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5-Day Lhasa Northern Loop Tour (Lhasa Golden Loop)

introduction

Route Highlights: The Northern Loop, adjacent to Lhasa, centres on profound cultural heritage and intangible cultural experiences, weaving together the essence of Tibetan culture. Simultaneously, this route serves as a classic suburban itinerary for Lhasa, seamlessly blending historical sites with natural landscapes.

Hassle-Free Service

Tibet Entry Permit
Complimentary processing of your Tibet Entry Permit/Full guidance throughout the visa application process
Language
Multilingual services available/Guides/Translation devices
Currency
Support for international payment methods and foreign currency exchange
WIFI
Portable Wi-Fi provided throughout your journey
Services
Altitude sickness medication and treatment
Insurance
Travel safety protocols and insurance coverage

ITINERARY

D1
Lhasa City Centre (Acclimatisation) — Potala Palace — Barkhor Street — Jokhang Temple — Princess Wencheng Live Performance
Morning: Visit the Potala Palace (advance booking required; duration approximately 2–3 hours)

Afternoon: Explore Barkhor Street (experience Tibetan culture, witness the fusion and rebirth of ancient street traditions)

Evening: Attend the live-action performance of Princess Wencheng (note: dress warmly)

Accommodation: Lhasa city centre (altitude 3,650 metres)
D2
Lhasa City Centre—Ganden Monastery, Dazhi District—Mochukongka County
Morning: Visit Ganden Monastery (approximately 60 kilometres from Lhasa, 1.5-hour tour)

Afternoon: Explore Songtsen Gampo's birthplace, Zhigongdi Monastery, and circumnavigate Sikyong Lhatso Lake (1–2 hour walk around the lake)

Accommodation: Mozhugongka County (altitude approximately 3,800 metres)
D3
Mo Zhu Gong Ka County Town — Lin Zhou County
Morning: Arrive at Zhigongdi Monastery and Rezhen National Forest Park (featuring millennia-old cypress trees and Tibetan macaques; gentle hike of 1–2 hours)

Afternoon: Observe black-necked cranes at Houtou Mountain Reservoir; visit Linzhou Farm Accommodation: Linzhou County Town (altitude approx. 4,200 metres)
D4
Linzhou County—Dangxiong County
Morning: Drive to Damxung, taking in the scenery of the northern Tibetan grasslands along the way.

Afternoon: Visit the Namtso Lake Tashi Peninsula scenic area (duration: 2–3 hours).

Evening: Soak in the Yangbajing geothermal hot springs.

Accommodation: Damxung County (altitude approx. 4,200 metres) or Yangbajing Geothermal Hot Springs Scenic Area.
D5
Yangbajing—Nimu County's Tumbah Scenic Area—Qushui County's Xiuse Caina Scenic Area—Lhasa
Morning: Visit Thonpa Scenic Area (birthplace of Tibetan incense, experience the craftsmanship)

Afternoon: Explore Xiusei Tsaina (Qushui County's highland flower fields/Tibetan medicine base)

Accommodation: Lhasa city centre (altitude 3,650 metres)