Destination China Tibet

Trip Difficulty Moderate Trip

Duration 10

Activities Tour

Accommodation Hotel and Guest House

Max altitude 5300 m

Group Size 1-12 Pax

Meals Breakfast

Vehicle Bus/Jeep/Train

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Highlights of Beijing Lhasa EBC Tour

Exploring three medieval cities: Beijing, Lhasa, Kathmandu.
Hike to stunning Everest Base Camp.
Enjoy an adventure overland journey with marvelous views and beautiful cultural experience of Tibet.

Overview of Beijing Lhasa EBC Tour

Beijing Lhasa EBC Tour is a multi-day trip that typically starts in Beijing, includes sightseeing in both cities, a train ride to Lhasa, and an overland adventure to EBC and possibly beyond to Kathmandu.

The train journey to Lhasa is the world’s highest railway, the Qinghai Tibet railway. The long and marvelous journey through high Tibetan plateau with picturesque scenes of Tibetan countryside. In the Tibet’s high altitude, the train has been equipped with oxygen-supplying equipments. Oxygen masks are available for those who need for altitude sickness.

The Everest Base Camp, Beijing Lhasa EBC Tour presents you an utmost experience for a lifetime. The trip leads you on a whirlwind tour to three oriental cities-Beijing, Lhasa and finally to Kathmandu.

Beijing to Lhasa and Everest Base Camp to Kathmandu tour gives you an insight into three ancient culture of Chinese, Tibetan and Nepalese. The main highlight of Beijing Lhasa EBC tour is the journey aboard on Qinghai-Tibet railway, the world’s highest railway travel. Further highlight of this trip is a short hike to Everest Base Camp from Rongbuk Monastery which is memorable.

In a Lhasa guided tour you will visit Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, and Norbulingka. The important Tibetan cities such as Shigatse, Gyantse and Shegar are also included on this trip. After reaching Rongbuk, you experience the view of the world’s highest mountain Mount Everest at 8848m. As you depart from Zhangmu/Gyirong and cross Friendship Bridge and enter to Nepal. You will then continue drive through beautiful scenery of verdant greenery replaces the dry and arid Tibetan landscape.

Beijing Lhasa EBC Tour 10 Days Itinerary

Day 1: Take Train from Beijing to Xi’an
Day 2: Xi’an Tour: Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, Bonpo Museum and Underground Palace
Day 3: Board the Overnight Train to Lhasa from Xi’an
Day 4: Sightseeing along the Railway and Arrive in Lhasa in the Late Afternoon
Day 5: Lhasa Sightseeing: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street
Day 6: Lhasa Sightseeing: Drepung and Sera Monastery
Day 7: Lhasa-Gyantse-Shigatse 360km
Day 8: Shigatse (3,850m) to Everest Base Camp (5,000m)
Day 9: Everest Base Camp to Gyirong Border
Day 10: Gyirong Border to Kathmandu

Detail Itinerary of Beijing Lhasa EBC Tour

Day 01: Take Train from Beijing to Xi'an

Take the overnight train to Xi’an from Beijing. Stay overnight on the train.

Day 02: Xi'an Tour

Arrive in Xian, check in hotel and visit terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, BanPo Museum and Underground Palace. You will see various kinds of ancient weapons which reflect the highly advanced technology in weapon-making 2,200 years ago. Stay overnight in Xi’an.

Day 03: Get Overnight Train to Lhasa from Xi’an

Get the famous sky train to Lhasa in Xi’an railway station to start the wonderful journey of exploring the highest train ride in the world. The train journey will take you about 32 hours. Stay overnight in the train.

Day 04: Arrive in Lhasa

Upon arrival in Lhasa, pick up at train station and drive to hotel. Free day in Lhasa. Stay Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 05: Lhasa Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast, start your day with a visit to Potala Palace, an architectural marvel, and the winter palace of Dalai Lamas. There you explore the Dalai Lama’s living quarters, and ceremonial hall, and marvel at gilded buddhas, intricate mandalas, and jewel-encrusted tombs of generations of Dalai Lamas, and enjoy the panoramic view of Lhasa city atop Red Palace. Next, roam over the Zhongxiao Lukang Park nearby and view the Potala Palace.

In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the sacred Jokhang Temple, the spiritual heart of Tibet, and experience the famous Barkhor circuit/kora, the backstreet of Lhasa. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 06: Lhasa Sightseeing Tour

Breakfast and drive to visit Drepung Monastery is one of the great three Gelugpa monasteries founded by a disciple of Tsongkhapa’s called Jamyang Chöje. At the mountaintop, the sweeping view of the enchanting Lhasa Valley will take your breath away.

In the afternoon, you will explore Sera Monastery, the second largest Gelug monastery next to Drepung. The biggest highlight is to watch the dramatic monk debate (15:00 – 17:00, from Monday to Saturday). By clapping hands, jumping, yelling, and rolling Buddhist mala, the standing monk furiously debates with the other monk sitting on the ground about Buddhist philosophy. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Day 07: Lhasa-Gyantse-Shigatse(3900m, 360km, 8 hours)

Breakfast and drive to Shigatse via Gyantse tour, crossing Gampala pass (4790 m) with a glimpse of Yamdrok-Tso lake. You will also cross Korola Pass with enjoying Korola glacier from roadside, the largest glacier in Tibet has the magical power of nature.

In Gyantse, you can spend some time taking photos of the ancient city of Gyantse, and drive through barley fields and countless farms to Shigatse, the second-largest city in Tibet. Stay overnight in Shigatse.

Day 08: Shigatse (3,850m) to Everest Base Camp (5,000m)

Breakfast and drive to Everest Base Camp, crossing Gyatsola Pass (5280m) and Gawula Pass (5198m) offer great view of landscapes and mountains. Enjoy the colossal white pyramid peak of Mount Everest stands towering before you with Sunset and sparking stary sky is amazing. Stay overnight at Everest Base Camp or in the local village near EBC if the EBC tent hotels are closed during the winter season.

Day 09: Everest Base Camp to Gyirong Border(2800m, 380km, 6-7 hours)

Breakfast and drive to Gyirong Border city, witnessing the breathtaking landscapes changing from 5200 meters to 2800 meters after visiting Rongbuk Monastery, the world’s highest monastery, where nuns and monks live together at 5154 meters above sea level. On the road journey to Gyirong, you will enjoy Mount Shisapangma and Peiku Tso Lake. Stay overnight in Gyirong.

Day 10: Gyirong Border to Kathmandu

After breakfast, you will say goodbye to your Tibetan tour guide and driver. Our Nepali staff at the Nepal border port will warmly welcome you, assist you in applying for Nepal visa, and be responsible for carrying large luggage at your own expense. We ensure a safe transfer for you to your hotel in Kathmandu.

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