Experience a 2000-year-old tradition firsthand in Lhasa, China, where you’ll learn about the importance of incense in Tibetan culture at Sangpu Temple. Enjoy a tour of the temple led by a Geshe, followed by a guided incense crafting workshop. Stay immersed in the cultural journey throughout your stay at The St. Regis Lhasa Resort, where you’ll get to relish in traditional Tibetan ceremonies as well as attend a bonfire with champagne tasting and a performance of a Guozhuang dance.   Experience Includes:  Two-night stay in Classic Deluxe King/Twin Room at The St. Regis Lhasa Resort, checking on Thursday 20 August and checking out on Saturday 22 August Thursday 20 August 15:00 – Hotel check-in with a traditional Tibetan welcome ceremony, including fruits and yak yogurt Free time to explore Lhasa and enjoy our hotel’s amenities Friday 21 August 06:30–10:00 – Breakfast for two (2) at Social Restaurant 08:30–08:45 – Morning sang offering blessing ritual 13:00–17:00 – Sangpu Temple cultural experience 1-hour transfer to Sangpu Temple in a private vehicle 1-hour guided tour of the temple core areas by a Geshe, explaining the connection between Tibetan Buddhism and incense culture 1-hour ancient Tibetan incense guided workshop (take home your handmade incense) 1-hour return transfer to the hotel 19:00–19:30 – Evening ceremony: Champagne sabrage ritual with a traditional Tibetan knife, bonfire lighting, Champagne tasting, and a Guozhuang dance performance Saturday August 22 06:30–10:00 – Breakfast for two (2) at Social Restaurant 12:00 – Warm, joyful farewell   Note: This event includes one traditional Tibetan costume experience for two people This experience does not include airfare or ground transportation (except for the private round-trip chauffeured transfer between the hotel and Sangpu Temple). All participants must be 18 years of age or older; minors must be accompanied by an adult. Please inform us of any special preferences for your Tibetan incense handcraft (e.g. fragrance type) at least three days prior to your check-in date. This experience is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. The package is only valid for the designated stay period of 20–22 August 2026; rescheduling requires prior hotel approval.