Lhasa Classic 4-Day Tour

2 cities | 12 attraction(s) | total distance 105 km

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Lhasa is a city where cultural and natural landscapes coexist, and it is enough to spend three or four days visiting the most essential attractions one by one. The stunning Namtso Lake in the vicinity of Lhasa is also a must-visit destination.

Day1: Lasa

4 attraction(s) · 5 km

Lhasa first day! This morning, you can go to the world's highest and grandest palace - Potala Palace for a visit, which takes 2-3 hours. After the visit, you can go to Zongjiao Lukang Park behind the palace to enjoy the best view of the palace's reflection. In the afternoon, you can head to Barkhor Street, walking with Tibetan tourists to visit the Jokhang Temple, known as the "eyes of Tibet". After the visit, you can continue to explore shops on Barkhor Street or sit on the Jokhang Temple square and feel the piety of the Tibetan people.

Potala Palace

2 km

Zongjiao Lukang Park

2 km

Jokhang Temple

1 km

Baqiao Street

Located in the old city area, Barkhor Street, also known as "Eight Corners Street", is the most famous pilgrimage circuit and commercial center in Lhasa.

Day2: Lasa

3 attraction(s) · 19 km

This morning, you can visit the Zhebanci Temple in the northwest of Lhasa City. As most temples are closed in the afternoon, it's best to arrive at 9am. At noon, you can go to the Nianre Folk Garden to enjoy Tibetan cuisine and take part in some activities. In the afternoon, make sure to arrive at the Sera Temple before 3pm to watch the Tibetan style Buddhist debate (which is not held on Sundays and special holidays), and then continue your tour of the Sera Temple.

Zhé bàng sì

14 km

Niangre Folk Customs Park

Niangre Folk Customs Park is located in Niangre Gou in the northern suburbs of Lhasa, 6.2 kilometers away from the city center, covering an area of 50,000 square meters. It contains famous attractions such as Sera Monastery, one of the three major monasteries in Tibet, Pabongka Monastery, the birthplace of Tibetan script, and the recently discovered Qugong Ruins with a history of over 4,000 years. The air in the gorge is clear, the environment is elegant, and the folk customs are simple.

6 km

Sera Monastery

Day3: Lasa >

3 attraction(s) · 17 km

Today's destination is the largest lake in Tibet, the highest saltwater lake in the world, and a sacred place for pilgrims - Namtso Lake. It takes about 4.5 hours to travel one way from Lhasa to Namtso, passing through the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains and Nagela Pass, with stops for sightseeing. You can choose a one-day or two-day tour to Namtso, with the one-day itinerary covering all the essential scenic spots but being a bit rushed, while the two-day itinerary is more leisurely and allows you to enjoy the magnificent starry sky and sunrise of Namtso, but the accommodation and dining options near the lake are generally limited and expensive.

Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain

The Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains is one of the main mountain ranges of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, crossing the central and eastern parts of Tibet. Its main peak, Nyenchen Tanglha Peak, has an altitude of 7,111 meters. To the northwest of the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains is Lake Namtso, and to the south is the Yangbajain Valley, which is rich in geothermal resources and has many hot springs. According to legend, the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains is the home to the mountain deity that governs the hundreds of Tanglha Mountains that span the northern part of Tibet. It is considered the most important protector deity and is revered by both followers of Bon religion and Buddhism, who believe that this mountain is a sacred place for spiritual practice and gatherings.

17 km

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Nakela Pass, also known as Nagerla Pass, is located within the territory of Nyalam County in Tibet. It is a must-pass place on the way to Lake Namtso.

Namtso

The second largest saline lake in China, the highest saline lake in the world, regarded as a sacred place by pilgrims.

Day4: Lasa

2 attraction(s) · 66 km

Today we recommend visiting the holy lake of Sijin Laco, where the "King of Wealthy Dragons" resides. Sijin Laco is located in the southeast of Rido Township, Mozhugongka County and north of Zengqi Township, Sangri County, at an altitude of 4500 meters, about 6 kilometers from the Sichuan-Tibet Highway (National Highway 318). Its name means "powerful holy lake" in Tibetan, and the terrain is like a treasure plate, surrounded by mountains. Every year on the 15th day of the sixth month of the Tibetan calendar, the Panchen Lama, Dalai Lama, and Zhigong Living Buddha come to Sijin Laco to worship and offer gold and silver treasures to thank the lake. It is recommended to prepare some food for a picnic by the lake, and visit the birthplace of Songtsen Gampo in Mozhu Gongka on the way back.