TTT- TO04: 12 Day Overland Tour from Yunan to Tibet
Trip Code: TTT-TO04
Trip Stander: Luxurious Tours
Destinations: Kunming- Dali- Lijiang- Shangrila(zhongdian)- Deqing- Mankang- Zuogong- Bangda- Basu- Bomi- Nyingtri- Lhasa- Namtso
Deapture: Every day depature
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Daily Itinerary:
Day 1st: Kunming/ Lijiang(500km)
There is almost 317km from Kunming to Dali with whole expressway. It will take four hours to get there.
Dali ancient town is regarded as the combination of Chinese and Western cultures. Travelers can not only visit the ancient town with thousands of years of history but also meet many foreign travelers. The road condition from Dali to lijiang is usual. It is narrow and winding with 179km of the whole distance. It will take three hours to get the destination. Once entering the Lijiang area, travelers can see the Jade Dragon snow mountain.
It is very convenient to lodge and have meal in Lijiang. It is said that only living in the ancient town, people can find their ideal landscape of Lijiang. At night travelers can go to the local bars and enjoy the different culture there.
Accommodation: Lijiang 3 star Hotel
* Kunming * Dali * Lijing
Day 2ed: Lijiang/ Zhongdian(200km)
The road condition from Lijiang to Zhongdian is the exclusively secondary bus way. The distance between them is 200km with nearly upward piedmont, which tests out drivers' patience mostly.
Lijiang out of Naxi nationality will let you feel the Tibetan atmosphere. Getting though the precipitous Tiger Jumping scenic spot, travelers can see the biggest Tibetan Buddhism temple in Yunnan province-- Songzanlin Monastery. After going out of Zhongdian county, travelers can overlook the halo of the golden summit of the temple .In the middle of the mountain, there is the name of the temple with Chinese characters. Along the road, there are many accommodations for food, lodging and fuel.
Accommodation: Zhongdian stander room
* Tiger Leaping Gorges * Songzanlin Monastery
Day 3rd: Zhongdian/ Deqing(160km)
Passing Napa plain, spanning the Jinsha River, getting though Tea-horse ancient road and climbing the snow mountain, travelers can overlook Deqing County. The whole distance is 152km.
The Feilai Monastery is the best place to enjoy the panorama of Meili Snow Mountain which belongs to the middle of Nushan Mountains. The three world famous rivers-Jinsha, lancang and nujiang-flow below the beautiful mountains of north-west Yunnan province. There are thirteen continuous peaks with the altitude of 6000m here, which are called Prince Thirteen Peaks.
There is 5km distance from Deqing to Feilai Monastery. Lots of restaurants and hotels can be found in Feilai temple scenic spot.
Accommodation: Deqing dorm bed
* Meili Snow Moutain
Day 4th: Deqing/ Mangkang(125km)
Starting out in the morning and hiking on the path at the top of the mountain which is opposite to Meili Snow Mountain, travelers can get to Yanjing after walking 120km. Yanjing is the main way of the communication between Tibet and main china . Tea-horse way is the first stop in Tibet. Even though Yanjing has belonged to Tibet, the frontier mark is several kilometers far from here. The road condition before getting Mandkang is not bad. The Lancang River flows along the road, adding to the excitement. Climbing over the entrance of Hongla Mountain, travelers enter the protection area of the golden monkeys. After going down the mountain and walking along the Mangkang river, travelers can get to Mangkang county which is the first county after entering the Tibetan area. The altitude here is 3780meters. Jinsha River, Lancang River and Nujiang River form a particular view here. We have called it ‘Two Cliffs Hold Three Rivers’. There is a way to Batang, Sichuan province in west Mangkang. This place must be called the throat of Tibet. It is very convenient to lodge and have dinner here.
Accommodation: mangkang stander room
Day 5th: Mangkang/ Zuogong/ Basu(340km)
The whole distance is 340km. After entering Mangkang, you will traverse over many beautiful mountains and rivers. After passing bangda,you will cross over the breathtaking Nujiang mountain pass. You must trek over lots of mountains and span many rivers. Going down from Lawu Mountain and getting to the Zhukabin station near Lancang River, then you climb to the pass of Dongda Mountain. This is the highest mountain pass in the Chuan-Zang road with the altitude of 5008meters. Overlooking from here, you can find the Chuan-Zang road and Lancang River are like two brilliant ribbons which are glistering in the ravines.
After passing Bangda, the first thing is to climb over the most precipitously traverse mountain -Nujiang Mountain.
