Potala Palace Attractions & Things to do

This budget group tour will show you the downtown and uptown scenery of Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region. You will understand it more deeply by visiting those famous tourist spots, such as the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, etc. Then will go to Shigatse, another mighty city in Tibet, where you can pay a visit to Tashilhunpo Monastery, one of the top four Gelug Monastery, to experience the different Tibetan Buddhism and culture.
Duration: 6 days.

Local Travel Agency: We have offices in Lhasa and Chengdu, and our staff solve issues efficiently.

Rich Experience: With over 20 years in the travel industry, we reject middlemen, ensuring affordable and enjoyable travel.

Flexible Options: We offer 6-10 pax group tours and private custom tours, catering to both individual travelers and groups.

Professional Service: Our Pro-CS provide free itinerary planning and assist with train and flight bookings, making your trip to Tibet hassle-free.
Duration: 8 days.

Essence Tour of Lhasa (4 Days)
GUIDE: ENGLISH SPEAKING
PRIVATE TOUR: DAILY DEPARTURE
Travel to the roof of the world! We will including Tibet travel permit, hotels, meals, guides, transfers to serve you in Tibet!
Hightlights: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, Drepung Monastery.
Duration: 4 days.

This is a classic multi-day tour that provides the opportunity to visit from Lhasa to Everest Base camp. The tour will get you acquainted by covering all main tourist sites like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkor street, Drepung and Sera monastery with Gyantse Kumbum and Tashi Lhunpho monastery. Tourists can also see natural scenery like the beautiful, sacred lake of Yamdrok Tso, and Karo glacier, and beautiful views of Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world, from Everest Base Camp.
Duration: 8 days.

This 8-day Lhasa to Everest Base Camp tour with 4 stars hotel is one of the classic itineraries in Tibet. In this tour, you will not only visit the famous attractions in Lhasa and Shigatse, like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Tashilhunpo Monastery, etc, but also witness the the world highest mountain - Mt.Everest from the Everest Base Camp at 5200 meters above the sea level.
Duration: 8 days.

This 7-day overland Tibet tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu follows the Sino-Nepal highway, which offer you amazing views of the Himalaya and the picturesque Tibetan countryside. The visit to the old cities: Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse, will give you a complete impression of Tibet's religion, cultural treasures, and dreamlike landscape.

The highlighted Tibet trip to Everest Base Camp en route will be a life-time memory to overcome yourself and get higher to the top of the world.

Notes: Please book this tour 20 days in advance, letting us have enough time to apply for your Tibet Travel Permit and then send it to you.
Duration: 7 days.

This tour covers all three world heritage sites, like the winter palace of the Dalai lama - Potala Palace, most important temple of Tibetan Buddhism - Jokhang Temple, and its surroundings - Barkhor street . You’ll visit Lhasa’s great religious institutions of Sera and Drepung. Watch the monks debate their religious interpretations and enjoy 3 nights of accommodations with this package.
Duration: 4 days.

Visit highlights of Lhasa including the Potala Palace,Johkang Temple,Barkor Street,Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery with this private 4 days tour from Lhasa.
You will be picked up and dropped off from Lhasa airport/train station.
Duration: 4 days.

An exhilarating journey to Lhasa and Shigatse, two of the largest cities in Tibet, plus a scenic road trip via Tibetan nomad-inhabited region to sacred Namtso Lake(4,718m), the world’s highest saline lake; the 8-day Tibet tour will give feast your eyes with the best alpine view of central Tibet and leave you awful lots of chances to sample distinct local culture and customs in various regions of Tibet.

As a prestigious local Tibet travel agency with 8000+ global travelers annually, we offer you a 100% guarantee to get your Tibet permit for free. Since we are the only local Tibet travel agency, with offices and staff in Lhasa, Kathmandu, and Chengdu, you can count on us to get all the travel formalities to enter Tibet from all direction, including from Kathmandu and other inland Chinese cities.
Duration: 6 days.

This package offers an excellent 4-day trip to the top three attractions in Lhasa, which include Tibet's largest palace – Potala Palace, the holiest temple in Tibetan Buddhism - Jokhang Temple, and the most famous Circumambulation in Tibet - Barkhor Street. Also, you can step into Drepung, one of Lhasa's three monasteries, to experience the profound Buddhism activities there.
Duration: 4 days.

