拉薩8日

今天您將探索拉薩輝煌的建築、文化與歷史，隨後與當地人一同漫步於著名的八廓街，體驗藏民日常的轉經生活。

早晨，您可以步行前往布達拉宮參觀。它不僅是西藏的地標，也是達賴喇嘛的傳統居所與冬宮（1649-1959 年）。從布達拉宮大門攀登 365 級台階抵達紅宮後，您將來到海拔 3,700 公尺的世界最高宮殿，在那裡您可以欣賞拉薩市絕佳的全景。當您探索紅宮內歷代達賴喇嘛的主要大殿、佛堂與神龕時，您將會被其非凡的繪畫、華麗的珠寶工藝、精湛的雕刻、色彩繽紛的裝飾以及寶藏背後的神秘故事所震撼與感動。在布達拉宮內，您會遇見許多從遠方前來此聖地祈禱的藏族朝聖者，這對他們而言是終身的目標。您也可以請導遊講述更多關於西藏第 33 任國王松贊干布的故事，他在 7 世紀時為了迎娶唐朝文成公主而首次興建了布達拉宮。

請注意，參觀順序可能會根據您布達拉宮門票上指定的參觀時間進行調整。所有遊客皆須隨團參觀，並在宮內停留一小時。請注意，宮殿內禁止攝影。

探索完布達拉宮博物館後，前往擁有 1300 年歷史的大昭寺，這裡是西藏的精神中心與世界文化遺產。據說大昭寺是為松贊干布國王的兩位新娘：唐朝文成公主與尼泊爾尺尊公主所建。「大昭」意為「佛的房子」，寺內供奉著 12 歲等身釋迦牟尼佛像，這是佛教界的珍寶。這就是為什麼佛教朝聖者將其視為最神聖的目的地。當您看著他們日夜在寺前祈禱時，時間彷彿靜止了。

隨後，漫步於大昭寺附近繁忙的八廓街，這裡是古代佛教徒進行轉經（朝聖環線）的地方。如今，它已成為一個繁榮的當地市場，您可以在此喝一壺酥油茶、穿上藏服拍照，並挑選一些當地的西藏、尼泊爾與印度手工藝品及紀念品。

Today you will enjoy the culture tour of Lhasa via a visit to two of the "great three" Gelug university monasteries of Tibet, the Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery.

In the morning, drive about 35min (12km) to visit Drepung Monastery which was the largest Tibetan monastery (Gelug Sect, Yellow Hat) in Lhasa. It used to be Dalai Lama’s palace before he moved to the Potala Palace in the 17th century. Now it is famous for Drepung Shoton Festival held each August, people come to offer yogurt to the monks who finished the 100 days’ meditation while enjoying the grandest Buddha (thangka) unfolding ceremony. Besides the unique architecture and amazing buildings, you can watch monks debating in Tibetan Buddhism vibrant and active with expansive gestures, clapping, and stamping. After Drepung Temple, you will have about a 2-hour Tibetan culture tour, which includes an introduction, Tibetan incense making, and block printing.

In the afternoon, drive another 40min (14km) to visit Sera Monastery. Step on one of the most beautiful monastery compounds, and its white stone roads and walkways makes you feel almost Mediterranean. The highlight of Sera Monastery is watch the monks’ debate at around 15:00 - 17:00 (except Sundays). It is an interesting form of debate, you can see one monk, the questioner, standing while the answerer or group of answerers, sitting. The standing monk will ask question and slap his palms and stomp, each action has its special meaning, such as activating wisdom, and are not meant to be aggressive.

After that, be escorted back to your hotel in Lhasa.

This morning, get your bicycle ready and start your Tibet biking tour from Lhasa to Damxung (Danxiong当雄), covering a distance of approximately 160km (7-8hours) via Yampachen.

After leaving Lhasa, you will cycle on the famous Qinghai-Tibet Highway (青藏公路). The Qinghai-Tibet Highway starts from Xining City in Qinghai Province and ends in Lhasa, Tibet. It is the highest paved road in the world, with an average elevation of 4,000 meters, stretching for 1,937 kilometers. It is also the shortest, best-conditioned, and safest road to Tibet. The road is open year-round, and it is the busiest among the five routes to Tibet, so be sure to be cautious and give way to large trucks during your bike ride. Along the way, you will also encounter the Beijing-Tibet Expressway, Duilongqu River, and Zangbu River. You will pass by Yampachen (4,290m; 羊八井), famous for its geothermal resources and hot springs. Afterward, you can see the guardian deity of the Northern Tibetan Grasslands, Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains (holy mountain;念青唐古拉山脉). In the hearts of Tibetans, Nyenchen Tanglha Peak (7,162m) and the sacred Lake Namtso stand as guardians for each other. They are considered a divine couple, and people come here to worship them. When you feel tired, you can take a break and observe the yaks leisurely grazing in the distance.

As you enter Damxung County (当雄县), you will have the chance to interact closely with the local Tibetans nurtured by the vast grasslands. Experience the simplicity and friendliness of the northern Tibetan nomads. Damxung, which means "Heavenly Pasture (天选的牧场)" in Tibetan, is particularly famous for its horse racing festival, located in the heart of the Qiangtang Grassland (羌塘草原) in northern Tibet. It is home to abundant and rare natural drinking water sources, nurturing 700,000 hectares of pristine natural grazing land, and is known as the "Northern Pearl of Tibet" (藏北明珠 ). Overnight in Damxung and have a good rest.

