搭乘青藏鐵路體驗西寧至重慶與西藏11日遊

After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to explore the main attractions of Chongqing. Your first stop is the Three Gorges Museum, where you can admire an extensive collection of over 280,000 precious historical relics. This will give you a better understanding of the great Yangtze River and the formation of the Three Gorges, as well as the gradual development of Chongqing from a thousand years ago to the 20th century. After your visit, you can take some photos in front of the People's Assembly Hall, which is located outside the museum.

Later, you will be escorted to take Chongqing Rail Transit Line 2 from Huanghuayuan Metro Station to Liziba Metro Station to look at the city’s prototype from a different angle. Then, get off to have the never-seen magic of the train going through a 11-storey block of flats, existing only in the fantastically structured Chongqing built against mountains. After lunch, move to E’ling Park and catch the impressive panorama of Chongqing city which has been highly praised as “Little Hong Kong” with its well-arranged row upon row of modern skyscrapers and two winding rivers surrounding.

In the late afternoon, go to Hongya Cave, which is a must-see attraction that showcases the unique wooden houses of the Ba and Shu regions. These houses are layered and tilted, and they stretch up to 11 stories high, creating a glittering effect when illuminated by orange lights at night. You can even climb up to the 11th level and enjoy the stunning view of the Jialing River and nearby buildings, which are beautifully lit up with neon lights.

這天您將自由活動，直到導遊與司機護送您前往重慶江北國際機場，搭乘飛往西寧的班機（約2小時）。抵達後，您將被接送至西寧車站，搭乘青藏鐵路列車前往西藏拉薩。（註：請務必攜帶入藏函，登車時將會進行查驗。）

青藏鐵路實用小貼士：
1. 鋪位：火車提供四種鋪位，包括軟臥、硬臥、軟座和硬座。
2. 餐飲：餐車提供多種中式和藏式料理。如果不習慣中餐，您可以自備一些速食。
3. 洗手間：每個軟臥車廂均設有坐式和蹲式馬桶。不過，乘客應自備毛巾、衛生紙和乾洗手液。
4. 供氧設備：火車配備供氧設施，幫助乘客適應西藏高原的高海拔環境。

這天您將在火車上欣賞西藏高原的壯麗景色。挑個靠窗座位，欣賞喜馬拉雅山脈、波光粼粼的湖泊、點綴著犛牛與牧民帳篷的平原，以及荒涼的沙漠，隨著列車緩緩爬升至高海拔高原。沿途請睜大眼睛尋找藏羚羊、狐狸、野驢以及偶爾出現的遊牧民。

歡迎來到西藏自治區首府拉薩！抵達拉薩火車站後，導遊與司機將在出口迎接您，並護送您前往拉薩市區的飯店（100公里，車程約1.5小時）。您可以在飯店好好休息以適應海拔（3,650公尺），並準備好在隔天與導遊一同探索拉薩。

溫馨提醒：
1. 透過放慢腳步、注意保暖、頻繁飲水、前一兩天避免洗澡、輕鬆以對以及充足睡眠，有助於預防高山症。
2. 您應隨時根據健康狀況遵循醫師關於高原的建議。
3. 若您感到身體不適或需要協助，請務必隨時告知導遊或飯店工作人員。當地人都樂於助人且擅長處理高山症。

海拔：3650m

今天，你和你的團隊將參觀大昭寺來探索拉薩，這是一處以輝煌建築、文化、藝術和歷史而聞名的世界文化遺產。之後，你將透過觀看色拉寺的辯經來體驗藏傳佛教。最後，你可以與當地人一起漫步著名的八廓街，並進一步了解藏人日常的轉山生活。

大昭寺坐落於拉薩市中心超過1300年，是世界各地佛教徒的重要朝聖地。作為西藏的精神中心，據說大昭寺是為了松贊干布王的兩位新娘：唐朝文成公主和尼泊爾尺尊公主而建。「大昭」意為「佛殿」，寺內供奉著一尊12歲時期的釋迦牟尼等身佛像，被視為佛教世界的珍寶。這就是為什麼佛教朝聖者將其視為最神聖的目的地。大昭寺也以其美麗的建築而聞名。你可以欣賞建築精細的雕刻、色彩繽紛的壁畫、華麗的裝飾和細節，這是藏族建築的傑作。當你日夜觀看人們在寺廟前祈禱時，時間彷彿靜止了。（請注意，參觀順序可能會根據你的大昭寺門票預約情況進行調整。）

下午，車程約30公里（50分鐘）前往參觀色拉寺，這是西藏三大格魯派寺院之一。它提供了一個近距離體驗藏傳佛教的機會。色拉寺的亮點是觀看僧侶辯經，時間大約在15:00-17:00（星期日除外）。辯經是一種有趣的交流形式，一個僧侶站著作為提問者，回答者或一組回答者坐著。站著的僧侶提問並拍手跺腳，每個動作都有特殊的含義，例如啟發智慧，並非具有攻擊性。你還將有機會參加祈禱儀式、參觀禪修大殿，並了解寺院的生活方式。這是深入了解藏傳佛教信仰與實踐的必遊之地。

