Chongqing Wulong Lhasa EBC Tour
| Duration: | 11 Days |
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| Route: | Chongqing - Lhasa - EBC - Lhasa |
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| Tour Type: | Private Tour |
Overview
The Chongqing to Tibet Tour perfectly combines the karst wonders of Wulong, Tibet's cultural heritage, and the majestic Himalayas. Starting at Wulong Karst National Geology Park, you will marvel at the Three Natural Bridges, Longshuixia Fissure Gorge, and the serene meadows of Fairy Mountain. Next, head to the sacred city of Lhasa to explore the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple and stroll through the vibrant Barkhor Street, where history and spirituality intertwine. The journey continues through Shigatse, with stunning views of Yamdrok Lake, the Karola Glacier, and a visit to Tashilhunpo Monastery, rich in cultural heritage. Finally, arrive at Everest Base Camp (EBC) to witness the breathtaking sunset over the world's highest peak Everest and visit Rongbuk Monastery, where faith and nature harmoniously meet.
| Day | Route | Attractions & Activities |
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| 1 | Arrive in Chongqing | Ciqikou Ancient Town, Hongya Cave |
| 2 | Chongqing - Wulong, 170km, Approx. 2.5hrs | Wulong Karst Geological Park, Impression Wulong |
| 3 | Wulong - Chongqing, 170km, Approx. 2.5hrs | Fairy Mountain National Forest Park, Furong Cave |
| 4 | Flight: Chongqing - Lhasa (3,650m) | Send off and pick up |
| 5 | Lhasa Sightseeing | Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street |
| 6 | Lhasa Sightseeing | Drak Yerpa, Sera Monastery |
| 7 | Lhasa- Gyantse- Shigatse, 360km, Approx. 6hrs | Yamdroktso Lake, Karola Glacier, Pelkor Chöde Monastery |
| 8 | Shigatse - Tingri - EBC, 350km, Approx. 7hrs | Gawula Pass, Everest Base Camp |
| 9 | EBC - Shigatse, 350km, Approx.7hrs | Sunrise of Everest Peak, Everest Base Camp, Rongbuk Monastery |
| 10 | Shigatse - Lhasa, 280km, Approx. 5hrs | Tashilhunpo Monastery, Yungdrungling Monastery |
| 11 | Lhasa Departure | Send off to the airport/railway station |
Daily Itinerary
CollapseThe tour guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. If time permits, you can visit Ciqikou Ancient Town, which showcases bluestone streets, ancient architecture, and local snacks along the Jialing River, offering a glimpse into traditional Bayu culture. In the evening, you can go to Hongya Cave, with its stilt houses and neon lights, which provide stunning river views and a lively atmosphere, with restaurants and shops blending ancient and modern charm.
Stay overnight in Chongqing
After breakfast, you'll drive about 2.5 hours to Wulong Karst Geological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its canyon Karst landscapes. First, visit the Three Natural Bridges Scenic Area, home to the world’s largest natural bridge group, famous for its stunning Karst formations, featured in Transformers 4. Next, explore Longshui Gorge, a 5-km canyon with towering cliffs and clear waters, creating a picturesque natural scene. After dinner, enjoy the Impression Wulong Show, a live performance showcasing the history and culture of the Ba-Yu region.
Stay overnight in Wulong
In the morning, visit Fairy Mountain National Forest Park, named after a peak resembling a dancing fairy. At an average altitude of 1800m with over 90% forest coverage, it’s a popular summer retreat. Its alpine meadows, dense forests, and mesmerizing sea of clouds attract countless nature lovers.
In the afternoon, explore Furong Cave, one of the world’s top three caves and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Formed over 1.2 million years ago, this limestone cave is known for its stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and rock formations — true masterpieces of nature.
Stay overnight in Chongqing
We will pick you up from your hotel in Chongqing and then take you to the airport. Your flight will land in Lhasa in 3 hours. You may feel a few symptoms of altitude sickness, like headache, inability to exercise, fatigue, loss of appetite, etc., a few hours after you arrive in Lhasa. Take it easy. It’s normal as you suddenly get to a high-altitude place from a plain. Most travelers will recover in 2 days.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
After a night of rest, you will begin your Lhasa city tour. As the heart of Tibet for over 1,300 years, Lhasa is home to Tibet’s most important cultural and religious landmarks.
