Travel guide Tibet Where to go when traveling in Tibet

I am familiar with Tibet. I used to live in Tibet for work reasons. In my spare time, I traveled all over the streets and alleys of Tibet. I also visited all the major attractions. I will introduce them below. I have not only been to these scenic spots by myself, but also with relatives and friends. The reviews are pretty good. I hope it will be helpful to you. Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Tashilhunpo Temple, Basongtso Mount Everest. In fact, these five scenic spots are quite famous. Even people who have never been to Tibet and don’t know anything about Tibet must have heard of the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple. , Mount Everest, etc. I want to say that fame is not for nothing. If you go to Tibet, you must go and see it. 1. Potala Palace: Recommended reasons for my first stop on my trip to Tibet

The Potala Palace is a must-visit classic place when going to Tibet! The Potala Palace is the highest and most majestic palace in the world. It has a long history and is the most important symbol of Lhasa and even Tibet. The scenery is super shocking and charming. The pearl on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the tallest palace in the world, and the real Buddha statues of the Dalai Lama of all generations are all treasured here. The price-performance ratio is very high, and you can fully experience the world view of Tibetan culture. Recommended play time is 3 hours

Ticket price Ordinary ticket: Full price ticket 200 RMB (May 1st - October 31st Monday - Sunday)

Ordinary ticket: Full price ticket 100 RMB (November 1st - Monday - Sunday, April 30th of the following year)

Half ticket: domestic disabled persons with disability certificate, domestic active military personnel with military certificate, domestic persons aged 60 and above Senior citizens can enjoy a half-price discount on the current season price of Potala Palace tickets with their ID cards.

Free admission: Children under 1.2 meters tall are free of charge.

Opening hours: 09:00-17:30 (all day); closing time: 15:00 (December 1st - Monday - Sunday, February 28th of the following year) 08:30- 16:00 (all day); last admission time: 15:40 (June 1st - August 31st Monday - Sunday) Location and Transportation The Potala Palace is located in Maburi, northwest of Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region. On the mountain, take bus No. 8 Peak Line/13/17/34/35/36/L2 to the Baita Station bus stop and walk about 443 meters to reach the place. Reservation method: It is very convenient to buy tickets through the official website of the Potala Palace. No need Exchange tickets in advance, but you need to pass through each gate with your ID card. During the epidemic, it is required to voluntarily present a 48-hour nucleic acid test negative certificate, "Zangyitong Health Travel Code" and "Communications Big Data Itinerary Card" to accept inspection. Audiences must take personal protection, wear masks throughout the visit to the Potala Palace, keep a distance of more than 1 meter, and cover themselves when coughing or sneezing. Introduction to the Potala Palace "Potala" is Sanskrit, also translated as "Putuo". It originally refers to the residence of Guanyin Bodhisattva. As a symbol of Tibet, the Potala Palace is a holy place in the hearts of all pilgrims!

The Potala Palace has a distinctive Tibetan style and is majestic. It is the complete existing castle-style building complex in Tibet and is known as one of the top ten earthen buildings in the world. It is mainly composed of the Red Palace and the White House. The highest Red Palace in the middle is an important place for religious ceremonies. The surrounding White House is mainly the venue for the Dalai Lama's activities. The Potala Palace collects and preserves a large number of historical relics, including pagodas, statues, murals, thangkas, scriptures, and gold volumes awarded by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties that indicate the historical relationship between the local government and the central government in Tibet. , jade albums, gold seals, gold and silverware, jade, porcelain, enamel and craft treasures. What is eye-catching among them are the eight spiritual pagodas built since the fifth generation, all of which are magnificent and dazzling with gems. They can be called a palace of art. 2. Jokhang Temple: The Jokhang Temple is no less sacred than the Potala Palace. Reasons for recommendation

People often say, "First there was the Jokhang Temple, and then there was the city of Lhasa." The scenery is shocking and charming, full of rich Tibetan cultural atmosphere. People of every faith must go to the Jokhang Temple to worship piously. Everyone who comes to Tibet must check in. The surrounding Barkhor Street is worth a visit. It is interesting and cost-effective, making your trip worthwhile. The Jokhang Temple combines Tibetan, Tang, Nepalese and Indian architectural styles. It is the most splendid civil structure of the Tibetan period and a model for creating Pingchuan-style Tibetan temples. If you go to Tibet, you must go to Lhasa, and if you go to Lhasa, you must go to the Jokhang Temple.

