Day 6 Lhasa - Shigatse

Attractions: Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, Gyantse Palcho Monastery

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Shigatse

Today you will be taken to the second largest city in Tibet Shigatse, while viewing the highlights along the road. At an altitude of 4,441 meters, Yamdrok Lake is known as one of Tibet's three holy lakes, is surrounded by snowy mountains and icy peaks all year round. According to local legends, it is said to be the manifestation of a goddess.

You will make a visit to the key landmark - Gyantse Palcho Monastery.This is a traditional Tibetan monastery with a fusion of Han, Tibetan and Nepali architecture in its temples and stupa.