Lhasa, Tibet — the holy city in the snow. Visit Potala Palace, pilgrimage to Jokhang Temple, experience Tibetan cuisine and culture.
Downtown Lhasa, political and cultural center
Western gateway of Lhasa, transportation hub
Eastern gateway of Lhasa, agricultural demonstration zone
Major agricultural county, black-necked crane nature reserve
Grassland pastoral area, home to Namtso Lake
Source of Tibetan incense, land of culture
Southern gateway of Lhasa, Yarlung Tsangpo River basin
Birthplace of Songtsen Gampo, rich in mineral resources
Pilgrimage to Potala Palace, kora around Barkhor Street, explore Namtso Lake
Arrive in Lhasa, acclimatize to the altitude, take a relaxed stroll around Potala Palace Square and Barkhor Street.
Visit Potala Palace in the morning, pay homage at Jokhang Temple in the afternoon, and experience the profound depth of Tibetan Buddhism.
Full-day excursion to Namtso Lake, one of the three sacred lakes of Tibet, enjoying the stunning combination of lake and mountain scenery.
Visit Sera Monastery in the morning to watch the monks debate, explore Norbulingka in the afternoon to experience Tibetan garden art.
Visit Drepung Monastery in the morning, head to the airport/train station in the afternoon according to departure time, concluding your Lhasa journey.
Traditional Tibetan drink made from butter, tea leaves and salt. Nutritious and provides essential energy for the plateau.
Traditional Tibetan staple food made from roasted highland barley flour, eaten with butter tea. An energy source for plateau life.
A unique plateau ingredient, tender and nutritious. Can be prepared in various forms such as jerky or hot pot.
Yogurt made from yak milk, rich and creamy. Nutritious and an important part of the daily Tibetan diet.