This small group tour included all the highlights in Lhasa city: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple,Barkhor Street,Sera Monastery and Drepung Monstery. The local Tibetan English-speaking guide will help you understand Tibet culture better and you don't need to worry about the Tibet permit issue. Airport or train station pickup and drop-off also included for added convenience.
Please note: small group tours have a minimum number of people request, if you want to issue flight / train tickets by yourself, you must wait for our notification of the tour and the permit of Tibet, we won't responsible for any flight/train tickets cancellation lost if you issue them before our confirmation. Thank you for your understanding.
The tour departs with fixed date and requst mimimum participants, if not possible to get enough people to join, then we will arrange nearest departure date for you
Duration: 4 days.

1, Lhasa Five Diamond Oxygen Hotel, exclusive Pearl Peak Oxygen Hotel, Jakarta Oxygen Hotel.
2, including full ticket, entry letter, hotel, car fee, tour guide
3, the first reception of overseas Chinese Tibetans, gold medal, 100% passed, medical examination;
4, Early Birds Program + Super Value Gift: Tibetan Welcome Dinner + Buda Palace Afternoon Tea / Oxygen Bottle / Mineral Water


Duration: 8 days.

This 4-day private tour in Lhasa will let you explore Tibetan fascinating culture and Himalayan lifestyle. You will visit famous Potala Palace, Norbulingka, Sera Monastery, walk the streets of Lhasa and soak up the atmosphere.
Duration: 4 days.

This small group tour covers three biggest ancient cities in Tibet: Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse. Highlights included: Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Barkhor Street,Drepung & Sera Monastery, Holy Lake Yamdroktso & world highest saline lake Namtso, Karo Glacier and real Tibetan villages and nomads at Damxung Prairie. Impressed by religion, cultural and breathtaking naturual view here.The local Tibetan English-speaking guide will help you understand Tibet culture better and you don't need to worry about the Tibet permit issue. Airport or train station pickup and drop-off also included for added convenience.
Please note: small group tours have a minimum number of people request, if you want to issue flight / train tickets by yourself, you must wait for our notification of the tour and the permit of Tibet, we won't responsible for any flight/train tickets cancellation lost if you issue them before our confirmation. Thank you for your understanding.
Duration: 7 days.

This well-designed tour will help you to discover most of the wonders from Lhasa to Mt Everest and Lake Namtso. The tour starts with the top holy sites in Lhasa such as Potala Palace which is the landmark of Tibet and Jokhang temple, an ancient temple holds the highest position in Tibetan Buddhism. Then you will head to Gyantse and Shigatse for an adventure tour and get close to Lake Yamdrok and a great many of other attractions on the way. The sunrise at Everest Peak could be a spectacle not to be missed and it may be an unforgettable memory in your life time. The beautiful Lake Namtso and wonderful Yangpachen hot spring are waiting for you on your way back.
Duration: 9 days.

This tour will take you to explore the northern and far western regions of Tibet , which have a rich culture and stunning landscapes. You will embark on this trip from Lhasa, where you will spend two days visiting famous attractions. Then you will drive to Gyantse and Shigatse, where you have a good chance to visit Mount Everest. After visiting EBC, you 'll embark on the ultimate pilgrimage: a three -day trek to the sacred Mt. Kailash.
Duration: 15 days.

This is a short and simple trip that takes you through the best part of the holy city Lhasa by appreciating its prominent historical architects of Potala Palace and sprawling Sera monastery. Those fleeting moments and great memories you had in Lhasa will pave the ways for your next adventure in Tibet.
Duration: 8 hours.

Discover Lhasa - the spiritual city of Tibet. Experience spectacular Buddhist architecture, fascinating culture and authentic Tibetan food. Visit Potala Palace, known as the ‘Crown Jewel of Tibet’. Wander through the bustling Barkor Circuit after visit Tibet’s holiest shrine of Jokhang temple, observe interesting monk debating and explore Tibetan Quarter.
Duration: 4 days.

This Mt.Kailash Tour design for the customers who is looking for in-deep exploration in Tibet. Located in the Ngari Region of Tibet, Mt. Kailash and Lake Mansarova are famous as Sacred Mountain and Holy Lake respectively. Both have often been chosen as a sacrificial center for Hindu, Buddhist, and Bonist pilgrims. Their spiritual aura and paradisiacal scenery also entice visitors. The route also including other must visit attractions in Tibet.
Duration: 15 days.

Our expertly-designed Mt.Kailash tour starts in Lhasa. You will have 3 days to get acclimatized to the Tibetan Plateau while touring the most iconic Buddhist sites in Lhasa city. Then, we set out on a thrilling journey across Shigatse via historical Gyantse to EBC. The first part of the adventure overlaps the classic travel route of Lhasa to EBC tour and will leave you in awe with amazing Himalayan mountain ranges.

