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Day Trip: Tibet Samye Monastery
1 day
Full Day
About this activity
Starting with a Lhasa hotel pickup in the morning, the tour guide will lead the way along the Yarlung Tsang (Brahmaputra River), the Sand Mountain, the high mountain meadow, and the wide rivers en route to the Samye Monastery.
The Samye Monastery is Tibet’s first Buddhist monastery, built in the 8th century. It is the first monastery to have three Buddhist jewels of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. With these unique features, this splendid temple has become an attraction for visitors both at home and abroad.
Samye Monastery is located on the north bank of the Yarlung Tsanpo River of Zharang County. It is know as the first temple in Tibet commissioned by King Trisong Detsen. The monastery combines Chinese, Tibetan, and Indian architectural styles. The layout was designed completely according to the ideal universe found in Buddhist scriptures.
The tour ends with a return trip to Lhasa.
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The Samye Monastery is Tibet’s first Buddhist monastery, built in the 8th century. It is the first monastery to have three Buddhist jewels of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. With these unique features, this splendid temple has become an attraction for visitors both at home and abroad.
Samye Monastery is located on the north bank of the Yarlung Tsanpo River of Zharang County. It is know as the first temple in Tibet commissioned by King Trisong Detsen. The monastery combines Chinese, Tibetan, and Indian architectural styles. The layout was designed completely according to the ideal universe found in Buddhist scriptures.
The tour ends with a return trip to Lhasa.
Included
- Small-group (2-12 persons)
- Hotel Pickup and drop-off
- English-speaking, local Tibetan guide
- City tour tourist vehicle
- Liability travel insurance
- Drinking water provided during the trip
- Entry/Admission - Samye Monastery (Sangye Si)
Not included
- Lunch
- Tibet Travel Permit (USD $50 per person extra)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Book at least 20 days in advance so tour operator may attain your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to customers' delivery address / hotel address in one city of China. Please note your tour operator will contact you after the booking is confirmed.
- Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas at least 20 days prior to travel date.
- Notice: Customers' airport pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa need be arranged by tour supplier. If customers fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance, because customers need apply for their Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. Before that, they need ask for invitation letter from tour supplier. If customers fly or take a train to Lhasa from one city of China, they need apply for their China L Visa from China Embassy in their country.
- A valid passport and China L Visa used to apply for Tibet Permit are required on the travelling period
- A minimum of two people per booking is required
- Travelers who got a Tibet Travel Permit from another travel agency cannot book this day tour
- Travelers are required to book multiple day tours from the same suppliers if their plan includes multiple destinations in Tibet
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
60%
Original
20%
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