Your first stop is the Potala Palace, the former winter palace of the Dalai Lama. Built in the 7th century by King Songtsen Gampo, it is famous for its gilded stupas and historic chapels.
In the afternoon, you will visit Jokhang Temple, the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism, where pilgrims gather for worship throughout the day.
Later, you will stroll along Barkhor Street, a traditional street around Jokhang Temple known for its Tibetan handicrafts and lively local atmosphere.
Optional:
You can go to visit the Tibetan handicraft art or the Tibetan Traditional Medicine center if time is enough. You can also watch the Tibetan Culture Show in the evening for USD60 per person at your own expense.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
In the morning, you are heading to Drak Yerpa, the most famous meditation retreat near Lhasa. It's a monastery embedded in the cliff wall. Drak Yerpa is described as the "life tree" or spiritual axis of Lhasa. The site had strong spiritual power, having been visited by almost all great Tibetan masters. You can feel the power of the meditation caves here.
In the afternoon, you will pay a visit to Sera Monastery, which is one of the "great three" Gelug monasteries of Tibet. Monks debate from 3 pm to 5 pm. If the debate is not your type, you can also enjoy the three sand Mandalas and colorful rock paintings of Buddha. The sight here is splendid because you can see wild roses around. That's why people also call it "the Court of Wild Rose."
Stay overnight in Lhasa
You will go to Shigatse from Lhasa via Gyantse today. Firstly, you can have a glimpse of Yamdroktso Lake at Gampala Pass (4,790m), from there you will be amazed by the breathtaking view of the holy Yamdrok Lake with its turquoise color and snow-capped mount Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance.
Then you will see the Korala Glacier when we pass it on the roadside. After that, we will arrive in Gyantse. Here we'll visit Palkhor Chode monastery. This magnificent multi-door structure is the largest stupa in Tibet, not only well known for its architecture but also for its old sculptures and paintings all around its inner walls.
Stay overnight in Shigatse
In the morning, you will depart from Shigatse and drive westward via Lhatse and Tingri toward Everest Base Camp. Along the way, you will cross Tsola Pass (4,600m) and Gyatsola Pass (5,248m), where colorful prayer flags flutter in the mountain wind.
Entering the Mt. Everest National Nature Reserve, you will continue ascending to Gawula Pass (5,198m), one of the best viewpoints to admire the spectacular panorama of the Himalayan peaks.
Afterward, you will continue to Everest Base Camp (5,200m). If the weather permits, you may enjoy the stunning sunset over the golden summit of Mt. Everest near the lodging area.
Stay overnight at a tent camp / Guesthouse
The great Sunrise of Everest Peak is far out of your imagination. Enjoy the peaceful and wonderful morning you’ve never had. After that, we will go to the Rongbuk Monastery, which is the highest monastery in the world. Then we may trek to EBC from the lodging area. You can have a good look at Mt. Everest from EBC and take clear photos of it. In the end, we will start to return to Shigatse.
Stay overnight in Shigatse
In the morning, you will visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama. Founded by the 1st Dalai Lama in 1447, it remains one of the most historically and culturally significant monasteries in Shigatse.
In the afternoon, you will drive back to Lhasa along the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley and visit Yungdrungling Monastery, an important Bon monastery. Inside Tongzhui Lakhang, you can see the legendary gilded silver lamp, believed to reveal past and future lives, explore the century-old scripture wall in the circular corridor, and discover the unique tradition of prayer wheels spinning in the opposite direction from those in Tibetan Buddhism.
Stay overnight in Lhasa
I am well thankyou. It turned out to be a great trip. I have two excellent guides and the driver. Especially as Lakdun (not sure how to spell her name) was there to help me at the airport when my flight got cancelled. You might also be interested to know that I run spiritual retreats and pilgrimag ....
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Typically Asked Questions from Our Clients
cynt***
How much does this trip cost and what type of hotels do you stay at? I do not want to stay in a tent in Rongbuk, it there a newly renovated hotel with a private toilet (western style)?
Dear Cynt****,
We can Chongqing Wulong Lhasa EBC Tour on June 10th 2026 for you.
Usually 4-star hotels can meet the needs of most travelers. There are also 5* hotel in Chongqing, Lhasa and Shigatse.
Yes, there is a Rongbuk Hotel at EBC and it has private toilet(western style).