Recommended play time is 3 hours

Ticket price Ordinary ticket: 85 RMB (Monday to Sunday, January 1st - December 31st)

Opening hours 12:00-18 all year round :30 (latest admission 18:30) Location and Transportation: No. 2, Barkhor West Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region, take bus No. 7, 22, 25, or 20 to Cuomeiling Station (bus station) and walk for about 400 meters reachable. Reservation method: Make reservations and purchase tickets on major ticketing platforms at least one day in advance. It is free for Tibetans. Jokhang Temple requires reservations one day in advance and a negative 48-hour nucleic acid test certificate is required. Photography is not allowed inside. Introduction to the Jokhang Temple The Jokhang Temple, also known as "Zulakang" or "Juekang" in Tibetan, is a Tibetan Buddhist temple built by King Songtsan Gampo of Tibet. It has a long history of more than 1,300 years. It is located on Barkhor Street, Chengguan District, Lhasa City, Tibet. It has been modified and expanded in the past dynasties to form its current scale. Regardless of its geographical location or in the minds of Tibetan Buddhist believers, the Jokhang Temple is a veritable holy land and center of Tibetan Buddhism, and it has an extremely lofty and holy status in the history of Tibetan Buddhism. 3. Tashilhunpo Monastery: Here I met the most professional commentator ever, a super cute uncle. Reasons for recommendation

When you come to Shigatse, you must go to Tashilhunpo Monastery. The scenery is beautiful, just like the desolate beauty of Tibet. Built on the mountain, facing east from the west, the scenery is stunning, full of rich exotic Tibetan characteristics, and extremely cost-effective. This is the temple that every Panchen Lama must visit when returning to Tibet. A forum is set up here to lecture and debate scriptures. There are the Great Maitreya Hall and the Panchen Lama Pagoda Hall in the temple. It also houses the seated Maitreya statue cast by the Ninth Panchen Choekyi Nyima in 1914. It is the most representative temple in Houzang. Recommended play time

2-hour ticket price for ordinary tickets: peak season (May 1st - October 31st each year)? 100 RMB? / low season 55 RMB; free for Tibetans, no discount for student ID card. Scenic spot explanation: Tour guide service fee is 200 yuan. Rental of guide: reference price: 30 yuan. Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 (all day); last admission time: 18:00 (Monday, January 1st - December 31st) -Sunday) Location and transportation It is located on the east slope of Nyima Mountain in the west of Shigatse City. Shigatse is not big. You can walk or rent a tricycle to get there. Reservation method: Purchase tickets on-site. Tickets do not require reservation. The ticket office does not support mobile payment and must be paid in cash. It is required to present a 48-hour negative nucleic acid test certificate, a "Zangyitong Health Travel Code" and a "Communications Big Data Itinerary Card". Introduction to Tashilhunpo Temple Tashilhunpo Temple is the largest temple in Shigatse region of Tibet. It means "Auspicious Sumeru Temple" and its full name is "Tashilhunpo Baijideqinqu Tangjielnan Bajwarin". It means "the auspicious Sumeru gathers blessings and excels all states". It is a national 5A tourist attraction, covering an area of ??150,000 square meters. It was founded in 1447 AD by Gendun Drupa, a disciple of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelug sect, and it took 12 years to complete. Since the fourth Panchen Lama, Tashilhunpo Monastery has become the residence of successive Panchen Lama. Tashilhunpo Temple is one of the six famous Yellow Sect temples in the country. On March 4, 1961, Tashilhunpo Temple was listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit by the State Council. 4. Basongcuo: Paradise is the most vivid interpretation! Reasons for recommendation

It is the first 5A scenic spot in Tibet. The scenery is extremely pleasant and the lake is quiet. Stop and look along the way and feel the wonderland of Basongcuo. The lake is crystal clear and the surrounding snow-capped mountains are reflected. Among them, the blue lake water and the snow-capped mountains make it look like a picture no matter how you take it. The scenery of Basongcuo is worth seeing. It is beautiful in its beauty and firm in its gentleness. The clear water nearby and the snow-capped mountains in the distance make people immersed in it and forget to leave. Recommended play time is 3 hours

Ticket price Ordinary ticket: 120 RMB (Monday-Sunday, May 01-October 31)

Ordinary ticket: 60 RMB (November 01 Day-Monday-Sunday, April 30 of the following year)

Sightseeing bus: 45 RMB (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31) Opening hours 08:30-20:30 ( All day); closing time: 20:30 (May 1st - October 31st, Monday - Sunday)

09:00-18:30 (all day); closing time :18:30 (November 1st - Monday - Sunday, April 30th of the following year)

Location and transportation are located in Gongbo Jiangda County, Linzhi City, Tibet Autonomous Region, close to Daqela Sightseeing Platform, there is no bus, you can rent a car Or drive there by yourself.

