Lhasa 拉萨 — Roof of the World — Potala Palace
The spiritual and political capital of Tibet at 3,650m altitude. The Potala Palace — the Dalai Lama's former winter residence — is one of the world's most iconic buildings. Jokhang Temple is Tibetan Buddhism's holiest site.
The iconic winter palace of the Dalai Lamas, rising 170m above Lhasa. 1,000 rooms, 10,000 shrines, and 200,000 Buddhist statues. A UNESCO World Heritage site. The climb to the top takes your breath away — literally, at 3,700m altitude.
Hours: 9:00–16:00
Admission: ¥200
Tibetan Buddhism's holiest temple, housing the Jowo Shakyamuni statue — Tibet's most sacred Buddha image. The Barkhor pilgrim circuit around the temple is a profound experience of devotion.
Hours: 9:00–18:00
Admission: ¥85