7-Day Lhasa and Surroundings Travel Guide – Be the Star of Your Social Circle

Dear friends! This 7-day travel guide for Lhasa and nearby areas is super hassle-free and budget-friendly! You can ride a hot air balloon over the Grand Canyon to admire Mount Namjagbarwa, enjoy cool Lhasa travel photography and aerial shots of Yamdrok Lake, experience Nyingchi Gongbu Tibetan costumes, celebrate the Himalayan Lingka festival, and savor delicious local foods like Lugu Tibetan noodles and sweet tea. Don’t miss out! -- Swiping is good luck! More exciting guides to unlock~ -- 📅 Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa 🛬 — Check in at Lhasa Paradise Intercontinental Hotel Arrive in the City of Sunlight, with 24-hour airport pickup straight to the hotel. Rest assured and acclimate to the high altitude, with 24-hour customer service and attentive concierge 💖. Day 2: Potala Palace — Potala Palace Square — Yaowangshan Viewing Platform — Jokhang Temple Square — Jokhang Temple — Barkhor Street Explore the sacred city landmarks, from Potala Palace to Barkhor Street, feel the power of faith, and don’t forget to schedule a Lhasa travel photoshoot on Barkhor Street 📸 to capture beautiful moments! Days 3-4: Sejila Mountain — Sejila Mountain Viewing Platform — Lulang Forest — Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon — Mount Namjagbarwa Cross Sejila Mountain, overlook Lulang Forest, ride a hot air balloon over the Grand Canyon to admire Mount Namjagbarwa 🏔️, experience Nyingchi Gongbu Tibetan costumes, taste Lulang stone pot chicken 🍲, and enjoy a feast for both the eyes and palate! Day 5: Niyang River Scenic Area — Basongcuo Lake — Lake Heart Island Stroll along the Niyang River, visit Basongcuo Lake’s heart island, stay at the Hilton, enjoy a stone pot beef dinner 🥩, and feel the tranquility and beauty of the highland lake. Day 6: Gangbala Mountain — Yamdrok Lake — Karola Glacier Cross Gangbala Mountain, encounter Yamdrok Lake, capture stunning aerial shots of Yamdrok Lake 📷, then explore Karola Glacier. In the evening, celebrate the Lingka festival at the Himalaya Snow Mountain Camp, enjoying red wine steak 🥩 and a Tibetan roasted lamb feast 🍖. Day 7: Departure from Lhasa 🛫 With a heart full of memories and reluctance, conclude this unforgettable Tibet journey. Tashi Delek, looking forward to our next reunion! -- Must-visit attractions: 🏯 Potala Palace: The essence of Tibetan architecture ✨, countless treasures that are truly breathtaking! 🛕 Jokhang Temple: A sacred site of Tibetan Buddhism 🙏, rich in exquisite murals, surrounded by a prayer path with a great atmosphere! 🌊 Basongcuo Lake: A famous sacred lake of the Red Sect of Tibetan Buddhism 🌳, highly revered and holy! -- Some tips: 👇 1️⃣ Customs and Traditions: Turn prayer wheels clockwise, no drones in front of the Potala Palace, chat softly while drinking sweet tea for a cozy vibe 🍵 (Don’t miss Lhasa’s Lugu Tibetan noodles and sweet tea!) 2️⃣ December Climate: Big temperature difference between morning and night, bundle up in a down jacket and scarf, but the sun can heat your back during the day ☀️ Remember to bring moisturizer! 3️⃣ Photo Spots: Snap photos of the sunrise golden mountain while enjoying steak at the Himalaya Snow Mountain Camp 🌄, and capture the fairy-tale-like frost-covered branches in Lulang Forest 📸 4️⃣ Food Radar: The Hilton’s stone pot beef dinner warms your heart, Tibetan roasted lamb feast paired with barley wine is super exciting 🔥 Drink three bowls of yak meat soup to feel satisfied! 5️⃣ Altitude Sickness Prevention: Avoid strenuous exercise! Lulang stone pot chicken stewed with angelica and goji berries is very nourishing, drink it to recover on the spot 💪 -- Tap the card below to unlock more travel essentials and guides~