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Tibet – Nyingchi – Lhasa – Shigatse 9D8N Classic Tour (No Shopping)

Out Manila · China Southern Airlines

Classic Tibet via Guangzhou: Lulang, Basum Tso, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Yamdrok Lake and Tashilhunpo Monastery, with oxygen support, 4-5 star hotels.

Tour dates

2026 · from Manila

Departures from Manila, Dec 17–25 2026 to Dec 17–25 2026. The rate changes by date: an amount on a date is added to the base rate per pax. Seats are limited and confirmed at booking.

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Quotation

per person
Tour rateper pax
Adult & child with bedtwin sharing$1,988
Child without bed / infantrate on requestAsk us
Not in the tour rateper pax
Philippines travel taxUSD 30 per person (collected with the tour fee)USD 30
China group visaUSD 40 per person (collected with the tour fee)USD 40
Tips for driver and guideUSD 54 per person (USD 6 per day x 9 days, collected with the tour fee)USD 54
Single supplementUSD 430 per personUSD 430
Fuel surcharge estimatedUSD 75 per person (subject to change)USD 75
OptionalPrincess Wencheng Show + Lhasa sweet tea + Potala Palace night view, USD 80 per personUSD 80

About this package

9 days 8 nights

Fly Manila to Guangzhou on China Southern Airlines, then on to Nyingchi in Tibet. You will see Lulang Forest, Basum Tso, the Potala Palace (interior visit), Jokhang Temple, Yamdrok Lake and Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse. Seven nights are in 5-star hotels and one in a 4-star hotel. Oxygen support is provided: an on-board oxygen cylinder, daily oxygen concentrator supply and more.

  • Airfare
  • Hotel
  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Sightseeing
  • Baggage
Duration
9 days 8 nights
Departure
Manila (NAIA)
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Baggage
23 kg + 7 kg carry-on
Hotels
7 nights 5★ · 1 night 4★
Meals
Daily breakfast + 14 meals
Transport
VIP bus (Tibet)
Guide
English-speaking

Your route

  1. ManilaDay 1
  2. 1NyingchiLulang, Glacier
  3. 2Basum TsoLake Heart Island
  4. 3LhasaPotala Palace
  5. 4Yamdrok LakeKarola Glacier
  6. 5ShigatseTashilhunpo
  7. 6Zhaqi TempleLhasa
  8. ManilaDay 9
OutboundMNL CAN

CZ3092 / CZ3477
12:00–14:40 or 06:35–10:30
local time

ReturnLXA CAN

CZ3464 / CZ397
13:25–19:15 or 14:15–16:50
local time

CZ3092 on Day 1 and CZ3477 on Day 2; CZ3464 on Day 8 and CZ397 on Day 9, with overnight stops in Guangzhou. Local times. Flight times are confirmed with your booking. +1 = arrives the next day.

Day-by-day itinerary

9 days 8 nights
Day01
Manila – GuangzhouAIR / BUS

Manila – Guangzhou

CZ3092 MNL – CAN 12:00–14:40

  • Fly Manila to Guangzhou (CZ3092, 12:00/14:40) and meet the tour guide at the airport
  • Transfer to the hotel and check in
  • After dinner, free time to rest before the early flight next day
5★ hotel in Guangzhou★★★★★
Breakfast not included.Lunch not included.Dinner included.
Day02
Guangzhou – Nyingchi – BomiAIR / BUS

Guangzhou – Nyingchi – Bomi

CZ3477 CAN – LZY 06:35–10:30

  • Simple packed breakfast at the hotel and check out
  • Transfer to the airport and fly to Nyingchi (CZ3477, 06:35/10:30)
  • Meet the tour guide at Nyingchi airport
  • Lulang Forest Scenic Area
  • Lulang Town
  • Transfer to Bomi, then to the hotel and check in
4★ hotel in Bomi★★★★
Breakfast included.Lunch included.Dinner included.
Day03
Bomi – NyingchiBUS

Bomi – Nyingchi

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • Midui Glacier (scenic shuttle bus included). Midui Glacier is temporarily closed from October 1, with the reopening date subject to the scenic area’s notice; it is replaced by Gawalong Glacier
  • Return to Nyingchi
  • Transfer to the hotel and check in
5★ hotel in Nyingchi★★★★★
Breakfast included.Lunch included.Dinner included.
Day04
Nyingchi – Basum Tso – LhasaBUS

Nyingchi – Basum Tso – Lhasa

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • Basum Tso (scenic shuttle bus included)
  • Lake Heart Island
  • Tsozong Gongba Monastery
  • Follow the Lhasa-Nyingchi Expressway, admire the Nyang River views and proceed to Lhasa
  • Transfer to the hotel and check in
5★ hotel in Lhasa★★★★★
Breakfast included.Lunch included.Dinner included.
Day05
LhasaBUS

