Ultimate Tibet Travel Guide: Journey to the Roof of the World 🌏✈️
🚞 Getting There Shanghai → Lhasa Train ▪️ Shanghai-Xining: 18:33-15:30 (+2 days) ▪️ Book early! Sleeper tickets sell out fast. 🛌💨 Arrival: ▪️ Day 3: Reach Lhasa → Hotel check-in. ▪️ Stay near Potala Palace or Barkhor Street for convenience. ▪️ Bonus: If feeling good, hike Nanshan Park for epic city + Potala views! 📷 📅 Itinerary Breakdown Day 1: Lhasa Highlights 1️⃣ Chakpori Hill: Snap the 50 RMB note shot! 💵 2️⃣ Potala Palace: Book tickets online in advance! 3️⃣ Barkhor Street: Walk clockwise—photo ops galore! 4️⃣ Mountain Front Café: Rooftop Potala views (phone zoom works!). 5️⃣ Thousand Buddha Cliff: Sacred pilgrimage site. 🍽️ Eat at: Namaste Restaurant (famous for Nepali-Tibetan fusion!). Day 2: Temples & History 1️⃣ Jokhang Temple: Book ahead! 2️⃣ Ramoche Temple: Optional but charming. 3️⃣ Zhaxi Lhakhang: Wealth goddess temple—buy lucky bracelets here! 4️⃣ Tibet Museum: Don’t miss the "Million Serfs’ Liberation" exhibit. 🍽️ Eat at: Yang Kang Tibetan Restaurant. Day 3-7: Epic Road Trip! 🚙💨 ▪️ Joined a 4x4 photo tour (5D4N) to Everest + hidden gems: Yamdrok Lake 💙 Karo La Glacier ❄️ Gyantse Reservoir 🌊 Mt. Everest Base Camp (saw 3 golden sunsets!) 🌄 Ama Drime Range (twice!) Qudeng Glacier (pre-thaw = unreal photos!) Chongba Yumtso Lake (soul-stirring!). ▪️ Pro tip: Small off-road groups find secret spots! ❗️ Critical Tips ✔ Train: Opt for soft/hard sleeper. ✔ Packing: ID, lip balm, sunscreen, thermos, red(nosebleeds!). ✔ Clothing: Down jacket, gloves, sunglasses, disposable underwear. ✔ Permits: Let your tour handle border passes. #TibetAdventure #LhasaDiaries #EverestBaseCamp #TravelTibet #OffRoadVibes