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Top Things to Do in Tibet

Tibet Autonomous Region is famous for her magnificent and miraculous natural scenery, numerous ancient temples and her splendid national culture. The interest of visiting Tibet is to experience its Tibetan Buddhism culture and national culture, and to visit its historic sites and wonderlands.

1. Visit Potala Palace

Potala Palace is a huge treasure house of materials and articles from Tibetan history, religion, culture and art. The palace in Lhasa is widely known for the precious sculptures, scriptures, Buddha statues, murals, antiques, and religious jewelry housed within.

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2. Visit Norbulingka

Norbulingka is honored as Tibet’s Summer Palace. In the garden visitors can worship Buddha, relax and study the Tibetan-style palaces.

Norbulingka Photos

3. Visit Barkhor Street

Barkhor Street is the busiest shopping place in Tibet. Ancient houses serve as shops, and visitors can find souvenirs like Buddha statues, Thangka paintings, and Tibetan joss sticks. Meanwhile, visitors also can taste the famous and delicious dishes of Tibetan cuisine.

4. Visit Lakes

Lake Namtso There are numerous lakes in Tibet; all of them have a cyan color, some of them are located in high-altitude areas (More than 4000 meters or 13,123 ft. above sea level). These lakes are beautiful natural pastures, offering ideal condition for animals and birds.

Also Read: The most sacred lake in Tibet: Lake Manasarovar

5. Visit Religious Sites

Jokhang Temple There are many temples with centuries’ history. Some of them even have a history of more than one thousand. Visiting these religious sites, visitors not only can experience the Tibetan Buddhism culture, but also can appreciate the unique architectural complex.

Jokhang Temple in Lhasa
Drepung Monastery in Lhasa
Rongbuk Monastery in Shgatse (It is the best place to have a view on Qomolangma.)
Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarovar Hiking Tour
Tibet Tours

6. Experience Local Festivals

Shoton Featival Tibet in midsummer is honored as the sea of festivals: such as Tibetan New Year, Monlam Prayer Festival (The greatest religious festival in Tibet), Shoton Festival, etc. Every year, July and August are the golden months for visiting Tibet, and they are also the months with the most festivals.