Potala Palace Attractions & Things to do

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.

Visit highlights of China including the Beijing,Lhasa,Xi'an and Guilin with this private 10 days tour from Beijing.

You will be picked up from Your Beijing hotel and dropped off at Guilin.
Duration: 10 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 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 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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

Tibet, a mysterious and holy land, attracts countless tourists with its unique natural scenery and profound cultural heritage. If you want to fully appreciate the charm of Tibet in a short time, it is very important to choose a suitable tourist route. This tour will recommend you a 6 days must visit route in Tibet carefully designed by experts. It comprehensively analyzed the itinerary, accommodation and scenic spots to help you travel in Tibet easily.
Duration: 6 days.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

 

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.

This classic Tibet tour offers you opportunity to explore Lhasa, Gyangtse, and Shigatse. The attractions you will see are Potala Place, Jokhang Monastery, Yamdrok, Pelkhor Monastery, and Tashilumpo Monastery etc.
Duration: 5 days.

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Duration: 11 days.

Have you always wanted to explore Tibetan Buddhism and mysterious plateau of Tibet? This 4-day tour combo package to Lhasa will take you to see attraction highlights of Lhasa. You will experience glorious Tibetan culture and the opportunity to have close interaction with local people. This tour combo package does not include airfare/train tickets to and from Lhasa nor hotel accommodation.
Duration: 4 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.

Tour provides overview of main places to see in Lhasa and vicinity. Perfect for the first time visit to Tibet. We will take care of the organization of the entire trip: Tibet Travel permit, pick up and drop off at Lhasa airport, accommodation at at Luxury Hotel hotel to make you feel comfortable. Breakfast and Lunch
at the places of your choosing will be included. We will also provide tours to Potala palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung monastery, Sera monastery, and Norbulingka.

Please allow at least 3 weeks for Tibet travel permit to be issued and to be delivered to the address of the hotel in China of your choosing. Please contact us through Tripadvisor, via either email or phone number to provide us address of your hotel in China and details of date and time of your arrival to Lhasa airport for pick up. We also would need your passport information, nationality, gender, and details of your Chinese visa to be able to facilitate Tibet travel permit
Duration: 4 days.

This is a classic itinerary to visit Lhasa, Everest and holy Lake Namtso. The route help you get use 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 Lake Yamdrotso, Karo La Glacier and Himalayas with Mt. Everest and the breathtaking Lake Namtso. 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.
Duration: 10 days.

Tibet Lhasa Tour with EBC takes you to Tibet with ancient and unique culture and traditions. Travelers can enjoy the Himalayan views as well as reach the northern base camp of the Mt. Everest (8848m). In addition, you can also enjoy the views of some of the highest mountains in the world like Cho Oyu (8188m) and Lhotse (8516m).

Firstly, the trip starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa which heads north over the Great Himalayan Range. Thus, you can enjoy the views of an unending stretch of Himalayas. The next day, you go sightseeing in Lhasa and many historic places in the city. Some of them are Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace, Sera Monastery, and Drepung Monastery. Next, you head to Shigatse via Gyantse. You also drive through Kamba La and Karo La passes on the way. Further, you drive to Rongbuk via Xegar through Gyu La and Gyatso La passes. Then, you hike to the Everest Base Camp (South Part) and relish the view of the Mt. Everest (8848m).
Duration: 8 days.

Tour provides overview of main places to see in Lhasa and vicinity. Perfect for the first time visit to Tibet. We will take care of the organization of the entire trip: Tibet Travel permit, pick up and drop off at Lhasa airport, accommodation at 3-star hotel (breakfast and lunch incl.), and include guided tours to Potala palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung monastery, Sera monastery, and Norbulingka.

Please allow at least 3 weeks for Tibet travel permit to be issued and to be delivered to the address of the hotel in China of your choosing. Please contact us through Tripadvisor, via either email or phone number to provide us address of your hotel in China and details of date and time of your arrival to Lhasa airport for pick up. We also would need your passport information, nationality, gender, and details of your Chinese visa to be able to facilitate Tibet travel permit
Duration: 4 days.

