Lhasa, Tibet
Buddhism under Chinese Rule


The inclusion of Lhasa, Tibet, in Viking's Wonders of China cruise was a big incentive for us to book this trip.  Three nights and two full days of tours were only a superficial introduction to this ancient culture.  But this was better than nothing.  I don't think we otherwise would have ever planned a trip to Tibet.  It's simply too isolated, and obtaining the required Chinese visa was expensive.