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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Tibet [2025]
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Potala Palace
4.8
/5
20990 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 141.71
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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When I arrived at the square in the dark, wow! The lights on the palace wall were actually on three levels - warm yellow against the stone at the bottom, white light in the middle to outline the window grilles, and the cold golden roof on top was as dazzling as stars. The tour guide held a flashlight and told the unofficial history of "using sheep to carry soil to build the palace", which was much more exciting than the dry explanation during the day! The fountain rushed up with "Qinghai-Tibet Plateau", the water mist hit my face, and the children in the back row rode on their father's neck and cried. Lying on the steps and eating barley cakes, watching the golden roof melt into the dark blue sky - what altitude sickness, this night view is worth living for!
As the most famous historical site in Lhasa, you must see it. The building is majestic, colorful, unique in design, and very Tibetan. If you don't ask a tour guide to explain it, you will definitely not understand it. Although the price of the family package is high, the explanation of Director Deng is in place, the route is familiar, and the explanation is professional and standardized. It is very good.
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Namtso
4.5
/5
4772 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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The experience of this group tour exceeded my expectations, and I must give it a five-star rating! First of all, I want to praise the driver, who has been driving in Tibet for ten years. His skills are very stable, he changes lanes at high speeds without drifting, and he meets cars calmly on narrow roads. He almost never brakes suddenly during the whole journey. Before departure, he took the initiative to contact and confirm the meeting time, and went to the hotel to help with the luggage. The car was fully equipped with mineral water and charging cables, oxygen and drones, etc. The customer service was also very responsible, carefully confirming the needs before the trip, and the itinerary was even more flexible. The tour guide also reminded me of the best camera positions for taking photos in real time. The details are in place and the service is attentive. I will choose your hotel next time I travel!
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.
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Basomtso
4.6
/5
2187 reviews
7.5
Based on 3 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0894-5412011
Address: Basong Co, Gongbo'gyamda, Nyingchi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Boat tour: Zaxi Island scenery
Lake island & Jeba Village
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It is still worth visiting this scenic spot. Although self-driving is not allowed, you can enter if you book a homestay inside. If you don't stay, the deposit of 60 yuan per person is non-refundable. But it is still worth going for this beautiful scenery. Especially when the weather is good, it is so beautiful, so beautiful. You must drive to a high-rise building to enter. There is a reflection of the snow-capped mountains along the way. The reflection of the lake water and the snow-capped mountains in the lake is very beautiful.
🏞️ Basongcuo, Tibetan meaning "green water", is the largest freshwater lake in eastern Tibet, where the lake is crystal clear, surrounded by snowy mountains, known as "world wonderland". 🏞️ Recommended tour route Day1: After entering the park, take a sightseeing bus - arrive at the lake heart island - Millennium Temple (Cuozong Gongba Temple) - Lakeside plank road Day2: Go to Basongcuo's "secret" - Xincuo, the scenery along the way is primitive and magnificent, suitable for hiking lovers. 🚶♀️ In the evening, you can live in a nearby Tibetan-style homestay, experience local Tibetan culture, and taste Tibetan meals, such as butter tea, wontons, etc. 🍵 This secret hidden between the snow-capped mountains and the forest is waiting for you to explore. Whether it is the lake and the mountains, or the Tibetan culture, you will linger. Come and start your journey to Bassonsso.
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Jokhang Temple
4.5
/5
4469 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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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.
The temple faces south and the three-story main hall is composed of Tibetan style, Han style and Nepal style. The columns of the first-floor scripture hall are carved with lotus patterns, the copper bells on the second-floor eaves ring in the wind, and the golden roof on the third floor reflects colorful halos in the sun. The Dharma wheel and the two deer sculptures on the roof symbolize the Buddha's first Dharma wheel in Sarnath. The building itself is a three-dimensional interpretation of Buddhist teachings.
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Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon
4.6
/5
4285 reviews
7.4
From AU$ 32.21
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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I didn't want to come here at first because of the road repairs and the bad roads! People on the Internet said it's not worth it! But now that I'm here, I should really come here to have a cup of coffee and relax! The price of Starbucks is not for the fatigue of working, but for the thought that life is short and we should enjoy life while we can!
The Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon is the wildest "washboard" on earth!
Standing on the observation deck and looking down, the river is like an angry green dragon, twisting and turning in the armpit of the Himalayas, splitting the mountain in half.
The deepest point is more than 6,000 meters, and you have to wait for a long time to hear the sound of throwing a stone down.
It is the most exciting in spring!
Peach blossoms on both sides are like free, pink and white blooming all over the mountains, against the snow-capped mountains in the distance, like a palette overturned by gods.
The river water is emerald green and milky white, and it changes color when it turns a corner, just like the face-changing in Sichuan Opera.
If you are lucky, you can also see a rainbow across the canyon, like a colorful scarf for the Yarlung Zangbo River.
Local Menba villagers said that this is the "last secret place of mankind".
Indeed, you can see a group of wild monkeys when you turn a corner, and you can see vultures somersaulting in the clouds when you look up.
Sitting in an off-road vehicle and bumping along the edge of a cliff, with the rushing river on one side and a cliff that could drop rocks at any time on the other, it makes your palms sweat, but you can't bear to blink
—for fear of missing out on some earth-shaking scenery!
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Yamdrok Yumtso
4.6
/5
2154 reviews
7.3
From AU$ 339.24
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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The view is very good.
After buying the ticket, I was told that I could go to observation decks 1, 2, and 3.
Observation deck 1 is at the top of the mountain, with the best view.
Observation deck 2 is on the mountainside, with good view as well.
Observation deck 3 is said to be by the lake. We went to observation decks 2 and 5, which are also by the lake. The road up the mountain is very flat, but there are many bends, and the ticket price is a bit expensive.
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.
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Princess Wencheng Real Scene Theater
4.4
/5
23 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
497 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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[Scenery] A fascinating place. Today, I finally got what I wanted and challenged the Everest Base Camp.
[Fun] Feel the greatness of nature
[Value for money]
Mount Everest is definitely spectacular, but it's a bit expensive to enter at 160, because you also need to buy a sightseeing bus ticket for 160 per person round trip, and the bus can only stop at the Environmental Transfer Center
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Laigu Glacier
4.1
/5
402 reviews
6.9
>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
309 reviews
6.6
From AU$ 31.78
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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