Lhasa

  • Hotel breakfast
  • Potala Palace (interior visit)
  • Jokhang Temple
  • Barkhor Street
  • Complimentary professional photoshoot in Tibetan costume and headdress (10 raw photos and 3 retouched ones)
  • Optional: Princess Wencheng Show (general seats) + Lhasa sweet tea + Potala Palace night view, USD 80 per person
5★ hotel in Lhasa★★★★★
Breakfast included.Lunch included.Dinner included.
Day06
Lhasa – ShigatseBUS

Lhasa – Shigatse

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • Yamdrok Lake (viewing platform)
  • Distant view of Nyainqentanglha Snow Mountain
  • Karola Glacier
  • Drive past Manla Reservoir
  • View the Zongshan Castle ruins from afar
  • Arrive in Shigatse, transfer to the hotel and check in
5★ hotel in Shigatse★★★★★
Breakfast included.Lunch included.Dinner included.
Day07
Shigatse – LhasaBUS

Shigatse – Lhasa

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • Tashilhunpo Monastery (main highlight: the 26.2 m gilded Maitreya Buddha, the world’s largest indoor bronze Buddha)
  • Transfer to Lhasa, then to the hotel and check in
5★ hotel in Lhasa★★★★★
Breakfast included.Lunch included.Dinner included.
Day08
Lhasa – GuangzhouBUS / AIR

Lhasa – Guangzhou

CZ3464 LXA – CAN 13:25–19:15

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • Zhaqi Temple (Temple of the Wealth Goddess)
  • Transfer to the airport and fly to Guangzhou (CZ3464, 13:25/19:15)
  • Meet the tour guide, transfer to the hotel and check in
5★ hotel in Guangzhou★★★★★
Breakfast included.Lunch not included.Dinner not included.
Day09
Guangzhou – ManilaBUS / AIR

Guangzhou – Manila

  • Hotel breakfast and check out
  • Transfer to the airport and fly to Manila (CZ397, 14:15/16:50)

CZ397 CAN – MNL 14:15–16:50

Sweet homeBack in Manila
Breakfast included.Lunch included.Dinner not included.

Meals: B breakfast · L lunch · D dinner · crossed out = not included. Orange = sightseeing stop · bold = shop visit included in the tour.

What’s covered

Inclusions

  • Economy round-trip airfare and tax with China Southern Airlines
  • Baggage allowance: 1 piece 23 kg checked-in plus 7 kg hand carry
  • Tour bus: 26-seat 2+1 VIP buses in Tibet, 37-seat buses in Guangzhou
  • 8 nights’ accommodation, twin sharing: 7 nights in 5★ hotels and 1 night in a 4★ hotel, with daily hotel breakfast
  • Private bus with English-speaking tour guide
  • Sightseeing as specified, including first-way entrance fees
  • Meals: breakfast and 14 meals, including Cantonese cuisine, stone pot chicken, Tibetan cuisine, Bahe River fish, wild mushroom cuisine and Korean BBQ
  • Welcome hada, on-board oxygen cylinder, 5 glucose drinks, 1 mini oxygen and 1 prayer wheel per person
  • Daily oxygen concentrator supply and 2 bottles of mineral water daily

Exclusions

  • Personal expenses such as phone calls and minibar
  • Travel insurance
  • Philippines travel tax USD 30 per person (collected with the tour fee)
  • China group visa USD 40 per person (collected with the tour fee)
  • Tips for driver and guide USD 54 per person (USD 6 per day x 9 days, collected with the tour fee)
  • Single supplement USD 430 per person
  • Fuel surcharge estimated at USD 75 per person (subject to change)
  • Optional: Princess Wencheng Show + Lhasa sweet tea + Potala Palace night view, USD 80 per person

Hotels

or similar
  • Day 1: 5★ hotel in Guangzhou
  • Day 2: 4★ hotel in Bomi
  • Day 3: 5★ hotel in Nyingchi
  • Day 4-5: 5★ hotel in Lhasa
  • Day 6: 5★ hotel in Shigatse
  • Day 7: 5★ hotel in Lhasa
  • Day 8: 5★ hotel in Guangzhou

Optional tour

add to your trip

Princess Wencheng Show

Princess Wencheng Show (general seats) + Lhasa sweet tea + Potala Palace night view

USD 80per pax

Important notice

please read
  1. Due to weather, traffic or other unforeseen circumstances, the order of some attractions may be adjusted according to visitor volume or road conditions.
  2. Midui Glacier is temporarily closed from October 1; the reopening date follows the scenic area's announcement. The visit is replaced by Gawalong Glacier.
  3. If attractions are reduced or other losses occur because of force majeure such as policy changes or weather, the travel agency is not liable; extra costs are borne by the guests and expenses already incurred are not refunded.
  4. If the hotels above are not available at your requested time, they will be replaced by similar ones.
  5. Guests should plan their free time sensibly to avoid delays.
  6. The itinerary, flight times and hotels are subject to final confirmation.
  7. No refund is given if guests cancel itinerary or accommodation arrangements during the trip, and tips must be paid in full for the number of days of the trip.
  8. The tour guide may sell souvenirs or local specialties on the bus; guests buy only if they wish.
  9. Meals: breakfast plus 14 meals, including Cantonese cuisine, stone pot chicken, Tibetan cuisine, Bahe River fish, wild mushroom cuisine and Korean BBQ.
  10. Collected with the tour fee: China group visa USD 40, Philippine travel tax USD 30, tips for driver and guide USD 6 per day x 9 days = USD 54, and fuel surcharge estimated at USD 75 (subject to change), all per person.
  11. Child categories: child with bed 2-11 years pays the adult rate; child without bed 2-11 years
  12. Philippine passport holders need a China visa; the group visa is not included (USD 40 per person)
  13. The driver may adjust the order of attractions because of weather, traffic or visitor volume
  14. If attractions are reduced or other losses occur through force majeure (policy changes, weather), extra costs are borne by the guests and incurred expenses are not refundable
  15. Hotels are subject to replacement with similar ones if not available

