Central Tibet Tour

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Tibet Tour Highlights

The Tibet City Tour provides you with insight into the untold history, culture, and religion of the Tibetan Buddhist people. Lhasa has been enlisted as one of 24 historically and culturally valued cities of China. Potala Palace symbolizes its identity as the political, religious, cultural, and historical power of Lhasa. Jokhang Temple, a Buddhist pilgrim site, and its precious teahouse are the highlights of this exciting and adventurous Tibet tour.

Main tourist Places in Lhasa

• Jokhang Temple: A scared man-made architecture in Tibet
• Potala Palace- Dalai Lama’s former residence and monastery
• Norbu Lingkha Palace, Dalai Lama’s summer residence
• Ramoche Temple
• Gelukpa monasteries: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery
• Barkhor Street in Lhasa

These outstanding cultural and religious treasures are scattered within walking distance and are easily accessible during your Tibet city tour.

Best Time to Visit Lhasa in Tibet

Lhasa is a city in a high place beyond the Himalayas. To visit the religious and historical city, May, June, July, August, September, and October are the best months. Many people visit Lhasa during that time. The weather is good in these months.

Lhasa Tour Duration:

It is worth traveling to Tibet for more than 5 days or a week to explore the idyllic lakes, mountain monasteries, sacred Buddhist temples, and hiking around Tibet, encountering highland wildlife and natural scenarios.

Some of the best attractions of Lhasa that you should not miss are:

Jokhang Temple:

Located in the heart of Lhasa, the Jokhang Temple is a significant pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists. It houses a precious statue of Buddha Shakyamuni and other valuable cultural relics.

Potala Palace:

This iconic landmark of Lhasa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was once the winter residence of the Dalai Lama. The palace features 13 stories, 1,000 rooms, and various treasures such as murals, sculptures, and scriptures.

Sera Monastery:

One of the “great three” Gelug University monasteries of Tibet, Sera Monastery is renowned for its famous debating sessions that take place between the monks.

Drepung Monastery:

This is another Gelug monastery that was once the largest in the world. It is famous for its collection of historical and cultural artifacts, including ancient sutras, sculptures, and thangkas.

Norbulinka Palace:

This is the former summer residence of the Dalai Lama, and it features a beautiful garden, a lake, and various buildings that reflect Tibetan architecture and culture.

Ramoche temple:

This temple, which is near the Jokhang Temple, is well-known for the Buddha statue that Princess Wencheng brought to Tibet.

Barkhor Street:

This is a bustling street that surrounds the Jokhang Temple and is known for its local markets, souvenir shops, and traditional Tibetan handicrafts.

Apart from these, Lhasa city has many other attractions, such as the Tibet Museum, Ganden Monastery, Namtso Lake, Yamdrok Lake, and more, making it a fascinating destination for tourists.