Lhasa Anti-Crowd Guide: Avoid the Masses and Beat Altitude Sickness with Ease

Who knows! Going to Lhasa without squeezing through the main entrance of the Potala Palace or diving into the crowd at Jokhang Temple, instead discovering a bunch of hidden gem spots, and perfectly avoiding altitude sickness thanks to one hotel 💯 ✅ List of Hidden Gem Spots 1. Nanshan Park 📸 Don’t go to the 50 RMB check-in spot at Yaowang Mountain! Climb 20 minutes up the steps to the summit, where you can frame the Potala Palace and the entire city of Lhasa in one shot. The clouds hang so low it feels like you can reach out and touch them. The light at 4 PM is the best for photos. 2. Bangdancang Ancient Courtyard 🏮 A century-old house hidden next to Barkhor Street, where you can experience handmade Tibetan incense making. The scent of pine branches and sunlight filtering through carved windows is ten times more heartfelt than the commercialized experiences in tourist spots. 3. Jiben Gang Art Center 🎨 Lhasa’s only three-dimensional mandala ancient building, an art space transformed from an old temple. While browsing avant-garde exhibitions, you can also catch free Tibetan culture explanations. ✅ Altitude Sickness Killer Hotel: Lhasa Spring and Autumn Oxygen Hotel The biggest fear before coming was altitude sickness, but this hotel totally nailed it 🤌 Perfect location: Core area of Yutuo Road, a 10-minute walk to the Potala Palace, right downstairs are Guangming Port Qiongtian Teahouse and Cuomu Liangfen, capturing the authentic old Lhasa vibe. 🏨 Oxygen boost maxed out: 24-hour diffused oxygen supply + independent nasal oxygen terminal, oxygen concentration at 25%! Rooms also have floor heating + humidifiers, so you can sleep soundly all night despite the dry plateau air. 💡 Thoughtful details: Free anti-altitude sickness tea, Tibetan soap + glacier mineral water in the room, and a warm sweet tea upon arrival instantly dispels travel fatigue. ⚠️ Little Tips • Don’t wash your hair or shower right after arrival; slowly stroll around the hotel area to adapt to the altitude safely. • No need to wake up early to grab tickets for these hidden spots; the vibe here is all about relaxation. Friends, don’t crowd the usual routes in Lhasa! Stay at the right hotel + find the right spots to unlock the true romance of the Sunlight City 🌤️