A Pure Travel Guide to the City of Plateau Sunshine

After a trip to Lhasa, I was truly amazed by this City of Sunshine! The Potala Palace shining under the sunlight is the most sacred scenery I have ever seen. I want to share this purity with you～

🌟Must-visit Attractions:
1️⃣Potala Palace
📍No. 35 Beijing Middle Road, Chengguan District
Ticket: 200 RMB, advance booking recommended
White walls and red palace, every snapshot looks like a masterpiece

2️⃣Jokhang Temple
📍Barkhor Street, Chengguan District
Ticket: 85 RMB
The pilgrimage destination, the air is filled with the scent of faith

3️⃣Barkhor Street
📍Surrounding Jokhang Temple
Free
The commercial street with the strongest Tibetan style, unique shops line the circumambulation path

4️⃣Sera Monastery
📍No. 1 Sera Road, Chengguan District
Ticket: 50 RMB
Don’t miss the debating session at 3 PM! The scene is truly spectacular

5️⃣Norbulingka
📍No. 21 Norbulingka Road, Chengguan District
Ticket: 60 RMB
The Tibetan version of the Summer Palace, the garden is full of beautiful gesang flowers in summer

⚠️Practical Tips:
✅Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Important things said three times
✅Don’t shower or do intense exercise on the first day
✅Carry your ID card, many attractions require it for checks
✅Respect local beliefs, circumambulation should be clockwise

🍵Food Recommendations:
1️⃣Guangming Port Qiong Sweet Tea House
Tibetan noodles with sweet tea, the locals’ favorite breakfast combo
2️⃣Maji Ami
A popular restaurant on Barkhor Street with stunning views
3️⃣Xueyu Restaurant
Authentic Tibetan cuisine, yak meat hotpot is a must-try

🛏Accommodation Suggestions:
Near Barkhor Street is the most convenient, with both guesthouses and star-rated hotels
Remember to book in advance during peak season!

No need to worry too much about altitude sickness, take it slow and don’t rush
Every corner of Lhasa is a scenic spot, wandering freely is very comfortable～

Lhasa · Tibet