Finishing the famous Seventy-two Bends and going down to the Nujiang riverside. Basu means "the village below Warrior Mountain" in Tibetan language. Its altitude is 3910meters. It is convenient to add oil for the car and have dinners.
Accommodation: Basu Stander room
Day 6th: Basu/ Rawok/ Bomi(200km)
The whole distance is 200km. That is not exaggerated to use ‘paradise’ to describe. The scenic spot comes from the time of starting out. Snow Mountains, primary forests and lyrical landscape combine together, which makes you have a special feeling that you never had before.
Rawok locates here with the altitude of 3850meters. The surface of the lake reflects the snow mountain’s image. The ecological environment has been protected well from Ranwu to Bomi. Travelers can enjoy the beautiful journey. Bomi town’s architectures are from Han nationality. People’s life here is comfortable. It is convenient to lodge and have dinners.
Accommodation: Bomi Stander room
* Rawok
Day 7th: Bomi/ Tongmai/ Nyingtri(233km)
The whole distance is 233km. the views are picturesque. If the weather is good, the Nankabawa Peak which is 7787m high can be seen. It is the holy mountain in Linzhi area. Beginning from Zhaxi town, travelers have to get though the forest all the time until the next destination. Tongmai Natural Barrier begins Tongmai and ends Dongjiu. It is the most difficult road in Dian-Zang way. The whole distance is 24km. however, wilderness lovers can feel the excitement here.
After the Natural Barrier, the road becomes better gradually. The area that is close to Lulang shows another view. The forests are so dense that you even can’t see the sky. Birds’ singing and flowers’ aroma can also give you a fresh feeling. Standing at the top of Selaji Mountain which has the altitude of 4702meters, you can see the Nankabawa Peak. Going down from Sejila Mountain, you can get to Linzhi county. If you go on driving 19km away, you can arrive the capital of Linzhi—Bayi town which locates alongside of Niyang River with the altitude of 2400meters. Because of the good weather compared with other areas, Bayi town is called "Jiangnan in Tibet".
Accommodation: Nyingtri Shangpala Grand Hotel(4*)
Day 8th: Bayi Town/ Draksumtso/ Lhasa(500km)
Niyang River derives from Mila Mountain. It flows more than 300 km to the east and converges into Yaluzangbu River after a 40km drive from south Bayi town.
If you start out at Ba River which is one of Niyang River and go north, you must arrive at the red sect's holy lake which is called Draksumtso after 40km drive. About 40km of passing Mozhugongka , you can see the mark with writing Gandan Monastery.
The distance is almost 500km; it will be mid-night to get Lhasa. Since may to October is peak travel season,it is wise to book your rooms in advance in Lhasa.
Acommodation: Lhasa Fengyaxuan Grand Hotel(4*)
* Draksumtso * Niyang River
Day 9th: Lhasa (100km)
Morning time visit Potala Palace. Afternoon visit Jokhang Temple, then walk around Barkhor Market.
Accommodation: Lhasa Fengyaxuan Grand Hotel(4*)
* Potala Palace * Jokhang Temple * Barkhor Market
Day 10th: Lhasa (100km)
Morning time visit Drepung Monastery. Afternoon visit Sera Monastery.
Accommodation: Lhasa Fengyaxuan Grand Hotel(4*)
* Drepung Moanstery * Sera Monastery
Day 11th: Lhasa/ Namtso Lake/ Lhasa (500km)
Morning time depature from Lhasa to Namtso lake, On the way passby Nagqu Granssland. One the way back have a chance take the Yangpachen- hotpring.
Accommodation: Lhasa Fengyaxuan Grand Hotel(4*)
Warm Notes:
Please take one warm cloth when you travel to Namtso lake that it’s blowing heavily and a little bit cold than in Lhasa city.
* Nagqu Grassland * Namtso Lake * Yangpachen Hotspring
Day 12th: Train/ Flight out of Lhasa.(80km)
Guide and driver on time dropping off to Lhasa train station or airport end the trip.
Tour Price(EUR/p.p):
Tour Stander 1person 2person 3-4person 5-6person 7-9person
Luxurious
Quotation Include:
1. Tibet Entry Permit
2. Tibet Travel Permit
3. Tibet Military Permit
4. Main Entrace fee above mentioned
5. Hotel: 11N stander room
6. Transportation: Lancruiser
7. Guide: English speaking guide
8. Travel insurance
Quotation Exclude:
1. Airfare or Train ticket in Chengdu and out of Lhasa.
2. Meals
3. Your own expense like Yanpachen hotspring.
4. Tips for driver and guide
