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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Namling County [2025]
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Potala Palace
4.8
/5
20923 reviews
8.4
From £67.92
Based on 2,516 reviews
Potala Palace/Sun Island | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0891-6339615
Address: No. 35, Beijing Middle Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
A Tibetan Buddhist holy site atop Hongshan Mountain
Dalai Lama's winter palace center
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The heart of the scenery, the Tibetan Potala Palace, the customer service is so difficult, finally reached here, the mood at this moment is very excited. The appointment in advance is still smooth, after entering the Potala Palace, you must keep quiet and don't disturb their normal life.
The Potala Palace is located on the Maburi Mountain (Red Mountain) northwest of Lhasa City. The complex is built on the mountain and is majestic. The palace combines Tibetan traditions and religious elements and was listed on the World Heritage List in 1994. The unique Tibetan architectural style is world-famous. The palace is built on the mountain and integrated with the mountain. It adopts stone and wood structure, wooden structure of roof and window darts, copper corrugated gold, shining in the sun, reflecting the unique charm of Tibetan architecture. The most beautiful thing about the Potala Palace is the sunrise and sunset. In the early morning, the first ray of sunlight spilled on the golden roof of the Potala Palace, and the red and white walls gradually woke up in the sun, showing a warm and sacred light; In the evening, the sunset reflected on the palace, the golden light and the red and white walls against each other, beautiful.
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Namtso
4.5
/5
4748 reviews
7.8
Based on 310 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0891-6113602
Address: Namtso National Park, Dangxiong County, Lhasa City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Snowy mountains & clear nights
Pilgrims & lakeside views
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Namtso, located in the Tibet Autonomous Region, is one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet and is famous for its magnificent natural scenery and rich ecological resources. The seabirds on the lake, especially the brown-headed gulls, add vivid vitality to this beautiful scenery. The brown-headed gull is one of the most common seabirds in Namtso. It belongs to the Laridae family, a medium-sized water bird with a body length of about 41-46 cm. It is characterized by a brown head and beak, brown tail and wings, and white feathers on the body. The brown-headed gulls are not afraid of people and often gather because of food in the hands of tourists, bringing surprises and pleasure to tourists. The brown-headed gulls fly and play over the lake, or rest by the lake, forming a harmonious natural beauty with the lake and snow-capped mountains. Visitors can observe these seabirds up close and feel the magical charm of nature.
Namtso is not only a treasure trove of natural landscapes, but also an area with rich biodiversity, especially the seabirds on the lakeside, which provide tourists with an unforgettable viewing experience.
Namtso, which means "Heavenly Lake" in Tibetan, is located in the central part of Tibet Autonomous Region. It is the world's highest large saltwater lake, with a lake surface of 4,718 meters above sea level and an area of more than 2,000 square kilometers. The water of Namtso Lake is clear and transparent, like a mirror of the sky. Under the sunlight, it sparkles and changes color unpredictably, sometimes azure blue, sometimes emerald green, and sometimes purple, which is breathtakingly beautiful. In addition, in the early morning and evening, the sun shines on the lake and Nyainqentanglha Mountain, the lake water is dyed golden, and the snow-capped mountains also present charming colors. The scenery is spectacular and makes people linger.
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Jokhang Temple
4.5
/5
4464 reviews
7.4
Based on 1,232 reviews
Barkhor Street/Jokhang Temple | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0891-6336858
Address: Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Pilgrimage route for Tibetan rituals
Three pilgrimage paths around sanctuary
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The Jokhang Temple is one of the most important temples in Tibetan Buddhism. It is located in the heart of Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is the most brilliant Tubu period architecture in Tibet and one of the earliest civil structure buildings in Tibet. The Jokhang Temple was built in the 7th century in the heyday of the Tubu Dynasty, and was built by Tubu Zan Pusong Zan Ganbu to commemorate the entry of the Princess Chizun into Tibet. The Jokhang Temple combines Tibetan, Han and Nepalese architectural styles. The layout of the Jokhang Temple is centered on the Buddha Hall, surrounded by Jingtang, Buddha Hall, monk house and other buildings. The architectural details of the Jokhang Temple are very exquisite. The roof of the temple is covered with golden roofs, which are golden and spectacular. The walls of the temple are painted with exquisite murals, including Buddhist stories, historical figures, myths and legends, bright colors, smooth lines, and high artistic value.
