This tour includes three biggest ancient cities: Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse. By visiting these places, you will have an overview of Tibet’s religion, cultural treasures, and its dream-like landscapes. The highlights of this tour will be the Tibetan architectural treasure, the Potala Palace, Jokhang and Sera, Holy Yamdrok Lake and Karo glacier as well as Tashilumpo Monastery which stores the biggest copper Buddha statue in the world.
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Destination
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Trip duration
6 days, 5 nights
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Price
From 9600 cny
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Min/Max travelers
Min 8
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Transport
Minibus
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Accommodation
local 4* hotel
the term “photography” comes from ancient greek φῶς, φωτός, phōs, photos («light») and γραφία, graphia («writing») ; but this you surely know.
so there is a simple way to put it: light at 3,000mt (and over) has the purest quality. Are you a photographer? this is the place where you should be now.
We will not mention the Unesco Heritages, the fascinating culture, the exquisite art, the unreal atmosphere you can only (hardly) breath on the Roof of the World.
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The Workshop By Francois Nadeau
This photography expedition is a great opportunity to put into practice some important notions of photography. Here are some of the topics we will approach in this expedition:
Preparation for a day of shooting | How to be ready for situations |Landscape photography |Portrait |Best setting to take pictures inside the temples |Shooting some beautiful sunrises and sunsets |Composition |Panoramic Photography |Neutral density filters |Digital Workflow
This photography workshop will adapt to all situations in order for you to take the best pictures. It will help you to photograph subjects and create the best composition. Every day we are gonna have discussions about different subjects, methods, and approach.
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Professional photographer from Montreal, François has been selected and invited 5 times at the "World Photographers focusing on Beijing". He worked in Turkey for the project "Izmir, a legacy for tomorrow" organized by the Arkas Art Center and his photos were exposed at the Arkas Museum in Turkey. He also participated in Izmir photo days. He won the first prize at the international photo contest « 2014 Chinese dream in the Eyes of Foreign Friends ». In 2017, he is invited to Photo Beijing Event to present an important exhibition of his work. His book "China: photographic narrative in the Middle Kingdom" is published with Les Editions Cayennes. His photos were published in National Geographic Magazine and also in many magazines and websites. François Nadeau now lives in Beijing where he works on assignments for different magazines and teaches photography.
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Tibet
Day 1
Arrival Lhasa
Upon arrival, you will be picked up by your guide and transfer to the hotel. Acclimatize the high altitude in the hotel. (3650mt) Please organize your arrival during the day.
Food
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Accommodation
Local 4* hotel
Day 2
Lhasa
The tour will begin from th UNESCO World Heritage site Potala Palace, which is also the winter palace of Dalai Lama. It's situated at 12,139 feet above sea level. It's a 13-story high building that contains over 1,000 rooms, various statues, stupas, murals and artifacts. Then continue to Jokhang Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s a spiritual center for Buddhists in Tibet. Next to the temple there is Bakhor Street, filled with pilgrims and street vendors, selling traditional Tibetan items such as prayer wheels and jewelry. Tibetan traditional style welcome dinner.
Food
B/ -/ D
Accommodation
Local 4* hotel
Day 3
Lhasa
In the morning, tourists are going to visit Drepung monastery which was one of the “three greet” Gelug monasteries of Tibet and was founded in 1416. Ganden palace is used as Dalai Lama’s palace in the Drepung before moving to the Potala palace. Afternoon, Sera Monastery---It was one of the “three great” Gelug monasteries of Tibet and was founded in 1419. The highlight is the Monks debate at around 3 - 5 in the afternoon.
Food
B/-/-
Accommodation
Local 4* hotel
Day 4
LHASA – GYANTSE - SHIGATSE(280KM,5H)
Drive from Lhasa to Gyantse(265km, 5 hours). Admire the Gampala pass (4790 m) on the way, and get a glimpse of Yamdrok-tso (4400m), which is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains. Then continue to drive west towards Gyantse. In Gyantse, you will visit the famous Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum. After one and a half hour's drive, you will arrive in Shigatse, which is the second largest city in Tibet. OVERNIGHT SHIGATSE(3850M)
Food
B/-/-
Accommodation
Local 4* hotel
Day 5
SHIGATSE – LHASA(280KM,5H)
Today, explore Tashilunpo monastery of Gelug Sect, the seat of the Panchen Lama, built in 1447. The monastery houses a giant statue of the Maitreya Buddha - the biggest gilded statue of Maitreya (Buddha of the future) in the world and a tomb of all the Panchen Lama, containing jewels and gold. In the afternoon, you will drive back to Lhasa, which will take around 6 hours. （Shigatse to Lhasa’s transfer may eventually be changed to train） OVERNIGHT LHASA(3650M)
Food
B/-/-
Accommodation
Local 4* hotel
Day 6
LHASA - Out
Free time until transfer to airport for your ongoing flight (please share details before hand with us in order to properly organize transportation)
Food
B/-/-
Accommodation
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As per Itinerary
Local 4* hotel
We selected one suitable accommodation to enjoy at best the itinerary
Create the experience of your dream with our travel experts
Make your own trailIncluded
- Accommodation as indicated in sharing twin rooms;
- Meals as described in program, (Meal Symbols: B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; D=Dinner); meal only.
- All transfers & transportation for sightseeing
- Photographer service for whole trip
- English speaking guide leader during the tour as per indication
Not Included
- Tips
- Personal Insurance
Payment and Cancellations
- How do I secure my spot: Deposit payment 30%
- Cancellation policy: Before 30 days, free / 30-15 days: 50% / after 100%
- Full refund for cancellation caused by corona virus( Traveling is not allowed due to the outbreak of starting city or arrival city)
Is this trip guaranteed to run?
- the itinerary will run on a minimum of 8 participants
- This is a shared itinerary. Vehicles and guides will cater of guests outside your photographic tour
Important notes
Few important details to frame the experience:
- SGL options are on request only, subject to extra fee
- Please note the Tibetan Travel Permit will need 30 days to be secured. Bookings and relevant documents needs to be received before this deadline in order to process correctly
Prepare for one lifetime experience.
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Photographic Workshop in Tibet
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Destination
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Trip duration
6 days, 5 nights
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Price
From 9600 cny
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Min/Max travelers
Min 8
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Transport
Minibus
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Accommodation
local 4* hotel
About your trip
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SERVICES
Local English speaking guides are accompanying tours and transfers in each destination. German, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian and Chinese speaking guides are available on request in major cities and subject to confirmation.
DELIVERY FEES
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For children aged between 2 and 11 years following rates will apply:
- Child in shared adults’ room with extra bed will pay 80% of the total package price
A maximum of two children per party is granted such a discount. Besides this general policy, specific conditions may apply case by case.
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