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Even if you have traveled thousands of miles, there is always one place that you must visit once to feel complete, and that is Tibet in winter!
After the golden period of tourism in Tibet from May to September, Lhasa is often forgotten by travelers. Some people may ask, why go to Tibet in winter?
In fact, from November to April of the following year, Lhasa is bathed in the warm winter sun. Compared with summer, you can see more snow-capped mountains and bluer skies, and enjoy Tibet's unique and in-depth experience - plateau winter sunbathing.
What's more, during this time, you can enjoy free entrance fees to Tibet, including the Potala Palace! Enjoy 90% off airfare and half-price hotels! Experience the purest Tibet with less expense and fewer tourists!
Tibet’s New Year celebrations set sail again in 2020!
October 15, 2019 - March 15, 2020 (5 months)
With the exception of temples, all state-owned scenic spots rated 3A or higher in the region are free to visit. State-owned scenic spots below 3A and non-state-owned A-level scenic spots offer half the off-season price. (The list of free scenic spots is subject to the "Winter Tibet Tour" list published by the Tibet Tourism Scenic Spots Association Preparatory Committee.)
On October 15, the Potala Palace Management Office issued another notice, announcing that from October 15, 2019 to March 15, 2020, the Potala Palace will implement a policy of free visits for same-day reservations.
Full list of 55 attractions:
1. Potala Palace 5A free of charge
2. Norbulingka 4A free of charge
3. Xiusecai Na 3A free admission
4. Zhizhao Industrial Park 3A free of charge
5. Xiazha Courtyard 3A Free of charge
6. Sijinlacuo Lake 2A Half Price
7. Tsa Tsa Cultural Exhibition Hall 2A Free of charge
8. Qisheng Local Products Company 2A Free Ticket
9. Dezhong Hot Spring 2A Free of charge
10. Duixiu Thangka Training Base 1A Free of charge
11. Half price for key scenic spots in Namtso
12. Yamdrok Lake 3A: Free admission
13. Lebu Valley 3A: Free admission
14. Zonggongbu 2A free of charge
15. Zhegu Lake 2A Free Ticket
16. Zhayangzong 2A free of charge
17. Qomolangma National Park 4A tourists are free of charge, and tourist buses are half price.
18. Sakya Ancient City Scenic Area 4A free of charge
19. Yadong Duoqing Lake Scenic Area 3A Free of charge
20. Renbu Yongze Green Guanxiang Lake Scenic Area 3A Free of charge
21. Karola Glacier 3A: Free admission
22. Gabujiuga Ecological Folk Village 3A Free of charge
23. Jifu Canyon 3A Free of charge
24. Renbuzong Gayajiang Secret Ecological Resort 3A Free Ticket
25. Pala Manor 3A Free Ticket
26. Kaga Hot Spring 3A Free Ticket
27. Nathu La Rhododendron Sea Scenic Area 3A Free of charge
28. Qiangmu Grottoes 3A: Free of charge
29. Beauty Lake Scenic Area 3A Free of charge
30. Wildman Valley Scenic Area 3A Free Ticket
31. Mount Everest Modern Science and Technology Innovation Expo Park Scenic Area 3A Free of charge
32. Dobza Lake 3A: Free admission
33. Mucun Earth Forest Scenic Area, Qiongzi Township 3A Free of charge
34. Ouqushan Scenic Area 2A free of charge
35. Basongcuo 5A: Free of charge
36. Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon Tourist Area 4A Half Price
37. Lulang Scenic Area 4A Half Price
38. Nanyigou Scenic Area 4A half price
39. Millennium Walnut King Scenic Area 4A Half Price
40. Niyang Pavilion Scenic Area 4A half price
41. Kading Tianfo Waterfall Scenic Area 4A Half Price
42. Mangkang Salt Well Scenic Area 4A Half Price
43. Ranwu Lake 2A Free of charge
44. Yiri Canyon Scenic Area 2A Free of charge
45. Zhuomalangcuo Lake Scenic Area 2A Free of charge
46. Mangcuo Lake 2A Free of charge
47. Meiyu Grassland 2A Free of charge
48. Gama Characteristic Cultural Corridor Scenic Area 2A Free of charge
49. Jirong Canyon Scenic Area 2A Free of charge
50. Shenshan Shenghu Scenic Area 4A half price
51. Zhari Namtso 3A Half Price
52. Pangong Lake 3A free of charge
53. Piyangdongga 3A Half Price
54. Qionglong Silver City 3A Half Price
55. Half-price admission to key scenic spots of the Guge Dynasty
The room rates of three-star (including three-star) and above hotels (restaurants) as well as international brands and boutique hotels shall not exceed 50% of the peak season prices.
The average off-season discount of each airline is no less than 50%
This means that the Potala Palace, Namtso Lake, Yamdrok Lake, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon and other places that everyone has been longing for are free to visit from now on. Friends who want to travel to Tibet must spread the word!
Traveling to Tibet in winter is less impetuous and more peaceful. You bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of summer and settle your winter mood. The lively scenes on the streets of Lhasa that were once painted over are restored to the most simple and sincere beauty in this winter. Coming to Tibet in winter, you can feel the brightest sunshine and the most dazzling scenery of the snowy plateau!
