Lhasa Tsedang Tour

Lhasa Tsedang Tour is one of an inspiring spiritual tour in Tibet. As the origin of Tibetan Civilization, Tsedang is popular with most of pilgrims and travelers who want a spiritual transformation in their being. And Lhasa is considered a miracle in the world for its ancient buildings and cultures. Lhasa Tsedang tour connects the two vital parts and puts a magnificent show in front of you. This tour include valuable places such as the Potala Palace(the center of Tibet), Samye Monastery(the first temple in Tibet), Tradruk Temple(a place where you can find a precious Thangka with thousands of pearls and jewels) and Yumbu Lhakhang(the first palace in Tibet).

Visit the best landmarks in Lhasa. The highlight is Samye Monastery, which is designed as a mandala surrounded by circular

5 Days Lhasa & Samye Monastery Tour

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Yumbulagang Palace towers on the top of the hill.

Are you a fan of Tibetan history? If yes, come and join this private tour which will show you the first temple, the first palace in Tibet and the largest mausoleums of Tibetan kings from the 29th. to 40th. generation, including the great Songtsen Gampo.

6 Days Lhasa Tsetang Yarlung Valley Tour

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This trekking tour will offer you a unique journey from Ganden to Samye. After an exploration in Lhasa city and suburb, the trekking will start in Ganden. During the following 4 days, you will enjoy the scenery of valleys, mountains, and lakes. You will finally arrive in Samye and have a view of the golden spires of Samye.

9 Days Ganden to Samye Tibet Trekking Tour

Lhasa – Ganden Manastery - Trek to Samye Manastery – Lhasa

This journey starts from exploring Lhasa city, then drive to Namtso for a ‘Heavenly Lake’ experience. On the way, you will enjoy the vast grassland and charming natural scenery. The last station is to head to Tsedang for discovering the "cradle of Tibetan civilization" and Samye Monastery, the first monastery in Tibet.

9 Days Lhasa Namtso Tsetang Tour

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The tour will take you to some great cities in Tibet and show you the dreamy natural views and the origin of Tibetan Buddhism. After a 4-day visiting in Lhasa, you will head to the east and discover the symbols of the Tibet culture then enjoy the two of top three holy lakes.

10 Days Lhasa Tsetang Shigatse Namtso Tour

Lhasa – Tsetang – Gyantse – Shigatse – Lake Namtso – Lhasa

It's a great experience to view the amazing scenery closer during your trekking tour.

This tour will lead you to visit the main tourist sites inside and outside of Lhasa, then drive to Samye, where you will do a trek to Chimpuk Hermitage, once a meditation retreat for Guru Rinpoche. If you feel good, you can climb up to the peak of Chipmunk.

7 Days Chimpuk Hermitage Trekking Tour

Lhasa - Samye – Trekking - Chimpuk - Tsetang - Lhasa

On the journey, you could visit some of the most important monasteries in Tibet and experience the mysterious Buddhist ceremony there. Besides, Chongye Burial Mounds, the largest scale mausoleum in Tibet is waiting for you to discover.

6 Days Samye and Trandruk Cham Festival Tour

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The most legendary lake Lhamo Latso in Tibet.

This tour package has much to offer, spectacular monasteries, beautiful alpine landscapes, and charming villages. The most attractive scenery is Lhamo Latso Lake, one of the most famous pilgrimage destinations. Many pilgrims believe that if they keep fasts for three days with sincerity, they will obtain a revelation of their future in the skull-shaped mirror of the lake.

7 Days Lhasa Tsetang Lhamo Latso Tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

What about the highlights of Lhasa and Tsetang tour?

Potala Palace: The highest and largest palace-style complex in the world today.

Jokhang Temple: It has the supreme position in Tibetan Buddhism. There enshrines the Sakyamuni Buddha statue brought in by Princess Wencheng from the Tang Dynasty. The reason why Lhasa is known as a holy place is related to this statue of Buddha.

Barkhor Street: Lhasa's most famous shopping street and the most prosperous street in history.

Samye Monastery: The architectural form of Samye Monastery is built according to the Tantric Mandala, showing the Buddhism cosmology three-dimensionally.

Yumbulagang Palace: The first palace in Tibet, and the birthplace of Tibet civilization.

How far is it from Lhasa to Tesdang? How long will it take on the way?

Tesdang sits 150 kilometers south of Lhasa, about two hours' ride to reach. Lhasa Gonggar Airport is located in the middle of Lhasa and Tesdang, only 95 kilometers away from Tesdang, about an hour ride, so you can visit Tesdang first then Lhasa.

When is the best time to visit Lhasa and Tsedang?

The best time to visit Lhasa is from June to September, when the climate in Lhasa is the best, the oxygen concentration is the highest, and the natural scenery is the most beautiful.

The best time to visit Shanan, where Tsedang locates, is from June to August. During these periods, it's relatively warm and the temperature is about 20 degrees.

To sum up, the best time to visit Lhasa and Tsedang is from June to August.

Is it possible to travel to Tsedang from Lhasa by train？

Yes, you can take the Lhasa-Nyingchi Railway and get off at Tsedang station. The railway was opened on June 25 this year, connecting Lhasa and Shannan cities.

There are two trains daily, equipped with oxygen supply, one leaving at 8:20 in the morning from Lhasa and the other at 1:40 in the afternoon. It takes just 1 hour and 10 minutes and the fare ranges from US$11 to US$26.

What about the road condition from Lhasa to Tsedang?

The roads from Lhasa to Tsedang are broad and well-paved asphalt roads. However, if you go further to the north, there's a small section of unsurfaced roads.