770.00
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Tibet Private Tour: 15 Days Mt.Kailash With Mt.Everest Tour
This 15days tour on Tibetan Tour On Tibet Plateau will include landscapes, lakes, UNESCO world heritage sites , trekking and most sacred mountains. This will provide you Tibet adventurous odyssey from Central Tibet to Far Western Tibet. The Destinations are; Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, Sakya, Mt.Everest, Old Tingri, Saga, Lake Manasarovar, Mt.Kailash, Darchen, Mt,Kailash Trekking.
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5-Night Lhasa City Private Tour
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Travelers interested in learning about the culture, traditions, and religion of Tibet will enjoy this carefully planned tour. You’ll visit some of the most important Tibetan Buddhist sites in Lhasa, including the must-see Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple, various monasteries, and more. As well as comfortable four-star accommodation you’ll also spend a night in a homestay, so you can learn more about the daily life and customs of ordinary Tibetans.
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US$730.53
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8 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Mt Everest Group Tour
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This comprehensive tour will take you to many of Tibet’s top attractions. You won’t have to worry about arranging transport, as transfers and accommodation are organized for you. Save time researching places to visit, and instead enjoy your action-packed itinerary, which has been carefully planned so you don’t miss any highlights. Best parts of the tour include Drepung Monastery, and Potala Palace in Lhasa, Lake Yamdroktso, Shigatse, Gyantse, and Mt. Everest.
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US$1,131.58
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15-Day Small-Group Best of Tibet Tour
Tibet is famous for unique scenery and culture of Lamas which allure worldwide travelers from adventure-seeking backpackers to luxury jet-setters since opening up for tourism in the 1980's. This 15-day small group tour provides an escape for your soul from the hustle and bustle and takes you to visit Lhasa, Gyamtse, Shigatse, Tingri, Rongbuk, Mount Everest Base Camp, Saga, Darchen, Dirpuk, Zutulpuk, Manasarovar, and Payang.
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US$3,636.00
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15-Day Lhasa, Everest Base Camp&Kailash Pilgrimage Trek from Shanghai
This Mt.Kailash Tour design for the customers who is looking for in-deep exploration in Tibet. Located in the Ngari Region of Tibet, Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarova are famous as Sacred Mountain and Holy Lake respectively. Both have often been chosen as a sacrificial center for Hindu, Buddhist, and Bonist pilgrims. Their spiritual aura and paradisiacal scenery also entice visitors. The route also including other must visit attractions in Tibet.
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US$1,980.27
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10 Days Lhasa Gyantse Shigatse Everest Namtso Group Tour
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This well-designed tour will help you to discover most of the wonders from Lhasa to Mt Everest and Lake Namtso. The tour starts with the top holy sites in Lhasa such as Potala Palace which is the landmark of Tibet and Jokhang temple, an ancient temple holds the highest position in Tibetan Buddhism. Then you will head to Gyantse and Shigatse for an adventure tour and get close to Lake Yamdrok and a great many of other attractions on the way. The sunrise at Everest Peak could be a spectacle not to be missed and it may be an unforgettable memory in your life time. The beautiful Lake Namtso and wonderful Yangpachen hot spring are waiting for you on your way back.
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US$1,292.64
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4-Day Tibet Tour: Private Lhasa Package of Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple
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Explore the palaces of the Dalai Lamas and learn about Tibetan Buddhism on a private 4-day tour of Lhasa. Tour the iconic UNESCO World Heritage-listed Potala Palace and Norbulingka Palace with your knowledgeable guide, and delve into Buddhist traditions when visiting Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery. Witness the rhythms of local life in the shops along Barkhor Street, and stop into the Tibet Museum and Tibetan Traditional Hospital. This once-in-a-lifetime tour includes three nights of accommodation, airport transfers and most meals.
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US$881.00
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US$881.00
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Small-Group 3-Night Lhasa Potala Palace Impression Tour
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This 3-night tour is the perfect way to explore Lhasa in a short period of time. You’ll be in a small-group, which means you’ll have a more personalized experience, and better access to your guide than larger tours. Enjoy the convenience of having your transport, accommodation, and entrance fees organized for you. You’ll visit multiple UNESCO-listed sites with a guide, such as Potala Palace, and see the magnificent Drepung Temple too.
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US$462.10
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13 Days Lhasa Mt.EBC Mt. Kailash Kathmandu Group Tour
Mt.Kailash is recognized as the holiest mountain in the world, Tibetan Buddhism believes it represents immense happiness. Its snowed-capped peaks always shine in the sunshine and with holy light. Many Pilgrimage followers were attracted to there year by year. With its special mountain shape, it is quite different from surrounding peaks. With the view of This mysterious holy mountain, people could deeply feel pious and wonders of religion.
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