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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Tibet [2025]
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Potala Palace
4.8
/5
21301 reviews
8.4
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
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
A Tibetan Buddhist holy site atop Hongshan Mountain
Dalai Lama's winter palace center
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Although I'd been to the Potala Palace before, I only had a cursory tour. This time, I brought my children and hired a guide, Cheng, to lead the tour, giving us a deeper understanding of the palace's history, culture, and heritage. With Cheng's guidance, we not only visited key checkpoints for photos and group photos, but also sampled the Potala Palace's signature drink. Cheng was very attentive and professional in his explanations. He repeatedly reminded us to be careful and cautious. Because the palace's halls have steep staircases and many steps, he worried about our altitude sickness. He was very patient. It was a truly wonderful experience and trip.
It's very beautiful, the consumption is reasonable, the photos are especially good, the exotic style is full, especially the local food, which is really great for me. Whether it is a restaurant or accommodation, the sanitation is in place. 90% of what tourists need is available. The locals are also very enthusiastic. If there is no guide, the locals will introduce you. It's great to chat with strangers on the road. It's okay to go alone. In short, I think it's great. The season is just right, it's almost autumn, and it's not hot to wear local ethnic minority costumes to take pictures. It looks good. It's worth a visit.
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Namtso
4.5
/5
4874 reviews
7.9
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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We really made the right choice here! The scenic area is incredibly clean, with clear signage, so we didn't get lost. The sunset from the top of the mountain was breathtaking, and any photo I took would become a wallpaper. The staff were incredibly helpful, even suggesting the best photo spots when I asked for directions. The food court was reasonably priced, and I highly recommend the local specialty jelly, which is sour, spicy, and refreshing. The entire experience was a breeze, and the value for money was excellent. I've already recommended it to my friends and will be back!
It was very good. We were picked up at the hotel at 6:30 in the morning. The car was good and it was the best business car I saw in Namtso. It took about 3 hours to get to the county town. After lunch, it took an hour to get to Namtso. We played for 3 hours and returned to Lhasa around 3 o'clock. I have to say that you still need to prepare oxygen in advance when going to Namtso. The higher the altitude, the faster you walk, the more you feel. This package from Ctrip is still good and saves a lot of trouble.
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Basomtso
4.6
/5
2283 reviews
7.6
Based on 3 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0894-5412011
Address: Basong Co, Gongbo'gyamda, Nyingchi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Tibet
Highlights:
Boat tour: Zaxi Island scenery
Lake island & Jeba Village
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Driving through Basongcuo (also known as Cuogao Lake) is located in Gongbu Jiangda County, Nyingchi City, about 3480 meters above sea level, is the famous holy lake of Red Church. The lake is clear and green, surrounded by snowy mountains, dense forests, known as "world wonderland". There is a thousand-year-old temple "Cuozong Temple" on Tashi Island in the heart of the lake, which integrates Tibetan Buddhism and natural landscape. Basongcuo has different scenery in the four seasons, with peach blossoms reflecting snow in spring and forests in autumn. It was rated as a national 4A-level scenic spot in 2000 and promoted to a national 5A-level tourist scenic spot in 2017. It is an important ecological tourism and pilgrimage site in eastern Tibet.
The environment is very beautiful. Living in a view room, you can see the sunset and sunrise. It is also very convenient to drive around. There is also Xincuo inside, which is worth visiting, but the road is not easy to walk. The last photo is a photo of Xincuo. Feel its beauty!
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Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon
4.6
/5
4329 reviews
7.4
From £15.76
Based on 17 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0894-5483611
Address: Mainling, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Princess Wencheng & Songtsen Gampo show
Watch Princess Wencheng & Songtsen Gampo show
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You need to go to the ticket office of the visitor center to exchange it for a paper ticket, and then scan your face to enter. There are a total of 4 stops on the South Bank, and the scenic bus stops at each stop. The pace of play is relatively slow, and the scenery is also good.
