East-to-West Tibet Traverse: Nyingchi, Lhasa, and Mount Everest
Fly into lower-altitude Nyingchi to acclimate, then head to Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake, and Mount Everest, covering both the eastern and western highlights in one trip.
Acclimate at around 3,000 meters in Nyingchi first, visiting Sosong Village, Lulang, and Basum Tso. Take the Lhasa-Nyingchi Expressway to Lhasa, then travel through Gyantse and Tingri to Mount Everest Base Camp, before returning to Lhasa via Shigatse. The altitude rises gradually, which is much gentler than flying directly to Lhasa and immediately heading to Tsang (Shigatse region), though the driving distances remain long. Perfect for first-time visitors with a holiday of 10 days or more.
April–May and September–October offer the clearest views. In winter, confirm whether the tent guesthouses at the base camp have been packed away.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Fly to Nyingchi and Bayi Town
Drive from Mainling Airport to Bayi Town (approx. 1 hour), and spend the afternoon acclimating in the outskirts of the city.
Border defense permits for Mainling, Tingri, and other areas are required for this route.
住宿：八一鎮
第 2 天 · Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon and Sosong Village
Drive from Bayi Town via Pai Town into the scenic area (approx. 2 hours), and stay in Sosong Village in the afternoon to wait for the clouds to clear.
住宿：索松村
第 3 天 · Lulang Forest to Basum Tso
雅魯藏布大峽谷·魯朗（色季拉山口、魯朗林海·魯朗小鎮） → 林芝·八一鎮（卡定溝）
Drive from Sosong over Sejila Pass to Lulang, then return to Bayi and head west to Basum Tso. Total driving time is about 6 hours.
住宿：巴松措湖邊
第 4 天 · Basum Tso to Lhasa via Lhasa-Nyingchi Expressway
Visit the lake in the morning, then take the Lhasa-Nyingchi Expressway over Mila Mountain to Lhasa. Approx. 360 km, 6 hours.
住宿：八廓街大昭寺
第 5 天 · Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple
Explore the old town on foot and take short taxi rides. Visit the Potala Palace in the morning and Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street in the afternoon.
Book your Potala Palace tickets in advance and carry your ID card at all times.
住宿：八廓街大昭寺
第 6 天 · Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
Take a taxi or charter a car within the city. Visit Drepung Monastery in the morning and watch the sutra debating at Sera Monastery in the afternoon.
住宿：八廓街大昭寺
第 7 天 · Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier to Gyantse
拉薩（羊卓雍措） → 江孜（卡若拉冰川、白居寺（江孜）、江孜宗山古堡）
Drive over Gampala Pass to Yamdrok Lake, then pass Karola Glacier to Gyantse. Approx. 260 km, 6 hours.
住宿：江孜老城與宗山
第 8 天 · Tashilhunpo Monastery to Tingri County
Drive from Gyantse to Shigatse (approx. 1.5 hours), visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, and then drive to Tingri County. Total distance is about 330 km.
Stay one night in Tingri to buffer before heading up to the camps above 5,000 meters.
住宿：定日縣城（協格爾）
第 9 天 · Gawula Pass to Mount Everest Base Camp
珠峰·定日（加烏拉山口觀景台與珠峰108拐、絨布寺、珠峰大本營（北坡））
Drive from Tingri County over Gawula Pass to Rongbuk (approx. 100 km, 3 hours), and transfer to the eco-friendly shuttle bus for the final stretch.
If you experience severe altitude sickness, descend to Tingri immediately; do not force yourself to stay overnight.
住宿：絨布寺·大本營
第 10 天 · Everest Sunrise and Return to Shigatse
Watch the sunrise in the early morning, then drive back to Shigatse. Approx. 340 km, 6 to 7 hours.
住宿：扎什倫布寺周邊
第 11 天 · Shigatse to Lhasa for Departure
Drive from Shigatse along the Yarlung Tsangpo River to Gonggar Airport (approx. 4 to 5 hours), or return to Lhasa first.