🏔️ 8-Day Tibet Itinerary: Lhasa & Nyingchi (Altitude-Smart Edition!)

After years of planning, I finally embarked on my dream Tibet road trip—with two genius hacks to beat altitude sickness and maximize comfort! 🌟 Key Design Principles 1️⃣ Luxury Stays at Songtsam Hotels Tibet’s only true 5-star chain (think: pristine service, hygiene, and Tibetan charm). Not sponsored—just obsessed! 2️⃣ Private Land Cruiser + Driver Avoid self-driving stress on unfamiliar roads. Saved ¥10K vs. Songtsam’s packaged tours! 🗺️ Altitude-Adjusted Route (Original Plan) (Note: We cut Lhasa due to AMS—photos are from Nyingchi!) Day 1: Shenzhen → Nyingchi ✈️ Land at Milin Airport → Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon + Namcha Barwa views. 🏨 Songtsam Namcha Barwa Lodge Day 2: Nyingchi → Bomi 🚗 Sosong Village → Sekila Pass (EBC vistas) → Lulang Forest → Parlung Tsangpo Gorge. 🏨 Songtsam Bomi Lodge Day 3: Bomi → Baxoi ❄️ Midui Glacier → Rawok Lake → Ancient Bomi Lakes. 🏨 Songtsam Bomi Lodge Day 4: Bomi → Nyingchi 🌲 Gangxiang Primeval Forest hike → Lulang Town (stone-pot chicken feast!). 🏨 Crowne Plaza Nyingchi (no Songtsam here) Day 5: Nyingchi → Lhasa ⛵ Basum Tso Lake cruise → Niyang River → Lhasa. 🏨 Songtsam Lhasa Lodge Day 6: Flexible Lake Day 💙 Yamdrok OR Namtso (decide last-minute!) + Karo La Glacier/Ritoma Monastery. 🏨 Songtsam Lhasa Lodge Day 7: Lhasa City Tour 🏰 Potala Palace → Zongjiao Lukang Park → Jokhang Temple → Barkhor Street (food + photos!). 🏨 Songtsam Lhasa Lodge Day 8: Fly Home ✈️ 💡 Pro Tips ✔ Start in Nyingchi (2,900m) to acclimate gently. ✔ AMS Backup Plan: Skip Lhasa if needed (like we did!). ✔ Pack: Oximeter, altitude meds, layered clothing. #TibetTravelSmart #SongtsamLuxury #NoAltitudeStress