Arrive Day at Lhasa
Welcome to the land of theforbidden city of the world, Lhasa!  Upon your arrival at the Lhasa airport, you will be greeted by out Tibet counterpart and transfer to hotel in Lhasa (95 km). Lhasa is at the height of 3640m from sea level, if you are coming from low land, you need a time to relax and acclimatize at altitude so we have no tour plans today. Just relax by yourself, acclimatize and adopt the altitude. 

Sightseeing in Lhasa
From today, we start our tour. At morning after breakfast, we visit the Lhasa’s cardinal Mark—Potala Palace. You first sight of the Potala will still be an awe-inspiring moment. Drop a visit of Jokhang Temple in the afternoon, which is the spiritual center of Tibet and one of the oldest buildings. Every day, pilgrims from every corner of Tibet trek a long distance to the temple which is the product of Han, Tibetan and Nepalese architectural techniques. Then you will visit Barkhor Bazaar nearby the temple, the oldest street in a very traditional city in Tibet. Visit a big free market with its prolific stalls for selling local specialties. Return back to your hotel and overnight.

Sightseeing in Lhasa
Today we visit two biggest monastery of Tibet, Lhasa. Visit once world’s largest monastery housing with about 10,000 monks--Drepung Monastery, about 8km west of center Lhasa. At the plate roof of hillside, you can have very good views of the whole Lhasa city and the distant mountains. Onward drive to Sera Monastery to catch the “Buddhism Scriptures Debating Session” in Sera which is very famous. Visit Norbu Linka Palace and return back to hotel and overnight.

Lhasa- Gyangtse- Shigatse.
Breakfast at hotel then continue drive to Gyangtse. On the Kamba La pass (4.796 m) have a fantastic view of the turquoise-like Yamdrok Lake which is regarded as one of the 3 holy lakes. You can enjoy Ningjinkangsang Snow Mountain and Karola Glacier from a distance on the way as well. Upon arrival in Gyangtse, visit Palkhor Monastery and Kumbum Stupa-the only monastery that houses monks from different sects. Later drive to Shigatse, the hometown of Bachen Lama. Upon arrival, visit Tashilumpo Monastery which sprawls on the slope of Mount Niser, southwest of Shigatse, exhibits lots of rare and invaluable articles. Overnight at Shigatse

Shegar- Rongbuk Monastery- Everest Base Camp- Rongbuk
Today is a big day, our visit to Mt. Everest Base Camp. On the way the stupendous view will seize your sight. In a clear weather, you could have a clear view of 3 mountains above 8000m and many others above 7000m near Shegar. En route visit Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery on earth. Then take the local minibus or hike to the base camp (10km). When arrive at the base camp, walk around to shoot valuable photos and appreciate the beautiful views of Mt. Everest. Many tourists like collecting some stones as the souvenirs. If you are lucky enough, you could see a fantastic view of the moon illuminating the mountain in the night. Overnight at Rongbuk.

Rongbuk - Shigatse
Enjoy the morning view the sunrise of the Mt. Everest. Breakfast then drive back to Shegar. Have a lunch here and then drive back to Shigatse. Upon arrival in Shigatse, free time at your disposal. After a nice journey to the base camp, you will enjoy a good sleep in a nice hotel here.

Shigatse- Lhasa
In the morning pick up at the hotel and drive back to Lhasa along the grand Yarlong Tsangpo River. Upon arrival in Lhasa, free time and relax. 

Departure to your onward destination.
Morning breakfast, then departure. If you are flying out, we drop you to airport or train station if you’re taking a train to mainland China. Your wonderful trip of short, quick Tibet EBC ends here.