Where you’ll go

17 stops
1
Lulang Forest Scenic Area

A scenic forest and meadow area in Nyingchi with views of pine forest and mountains.

2
Lulang Town

A Tibetan-style town near Nyingchi set among forests, visited on the first day in Tibet.

3
Midui Glacier

A glacier in the Bomi area of Nyingchi; closed from 1 October and replaced by Gawalong Glacier.

4
Gawalong Glacier

A glacier in the Bomi area of Nyingchi that replaces the Midui Glacier visit while it is closed.

5
Basum Tso

A high-altitude lake in Nyingchi with a small island, reached by scenic shuttle bus.

6
Lake Heart Island

A small island in the middle of Basum Tso with a Tibetan monastery.

7
Tsozong Gongba Monastery

A monastery on an island in Basum Tso.

8
Nyang River

A river in southeastern Tibet whose valley views the tour enjoys on the way to Lhasa.

9
Potala Palace

The great hilltop palace of the Dalai Lamas in Lhasa, with an interior visit on this tour.

10
Jokhang Temple

A major Tibetan Buddhist temple in the old centre of Lhasa, a pilgrimage site.

11
Barkhor Street

The old market and pilgrim circuit around the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa.

12
Yamdrok Lake

One of Tibet's large sacred lakes, seen from a viewing platform on the road to Shigatse.

13
Nyainqentanglha Snow Mountain

A snow-capped mountain range in central Tibet, seen in the distance on the drive to Shigatse.

14
Karola Glacier

A glacier beside the road between Lhasa and Shigatse, visited at a roadside viewing area.

15
Manla Reservoir

A reservoir on the road to Shigatse, passed on the drive.

16
Tashilhunpo Monastery

A large Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Shigatse, home to a huge gilded Maitreya Buddha.

17
Zhaqi Temple

A temple in Lhasa dedicated to the wealth goddess, visited on the last morning.

Know before you go

China tips

Practical tips for China, from entry rules to what to eat. General guidance for a Philippine traveller — rules and prices change, so confirm the latest before you fly. Need a hand with the visa or tickets? Our team is glad to help.

Entry requirements

Tourist visa required

Philippine passport holders need a Chinese tourist (L) visa arranged before travel — our ticketing desk can walk you through the requirements. Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages. No vaccinations are required.

Money

Renminbi (¥); go cashless

China runs on mobile pay — set up Alipay or WeChat Pay and link a Visa/Mastercard before you fly; they now work for tourists almost everywhere. Carry some cash as backup. Tipping is not customary. Budget roughly ₱2,000–3,500 a day for meals and extras.

Weather & what to pack

Four seasons; check your month

Shanghai has hot, humid summers and cold winters; Yunnan (Kunming, Lijiang) is mild by day but cool at night and sits at altitude. Layers, a warm jacket, comfortable shoes, sunblock and a rain layer cover most dates.

Getting around

Metro plus Didi

City metros are fast, cheap and signed in English; use the Didi app (with in-app English) for taxis. Your package covers airport transfers and a private coach on tour days, and high-speed trains link the cities.

Language

Mandarin; little English

English is limited outside hotels, so keep translations handy. Useful words: Nǐ hǎo (hello), Xièxie (thank you), Duōshǎo qián? (how much?). Your guide translates throughout the tour.

Culture & etiquette

Mind the customs

Give and receive items with both hands, never stand chopsticks upright in rice, and queue patiently. Photography can be restricted at temples and official sites — follow the signs and your guide.

Safety & health

Very safe; carry your passport

China is very safe with low street crime; carry your passport as ID. Drink bottled or boiled water. Emergencies: police 110, ambulance 120. Keep your hotel’s name in Chinese to show taxi drivers.

Connectivity

VPN + roaming, not a local SIM

Google, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram are blocked in China — install a trusted VPN before you arrive. The easiest data is an international roaming SIM/eSIM that routes outside the firewall. WeChat keeps you in touch and pays.

Must-see sights & food

The Bund & Lijiang old town

See Shanghai’s Bund skyline and Yu Garden, or Yunnan’s Stone Forest, Lijiang old town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Try xiaolongbao soup dumplings, hotpot, roast duck and Yunnan rice noodles.

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