Lhasa, China

Photo spots in Lhasa

• Jokhang TempleReligious sites
  Most sacred Tibetan Buddhist temple, pilgrims at dawn
• Potala PalaceHistoric
  Historic Dalai Lama residence, stunning white/gold architecture
• Barkhor StreetReligious sites
  Sacred pilgrimage circuit with devotees and prayer wheels
• Sera MonasteryReligious sites
  Famous for monk debates and golden roofs, north of city
• Drepung MonasteryReligious sites
  One of Tibet's largest monasteries with sweeping courtyard views
• Norbulingka Summer PalaceHistoric
  Dalai Lama's summer retreat with manicured gardens and buildings
• Ramoche TempleReligious sites
  Important temple with copper-gilded roof, less crowded than Jokhang
• Chakpori HillViewpoints
  Iron hill with sweeping views of Lhasa valley and Potala Palace
• Namtso LakeNature
  Sacred turquoise high-altitude lake, day trip north of Lhasa
• Yamdrok Turquoise LakeNature
  Stunning turquoise glacial lake with mountain backdrop, day trip south
• Tibet MuseumMuseums
  Tibet's official regional museum near Norbulingka, free to enter, with thangkas, manuscripts and artefacts that give context before the monastery circuit.

Where to stay

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