It was a very lucky trip. In Suosong Village, I saw the rush of the Yarlung Zangbo River and the sunset of Mount Namjagbarwa. In this rainy season in Tibet, I was very lucky to see so many beautiful scenery. But a reminder, if you drive and stay in the scenic area, you can refund the transportation fee of 90 per person. Remember to find the accommodation to stamp the refund
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Jokhang Temple
4.5
/5
4487 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 tour guide Zhang's personal style is very unique, and the explanation is very rich. He talked about the past and present of the Jokhang Temple very vividly. It's a pity that there are too many people in the Jokhang Temple. To be honest, if you like Tibetan culture and Buddhist architecture, etc., the smaller Ganden Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery are all good experiences. The nearby Potala Palace is also very good. I still think that the Jokhang Temple should limit the flow of people a little bit.
Jokhang Temple is one of the most important temples in Tibetan Buddhism. It is located in the center of Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is the most splendid Tubo-period building in Tibet and one of the earliest civil structures in Tibet. Jokhang Temple was built in the heyday of the Tubo Dynasty in the 7th century AD by the Tubo King Songtsen Gampo to commemorate the entry of Princess Bhrikuti into Tibet. Jokhang Temple combines a variety of architectural styles, including Tibetan, Han, and Nepalese. The layout of Jokhang Temple is centered on the Buddha Hall, surrounded by buildings such as scripture halls, Buddhist halls, and monks' quarters. The architectural details of Jokhang Temple are very exquisite. The roof of the temple is covered with a golden roof, which is shining and magnificent. The walls of the temple are painted with exquisite murals, including Buddhist stories, historical figures, myths and legends, etc., with bright colors and smooth lines, and have high artistic value.
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Yamdrok Yumtso
4.6
/5
2169 reviews
7.3
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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Visit Yamdrok Lake, located in Langkazi County, Shannan City, Tibet, at an altitude of approximately 4,441 meters and covering an area of approximately 675 square kilometers. The lake is clear and azure, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, creating a magnificent scenery. Tibetan Buddhists consider it the incarnation of the guardian goddess Dorje Phagmo, and it holds an important religious status. The lake is home to numerous islands, home to a variety of water birds, and boasts a beautiful ecological environment. Yamdrok Lake, along with Namtso and Manasarovar, is known as one of Tibet's "Three Holy Lakes" and a popular tourist and pilgrimage destination. Be sure to wear plenty of sunscreen and plenty of clothes; it's too cold!
It's worth it. There are two viewing points without tickets. There are few people and beautiful scenery. The No. 5 viewing platform is the closest to the snow mountain. And the road along Yanghu Lake on the way there is the most beautiful. I also saw colorful clouds. It's really worth it and I don't have to get up early.
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Mt.Qomolangma National Park
4.7
/5
521 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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It's more convenient to buy tickets in advance. The scenic area is currently building a new visitor center in Wanda Town. The road signs are unclear. If you haven't booked accommodations in Suosong Village, you should park your car at the visitor center and take the scenic area bus from here. This is the starting point. Because Suosong Village has no public parking, the pick-up point for self-drive vehicles is quite far back from the village, requiring you to turn back. If you're staying in Suosong Village, your hotel will notify the scenic area bus to reserve a seat.
Before I came here, I heard that seeing Mount Everest depends on luck. I was so lucky that I saw its true appearance as soon as I arrived! The continuous mountains are majestic and magnificent, and the snow on the top of the mountain sparkles in the sun. It is worthy of being the roof of the world. I was shocked and speechless!
The supporting facilities here are also very complete. There are clear signboards along the way. The environmental protection vehicles in the scenic area run in an orderly manner, and the toilets are clean. Although the journey is long and the road conditions are complicated, it is all worth it. If you love natural scenery, don't miss the Mount Everest Scenic Area. It will become the most unforgettable stop in your travel memory.
