Kelsang Metok

Lhasa Summer Camp 2027

KELSANG METOK · SUMMER 2027

Lhasa Summer Camp 2027

30-Day International Student Program

Journey:
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.

30 Total Days
3 Kongpo Days
3 Shannan Days
13 Lhasa Days
5 Qinghai Days
PART 01

Europe → Chengdu

Days 1–3

The journey begins in Europe with international travel to Chengdu, followed by arrival, rest, orientation and preparation for the summer camp journey.

Day 1 — Europe → Chengdu

Group meeting at the departure airport in Europe. Check-in, group briefing and international flight to Chengdu.

Day 2 — Arrival in Chengdu

Arrival in Chengdu, airport pickup and transfer to accommodation. Hotel check-in, rest and relaxed welcome dinner.

Day 3 — Chengdu Orientation

Welcome orientation, student introductions, group rules, travel preparation and light local activities before travelling to Kongpo.

PART 02

Kongpo (Nyingchi)

Days 4–6 · 3 Days

Kongpo provides the first stage of the plateau program with a relaxed schedule focused on acclimatization, nature, Tibetan culture and student activities.

Day 4 — Chengdu → Kongpo (Nyingchi)

Travel from Chengdu to Kongpo (Nyingchi). Arrival, accommodation check-in, rest and a gentle introduction to the local surroundings.

Day 5 — Kongpo Nature & Culture

Acclimatization day with gentle outdoor activities, nature exploration, Tibetan language practice, photography and student group activities.

Day 6 — Kongpo Community Experience

Community activities, Tibetan communication practice, creative learning, local cultural experiences and student teamwork activities.

Kongpo Focus

Acclimatization • Nature • Tibetan Language • Community • Outdoor Learning • Teamwork

PART 03

Shannan

Days 7–9 · 3 Days

The Shannan section combines Tibetan community experiences, monastery visits, traditional arts, language activities and student exchange.

Day 7 — Kongpo → Shannan

Travel from Kongpo to Shannan. Scenic journey, accommodation check-in, rest and evening group activities.

Day 8 — Shannan Culture & Community

Tibetan language activities, local community experiences, monastery visit and traditional cultural activities.

Day 9 — Student Exchange & Creative Day

Student exchange, traditional arts, creative workshops, teamwork activities and preparation for the journey to Lhasa.

Shannan Focus

Tibetan Culture • Community • Monasteries • Student Exchange • Traditional Arts • Creativity

PART 04 · MAIN SUMMER CAMP

Lhasa

Days 10–22 · 13 Days

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.

Day 10 — Shannan → Lhasa

Travel to Lhasa, accommodation check-in, rest and a relaxed evening group program.

Day 11 — Lhasa Orientation

Local orientation, gentle activities, Tibetan communication practice and introduction to the Lhasa Summer Camp program.

Day 12 — Tibetan Language Day

Tibetan reading, writing, speaking and everyday communication activities with individual and group exercises.

Day 13 — Jokhang & Barkhor

Visit the Jokhang and Barkhor area. Students participate in cultural observation, Tibetan language practice, photography and group assignments.

Day 14 — Tibetan Language Workshop

Reading, conversation, vocabulary and communication exercises. Students work together on practical Tibetan language activities.

Day 15 — Traditional Arts & Creativity

Tibetan arts, calligraphy, drawing, music and creative workshops. Students begin a group creative project.

Day 16 — Monastery & Cultural Activities

Monastery visit followed by guided cultural activities, student discussion and reflection.

Day 17 — Student Exchange Day

Student exchange activities, communication practice, group learning, games and opportunities to build new friendships.

Day 18 — Sports & Teamwork

Sports, team games, outdoor activities and group challenges designed to encourage cooperation, confidence and friendship.

Day 19 — Community Experience

Local community activities, everyday Tibetan communication practice, cultural interaction and student group assignments.

Day 20 — Nature & Outdoor Day

Outdoor excursion, nature activities, photography, environmental learning and recreational activities.

Day 21 — Student Project Day

Students work on individual and group projects using photographs, Tibetan language practice, artwork and experiences collected during the summer camp.

Day 22 — Lhasa Closing Day

Student presentations, cultural activities, group reflection and farewell program before continuing the journey to Qinghai.

Lhasa Summer Camp Focus

Tibetan Language • Reading & Writing • Conversation • Traditional Arts • Music • Monasteries • Community • Student Exchange • Sports • Nature • Creativity • Teamwork • Friendship

PART 05

Qinghai

Days 23–27 · 5 Days

The Qinghai section combines plateau nature, Tibetan community activities, language practice, Qinghai Lake, outdoor education and student experiences.

Day 23 — Lhasa → Qinghai

Depart Lhasa and travel toward Qinghai. Students observe the changing plateau landscape during the journey.

Day 24 — Qinghai Orientation

Arrival orientation, local activities, Tibetan language practice and community experience.

Day 25 — Qinghai Lake

Full-day Qinghai Lake excursion with nature observation, photography, outdoor learning, group activities and environmental awareness.

Day 26 — Tibetan Community & Culture

Tibetan community experience, traditional arts, language practice, student exchange and creative activities.

Day 27 — Qinghai Student Day

Outdoor activities, teamwork, student reflection and closing activities for the Qinghai section of the journey.

Qinghai Focus

Qinghai Lake • Tibetan Community • Nature • Tibetan Language • Traditional Arts • Outdoor Learning • Student Exchange

PART 06

Chengdu → Europe

Days 28–30
Day 28 — Qinghai → Chengdu

Return to Chengdu, hotel check-in, rest and evening group reflection.

Day 29 — Closing Ceremony & Farewell

Final student presentations, group reflection, supervised free time, closing ceremony, certificate presentation and farewell dinner.

Day 30 — Chengdu → Europe

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

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