Giant Pandas and Lhasa

Day01 Arrival in Chengdu

Airport pick-up & airport-hotel transfer.

Day02 Chengdu

Giant Panda Breeding Base:which is not only the most important panda scientific research center, but also dwelling home for more than 100 Giant Pandas. Walk at leisure through the bamboo framed paths, and closely observe giant pandas of different ages eating bamboos, playing with each other, tumbling, climbing trees, etc. Don’t miss the chance to watch female pandas nursing their cubs in the nursery rooms. There is also a very informative Panda Museum for you to learn more scientific facts about Giant Pandas.
Jinsha Site Museum:  Jinsha culture (1200–650 BC) was a final phase of Sanxingdui culture and represents a relocation of the political center in the ancient Shu Kingdom.

Day03 Chengdu – Leshan – Chengdu

Leshan Giant Buddha: The Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.

Day04 Chengdu – Lhasa

Fly to Lhasa
Free time in the afternoon.

Day05 Lhasa

Potala Palace： It was named after Mount Potala, an important mountain in Buddhist traditions. The Potala Palace was the chief residence of all Dalai Lamas until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to Dharamsala, India after an invasion and failed uprising in 1959. Today the Potala Palace has been converted into a museum by Chinese authorities.
Jokhang Temple： The spiritual center of Tibet. Built in 647 by Songtsen Gampo, it has a history of more than 1,300 years. The temple is the fine product of Han, Tibetan and Nepalese architecture techniques.
Barkhor Street： a circular street at the center of Lhasa, is the oldest street in a very traditional city of Tibet. It is a place where Tibetan culture, economy, religion and arts assemble and a place to which a visit must be paid. Barkhor is the road that pilgrims tramped out around Jokhang Temple through centuries.

Day06 Lhasa

Tibet Museum:It has a permanent collection related to the cultural history of Tibet. The museum has a collection of around 1000 artefacts, from examples of Tibetan art to architectural design throughout history such as Tibetan doors and beams.
Sera Monastery：one of the big monasteries in Lhasa, and is the last Buddhist monastery to be built. There are many Buddha statues and beautiful murals in the halls. Sera Monastery has been listed as one of China’s National Cultural Relicssince 1982.
Norbulingka Park： served as a traditional summer palace and residence starting with the 7th Dalai Lama, and now it is the largest garden in Tibet.

Day07 Departure from Lhasa

Hotel-airport transfer is on your own arrangement. A pleasant onward trip!