Lhasa Summer Camp 2027
30-Day International Student Program
Europe → Chengdu → Kongpo (Nyingchi) → Shannan → Lhasa → Qinghai → Chengdu → Europe
A 30-day international student journey designed around Tibetan language, culture, community experience, student exchange, traditional arts, nature, creativity, teamwork, friendship and international travel.
Europe → Chengdu
The journey begins in Europe with international travel to Chengdu, followed by arrival, rest, orientation and preparation for the summer camp journey.
Group meeting at the departure airport in Europe. Check-in, group briefing and international flight to Chengdu.
Arrival in Chengdu, airport pickup and transfer to accommodation. Hotel check-in, rest and relaxed welcome dinner.
Welcome orientation, student introductions, group rules, travel preparation and light local activities before travelling to Kongpo.
Kongpo (Nyingchi)
Kongpo provides the first stage of the plateau program with a relaxed schedule focused on acclimatization, nature, Tibetan culture and student activities.
Travel from Chengdu to Kongpo (Nyingchi). Arrival, accommodation check-in, rest and a gentle introduction to the local surroundings.
Acclimatization day with gentle outdoor activities, nature exploration, Tibetan language practice, photography and student group activities.
Community activities, Tibetan communication practice, creative learning, local cultural experiences and student teamwork activities.
Acclimatization • Nature • Tibetan Language • Community • Outdoor Learning • Teamwork
Shannan
The Shannan section combines Tibetan community experiences, monastery visits, traditional arts, language activities and student exchange.
Travel from Kongpo to Shannan. Scenic journey, accommodation check-in, rest and evening group activities.
Tibetan language activities, local community experiences, monastery visit and traditional cultural activities.
Student exchange, traditional arts, creative workshops, teamwork activities and preparation for the journey to Lhasa.
Tibetan Culture • Community • Monasteries • Student Exchange • Traditional Arts • Creativity
Lhasa
Lhasa is the main educational center of the summer camp. Students spend thirteen days participating in Tibetan language learning, cultural activities, community experiences, traditional arts, student exchange, sports and creative projects.
Travel to Lhasa, accommodation check-in, rest and a relaxed evening group program.
Local orientation, gentle activities, Tibetan communication practice and introduction to the Lhasa Summer Camp program.
Tibetan reading, writing, speaking and everyday communication activities with individual and group exercises.
Visit the Jokhang and Barkhor area. Students participate in cultural observation, Tibetan language practice, photography and group assignments.
Reading, conversation, vocabulary and communication exercises. Students work together on practical Tibetan language activities.
Tibetan arts, calligraphy, drawing, music and creative workshops. Students begin a group creative project.
Monastery visit followed by guided cultural activities, student discussion and reflection.
Student exchange activities, communication practice, group learning, games and opportunities to build new friendships.
Sports, team games, outdoor activities and group challenges designed to encourage cooperation, confidence and friendship.
Local community activities, everyday Tibetan communication practice, cultural interaction and student group assignments.
Outdoor excursion, nature activities, photography, environmental learning and recreational activities.
Students work on individual and group projects using photographs, Tibetan language practice, artwork and experiences collected during the summer camp.
Student presentations, cultural activities, group reflection and farewell program before continuing the journey to Qinghai.
Tibetan Language • Reading & Writing • Conversation • Traditional Arts • Music • Monasteries • Community • Student Exchange • Sports • Nature • Creativity • Teamwork • Friendship
Qinghai
The Qinghai section combines plateau nature, Tibetan community activities, language practice, Qinghai Lake, outdoor education and student experiences.
Depart Lhasa and travel toward Qinghai. Students observe the changing plateau landscape during the journey.
Arrival orientation, local activities, Tibetan language practice and community experience.
Full-day Qinghai Lake excursion with nature observation, photography, outdoor learning, group activities and environmental awareness.
Tibetan community experience, traditional arts, language practice, student exchange and creative activities.
Outdoor activities, teamwork, student reflection and closing activities for the Qinghai section of the journey.
Qinghai Lake • Tibetan Community • Nature • Tibetan Language • Traditional Arts • Outdoor Learning • Student Exchange
Chengdu → Europe
Return to Chengdu, hotel check-in, rest and evening group reflection.
Final student presentations, group reflection, supervised free time, closing ceremony, certificate presentation and farewell dinner.
Hotel check-out, airport transfer and international flight back to Europe. End of the Kelsang Metok Lhasa Summer Camp 2027.
Lhasa Summer Camp 2027
30-Day International Student Program
Europe → Chengdu → Kongpo (Nyingchi) → Shannan → Lhasa → Qinghai → Chengdu → Europe
Program Focus:
Tibetan Language • Culture • Student Exchange • Community Experience • Traditional Arts • Music • Monasteries • Nature • Qinghai Lake • Sports • Creativity • Teamwork • Friendship • International Travel