Then we head further west to Darchen via Saga and holy Manasarovar Lake for the long-awaited Mt.Kailash kora. Our Tibetan guide will accompany you to experience the ultimate hoy walk around sacred Mt.Kailash. Finally, you may choose to head back to Lhasa or exit Tibet into Nepal via Gyirong border. Quite flexible, isn’t it! If you have more time or with a deep pocket, you may choose the big loop tour across Mt.Kailash that may travel for nearly a month.
Duration: 15 days.

On this classic Tibet tour, you will witness the unforgettable ancient culture of Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shigatse. It includes the World Heritage Sites - the Potala and Jokhang Temples, two of three main Gelugpa monasteries - the Drepung and Sera, the holy lake of Yamdrok Tso, Mt. Nyenchen Kangsar glacier, the historical architectural wonder - Gyangtse Kumbum, the seat of the Panchen Lama - Tashilhunpo Monastery along with the large alive market nearby.
Duration: 6 days.

This small group tour covers all the highlights in Lhasa city: Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Barkhor Street,Drepung monastery, Sera monastery. Impressed by one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, the Yamdrok lake at an altitude of 4400m, enjoy the magnificent view of the Nychenchen Khangsar mountain(the highest mountain near Lhasa) and pastures of local herders.The local Tibetan English-speaking guide will help you understand Tibet culture better and you don't need to worry about the Tibet permit issue. Airport or train station pickup and drop-off also included for added convenience.
Please note: small group tours have a minimum number of people request, if you want to issue flight / train tickets by yourself, you must wait for our notification of the tour and the permit of Tibet, we won't responsible for any flight/train tickets cancellation lost if you issue them before our confirmation. Thank you for your understanding.
Duration: 5 days.

 

The Tibetan city of Lhasa has been able to attract peace-seeking people with the presence of many small and big monasteries and temples. The dry vegetation and the high altitude rocky terrain of Lhasa, has made the place more intriguing. Lhasa Tour is a short journey to several major places of the Tibetan capital, depicting equal historical as well as cultural importance. Lhasa Tour is an opportunity to explore the lifestyle and culture of a place submerged in the serenity of Buddhism.

This short tour of 6 days, takes you to high altitude dry land where the religion, the architecture, and the colorful culture shines very bright.
The tour takes place in some of the prominent places of Tibet, as the winter and summer palaces of successive Dalai Lamas, Potala Palace, and Norbulingka Palace respectively. Museums and streets gather the knowledge of Lhasa people. You can see the largest river in Tibet, Yarlung Tsangpo, along with the Lhasa River.
Duration: 6 days.

Direct Flight to Nyingchi Witness the breathtaking highland peach blossoms during peak bloom and visit three major wild peach blossom villages.
Inclusive Airfare: Flights from Chengdu to Nyingchi and Xining to Chengdu, a soft sleeper train from Lhasa to Xining.
Early Bird Special: The earlier you book, the more you save. Group bookings enjoy additional discounts.
Free Tibet Travel Permit: Complimentary arrangement for your Tibet travel permit and stay in 4-star premium hotels.
Duration: 13 days.

Take a day to explore Lhasa's rich history with a visit to some of the most famous attractions. Delve into the ancient lore by exploring the impressive collections of artifacts among the practicing pilgrims at Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. Travel in peace knowing everything you will need to venture into the area has been taken care of on this private trip. Explore the antiquity in a contemporary setting with the direction of a professional guide.
Duration: .

This small group tour covers all the highlights in Lhasa city: Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Barkhor Street,Drepung monastery, Sera monastery. Impressed by one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, the Yamdrok lake at an altitude of 4400m, enjoy the magnificent view of the Nychenchen Khangsar mountain(the highest mountain near Lhasa) and pastures of local herders.The local Tibetan English-speaking guide will help you understand Tibet culture better and you don't need to worry about the Tibet permit issue. Airport or train station pickup and drop-off also included for added convenience.
Please note: small group tours have a minimum number of people request, if you want to issue flight / train tickets by yourself, you must wait for our notification of the tour and the permit of Tibet, we won't responsible for any flight/train tickets cancellation lost if you issue them before our confirmation. Thank you for your understanding.
Duration: 5 days.

Visit highlights of China including the Chengdu and Tibet with this private 10 days tour from Chengdu.

You will be picked up from Your Chengdu hotel and dropped off at Lhasa airport/train station.
Duration: 10 days.

