🌞 Summer in Lhasa: Perfect 1-Day Citywalk Itinerary

Lhasa is ideal for a relaxed citywalk—with 3,650m altitude (mild AMS risk) and cool summer temps, it’s the ultimate escape from heat! Here’s my tested 1-day route: 🚶‍♀️ Route Plan 🍽️ Lunch: Jixiang Shengxue Tibetan Restaurant 📸 Photo Stop: Yaowang Mountain Viewpoint (50 RMB bill spot) 🏰 Iconic Landmark: Potala Palace Square (free, bring ID) 🛍️ Culture & Snacks: Barkhor Street ☕ Coffee Break: Mountain Front Café (Potala photo op) 🍲 Dinner: Tian Village Sour Soup Yak Hotpot 📍 Must-Do Stops 1️⃣ Yaowang Mountain Viewpoint ✔ Classic 50 RMB + Potala shot! ⚠️ Climb slow—shortness of breath is normal. 💡 Tip: Pre-dose oxygen before heading out! 2️⃣ Potala Palace Square ✔ Free & no booking needed (just bring ID). ✔ Best full-view photos here—mirror reflection shots are a vibe! 3️⃣ Barkhor Street ✔ Jokhang Temple + pilgrims = cultural immersion. ✔ Food & Souvenirs: Ancient Tree Yogurt: Try osmanthus yogurt + yogurt cake (super tart but delicious!). Xidu Café: Tibetan-style spot with prayer flags + perfect red-wall pics. Ajuu Yak Milk Tea: Must-try local drink! "Inch of Joy": Cute souvenir shop (fridge magnets galore!). 🍽️ Food Recs 🥘 Jixiang Shengxue Tibetan Restaurant #1 rated—famous for Kangba Hanzi (yak meat platter) + butter bread with yogurt. Free history tour upstairs (celebrity photos & antiques!). 🍲 Tian Village Sour Soup Yak Hotpot Tangy broth + fresh yak meat = perfection! ☕ Mountain Front Café Overpriced coffee, but the Potala view terrace is worth it for photos. #LhasaCitywalk #TibetTravel #PotalaPalace #SummerInTibet #HiddenGems