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Princess Wencheng Real Scene Theater
4.3
/5
33 reviews
7.1
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:
Enjoy a performance in the Tibetan Valley Theater under the stars
A stunning epic of Han-Tibetan civilization on stage
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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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Laigu Glacier
4.1
/5
406 reviews
6.8
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0895-4560068
Address: Laigu Village, Basu County, Qamdo Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Clear & bright winter glaciers
One of three oceanic glaciers
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Laigu glacier, as one of the natural wonders, its unique geographical shape and magnificent scenery attract the eyes of countless tourists. The spectacular view of the glacier is breathtaking, as if it is a hand-carved artwork by nature, which makes people feel the power and charm of nature while watching. Personally feel that it is worth taking pictures and punching in, and the price is very high.
You can drive yourself, but you have to buy a package ticket. You have to spend money to see the glacier. It costs 200 yuan per person to take a villager's car and 100 yuan per person to drive yourself. It is not recommended to drive yourself. The road conditions are very bad. If you don't have a hardcore off-road vehicle, you can only give up.
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Kangrinpoche
4.8
/5
313 reviews
6.6
From £15.55
Based on 202 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 4006666712
Address: Puland County, Ali District
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
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[Soul Strike Warning] When standing at the 5,630-meter-high Zhuomala Pass, watching the pyramid-like mountain of Gang Rinpoche pierce the clouds, suddenly understand why this is called the "center of the world". 48 hours of hiking, each step is challenging the physical limit, but the soul is purified unprecedentedly. [Must see the mountain] 🔥 Shocking moment TOP3 1. Rizhao Jinshan: At 5 am, we discredited. When the first ray of gold climbed to the top of the mountain, everyone was silent, and only the sound of the camera shutter was left. 2. Starry sky Galaxy: Tartarqin's night sky is clear to see the star rail, lying on the roof of the hotel, the galaxy seems to be within reach. 3. Longhead believer: three steps and one step Tibetan aunt, the forehead old man is the most moving faith medal, watching countless hikers cry. [Pit avoidance guide] ⚠️ Novices must listen - High reverse is worse than Lhasa! Drink Rhodiola 15 days in advance, prepare glucose oral liquid + ibuprofen, oxygen bottles (I sucked 3 cans 😅). - Don't be greedy for equipment! Lightweight simple line + knee protection + trekking pole = life protection combination, raincoat must be brought (the rainy season is said to be down). - Don't stay! Tartin "Shenshan Shenghu Hotel" oxygen supply is stable, otherwise it will be a headache all night to doubt life. [Healing Eggs] 🍵 Tibetan warmth - The Tibetan brother who met on the way to the mountain handed over the barley cake: "Eat, have strength!" - The sweet tea house next to the Zhire Temple, 5 yuan a cup of sweet tea with cow dung stove, instantly blood back. - The little lama of Zuchu Temple taught me to make a wish with a prayer wheel, saying that turning three times clockwise would make things happen. [Writing in the end] Some people say that turning the mountain is to wash away sins, but I think it is a dialogue with myself. When the feet grind out blisters, when the oxygen is thin to suffocate, suddenly understand: life is like the most desperate place in the Zhuomala Pass, often hiding the most magnificent scenery.
Mount Kailash is so amazing!
From a distance, the whole mountain looks like a big pyramid!
The snow on the top of the mountain is dazzling white all year round. When the sun shines, it shines golden, like a crown, full of domineering!
This mountain is not an ordinary mountain. In the hearts of Tibetans, it is the "center of the world"!
There are so many people circumambulating the mountain like a market, but it is not noisy at all, all are pious footsteps and chanting.
Walking around the mountain, you can see the colorful prayer flags rustling in the wind, and the Mani piles are stacked one by one, all of which are blessings left by passers-by.
When the weather is good, Mount Kailash is just like in the painting!
The blue sky sets off the snow-capped mountains, and the clouds float around the mountainside. It is so beautiful that people dare not speak loudly for fear of disturbing the gods.
If you encounter the golden mountain in the sun, the whole mountain will instantly turn golden red. The scene is so shocking that people get goose bumps!
Staying here, I feel very at ease, as if all my worries have been suppressed by the snow-capped mountains.
No wonder some people say that Mount Kailash is the place closest to heaven
——Standing at the foot of the mountain and looking up, it really feels like the gods live on the top of the mountain!
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