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Moderate

7-Day Xian and Tibet Classic Cultural Tour

3 views7 Days / 6 Nights 2–6 peopleMax 5,000m

Begin with a relaxed arrival and city experience in Xi’an before flying to Lhasa for the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier and a deeper cultural day in Tibet. With Tibet Travel Permit support, guided sightseeing, local transfers and a carefully paced arrival day in Lhasa for altitude adjustment, this tour is ideal for first-time international travelers who want to connect China’s ancient capital history with Tibet’s spiritual and highland scenery.

Start/End

Xi’an

Best Season

Apr-Oct

Difficulty

Moderate

Group Size

2–6

Tour Highlights

Begin in Xi’an, one of China’s most important ancient capitals
Experience Xi’an’s historic city atmosphere, old streets and cultural landmarks
Enjoy a comfortable city introduction before continuing to high-altitude Tibet
Fly from Xi’an to Lhasa and enter Tibet’s highland cultural world
Visit the Potala Palace, Tibet’s most iconic historical and religious landmark
Explore Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street for classic Tibetan pilgrimage culture
Travel to Yamdrok Lake for sacred lake views and open plateau scenery
See Karola Glacier and experience Tibet’s dramatic high-altitude landscape
Spend a deeper cultural day in Lhasa with monastery visits or Tibetan daily-life experiences
Receive Tibet Travel Permit support and local coordination for a smoother Tibet journey

Important Notes

This itinerary includes Tibet and requires proper Tibet Travel Permit arrangements. Early booking is strongly recommended.
Foreign travelers and Taiwan passport holders should provide required documents in advance for permit processing.
Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier are high-altitude areas. Travelers should be in good health and prepared for altitude changes.
The first day in Lhasa is kept light for acclimatization. Avoid alcohol, heavy exercise and overexertion after arrival.
Potala Palace tickets are limited and assigned by the reservation system. The visiting order may be adjusted according to ticket time.
Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier visits may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions, traffic control, seasonal access or local regulations.
Xi’an city sightseeing may be adjusted according to museum availability, traffic, opening hours and final package arrangement.
Photography may be restricted inside temples, monasteries or certain cultural sites. Please follow guide instructions.
Please dress respectfully when visiting religious sites and avoid touching Buddhist statues, murals, prayer wheels or religious objects without permission.
This tour is not recommended for travelers with serious heart, lung, brain, blood pressure or respiratory conditions.

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