Top 9 Must-Visit Attractions in Tibet - A Must-See Before You Go

✨A once-in-a-lifetime trip to Tibet! Lhasa is truly a healing city with its blue skies, white clouds, and prayer flags fluttering everywhere, all filled with the power of faith. This 5-day travel guide is for you who are preparing to visit Tibet~ ⛰️Trip Highlights: 1. Stunning sunrise view at Potala Palace Square 2. Experience Tibetan life by walking the Barkhor Pilgrimage Circuit 3. Yamdrok Lake - "The Turquoise scattered by the Goddess" 4. Yaowang Mountain Viewpoint for the 50 yuan RMB photo spot 【5-Day In-Depth Itinerary】 Day1️⃣: Acclimatize to high altitude 🌅Potala Palace Square sunrise → Yaowang Mountain Viewpoint → Tibet Museum → Norbulingka Take it easy on your first day in Lhasa. Potala Square is perfect for photos in the morning with fewer crowds. Day2️⃣: Lhasa citywalk 🛕Potala Palace → Jokhang Temple → Barkhor Street → Guangming Gangqiong Sweet Tea House Remember to book Potala Palace in advance! Walk Barkhor Street clockwise, and the sweet tea at 1 yuan per cup is a great deal. Day3️⃣: Pilgrimage to holy lake 🚗Day trip to Yamdrok Lake (2.5-hour drive from Lhasa) Recommended to charter or share a car. The mountain road scenery is breathtaking, and you can hang prayer flags by the lake. Day4️⃣: Tibetan Buddhism tour 🏔️Zhashlun Monastery → Sera Monastery debate session → Princess Wencheng live show The 3pm debate at Sera Monastery is fascinating with exaggerated gestures. Day5️⃣: Namtso Lake day trip 🌊The world's highest saltwater lake, best visited June-September 8-hour round trip but absolutely worth it! Remember to bring oxygen. ‼️Practical Tips: 1. Potala Palace tickets: 100 yuan (off-season)/200 yuan (peak season), book 1 day in advance 2. ID required for Barkhor Street security check - no lighters allowed 3. Recommended Tibetan restaurants: Snowland Restaurant, Makye Ame, Shunshi Seasonal Tibetan Cuisine 4. Best accommodation near Barkhor Street/Potala Palace - Potala Khangsar Youth Hostel has amazing views 💊Altitude Sickness Prevention: - Take Rhodiola 15 days in advance - Avoid washing hair/bathing on first day - Carry glucose oral solution - Move slowly at all times!