• Pick up from Lhasa Gonggar Airport(1 hour drive) and check into the hotel. Here, you can take in the entire ancient royal city of Lhasa. This youthful “ancient structure” embodies the consistent philosophy of “connecting with local culture.” It was built with the participation of master craftsmen who twice contributed to major repairs of the Potala Palace. Drawing inspiration from the architectural form of the New Palace at Norbulingka—a classic Tibetan architectural model—it faithfully recreates the Potala Palace's Yangbajing lime-plastered exterior walls, the sun-drenched black window frames of the Jokhang Temple, the golden staircase of the Phodrang Pavilion beneath Norbulingka's green shade, and the fish-scale stone walls of Mindroling Monastery. Through this approach, it aims to showcase the exquisite beauty of local traditional architecture and pay homage to ancestral wisdom.
• If you come early, you could enjoy the afternoon tea at the hoteland acclimatize to the altitude.
• Have dinner at Songtsam Linka Lhasa.

Whether you are visiting Lhasa for the first time or seeking a deeper understanding of this sacred land, you will find a direction for your walk here. Today, follow in the footsteps of Songtsam’s travel guide to embark on a Citywalk around the ancient city of  Lhasa — you can explore the historical culture carried by the city, feel the daily life and warmth of local Lhasa residents, and learn how Tibetan people in Lhasa spend each day and approach life and things.This walking experience will show you a different Lhasa and a different culture: immerse yourself in Tibetan style in a sweet tea house, stroll leisurely on Barkhor Street, soak up the sun in the ancient city, wander around Chomsigkang Market, and step into the most traditional Tibetan ancient courtyard for a sincere conversation with local people.

• After breakfast, visit the iconic Potala Palace, (30 mins drive)a pearl of the Roof of the World standing atop Red Hill. The tour explores Tibetan history and culture through its sacred halls and invaluable treasures. (Visiting time will depend on ticket availability, and morning or afternoon schedules may be adjusted accordingly.)
• Have lunch at Songtsam Linka Lhasa.
• Visit Barkhor Street and Jokhang Temple(20 mins drive).“First came Jokhang Temple, then came Lhasa”—For locals, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street are a mixture of religious and secular life, form the true heart of Lhasa. This is where locals begin and end their days, and where pilgrims bow in devotion from all directions. Barkhor Street is the boundary between the sacred and the mundane in Lhasa. Following the Songtsam guide, you will admire the 12-year-old life-size statue of Shakyamuni at Jokhang Temple, delve into the preserved memory of old Lhasa, and connect with the spiritual center of the city and Tibet.
• Have dinner at Songtsam Linka Lhasa.

• After breakfast, we set out for the Khenpo Khenchen Pilgrimage Route in Shannan(1 hour drive). The Khenpo Khenchen retreat is a place detached from the world, emphasizing ascetic practice. Practitioners achieve inner peace by confronting their own shortcomings and the challenges of their environment. Only when we reached the sacred site of Guru Rinpoche, breathless from the climb, could we truly grasp how practitioners maintain mental clarity while coexisting with imperfection. Paying homage at Guru Rinpoche's sacred site teaches us to let go of the “ego” that clings to perfection. Though Qingpu remains silent, it allows every visitor to hear the loudest parts of their inner selves gradually fade into stillness.
• Have lunch at thelocal restaurant.
• In the afternoon,visit Samye Monastery(15 mins drive), as one of Tibet's most significant monasteries, Samye Monastery stands as an architectural marvel blending Tibetan, Han Chinese, and Nepalese styles. In the 8th century, Guru Rinpoche integrated Buddhist cosmology into its design, creating a masterful layout: the central hall symbolizes Mount Meru, surrounded by four main halls, while twin halls representing the sun and moon hang suspended to the east and west. Walking through this standing mandala, the architecture itself becomes the most exquisite classroom of Buddhist teachings.
• Have dinner at Songtsam Linka Lhasa.

• After breakfast, visit Yamdrok-Tso(2 hours drive), one of Tibet’s three holiest lakes, is a breathtaking sight. Spanning Shannan and Lhoka Prefectures, it’s about 110 kilometers from Lhasa. With a circumference of around 250 kilometers, the lake twists and turns, its shape far from circular. The name “Yamdrok-Tso”  means “Jade Turquoise Lake” in Tibetan. Under sunlight, its waters shift between vivid turquoise, deep blue, and emerald. For centuries, it has been a sacred site in Tibetan Buddhism.
• Have a picnic along the Lake.
• A specialmonastery tour -- step into the Gongga Qude Monastery (1.2 hours drive), which has a simple exterior yet astonishing artistic charm. Everywhere, murals bear witness to nearly 600 years of devout dedication by monks and artisans. Follow Songtsam guide, quietly appreciate the mural as if wandering through an art museum.
• Have dinner at Songtsam Linka Lhasa.

• After breakfast,visit Norbulingka(20 mins drive),  which is the summer palace of successive Dalai Lamas, where garden landscapes and Tibetan-style architecture are perfectly integrated, with lush green trees, are like a paradise hidden on the plateau, especially pleasant to visit in summer.During festivals, local people will gather on the grassland of Norbulingka for picnics and watch Tibetan operas. It is one of the most grand festivals in Tibet and a visual and cultural feast.
• Have lunch at Songtsam Linka Lhasa.
• Visit Sera Monastery(30 mins drive) to spin prayer wheels and pay respects to the renowned statue of Mahakala, feeling the compassion for all sentient beings behind it. If you go after 3:00 PM from Monday to Saturday, you can also witness the debate sessions, immersing yourself in Tibet's religious culture and unique atmosphere.

If there is no debate practice on Sundays or major festivals, you may voluntarily choose whether to replace it with a tsatsa-making experience.

• Visit the Tsa Tsa Museum (30 mins drive) to learn about this traditional craft of making clay figurines and stupas. Guided by experts, you will experience the art of creating Tsa Tsa, discovering its profound cultural and artistic value.
• Have farewell dinner at Songtsam Linka Lhasa.

• After breakfast, transfer to Lhasa Gongga Airport (1 hour drive).