Attractions

As a place full of the spiritual fragrance and natural beauty, there is enough to see in and around Lhasa to occupy at least a week. You may follow the info here to plan your dream trip.

Potala Palace is the landmark of Lhasa, and one of the great wonders of world architecture. It is regarded as the highest ancient palace in the world.

Jokhang Temple is a must-see attraction in Lhasa since it serves as the spiritual center of Tibetan Buddhism. It is the termination of pilgrimage for Tibetan Buddhist believers.

Drepung Monastery, one of the great three Gelugpa Sect university monasteries of Lhasa, holds an important position in the history of Tibet Buddhism, attracting thousands of visitors every year.

Introduction of Sera Monastery:

Tsurphu Monastery, the start point of Tsurphu Yangpachen trek, serves as the traditional seat of the Karmapa, the head of the Karma Kagyu order of Tibetan Buddhism, housing over 300 monks nowadays.

Namtso, also called the Heavenly Lake, is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. It's definitely a must-see site in Tibet for the crystal-clear blue water, spectacular scenery and a wide variety of wild animals

As one of “the great three” Gelugpa monasteries in Lhasa, Ganden Monastery is a great choice for a one-day excursion in Lhasa with its picturesque views of the surrounding Kyi-chu valley and fascinating Kora.

Samye Monastery was built as the first monastery in Tibet. It is the place where Buddhism was established, the monastery is also of major historical and religious importance.