This 5-Night Lhasa tour by Qinghai Tibetan train from Chengdu covers the highlights of Lhasa City and the most beautiful scenery of Qinghai, and passing by Lanzhou and Xining. You will also be able to visit the fasinating Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and more. On the full day train journey, you will witness the most beautiful scenery of Qinghai-Tibet Railway: endless land of snows, vast desert, boundless grassland, snow-capped mountains and stunning lakes on the highest Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
Duration: 6 days.

8 Days Everest base camp tour from Lhasa to Nepal via newly opened Kyirong border takes you to visit the most charming places in central Tibet including the Potala Palace, Jokang temple..
Duration: 8 days.

This is a classic itinerary to visit Lhasa and Everest and the best route to get used to the high altitude gradually. Included all the highlights like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung and Sera Monastery with Gyantse Kumbum and Shigatse Tashi Lhunpho Monastery.You will also impressed by the stunning natural scenery like Holy Lake Yamdrotso, Karo La Glacier and Himalayas with Mt. Everest. The local Tibetan English-speaking guide will help you understand Tibet culture better and you don't need to worry about the Tibet permit issue. Airport or train station pickup and drop-off also included for added convenience.
Please note: small group tours have a minimum number of people request, if you want to issue flight / train tickets by yourself, you must wait for our notification of the tour and the permit of Tibet, we won't responsible for any flight/train tickets cancellation lost if you issue them before our confirmation. Thank you for your understanding.
Duration: 8 days.

This small group tour covers all the highlights in Lhasa city: Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Barkhor Street and all the three biggest monasteries in Tibet: Drepung monastery, Sera monastery and Ganden Monastery. Situated at an elevation of 3800m,Ganden Monastery is the main seat of Geluk order. Trek at Lingkor you can see the Great Tsongkapa’s meditation cave and the beautiful view of Lhasa valley. The local Tibetan English-speaking guide will help you understand Tibet culture better and you don't need to worry about the Tibet permit issue. Airport or train station pickup and drop-off also included for added convenience.
Please note: small group tours have a minimum number of people request, if you want to issue flight / train tickets by yourself, you must wait for our notification of the tour and the permit of Tibet, we won't responsible for any flight/train tickets cancellation lost if you issue them before our confirmation. Thank you for your understanding.
Duration: 5 days.

This small group tour included all the highlights in Lhasa city: Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple,Barkhor Street,Sera Monastery and Drepung Monstery. The local Tibetan English-speaking guide will help you understand Tibet culture better and you don't need to worry about the Tibet permit issue. Airport or train station pickup and drop-off also included for added convenience.
Please note: small group tours have a minimum number of people request, if you want to issue flight / train tickets by yourself, you must wait for our notification of the tour and the permit of Tibet, we won't responsible for any flight/train tickets cancellation lost if you issue them before our confirmation. Thank you for your understanding.
Duration: 4 days.

As the beautiful capital city of Tibet, Lhasa is one of the most featured and dreamed-about places in the world. The Potala Palace has served as the symbol of Buddhism for centuries. The everlasting burning ghee lights, pure white godly hadas, resplendent golden funerary stupas of the departed Dalai Lamas, red robed Lamas chanting scriptures in the palace are like a dream. You can feel, but not integrate.
Duration: 4 days.

This small group tour included all the highlights in Lhasa city: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple,Barkhor Street,Sera Monastery and Drepung Monstery. Learn the religion and culture in the captial city of Tibet then impressed by the breathtaking holy lake Namtso, known as the world highest saline lake and surrounded by magnificent views of Nyenchen Thanglha snow-capped mountain range. And Damxung Prairie----the home of Tibetan nomads and their animals live harmony with nature.The local Tibetan English-speaking guide will help you understand Tibet culture better and you don't need to worry about the Tibet permit issue. Airport or train station pickup and drop-off also included for added convenience.
Please note: small group tours have a minimum number of people request, if you want to issue flight/train tickets by yourself, you must wait for our notification of the tour and the permit of Tibet, we won't responsible for any tickets cancellation lost if you issue them before our confirmation.
Duration: 6 days.

Visit highlights of China including the Beijing and Tibet with this private 10 days tour from Beijing.

You will be picked up from Your Beijing hotel and dropped off at Lhasa airport/train station.
Duration: 10 days.

This 12-day Lhasa Mt.Everest & Mt Kailash Kora Pilgrimage group tour is for travelers who'd like to have three days trekking around Mt.Kailash and an overland tour to Kathmandu. This tour starts from Lhasa, and you can visit the best holy part of Lhasa city like the world heritage Potala Palace, the sacred Jokhang temple, etc. Then, you will drive to the west of Tibet, Ngari, via Shigatse and Saga. Along the way, you will visit the deep turquoise Yamdroktso Lake, the world's highest peak-Mount Everest, and famous monasteries. When you arrive in Darchen, you will start three days Mt Kailash Kora from here. The altitude would be 4700m. Your three days of trekking would be at this altitude, more or less 100m around. After that, you will drive to the Gyirong border then to Kathmandu.
Duration: 12 days.