Whether you want to see the blue ice covered with snow, the sea of dark forests, or touch the breathtaking glaciers up close, Tibet in winter is a great place to relax and have fun. If summer and autumn are the peak tourist seasons in Tibet, then winter is the season for leisure and vacation.
Even if you don't go anywhere else, just basking in the sun in Lhasa is a truly enjoyable experience. You can walk around Barkhor Street, sit at the entrance of the Jokhang Temple, or experience Tibet's most ancient intangible cultural heritage at the Xueduibai Handicraft School—each of these activities is perfect for modern urbanites to unwind.
All major places in Tibet are paved with asphalt roads. Although it snows at night in winter, with the development of economy and transportation, road closures are rare in winter. Snowplows and other support facilities are now common and do not affect traffic.
Most people imagine Tibet is blanketed in snow and freezing temperatures during autumn and winter. However, the high altitude of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau blocks the Siberian cold front, making Tibet less cold. Lhasa, known as the "City of Sunshine," boasts over 3,000 hours of sunshine annually.
Winter midday temperatures can reach 15 to 20 degrees Celsius. Combined with the relatively dry climate, it feels even more comfortable. One of my favorite things to do is sit in the Jokhang Temple Square in Lhasa, basking in the sun and daydreaming.
Regarding this question, I'd say there will be some impact, but not a significant one. You'll experience altitude sickness no matter when you go, so it all depends on your ability to adapt and maintaining a positive attitude. Once you go, you'll find it's not as scary as you imagined.
In autumn and winter in Tibet, 90% of the weather is sunny, which is an excellent time to see snow-capped mountains, lakes, and glaciers. Yanghu Lake, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, etc. are accessible normally. Even high-altitude areas like Namtso are accessible most of the time.
Glacier No. 40 in Tibet is located on the frozen throne of the plateau. Its altitude is 5,300 meters, almost as high as the base camp of Mount Everest. It is located in Langkazi County, Shannan Prefecture, Tibet, near the border with Bhutan.
Glacier 40 is the most accessible land mountain glacier discovered so far, and can be accessed up close without any special equipment.
Glacier 40 is a well-developed and diverse landscape, boasting all the characteristics of a mountain glacier. It's truly spectacular, boasting moraines, moraine lakes, glacial tongues, seracs, ice stalactites, crevasses, ice lakes, and ice caves. Walking through it feels like walking in a maze of seracs.
When you reach the foot of the glacier, you realize how insignificant you are compared to nature. Slowly climb up the glacier, immerse yourself in it, and listen to the ancient sounds that recount the memories of the glacier from ages past. The ice ridges in the cracks are like drops of time, frozen and sealed, becoming a permanent witness.
Yamdrok Lake is a must-see attraction during winter in Tibet. The lake rarely freezes in winter. Although the lake is 4,400 meters above sea level, it receives ample sunshine during the winter, so ice rarely forms. Even if a thin layer of ice forms at night, it melts as soon as the sun comes out.
Standing on the top of the mountain, the snow-capped mountains in the distance are clearly visible, the lake is blue and clear, and the sun shines on your face. It feels like being in a paradise on earth, so beautiful!
The best season to visit Pumoyongcuo is probably winter!
In winter, the lake is frozen and the bottom is visible. Under the sunlight, the ice highlights the blue of the lake water. The Kulagangri Snow Mountain in the distance is holy and mysterious. Walking on the ice is like being in a fairy tale world. At this time, call three or five friends together, pose in various shapes on the ice, and the photos taken are all masterpieces that will definitely set your circle of friends on fire.
Winter is also the best season to view the peaks. The shy mountain gods take off their veils and greet the purest sunshine with the cleanest attitude.
Mount Nanga Parbat has changed its previous low-key appearance and now stands proudly with its majestic figure for visitors from all over the world to admire.
The best time to view Mount Namjagbarwa is from the end of October to April of the following year, especially Mount Namjagbarwa, with a 95% chance of being seen. If you come to Tibet in winter, you can really see beautiful scenery that you can't see on ordinary days.
Go to Shannan in winter, where cultural history and natural scenery meet perfectly. The vast land and the thousand-year-old glaciers tell ancient legends. Wandering in Shannan in winter, whether it is the wonderful sight of rime in the streets or the thick blue ice in the sacred lake of Pumoyongcuo, you will feel like falling into a pure dream.
The Nyingchi region is the epitome of winter in Tibet. Winter in Nyingchi, Tibet, is warm and comfortable thanks to the golden sunshine that shines throughout the day.
The winter sunlight in Linzhi, Tibet, has metallic qualities, with dazzling light and a hard texture, as if it can pierce the earth.
Mount Namjagbarwa is no longer playing hide-and-seek in the clouds. Basum Co is cold and aloof, like a sapphire. Spend a night in Suosong Village to experience the idyllic and leisurely life. In the evening, you can wait outside the house for the magnificent view of the vast starry sky of Mount Namjagbarwa and the golden mountain in the sun.
In winter in Tibet, the sky is bluer than ever, the lake water is clearer than ever, and the snow-capped mountains are more dazzling than ever.
Sunshine bathes the snowy plateau, and glaciers blaze brightly in the sunlight. Come to Tibet and experience a fairytale of ice and snow!
