Tibet Extreme 3 Days 2 Nights Guide: Experience Top-Level Soul Purification for 2500 RMB in Lhasa

️ I am your plateau travel expert, Xiao Lang! This time, I’ll take you on a 72-hour pilgrimage to purify your soul~ An ultimate experience at 3,650 meters altitude, perfect for those with limited annual leave who want to deeply feel Tibetan culture!

💰 Budget Control:
About 2500 RMB per person (excluding major transportation)
Core principle: Light packing, slow travel + deep experience

【3 Days 2 Nights Essential Itinerary】
🚗 Transportation: Direct flight to Lhasa Gonggar Airport + city taxis/public transport
🏨 Accommodation: 2 nights in oxygen-equipped hotels near the Potala Palace
🍜 Food: Tibetan noodles, sweet tea, yak meat buns all arranged!
📍 Attractions: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Tibet Museum

⚠️ Safety Tips:
Prevent altitude sickness is the top priority! Relaxed itinerary, no rushing~

✈️ Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa | Slow down to go further
Recommended arrival in the morning (direct flights from Chengdu/Chongqing)
🚍 Airport to city: Airport shuttle 30 RMB/person or shared ride 120 RMB
🏨 Recommended hotel:
【Pingcuo Kangsang Saint Hotel】(10-minute walk to Potala Palace)
📍 Address: No. 9 Jiangsu Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa
💰 Room rate: About 380 RMB/night (with oxygen machine)

🌞 Three must-do things:
1️⃣ Drink warm water + walk slowly to acclimate
2️⃣ Sunbathe and daydream while watching the snow mountains
3️⃣ Visit 【Guangminggang Qiong Sweet Tea House】to experience local life
📍 Tea house address: Opposite Shambhala Hotel on Tibetan Medicine Hospital Road
🕒 Opening hours: 7:00-19:00
🍵 Sweet tea 1 RMB/cup Tibetan noodles 5 RMB/bowl

🏰 Day 2: Potala Palace + Jokhang Temple | Soul-shaking day
【Potala Palace】
📍 Address: No. 35 Beijing Middle Road
🎫 Ticket: 200 RMB (book 7 days in advance!)
🕒 Opening hours: 9:00-15:00
📸 Must-shoot spots: Plaza panorama + mountaintop viewing platform

🍜 Lunch recommendation:
【Canggu Temple Tea House】
📍 Address: No. 7 South Barkhor Street
💰 Per person: 30 RMB
🍴 Must order: Nepalese momo + butter tea

【Jokhang Temple】
📍 Address: Center of Barkhor Street
🎫 Ticket: 85 RMB
🕒 Opening hours: 8:00-18:00
✨ Highlights: Life-size golden statue of a 12-year-old + golden roof on the second floor

🛍️ Barkhor Street shopping:
☑️ Handmade prayer wheels 50-100 RMB
☑️ Yak wool scarves 150-300 RMB
☑️ Homemade yogurt 5 RMB/bowl

🏛️ Day 3: Deep Tibetan Culture Experience
【Tibet Museum】
📍 Address: No. 19 Norbulingka Road
🕒 Opening hours: 10:00-16:30 (closed Mondays)
💰 Admission: Free

💰 Total cost breakdown:
Transportation 160 + Accommodation 760 + Food 110 + Tickets 285
≈ 1315 RMB (excluding airfare)

⚠️ Plateau survival rules:
❌ No running or jumping
❌ No alcohol
❌ Do not take photos of pilgrims without permission
✅ Carry glucose and ibuprofen with you

🌟 Blogger’s secret:
Download the "Yue Banruo" app for audio guides
Light a butter lamp and make a wish on Barkhor Street before leaving
You deserve this soul-cleansing guide!
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Post by EliasLaaksonen | Sep 25, 2025

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