🌟 First Time in Lhasa? 4-Day Citywalk Guide!
📅 Itinerary Day 1️⃣: Jokhang Temple → Barkhor Street → "Heavenly Tibet" Post Office → Potala Palace Square → Zongjiao Lukang Park Day 2️⃣: Norbulingka → Tibet Museum → Thousand Buddha Cliff → Yaowang Mountain Viewpoint Day 3️⃣: Yarlung Zangbo Valley → Yamdrok Lake → Karo La Glacier Day 4️⃣: Everest Base Camp Day Trip 🚗 Transport ✈️ Airport → City (60km): Taxi ¥180 / Shuttle ¥30 (1hr) 🚞 Train Station → City (8.5km): Taxi ¥25 (20min) / Bus ¥1 (45min) 🚖 In-City Taxis: ~¥10-20 per ride 🚌 Buses: Extensive routes! 🛵 E-Bikes: Plentiful—but watch parking zones! 🏯 Must-Visit Spots 📍 Jokhang Temple: Spiritual heart of Tibet 📍 Barkhor Street: Vibrant prayer circuit + photo ops 📍 Potala Square: Epic palace views 📍 Zongjiao Lukang: Best Potala reflection shots 📍 Norbulingka: Dalai Lama’s summer garden 📍 Yamdrok Lake: Surreal turquoise waters 💙 📍 Karo La Glacier: Touchable ice walls! ❄️ 📍 Yaowang Mountain: 50 RMB bill photo spot 📍 Yarlung Valley: Freedom at 4,280m! 🍜 Food to Try 🔥 Tibetan Hotpot | 🥩 Yak BBQ | 🥟 Steamed Momos 🍵 Butter Tea | 🍷 Barley Wine | 🍞 Tsampa (roasted barley flour) 🥔 Yak Meat & Potato Stew | 🧋 Sweet Milk Tea ⚠️ Pro Tips ✔ Health check + meds pre-trip! ✔ Avoid alcohol/smoking—sleep well + light exercise. ✔ Layer up! Mornings = ❄️, noon = ☀️. SPF50+ a MUST! ✔ Go slow—altitude punishes the overconfident! 😅 ✔ Prevent AMS: Take Kangmas Squalene (656mg/dose) 5 days pre-trip—boosts oxygen uptake! #LhasaGuide #TibetTravel #NoAMS #YakFeast