It’s the classic tour itinerary to visit mystic Lhasa and the charming Lake Namtso. It is not only a tour of Buddhist culture but also an enjoyable round trip of Lhasa and Namtso Lake. If you are not accustomed to the high altitude, then this is one of the best itineraries for the main tourist attractions in Lhasa, such as the World Heritage Site of the Potala Palace, mystical the Jokhang Temple, the Barkhor pilgrimage circuit and Drepung monastery. After three-days sightseeing in Lhasa, you will have a day trip to the Lake Namtso, which was selected as one of the five most beautiful lakes in China by Chinese National Geographic magazine. Here, you will enjoy the breathtaking views of the crystal lake, marvelous Nyenchen Thangulha mountain ranges, even countless beautiful stars twinkling at the lake at night. It will be a fantastic memory for you to visit the heaven Namtso Lake.
Duration: 5 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 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 Yamdrok Lake, Karo Glacier and Tashilumpo Monastery which display the biggest copper Buddha statue in the world. 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: 6 days.

This is our best-selling tour package! After a three-day sightseeing tour in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, travelers will head to Shigatse, where they will pass by the stunning holy lake Yamdroktso and the Karola Glacier. Finally, meet with the dreaming Mount Everest and spend a night at the base camp. Enjoy a wonderful time getting close to the heaven!
Duration: 8 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 Yamdrok Lake, Karo Glacier and Tashilumpo Monastery which display the biggest copper Buddha statue in the world. 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: 6 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.

Visit highlights of China including the Beijing,Lhasa and Xi'an with this private 8 days tour from Beijing.

You will be picked up from Your Beijing hotel and dropped off at Xi'an.
Duration: 8 days.

1. Varied scenic spots: Laigu Glacier, Nyingchi, Bomi, Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake, Shannan;
2. Blue ice spectacle: scenery can only been seen once a year;
3. Bonus gift: the highest Tibetan-style etiquette reception, authentic Tibetan welcome dinner, portable oxygen;
4. Early birds special: the earlier you book, the more you save. Group bookings enjoy additional discounts;
5. Guaranteed Tibet travel permit, 4-star prenium hotels.
Duration: 9 days.

This 7-day tour offers spiritual exploration and cultural immersion in Tibet. Visitors will discover iconic sites in Lhasa like Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace and Jokhang Temple, view traditional thangka paintings, and join pilgrims at Ganden and Sera Monasteries. The trip also features awe-inspiring natural scenery like Yamdrok Lake nestled amid snow-capped peaks and rolling hills. Participants gain insights into Tibetan Buddhism and heritage through tours of sacred monasteries, alongside experiencing the region's stunning landscapes.
Duration: 7 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 ticket cancellation lost if you issue them before our confirmation.
Duration: 6 days.

With limited time or budget, Lhasa City Essential Group Tour will allow you to experience Lhasa, the Place of Gods – the red and white Potala soaring above the holy city; the beating spiritual heart of Tibet, Jokhang with pilgrims prostrating; Barkhor Street full of stalls selling prayer wheels and turquoise, Muslim traders, thangka workshop.

The tour covers UNESCO listed World Heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley which includes Pashupatinath temple one of the ancient and holy place of Hindu religion, Boudanath Stupa which is famous as the biggest Stupa in Nepal which was once the main trade route for two Himalayan countries Tibet and Nepal, Swayambhunath Stupa which is at the small hilltop also known as monkey temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square which is once the royal palace of Nepal.
Duration: 9 days.

1. Rich attractions: Xinduqiao + Daocheng Aden + Ranwu Lake + Bomi + Lulang + Nyingchi + Lhasa;
2. The team is led by an experienced Sichuan-Tibet Highway driver with good driving skills, comfortable and safe, and is accompanied by a Chinese and English tour guide;
3. Professional reception for foreign tourists traveling to Western Sichuan, and free application for Tibet Travel Permit;
Duration: 11 days.