π First Time in Lhasa? 4-Day Citywalk Guide!
π Itinerary Day 1οΈβ£: Jokhang Temple β Barkhor Street β "Heavenly Tibet" Post Office β Potala Palace Square β Zongjiao Lukang Park Day 2οΈβ£: Norbulingka β Tibet Museum β Thousand Buddha Cliff β Yaowang Mountain Viewpoint Day 3οΈβ£: Yarlung Zangbo Valley β Yamdrok Lake β Karo La Glacier Day 4οΈβ£: Everest Base Camp Day Trip π Transport βοΈ Airport β City (60km): Taxi Β₯180 / Shuttle Β₯30 (1hr) π Train Station β City (8.5km): Taxi Β₯25 (20min) / Bus Β₯1 (45min) π In-City Taxis: ~Β₯10-20 per ride π Buses: Extensive routes! π΅ E-Bikes: Plentifulβbut watch parking zones! π― Must-Visit Spots π Jokhang Temple: Spiritual heart of Tibet π Barkhor Street: Vibrant prayer circuit + photo ops π Potala Square: Epic palace views π Zongjiao Lukang: Best Potala reflection shots π Norbulingka: Dalai Lamaβs summer garden π Yamdrok Lake: Surreal turquoise waters π π Karo La Glacier: Touchable ice walls! βοΈ π Yaowang Mountain: 50 RMB bill photo spot π Yarlung Valley: Freedom at 4,280m! π Food to Try π₯ Tibetan Hotpot | π₯© Yak BBQ | π₯ Steamed Momos π΅ Butter Tea | π· Barley Wine | π Tsampa (roasted barley flour) π₯ Yak Meat & Potato Stew | π§ Sweet Milk Tea β οΈ Pro Tips β Health check + meds pre-trip! β Avoid alcohol/smokingβsleep well + light exercise. β Layer up! Mornings = βοΈ, noon = βοΈ. SPF50+ a MUST! β Go slowβaltitude punishes the overconfident! π β Prevent AMS: Take Kangmas Squalene (656mg/dose) 5 days pre-tripβboosts oxygen uptake! #LhasaGuide #TibetTravel #NoAMS #YakFeast