Lhasa
The spiritual and political heart of Tibet, home to the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and the bustling Barkhor pilgrimage circuit.
Highlights: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery
Places to Go
Sacred cities, turquoise lakes, Himalayan peaks, and hidden valleys — discover the destinations that make Tibet unforgettable.
Shigatse
Tibet’s second-largest city and the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, featuring the magnificent Tashilhunpo Monastery.
Highlights: Tashilhunpo Monastery, Old Town, Gyantse Kumbum
Everest Base Camp
The closest point for tourists to approach Mount Everest, offering unparalleled sunset and sunrise views of the world’s highest peak.
Highlights: EBC monument, Rongbuk Monastery, Kala Pass viewpoint
Yamdrok Lake
One of Tibet’s three holiest lakes, famous for its dazzling turquoise waters and views of the Nojin Kangtsang massif.
Highlights: Kambala Pass viewpoint, lakeside stroll, Karola Glacier
Namtso Lake
The second-largest saltwater lake in China, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and the tents of Tibetan nomads.
Highlights: Tashi Dor Peninsula, nomad camps, starry nights
Nyingchi
Known as the “Switzerland of Tibet”, Nyingchi offers lush forests, the Lulang Forest Sea, Basongcuo Lake, and views of Namcha Barwa.
Highlights: Sejila Pass, Lulang Forest Sea, Basongcuo Lake, Niyang River
Tsedang & Samye
The cradle of Tibetan civilization, with the oldest building in Tibet and the first Buddhist monastery.
Highlights: Yumbulagang Palace, Samye Monastery, Yarlung Valley
Kathmandu
The vibrant capital of Nepal, rich in UNESCO-listed temples, palaces, and the spiritual atmosphere of the Kathmandu Valley.
Highlights: Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath