🏨 Day Trip: Tibet Samye Monastery Activity

Day Trip: Tibet Samye Monastery

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: China, China

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Explore the Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery built in Tibet, on this guided, full-day tour from Lhasa. Famous for its sacred mandalalike design, the Samye Monastery combines Chinese, Tibetan, and Indian architectural styles. The central hall symbolizes the legendary Mt. Meru and the center of the universe. All entrance fees, plus a Lhasa hotel pickup and drop-off, is included.

What's Included

City tour tourist vehicle

Clients' hotel pickup and drop-off

Drinking water provided during the trip

English-speaking, local Tibetan guide

Entrance fee of tourist site

Liability travel insurance

Small-group (2-12 persons)

What's Not Included

Lunch

Tibet Travel Permit (USD $50 per person extra)

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 3 - 70

Additional Info

A valid passport and China L Visa used to apply for Tibet Permit are required on the travelling period
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers are required to book multiple day tours from the same suppliers if their plan includes multiple destinations in Tibet
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A valid passport and China L Visa used to apply for Tibet Permit are required on the travelling period
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers are required to book multiple day tours from the same suppliers if their plan includes multiple destinations in Tibet
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Samye Monastery (Sangye Si)

Starting with a Lhasa hotel pickup in the morning, the tour guide will lead the way along the Yarlung Tsang (Brahmaputra River), the Sand Mountain, the high mountain meadow, and the wide rivers en route to the Samye Monastery.

The Samye Monastery is Tibet’s first Buddhist monastery, built in the 8th century. It is the first monastery to have three Buddhist jewels of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. With these unique features, this splendid temple has become an attraction for visitors both at home and abroad.

Samye Monastery is located on the north bank of the Yarlung Tsanpo River of Zharang County. It is know as the first temple in Tibet commissioned by King Trisong Detsen. The monastery combines Chinese, Tibetan, and Indian architectural styles. The layout was designed completely according to the ideal universe found in Buddhist scriptures.

The tour ends with a return trip to Lhasa.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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