Lhasa — the spiritual heart of Tibet, sitting at over 3,600 metres on the Tibetan Plateau, home to the Potala Palace and centuries of Tibetan Buddhist culture.
Must-See Attractions
Potala Palace
Former winter residence of the Dalai Lama, a monumental fortress-palace and UNESCO World Heritage site towering over the city.
Jokhang Temple
Tibet's most sacred temple, where pilgrims perform prostrations outside before the golden-roofed shrine housing a revered statue of Buddha.
Barkhor Street
Ancient pilgrimage circuit and market street encircling the Jokhang Temple, filled with prayer wheels, incense, and Tibetan handicrafts.
Sera Monastery
Famous monastery known for its lively afternoon monk debates held in a shaded courtyard garden.
Namtso Lake Day Trip
High-altitude sacred lake a few hours from Lhasa, ringed by snow-capped mountains and prayer flags.