The temple sits north and south, and the three-story buildings of the main hall carry Tibetan calm, Chinese exquisite, Nepalese gorgeous: one floor of the hall is carved with lotus pattern, the second floor of the horn hanging copper bell rings with the wind, and the third floor of the golden roof refracts colorful halo in the sun. The Falcon and Twin Deer sculpture on the roof symbolize the Buddha's first turn of the Falcon in Luyeyuan. The building itself is a three-dimensional interpretation of Buddhist teachings.
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Yamdrok Yumtso
4.6
/5
2149 reviews
7.3
From £163.08
Based on 242 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Yamzho Yumco, Shannan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Sunrise over lake from observatory
Himalayan sacred lake & 155 miles
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Yamdrok Lake, also known as Yanghu Lake, means "Jade Lake" in Tibetan. It is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. It is located in Langkazi County, Shannan City. The lake surface is 4,441 meters above sea level and the lake area is 638 square kilometers. It is known as the three holy lakes in Tibet together with Namtso Lake and Manasarovar Lake. The water of Yamdrok Lake is clear and the color changes with the light, showing different blues, like a bright gem inlaid between snow-capped mountains. The lake surface is as smooth as a mirror, the breeze is gentle, the water is calm, and the villages and white clouds in the distance are reflected on the lake surface, forming a beautiful picture.
In Tibetan Buddhism, Yamdrok Lake has an important position. When the Dalai Lama passed away, before looking for the reincarnated soul boy, he would come here to chant scriptures and pray, throw Hada and treasure bottles into the lake, and indicate the location of the soul boy by observing the image in the lake, making it a holy place in the hearts of believers.
Yangzhuoyucuo, abbreviated as Yanghu, Tibetan meaning "Biyu Lake", is located between Langkazi County and Gongga County, Shannan City, Tibet, is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, and Namcuo, Mapangyucuo. Yangzhuoyucuo Lake area is about 638 square kilometers, the lake is 4,441 meters above sea level, the lake water is crystal clear, the blue waves are rippling. The color of the lake changes with the light and season, sometimes blue, sometimes green, and the sky, white clouds, snow-capped mountains, forming a beautiful picture. Yang Zhuoyucuo attracts many tourists to visit with its unique natural scenery and deep cultural heritage. Here, tourists can stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city, feel the tranquility and beauty of nature, and experience the unique charm of Tibetan culture.
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Princess Wencheng Drama
4.5
/5
3660 reviews
7.2
Princess Wencheng Live Theater | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0891-6576666
Address: Lvsa City Chengguan District Cijue Lin (formerly the second corner forest) China Tibet Cultural Tourism Creative Park
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
An epic plateau drama in the backdrop of the starry sky, mountains, and rivers
Authentic and stunning live show viewing experience
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[Scenery] Large-scale live performance, with more than 800 actors participating in the Princess Wencheng performance, five prologues, worth experiencing
[Fun] There are various cultural and creative products, leisure bars, etc.
[Cost-effectiveness] Good
The show was great. I strongly recommend going to the Tibetan Museum during the day and then come here to watch the show at night. The actors are dedicated and they performed in the rain.
The driver's pick-up service is good. It's cold on the mountain at night, so the coat is good.
You can see the night view of Lhasa at 9 o'clock before entering. If the weather is good, you can take photos with the actors and choose to take a hot air balloon.
Disadvantages: Why do you have to climb so many steps down from the parking lot (3-4 floors)
You can buy the basic 380 ticket price or the highest price. The other options in the middle are meaningless.
