Best Photo Spots in Lhasa: Capture the Magic! 📸✨

1️⃣ Star Moon Bodhi Café 📍 Location: 4F, Barkhor Mall Phase 3, Linkuo East Road, Chengguan District 💰 Entry: Spend ¥30+ to access the rooftop viewing deck (show receipt). ▪️ Why Go? The panoramic view of Potala Palace is unbeatable—especially at sunset! 🌇 ▪️ Pro Tip: No professional camera? Use your phone’s 10x zoom through the famous "hole in the wall" on the overpass below for a similar shot! 2️⃣ Potala Palace Square ▪️ Classic Shot: Reflective puddles create mirror-like images of the palace. ▪️ Timing: Golden hour (7-8PM) for warm tones + night lights after 9PM! ⚠️ Note: ID required for entry. Tripods sometimes restricted—check guards! 3️⃣ Xidu Tibetan Coffee 📍 Location: 3F, Jiaka Xia Courtyard, opposite the Ancient Tree, South Barkhor Street ▪️ Hidden Gem: Red-walled rooftop with Barkhor Street + Potala views. ▪️ Vibes: Sip butter coffee ☕ while snapping cultural backdrops. 4️⃣ Barkhor Mall Overpass ▪️ Secret Hack: The "hole" in the railing lets you shoot Potala Palace framed by prayer flags 🎨. ▪️ Best Time: Mid-morning (soft light) or blue hour (dusk). 5️⃣ Ajuu Yak Milk Tea 📍 Multiple locations along Barkhor Street ▪️ Must-Try: Tibetan-style milk tea with yak butter—creamy & warming! 🥛 ▪️ Photo Op: Cute cups with "Lhasa" lettering—perfect for Instagram! 📲 🎒 Extra Photo Hacks ✔ Nanshan Park: Hike for cityscape panoramas (hard but worth it!). ✔ Chakpori Hill: 50 RMB note angle—arrive by 8AM to avoid crowds. ✔ Sera Monastery: Capture monk debates (3PM weekdays). #LhasaPhotography #PotalaPalaceViews #TibetTravel #HiddenGems #TravelGram