Take a ferry to Smaye Temple, visit the first temple in Tibet;
then the first palace in Tibet ᾿Yongbulakang;
Late afternoon, back to Lhasa, about 2.5 hours drive.
Accommodation: Lhasa downtown

Potala Palace—the highest palace architecture in the world, on the way climbing to the entrance gate, you can take an overlook of the whole Lhasa city, sunshine, clear sky, really nice! Get the knowledge of Tibet history and religion. Visit for about 2 hours.

Enjoy lunch and have a rest.
In the afternoon, visit Jokhang Temple, the real "Lhasa" in the eyes of the local old Tibetans;
Then take a stroll around Barkhor street, here you can experience the local lifestyle;

In the evening, if you wish, you can join in the Tibetan Banquet with Song & Dance Performance;
Accommodation: Lhasa downtown

Set out from Lhasa, come over the 4990m high Gangbala Snow Mountain, drive ahead to Yamdrok Yongtso Lake, on an altitude of 4441m, with the prettiest water, as clear as suet, and the water is drinkable. Blue water, snow mountain, unique Tibetan villages, flocks and herds all the way; Then turn back to Chushui Bridge, along Yalungtsangpo River, pass Gyangtse old town, visit Palkor Chode Monastery, get to the second city of Tibet—Shigatse.
Accommodation: Shigatse city

Visit Saja Monastery, which is very important temple in both Chinese history and Tibetan Buddhism, with many treasures and relics preserved, is reputed as the second Dun Huang.
Accommodation: Shigatse city

Morning visit Tushilunpo Monastery, the most important temple in Shigatse, built in the year 1447, center of the Banchen Lamas. On the way back to Lhasa, visit a local Tibetan family, chat with them, taste homely food and tea.
Accommodation: Lhasa downtown