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7 Days 6 Nights Tibet High-Transfer Attractions Guide (Budget around 5000 RMB)
Trip Highlights
Key Attractions: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Namtso Lake, Yangbajain Hot Springs, Nanshan Pasture
Cost-effective Transportation: Carpooling, public transport to avoid expensive private hires
Affordable Accommodation: Hostels, budget hotels
In-depth Experience of Tibetan Culture and Natural Wonders
Budget Overview
Item Budget (RMB)
Transportation (Train/Bus + local transport) 1500
Accommodation (6 nights) 900 (about 150 RMB per night)
Tickets and Attractions 600
Meals 600
Others (shopping, emergencies) 400
Total approximately 4100 RMB
Remaining budget for emergencies or special experiences.

Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa
Transportation: Train (Qinghai-Tibet line, about 300-600 RMB) or flight (depending on budget)
Accommodation: Hostel or budget hotel (about 150 RMB per night)
Activities: Acclimate to the plateau, rest and adjust, stroll around Barkhor Street, taste Tibetan snacks
Budget: Accommodation + meals about 200 RMB
Day 2: Potala Palace + Jokhang Temple + Barkhor Street
Potala Palace: Book tickets in advance (about 200 RMB), visit in the morning
Jokhang Temple: Free, experience Tibetan Buddhism atmosphere
Barkhor Street: Shopping, tasting Tibetan cuisine
Transportation: Walking/public bus
Budget: Tickets + transport about 150 RMB
Day 3: Sera Monastery + Drepung Monastery
Sera Monastery: Free, watch the debate performance
Drepung Monastery: Free, learn about Tibetan Buddhism
Lunch: Tibetan restaurant, about 50 RMB
Evening: Free time for shopping or rest
Budget: Transport + meals about 100 RMB
Day 4: Namtso Lake Day Trip
Transportation: Carpool or bus (about 150-200 RMB) shared cost
Ticket: Namtso Lake entrance (about 100 RMB)
Content: Enjoy the highland lake, take photos
Note: Altitude sickness, bring medicine
Lunch: Simple roadside meal, about 30 RMB
Return: Return to Lhasa in the evening
Budget: About 300 RMB
Day 5: Yangbajain Hot Springs + Nanshan Pasture
Yangbajain Hot Springs: Relax, entrance about 50 RMB
Nanshan Pasture: Experience Tibetan herders' life, enjoy grassland scenery
Transportation: Bus or carpool, about 100 RMB
Lunch: Restaurant near pasture or hot springs, about 50 RMB
Accommodation: Hostel in Lhasa city
Budget: About 200 RMB
Day 6: Free Day in Lhasa + Special Experiences
Content: Shopping, tasting Tibetan butter tea and yak milk tea
Recommended: Tibetan medicine shops, handicraft stores
Leisure: Walk the streets of Lhasa, feel Tibetan life
Meals: Try Tibetan hot pot or specialty snacks, about 50 RMB
Budget: About 150 RMB
Day 7: Departure
Transportation: Train or flight back
Budget: Transport + meals about 150 RMB
Tips
Book in advance: Potala Palace tickets must be booked ahead
Altitude sickness: Drink plenty of water, bring medicine, rest well
Clothing: Bring warm clothes and sun protection
Transportation: Carpooling and public transport are good budget-saving options
Food: Try Tibetan butter tea, yak milk tea, and barley noodles
Budget Summary
Item Cost (RMB)
Transportation 1500
Accommodation 900
Tickets 600
Meals 600
Others 400
Total about 4100 RMB
Remaining budget can be used for emergencies, souvenirs, or upgrading some experiences.

Conclusion
This 7-day 6-night Tibet itinerary makes full use of public transportation and budget accommodation, allowing you to experience Tibetan culture, religion, and natural wonders within your budget. Whether it’s the grandeur of the Potala Palace, the devotion at Jokhang Temple, or the magnificence of Namtso Lake, these will become unforgettable memories.

Wishing you a pleasant journey in Tibet and an inspiring spiritual adventure!