2026 RoamFun Sichuan-Tibet [Eastern Tibet Hidden Realm] Seda Buddhist Academy + Derge Scripture Printing House + Zizhu Temple + Buja Snow Mountain + Sapu Holy Mountain + Namtso 11-Day Tour

Tour Overview

2-6 person boutique small group, Chengdu departure to Lhasa. Pure travel with zero shopping. Deep crossing of the Sichuan-Tibet North Route through Eastern Tibet hidden realms. Visit Seda Buddhist Academy, Derge Scripture Printing House, Zizhu Temple, Buja Snow Mountain, Sapu Holy Mountain, Namtso, and Yamdrok Lake — top cultural and natural attractions. Experienced driver-guide with flexible stops. Comfortable accommodation throughout. Complimentary 4-star Chengdu hotel, Lhasa travel photography, oxygen cylinders, Tibetan blessing ceremony. Guaranteed departure with 2. Journey into the rarely-visited sacred realm of Eastern Tibet.

Eastern Tibet Hidden Realm 11-Day Small Group | Seda + Sapu Holy Mountain + Namtso + Yamdrok, Sichuan-Tibet North Route in-depth pure travel, 2-person minimum

Highlights

Experience the best highlights of this exciting route. Our carefully curated itinerary showcases the most memorable experiences of your journey.

2-6 person boutique small group, guaranteed departure with 2, solo travelers welcome
Pure travel with zero shopping, Eastern Tibet North Route deep crossing, off-the-beaten-path hidden realms
Seda Buddhist Academy, Derge Scripture Printing House, Zizhu Temple, Sapu Holy Mountain all in one trip
Experienced driver-guide familiar with road conditions, flexible stops for free exploration
Complimentary 4-star Chengdu hotel, Lhasa travel photography, oxygen cylinders, Tibetan blessing experience
800K accident insurance, 24-hour concierge + airport transfer

Itinerary

Arrive in Chengdu, check into complimentary 4-star hotel. Free time: Wuhou Shrine, Jinli, Kuanzhai Alley. Driver notifies by 9 PM.

Via Duwen Expressway, Wenchuan, Maerkang. Visit Changlie Monastery. Experience Tibetan-Qiang and Jiarong Tibetan culture. Overnight in Guanyinqiao.

Visit world's largest Tibetan Buddhist academy. View the hillside of red houses and mandala. Experience the Buddhist realm. Overnight in Seda.

Via King Gesar City for Tibetan culture. Through Quelai Mountain Tunnel to Derge, Sichuan's last county. Overnight.

Visit Derge Scripture Printing House — the encyclopedia of Tibetan culture. Enter Tibet's Qamdo. Overnight.

Visit Zizhu Temple atop cliffs — millennium-old Bon religion culture. See Naicham Mani Stone Mound. Overnight in Dingqing.

Explore Buja Snow Mountain — world's densest hanging glaciers. Grassland picnic and photography. Deep into northern Tibet pastures. Overnight in Baqing.

Visit Zandan Monastery (northern Tibet's mini Potala). Head to viral Sapu Holy Mountain for close-up glacier and sacred lake views. Overnight at Sapu homestay.

Sapu sunrise and inner lake glaciers. Visit Biru Skull Wall to learn about Tibetan sky burial culture. Overnight in Nagqu.

Visit Namtso — one of Tibet's three sacred lakes. Enjoy heavenly lake scenery. Cross Nagela Pass. Arrive in Lhasa.

Visit Yamdrok Lake for sapphire waters and snow mountain scenery. Return to Lhasa. Trip concludes (no accommodation tonight).

Included

Transportation: 2-6 person vehicle (5-seat SUV / 7-seat minivan), includes fuel, tolls, parking, driver-guide
Accommodation: 10 nights twin-share, complimentary 4-star Chengdu hotel, quality Tibetan area lodging
Insurance: 800K high-altitude travel accident insurance
Service: Driver accommodation subsidy, 24-hour concierge, onboard drone/DSLR
Complimentary: U-pillow, mineral water, 2 oxygen cylinders, Lhasa travel photography, Chengdu airport transfer, Tibetan specialties, prayer flags and lungta

Excluded

All meals at own expense, driver meal subsidy 100 RMB/day (or +500 RMB all-inclusive)
Round-trip transportation to Chengdu
Scenic tickets, shuttle buses, horse riding (~665 RMB/person)
Single room supplement 1980-2980 RMB/person (varies by season)
Personal expenses, beverages, shopping, and invoice fees

FAQ

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Our tour packages typically include transportation, accommodation, attraction tickets, professional guide services, and travel insurance. Specific inclusions are listed in each tour's detailed description.

Full refund for cancellations 30+ days before departure; 10% fee for 15-30 days; 30% fee for 7-15 days; no refund within 7 days. Special circumstances can be discussed with customer service.

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