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Princess Wencheng Real Scene Theater
4.3
/5
20 reviews
7.2
Princess Wencheng Live Theater | >100 km from downtown
Address: 纳金街道102乡道拉萨河畔慈觉林（原次角林）中国西藏文化旅游创意园
Highlights:
Watch a performance in a Tibetan valley theater under the stars
A breathtaking epic of Han-Tibetan civilization
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【景色】在拉萨市这样的地方值得推荐，有文创，咖吧，演尧，串串，各式各样小商品等，尤其是史诗剧文成公主值得一看【趣味】很高【性价比】不错
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Mt.Qomolangma National Park
4.7
/5
491 reviews
7.1
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0892-8263013
Address: 日喀则市定日县318国道与珠峰路交叉路口
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Everest view at 17,060 ft
Snow leopards & Tibetan antelopes
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[View] A fascinating place, today finally got what I wanted, challenging a Everest base camp [interest] to feel the greatness of nature [cost-effective]
Everest must be spectacular, but it is still a bit expensive to come in at 160, because you have to buy a sightseeing ticket 160 for one person to and from, and the car can only be parked in the environmental transfer center.
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Nam Co Sheng Xiang Tian Men
4.2
/5
196 reviews
6.2
>100 km from downtown
Address: Namutso Scenic Area, Bangor County, Nagqu City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Padmasambhava's sacred wedding site
Two perfect arcs formed
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The Holy Elephant Gate, the Wonderland on earth! Standing in front of the Holy Elephant Gate, you will feel that nature is really a magical work! This natural stone arch, like a giant elephant bowed its head to drink water, and like a gate to heaven, shocking to people's speechlessness. The blue sky, white clouds, snow mountains, holy lake, all gathered here, beautiful like a painting, every shot is a blockbuster! The lake in Namco is blue and bright, and the snowy mountains in the distance are shining, the sun is shining, and the lake is shining, as if scattered a diamond. Standing under the heaven gate, the wind blows over the ear, and feels that the soul has been purified, and all the troubles can be thrown behind your head in an instant. This is not only the beautiful scenery, but also the sacred atmosphere. Tibetans regard it as a holy place, and every step is full of the power of faith. Worth a visit! !
Standing at the Holy Elephant Gate, I was deeply shocked by the scene in front of me. The azure Namtso Lake was as boundless as a gem, and the snow-capped Nyainqentanglha Mountains in the distance sparkled in the sun. A huge stone elephant stood by the lake, with its trunk reaching into the water, as if telling an ancient legend. The vastness of the world made my heart extremely peaceful. This journey was worth it.
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Karuola Glacier
4.3
/5
256 reviews
6.2
>100 km from downtown
Address: Gyangze, Xigaze, Tibet, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Hike to glacier's edge
Famous movie filming locations
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The magnificent natural landscape of Kazola Glacier attracts the eyes of countless travelers with its cold and mysterious temperament. As an important tourist attraction in Tibet, Kazola Glacier not only shows the magical power of nature, but also witness the course of the earth's climate change.
Kajola Glacier, a world of ice and snow only hundreds of meters from the road, is awe-inspiring. Glaciers shine in the sun, such as giant Tangka hanging on the mountain wall. It is not only a natural spectacle, but also a witness to culture. The movie Red River Valley was once shot here, leaving an eternal mark. Walking here, as if crossing time and space, feeling the vicissitudes of thousands of years of ice and snow. Kajola glacier is a treasure gifted by nature to mankind, worthy of our care.
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10
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Tibet Museum
4.4
/5
515 reviews
6.1
Based on 209 reviews
Lobrinka | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0891-6835244
Address: No. 19, Robinka Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Tibetan architecture & Potala Palace
Free Tibet cultural exhibit visit
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[Scenery] Deeply feel the history and culture of Tibet, especially the understanding of the living Buddha system, and feel the harmony and unity of the motherland and Tibet. It is really worth calming down and experiencing the feeling and thinking [interesting] Unfortunately, only public welfare explanations can not ask the tour guide to explain by yourself. This way to more systematic understanding of the history and culture of Tibet, there is also an observation deck on the 3rd floor, you can drink coffee, enjoy the scenery, and think about life [cost-effective] high
The Tibetan Museum has more than 520,000 cultural relics (sets), of which more than 40,000 precious cultural relics (sets), with extremely high historical, artistic and scientific value. When you come to the Tibetan Museum, you will see the first bright building. The old museum of Tibet has distinctive characteristics of Tibetan traditional architecture art, and at the same time profoundly reflects the practical characteristics of modern architecture and artistic charm
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