If you rent a car, it will cost about 700 yuan for two days, and it can usually accommodate 6 people. Reservation method: You can make an appointment on the ticket purchase platform. You need to make an appointment at least one day in advance. You are required to present a 48-hour negative nucleic acid test certificate and a "Tibetan Yitong Health Travel Code". Introduction to Basongcuo Basongcuo is located in Gongbo Jiangda County, Linzhi. It is a Tibetan Buddhist red flag. It is a famous sacred lake that has a high religious status. Basongcuo is also called Cuogao Lake, which means "green water". The scenic spot integrates snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests, waterfalls and pastures, cultural relics and ancient temples. Basongcuo was rated as a national scenic spot in 1994 and was also recognized by the world. The tourism organization has listed it as a world tourist attraction. 5. Mount Everest: When I saw the archway of "Everest National Park", I was very excited! Reasons for recommendation

The third pole in the world is very shocking and charming, with beautiful scenery. Except for professional mountaineers, ordinary people can step on it. The highest land in the world - Mount Everest at 5200 meters. Base camp. Overlooking the world's highest peak of 8844.43 meters, Mount Everest. Although I have seen her on TV and online countless times, when I actually go in front of her, I am still shocked by her majesty and holiness. I am so shocked that I can't breathe and my eyes are filled with tears!

Recommended tour duration: 1 day. Ticket price is free and open all day (January 1st - December 31st, Monday - Sunday)

Location and transportation are located in Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region. Directly south of Ri County, on the border between China and Nepal in the middle part of the Himalayas,

Notes: To enter Mount Everest, you need to apply for a border defense permit. You can apply for it at the police station where your household registration is located, or you can go to Lhasa or Shigatse to find a local travel agency to apply for it. When applying for a certificate, go to the location and write: Shigatse area, Dingri County, Everest area. The altitude of the Mount Everest area is very high. The base camp is 5,200 meters and the Rongbuk Monastery is 5,000 meters. You need to pay attention to prevent altitude sickness and avoid strenuous exercise. The weather in the Everest Base Camp area is unpredictable, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is huge. No matter when you go, you must remember to bring warm clothes, at least a thin down jacket. Mount Everest Introduction Mount Everest, referred to as Mount Everest, also translated as Mount Everest. "Everest jo-mo glang-ma ri" in Tibetan means "Mother of the Earth". With an altitude of 8848.86 meters, it is the main peak of the Himalayas and the highest peak in the world. There are 4 peaks above 8,000 meters around Mount Everest and more than 40 peaks above 7,000 meters. Mount Everest is pyramid-shaped and majestic. The top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round. There are three steep walls (north wall, east wall and southwest wall) sandwiched between the northeast ridge, southeast ridge and west ridge. They are distributed between these ridges and cliffs. There are more than 500 large glaciers on the glaciers. There are various, magnificent and rare seracs, ice cliffs and ice crevasses tens of meters high. Finally, here are some personal suggestions: March to November is the peak tourist season in Tibet. However, there are many attractions in Tibet that are free of charge with fewer tourists, low housing prices, and suitable temperatures, so it is also very good to visit Tibet in winter. choose! If you plan to travel to border areas, it is recommended to apply for a border pass at your place of residence in advance! Mobile payment is very convenient here in Tibet, but you also need to prepare some cash to avoid poor signal in remote areas. Ultraviolet rays are strong on the plateau. In addition to wearing a sun hat, parasol and sunglasses, you should also apply sunscreen with an SPF index of 5 on your skin! On the first day after arriving in Tibet, it is best to rest in the hotel to allow the body to adapt to the plateau environment and maintain physical strength to relieve discomfort. It is recommended not to take a shower that day to avoid catching a cold. June and July are the rainiest seasons in Tibet, but it basically rains at night and clears up during the day. The weather in the plateau area is changeable, so you can carry an umbrella with you just in case.