隨後，返回拉薩市中心，漫步於大昭寺附近熱鬧的八廓街，這裡是古代佛教徒進行轉山（朝聖環線）的地方。如今，這裡已成為一個繁榮的當地市場，你可以喝一壺酥油茶，穿上藏服拍照，並挑選一些當地西藏、尼泊爾和印度的手工藝品和紀念品。

海拔：3650m

今天你將探索世界最高的宮殿，欣賞其輝煌的建築、文化和歷史，隨後參觀西藏格魯派「三大寺」之一的哲蚌寺。

早晨，你可以走進世界遺產布達拉宮，這裡是達賴喇嘛（1649-1959）的傳統住所與冬宮。從布達拉宮大門到海拔3.700m、作為世界最高宮殿的紅宮需要走365個台階。透過紅宮內歷代達賴喇嘛的主要大殿、靈塔殿和神殿，你將為其卓越的繪畫、華麗的珠寶工藝、精湛的雕刻、色彩斑斕的裝飾以及寶藏背後的神秘故事而驚嘆與感動。在布達拉宮內部，你會遇到許多遠道而來、將此聖地作為一生中朝聖終點來祈禱的西藏朝聖者。你也可以請導遊分享更多關於西藏第33代贊普松贊干布的資訊，他在公元7世紀為了迎娶唐朝文成公主而首次建造了布達拉宮。（注意：我們可能會根據你的布達拉宮門票參觀時間調整參觀順序。所有遊客參觀布達拉宮時必須隨旅遊團同行，並在內部停留一小時。內部禁止拍照。）

接著，車程約35分鐘（12公里）前往參觀拉薩最大的藏傳佛教格魯派寺廟哲蚌寺。在17世紀達賴喇嘛搬到布達拉宮之前，這裡曾是達賴喇嘛的宮殿。如今，它以每年8月舉辦的哲蚌雪頓節而聞名，人們會前來向完成100天禪修的僧侶獻優格。你還可以見證最盛大的曬佛／展佛儀式。除了獨特的建築和驚人的殿宇，你還可以觀看藏傳佛教的僧侶辯經，其充滿活力與動感，伴隨著大幅度的手勢、拍手和跺腳。參觀完哲蚌寺後，你將享有大約2小時的藏文化導覽，其中包括介紹、藏香製作和木刻版畫體驗。

On this day, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Lhasa. Drive about 8 to 9 hours (340km) from Lhasa to Shigatse, with a visit to two amazing natural landscapes - Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier - on the way.

In the morning, after about 3 to 4 hours of driving (200km), make sure to have your camera ready. When you reach Kampala Pass (4,797 meters), you'll have a breathtaking view of Yamdrok Lake, a freshwater lake down below, as well as spectacular views of the holy Mt. Nyenchen Khangsar in the distance. It is one of the four largest sacred lakes in Tibet, along with Lhamo Latso Lake, Manasarovar Lake, and Namtso Lake. Yamdrok Lake offers stunning views of the Tibetan plateau and is said to be able to help Tibetans find the reincarnated soul of the Dalai Lama. Moreover, you may see dressed-up Tibetan mastiffs, dogs, goats, and yaks there. It is optional for you to pay 5-10 yuan to pose with and take photos of them; for local Tibetans, it's a way to earn extra income for their families.

In the afternoon, drive about 1.5 hours (70km) to visit one of the most beautiful glaciers in Tibet - Karola Glacier, the filming location of the movie "Red Valley" (Hong He Gu). As one of Tibet's three major continental glaciers, backed by the southern slope of Naiqin Kangsang Peak (7,191 meters), one of the four highest peaks in Tibet, this white glacier is also the source of the eastern part of the Nianchu River. The Karola Glacier (5,012m) is only 300 meters away from the highway connecting Lhasa to Gyantse town, and you can view it right from your vehicle. You can also easily walk to the foot of the charming glacier, which has a shape like a frozen waterfall right above the road and you. Besides the fantastic hike to the Karola Glacier, on the opposite side of the road, you can appreciate the beautiful snow-capped mountain of Mt Kalurong.

Notes for visiting Karola Glacier:
1. The altitude at the glacier scenic spot is about 5,012m, so be sure to slow down to avoid altitude sickness.
2. The public toilet at the glacier is very basic.
3. Local people may ask you to take photos with them for a fee. Be sure to ask before taking photos to avoid potential issues.

After that, drive on the Friendship Highway (between Tibet and Nepal) to Gyantse, the third largest city of Tibet after Lhasa and Shigates, and visit Pelkor Monastery. Pelkor Monastery (Palcho Monastery) is an important site for Tibetan Buddhism, as it houses different sects including the Gelug, Sakyapa, and Kadampa. Pelkor Monastery, with a history over 600 years, is also renowned for its impressive architecture, which blends Tibetan, Nepalese, and Han Chinese styles. One of the main attractions of Pelkor Monastery is the Kumbum Stupa (Gyangtse Kumpum), which is a nine-story tower adorned with thousands of images of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. It is said to be the largest such structure in Tibet. Visitors can enjoy their time by witnessing the daily rituals and prayers of the monks, and have a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape from the top of the Kumbum Stupa (100-Thousand-Buddha Pagoda). You can also catch the far view of Gyangtse Fortress ( Gyantse Dzong).