This small group tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu follows the Sino-Nepal highway, which offers you amazing views of the Himalaya and the picturesque Tibetan countryside. Visit the old cities: Lhasa, Gyantse and Shigatse and cover all the highlights, give you a complete impression of Tibetan religion, cultural and breathtaking landscape.The highlighted trip to Everest Base Camp will be your life-time memory. The local Tibetan English-speaking guide will help you understand Tibet culture better and you don't need to worry about the Tibet permit issue.
Please note: small group tours have a minimum number of people request, if you want to issue flight / train tickets by yourself, you must wait for our notification of the tour and the permit of Tibet, we won't responsible for any flight/train tickets cancellation lost if you issue them before our confirmation. Thank you for your understanding.
Duration: 7 days.

Lhasa is the ancient city and holy abode of Dalai Lamas. The city is filled up with many historical, religious and cultural landmarks. Tour to Lhasa offers visits these cultural sites with your guide several of them being UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Potala Palace, Norbulinka and Jokhang temple. Thousand of pilgrims with religious purpose including travelers from around the world visits Lhasa. Sightseeing in Lhasa will take you to several cultural sites like Potala Palace, Norbulinka, Jokhang temple, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery (have a close look of the boisterous monk debate at these monasteries), Barkhor market. Lhasa tour is a fly-in/fly-out program that commences from Kathmandu, Nepal. 03 Nights 04 Days Lhasa Tour is the best way to discover Tibetan culture and heritage sites and witnessing the daily lives of the people living at the world’s highest location.
Duration: 4 days.

Fixed Departure Lhasa Tibet Tour falls under one of the most popular tours in the world. It will take you up to 3,000 to above 5,000 meters across the high and cold desert viewing some of the most picturesque scenes of breathtaking mountains, including Mt. Everest (8848m). Tibet overland tour offers you the most relaxing and adventurous within a concise span of time. This tour is very ideal for the budget traveler who wants to explore Tibet.

Fixed Departure to Lhasa Tibet tour is equally fascinating from a cultural point of view with ample opportunities of exploration to age-old monasteries and caves along with the visit to historical towns including around Potala Palace, Norbu Linka palaces, the great Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple, and walk along with the crowded Tibetan market the bustling Barkor Bazaar in Lhasa. Tibet is also called the roof of the world.

Duration: 8 days.

Visit highlights of China including the Chengdu and Lhasa with this private 6 days tour from Chengdu.

You will be picked up from Your Chengdu hotel and dropped off at Lhasa airport/train station.
Duration: 6 days.

Visit highlights of China including the Beijing and Lhasa with this private 6 days tour from Beijing.

You will be picked up from Your Beijing hotel and dropped off at Lhasa airport/train station.
Duration: 6 days.

1.Comprehensive attractions covering Potala Palace, Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Shigatse, Everest Base Camp, Jokhang Temple, and Namtso Lake.
2.VIP luxury small group tour,ensuring over 30%of seats remain empty.
3.Departing from Chengdu, includes soft sleeper on the Qinghai-Tibet Railway and round-trip airfare.
4.Standard four-star hotel in the city center, within 1-3 kilometers of Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple.
5.Local Tibetan travel agency with excellent service, guaranteed Tibet Travel Permit, and exclusive team doctor.
6.Early bird plan: the earlier you book, the more you save. Additional discounts for group bookings.
7.Great value gifts: Tibetan-style welcome dinner, Potala Palace photo shoot, oxygen bottles, bottled wate.
Duration: 13 days.

This 8 days tour offers a deep exploration for the Himalayan ranges, it brings you not only through the historical places and operating monasteries like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Tashilunpo Monastery, etc; but also lines of breath-taking natural sceneries, such as turquoise water Lake Yamdrok, mighty Nyenchen Kangsar glacier and splendid Mt. Everest Base Camp.
Duration: 8 days.

This private classic Lhasa tour offers you opportunity to explore Lhasa highlights with a local Tibetan guide. The attractions you will see are Potala Place, Jokhang Monastery, etc.
Duration: 4 days.

** Depart every Saturday from Nepal to Tibet.
** Join in Tour, fixed departure.
** Cheapest way to visit Tibet in 8 days 7 nights.
** The best scenery is on the way from Kyirong Border to Lhasa - which included in the itinerary already.

Duration: 8 days.