Get picked up and check into hotel. Arrange meals nearby freely. Visit Potala Palace Square, overlook Yaowang Mountain and take full palace photos. Rest properly to adapt to plateau climate. Experience Lhasa night views gently without strenuous exercise if you feel well.

Visit Potala Palace built on Red Hill over 3700m high. Integrated palace, shrine and pagoda hall, it was the ancient political-religious ruling center divided into White Palace and Red Palace.

Stroll Barkhor Street, cultural and commercial core of Xizang with featured local goods. Explore old alleys, night markets and exotic bars after dinner.

Tour 1350-year-old Jokhang Temple, the oldest and most prestigious temple in Xizang. Admire the 12-year-old Sakyamuni golden statue and statues of Songtsen Gampo, Princess Wencheng and Princess Bhrikuti. Feel devout local worshippers and powerful chanting of six-syllable mantra.

Tour 1350-year-old Jokhang Temple, the oldest and most prestigious temple in Xizang. Admire the 12-year-old Sakyamuni golden statue and statues of Songtsen Gampo, Princess Wencheng and Princess Bhrikuti. Feel devout local worshippers and powerful chanting of six-syllable mantra.

Cross 4990m Gambala Mountain and visit Yamdrok Lake, world-famous high-altitude freshwater lake known as Jade Lake. Crystal sweet water matches snow peaks, Tibetan villages and flocks, bringing pleasant travel experience.

 Head to Shigatse along Yarlung Tsangpo River valley. Visit grand Tashilhunpo Monastery, residence of Panchen Lamas. Appreciate magnificent ancient buildings, worshipping scenes and the 26-meter-high giant Qamba Buddha. Pay tribute to the stupa of the 10th Panchen Lama and wander local bazaar.

Drive to Tsedang, origin of Tibetan civilization. Visit Yumbulagang, the earliest royal palace of Tubo Kingdom, commanding panoramic Yarlung Valley scenery.

Tour Changzhu Temple, the first Buddhist shrine in ancient Tibet famous for precious pearl Thangka painted with Buddha figure. Many eminent Buddhist masters once meditated here; old meditation sites remain sacred pilgrimage spots. Rest in Tsedang and experience mysterious Tibetan legends.

Visit Samye Monastery, Xizang’s first complete Buddhist monastery with perfect world-themed layout and precious ancient murals. Return to Lhasa and shop for fine souvenirs on Barkhor Street.

Drive to Namtso, one of three major sacred lakes. Enjoy integrated sky-lake scenery, unique rock landscapes on Tashi Island, continuous snow mountains and boundless grassland. View the main peak of Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains. Optional hot spring bathing in Yangbajing at own expense. Return to Lhasa in the evening.

Conclude the unforgettable soul tour covering sacred Lhasa, heavenly Namtso, rear Xizang Shigatse, Yamdrok Lake and cultural origin Shannan after breakfast.