Discover the roof of the world
Explore the metropolis of Beijing, where the ancient remnants of the Ming and Qing dynasty and futuristic structures are within a stone's throw of each other. Cross the border into Tibet and lose yourself in the history of the Tibetan Buddhist world. A journey full of impressions you will never forget. Where the world can't find you...
Tips & tops Tibet-Beijing tour:
- In a few days, discover bustling Beijing and visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, stop at the Temple of Heaven, White Clouds Monastery, Lama and Confucius Temple, and admire the Mutianyu Wall and Summer Palace
- Enjoy an evening Kung Fu show at the historic Red Theater
- Visit Drepung and Sera Monastery in Lhasa , the spiritual center of the Tibetan Buddhist world. In the garden of the Sera Monastery you can see the 'debating' of the monks every afternoon. Junior monks are then tested by the elders on their knowledge of Buddhism
- The largest bronze Buddha statue in the world of no less than 26 meters can be admired in the Tashilumpo Monastery in Shigatse
- On the way from Shigatse to Lhasa, sensational views will pass you by
- Take a beautiful walk through the old town of Shigatse to experience daily Tibetan life
- Walk the kora around the Potala Palace or Jokhang Temple in Lhasa
