Journey to Tibet
Tibet, a place full of mystery and magnificent scenery, is definitely the perfect choice for your National Day holiday. In order to let you not take a detour, I have compiled a super practical Tibet travel guide, save your heart and effort to play the secret plateau!
🚩 Itinerary Recommendation:
Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa
✈️ Check into an aerobic hotel upon arrival to adapt to the plateau climate. In the afternoon, you can stroll Barkhor Street to experience Tibetan culture and try local snacks.
Day 2: Bashuntso Lake
🚗 Drive to Bashuntso Lake, crossing the Mira Mountain Tunnel on the way to enjoy the magnificent plateau scenery. Overnight stay at Wrong Gao Village, experience Tibetan Pot Dance, Tsampa making and feel the tranquility of Tibetan life.
Day 3: Namcha Barwa & Yarlung Tsangpo River
🌄 Hit the sunrise of Namcha Barwa Peak early in the morning, and then go to Yarlung Tsangpo River to experience the fun of horseback riding, archery, and take the sightseeing train through the primitive forest, and stay in Linzhi at night.
Day 4: Kadinggou Waterfall & Lhasa
🏞️ Visit Kumbum Tibetan style, hit Kadinggou Waterfall, return to Lhasa in the afternoon, enjoy the leisure time.
Day 5: Yamdrok Yongtso
🚙 Visit the holy lake Yamdrok Yongtso, the beauty of the lake and mountains under the blue sky and white clouds is breathtaking, suitable for photo-taking.
Day 6: Potala Palace & Dazhao Temple
🏰 Visit the Potala Palace to feel the heaviness and sacredness of history, and then take a walk to Dazhao Temple Square to experience the Tibetan humanistic atmosphere.
Day 7: Return
✈️ Drop off at the station and embark on the return journey with full of memories.
🍽 Tibetan specialities:
🍲 Be sure to try the Lulang Stone Pot Chicken, Yak Meat Soup Pot, and Tibetan Afternoon Tea, which is especially good for relieving plateau reaction.
💡 Tips:
💊 Medication for high altitude reaction: prepare in advance to prevent high altitude reaction, and do not exercise strenuously when you first arrive.
🍂 Clothing: Tibet has a big temperature difference between day and night, bring thick clothes.
💰 Money-saving tips: book your accommodation in advance and use public transport or carpool to get around.
Tibet not only has beautiful scenery, but also unique culture and human experience, bring this guide to play around Tibet!