Lhasa City Tour (Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street)
This morning you will visit the Potala Palace, the world's highest ancient palace-fortress complex, and the residence of successive Dalai Lamas as well as the center of Tibetan political and religious power. Before ascending the Potala Palace, you must climb 1,080 steps. Although it can be a bit tiring, along the way you can overlook the entire city of Lhasa, and the beautiful scenery will make you forget your physical fatigue!
In the afternoon you will visit the Jokhang Temple, the holy site in the hearts of Tibetan Buddhist believers. Lama Nyima Tsering once said, "To go to Lhasa without visiting the Jokhang Temple is tantamount to never having been to Lhasa," and countless travelers who have been there fully agree with this view. The Jokhang Temple blends Tibetan, Tang, Nepalese, and Indian architectural styles and is a model of Tibetan religious architecture. After leaving the Jokhang Temple, you can walk clockwise around the Jokhang Temple as the center, imagining yourself as a Tibetan doing a kora, or go bargain-hunting at the handicraft market on Barkhor Street. You can also simply stroll along the streets of Lhasa and feel the warmth of the City of Sunlight, or find a sweet tea house and experience a leisurely Tibetan-style afternoon tea, learning from Tibetan friends' tranquility and contentment.
Friendly reminder: Potala Palace tickets are pre-purchased and have visiting time restrictions. We will flexibly adjust the order of the itinerary according to the actual reserved visiting time. Entering the Potala Palace involves a security check; dangerous items may not be carried. After entering the Potala Palace, photography is prohibited.
🍽️ Breakfast included, lunch on your own, dinner on your own
🏨 Lhasa