This morning, cycle approximately 60 km from Damxung to Namtso Lake (about 4 hours) via Laken La Pass (Nagenla Pass).

Along the way, stop to admire the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain Range (7,162m), one of the holiest mountains in Tibet. You might come across Tibetan yaks and sheep, and if you are lucky, you may even spot wild animals like kiangs (wild donkeys), pikas, hares, and foxes. The most challenging part of today's ride is ascending to Nagenla Pass (5,190m), which is the highlight and a significant challenge of this journey. On clear days, when you look north from the pass, you can catch a glimpse of Namtso Lake. If needed, a support vehicle can transport you and your bike over the mountain pass.

After crossing Nagenla Pass, you will reach Namtso Lake (4,730m), one of the highest lakes in the world. Namtso Lake is one of the most beautiful and sacred lakes in Tibetan Buddhism. Considered the residence of a Tibetan goddess, the lake is one of Tibet's three holy lakes and attracts many Buddhists and pilgrims. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and vast grasslands, Namtso Lake (the highest saltwater lake in China) offers a breathtaking landscape. The crystal-clear waters change color throughout the day, from deep blue to turquoise. Photograph the colors of the lake, the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains to the south, and Tibetan nomads. According to legend, the lake is the mountain's wife, and they are inseparable companions.

Explore Tashi Dor Island, the lake's largest island, hike the area, visit monasteries, and revel in the peaceful atmosphere. Enjoy the sunset near the Namtso Lake. Overnight in Namtso (Needs to be confirmed according to your travel time).

今天您將從納木措騎行至羊八井鎮，途經當雄（130公里，約7小時），享受羊八井溫泉。您或許會想在今早欣賞聖湖納木措的日出，同時在扎西半島周圍健行。隨後，騎行前往羊八井。

在您的騎行之旅中，您可以進一步探索點綴著羊群與犛牛的廣闊草原、傳統的藏族牧民營地、那根拉山口的挑戰、迷人的念青唐古拉雪山等。當抵達海拔4,290公尺的羊八井（Yangbajing）時，您會發現它被海拔5,500至6,000公尺的山峰所環繞。這些山峰是現代冰川的所在地，而藏布曲河流經該地區。青藏公路與中尼公路穿過羊八井的東部和北部，交通便利。作為地熱小鎮，羊八井擁有蔬菜農場、畜牧產品和發電廠。僅該發電廠就產生了拉薩電網年度用電量的45%。在羊八井，有寬敞的道路，兩旁林立著商店、餐廳和娛樂場所，還有高大的廠房、現代化的員工宿舍、學校、傳統牧民住宅和帳篷。羊八井最著名的特色是其地熱溫泉。這些溫泉沒有硫磺味，溫度高，是您騎行後放鬆身心、緩解疲勞的絕佳方式（記得不要泡太久）。白天，您可以觀察悠閒吃草的牛羊，聆聽河流的咆哮，體驗天空的遼闊。夜晚，您可以見證銀河壯麗的升落，偶爾還能捕捉到流星劃過清澈夜空的瞬間。

夜宿羊八井。

Today you will cycle from Yampachen back to Lhasa (90km, about 7-8 hours) via a visit to Tsurphu Monastery.

The most beautiful time in Yampachen is every early morning. Due to the relatively cold air, the geothermal field of Yampachen is often shrouded in white mist. Enormous steam clouds rise from the lake's surface, creating a scene akin to a heavenly realm. If you're lucky, you may witness the eruption of a hot spring, where boiling water shoots up into the sky from the spring's source, presenting a magnificent and awe-inspiring spectacle.

Then, you will bike to explore Tsurphu Monastery. Lying deep in the valley, Tsurphu Monastery is located 76 kilometers from Lhasa at an altitude of 4,500 meters. Dating back to the 11th century (over 800-year-old), it is a gompa that served as the traditional seat of the Karmapa, the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Every year, during the 9th, 10th, and 11th days of the 4th Tibetan month (around May), people come to celebrate the Saga Dawa festival by performing ritual cham dancing and unfurling a great Thangka on the platform across the river from the monastery. Tsurphu Monastery is the place where the living Buddha reincarnation system of Tibetan Buddhism began. Now it is also the residence of the current living Buddha Karmapa, the reincarnated lama of the Kyigyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism.

After visit, bike toward Lhasa. Along the way, you will encounter Qinghai Tibetans on their pilgrimage to Lhasa. They set off from their hometowns and travel along the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, prostrating themselves and kowtowing all the way. With their bodies touching the ground and crawling forward, their unwavering determination reflects their profound devotion. As a bike rider, you are not alone.

After the tour, cycling back to Lhasa and have a good rest.

現在是結束您的8天西藏騎行之旅的時候了。您的導遊將護送您前往機場/火車站，搭乘航班或火車前往您的下一個目的地。

延伸建議：如果您希望在西藏停留更長時間，可以將行程延伸至西藏的其他亮點地區，包括日喀則、江孜、珠峰大本營和岡仁波齊。

旅途平安！