Stay overnight in Shigatse.

After breakfast, drive about 6.5 hours (330km) to the peak of the world - Mount Everest, while stopping by the Rongbuk Monastery - the world’s highest altitude monastery before spending the night at the Everest Base Camp.

Departing from Shigatse, after about 4.5 hours of driving (240km), you would get your first glimpse of Mt. Everest from the Gyawu La Pass (5,200m, Gyatso La Pass), between Lhatse and Shelkar. Apart from Mt. Everest, you will be marveled at the zigzag road that looks winding to the end of the world. On the road, you may see local people biking or hiking all the way to Everest Base Camp, for them reaching the base of the world's highest mountain is a must do goal or holy belief that is worth the effort.

After enjoying the beautiful and unique scenery on the pass with incredibly snow-capped mountain ranges, blue skies, floating high clouds, and endless grasslands, it is time to head to Rongbuk Monastery (about 3.5 hours,122km) for the first good view of Mt. Everest. At an altitude of 5,154m, Rongbuk Monastery is the world’s highest monastery, a must-visit for spiritual travelers, and you will find it photo worthy. It used to be an area of meditation huts, and you can find hermitage meditation caves with a history of over 400 years, dotting the cliff walls all around the monastery and the valley. Along with incredible Mt. Everest views, at Rongbuk Monastery you will be touched by the breathtaking scenery such as large white chorten, piles of mani stones, colorful prayer flags, devout pilgrims passing by...

Notes:
1. Travelers can only go as far as the Rongbuk Temple area rather than a few kilometers farther as before. But it’s no big difference in terms of viewing Mt. Everest.
2. Today’s food and lodging is very basic. Due to the high altitude, it is possible that you may have some symptoms of altitude sickness. We recommend that you stay well hydrated, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery to minimize your symptoms.

清晨碰碰運氣，觀賞珠穆朗瑪峰令人驚嘆的日出（註：日出通常在清晨6:30至7:00左右開始）。早餐後，前往珠峰大本營。從絨布寺到珠峰大本營（5,200公尺）有4公里的健行路程，這是普通遊客觀賞世界之巔最近的地方。（註：可選擇搭乘觀光巴士前往珠峰大本營。巴士費用自理。）在珠峰大本營慢慢享受世界最高峰珠穆朗瑪峰（8,848公尺）的迷人風光。

隨後，沿著平坦的柏油路驅車返回日喀則（3,850公尺）。行車途中，你將再次在加吾拉山口（5,200公尺）停留，再次一睹珠穆朗瑪峰的風采。天氣晴朗時，你將能看到四座超過8,000公尺的山峰（馬卡魯峰、洛子峰、珠穆朗瑪峰和卓奧友峰）。夜宿日喀則。

旅遊注意事項：
1.如果你對從舊定日健行至珠峰大本營感興趣，可以花四天時間沿著相對開闊、平坦且安全的路線健行。這條健行路線適合幾乎所有人，包括未成年兒童，且不會有嚴重的高山症。花四天時間以平均每天18公里的速度走完70公里，是在世界最高健行步道上行走的終生難忘體驗，能實現近距離佇立於高聳珠穆朗瑪峰前的夢想。珠峰大本營距離珠穆朗瑪峰峰頂直線距離約20公里。從珠峰大本營，遊客在天氣晴朗時可以觀賞珠穆朗瑪峰的峰頂。

You will get an early start with a visit to Tashilhunpo Monastery. After that, drive back to Lhasa (270km, about 5 hours).

Tashilunpo Monastery is founded by His Holiness the 1st Dalai Lama, Gyalwa Gedun Drup in 1447. In Tashi Lunpo Monastery, you can unveil the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lamas, Tibet's second-highest incarnation. Pay a visit to the ancient tombs of the fourth and tenth Panchen Lama and the chortens, which hold the bones and remains of the sacred Tibetan lamas. Learn more from your guide about Panchen Lamas and Dalai Lamas while appreciating the brilliant religious painting on Tibetan architecture, listening to the Tibetan Buddhism chanting by local monks, and even participating in the kora like locals. Don’t forget to hike up to the top of the monastery and have a stunning bird view of the monastery itself and Shigatse City.

After that, it is time to drive back to Lhasa from Shigatse. On the way, you have a chance to appreciate some stunning landscapes on the viewing platform. With several hours’ driving, you will arrive in Lhasa and be transferred to the hotel for a good rest. (Note: It is optional to take a train back to Lhasa from Shigates.)

這趟11天的重慶西藏旅遊即將畫下句點。你的導遊將護送你前往機場或火車站，搭乘航班或高速火車前往你的下一站。

延伸建議：如果你喜歡在西藏停留更長時間，可以將行程延伸至納木錯、岡仁波齊和吉隆口岸。告訴我們你的想法。

旅途平安！