The Top Attractions in Tibet

Known as the “Roof of the World”, Tibet is the highest place in the world, with an average altitude of 4,900 meters. Located on a plateau north of the Himalayas, it is a mysterious and exotic place that many outsiders have long longed for. Since the 20th century, this vast and tranquil land has attracted tourists with its magnificent scenery and mysterious religious culture. If you are visiting Tibet for the first time, here is a list of hot attractions you are likely to visit because they represent the real Tibet.

City/Prefecture Top Attractions
Lhasa City Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Norbulingka Palace, Namtso Lake, Barkhor Street, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Gaden Monastery
Shigatse City Tashilhunpo Monastery, Mount Everest, Palcho Monastery, Sakya Monastery, Rongbuk Monastery, Shalu Monastery
Qamdo City Rawok Lake, Galden Jampaling Monastery, Lhegu Glacier, Karub Ruins
Nyingchi City Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, Mount Namjagbarwa, Pagsum Lake, Lulang Forest
Shannan City Yamdrok Lake, Samye Monastery, Yungbulakang Palace
Nagqu City Changtang Plateau, Nyenchen Tangula Mountains, Siling Lake
Nagqu City Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarova, The Ruin of Guge Kingdom, Pangong Tso

Main Scenic Destinations in Tibet

Namtso Lake

Namtso Lake is a mountain lake on the border between Damxung County of Lhasa City and Baingoin County of Nagqu City in the Tibet Autonomous Region, China, approximately 240 kilometers from Lhasa, which was born in the Paleogene age because of Himalayan tectonic plate movements. Namtso Lake is the highest saltwater lake in the world with an altitude of 4718 meters, also the second largest saltwater lake in China(after the Qinghai Lake). With peaceful and excellent scenery, Namtso Lake is a great place to wander around, and tourists can enjoy the sunrises in the quiet morning and sunsets at dusk as well.

Mount Everest

Mount Everest, known in Nepali as Sagarmatha and in Tibetan as Chomolungma , is highest peak in the world at the altitude of 8848.13 meters, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The international border between Nepal (Province No. 1) and China (Tibet Autonomous Region) runs across its summit point. It attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world and numerable experienced mountaineers that attempt to climb its summit every year. April-May and September-October are the best periods to visit Mount Everest. Generally, most travelers choose to set off from Lhasa and drive to Everest Base Camp(at the altitude of 5,200m). On the way, they can visit Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, Tashilhunpo Monastery, etc.

Mount Kailash

The top of the mountain is 6656 meters above sea level. Mount Kailash is the main peak of the Gangdise Mountains in China and the second peak of the Gangdise Mountains. As one of the famous mountains in China, it is located in the northern part of Burang County, southwest of Tibet Autonomous region. It means “holy mountain” in Tibetan. Every year thousands of religious people make pilgrimages devoutly around it. You may also join our Mount Kailash Pilgrimage Tours to do Kailash kora. 

Lake Manasarova

Covering more than 400 square kilometers of waters, Lake Manasarovar is the world’s highest freshwater lake. with 4587 meters above sea level and the water depth of 77 meters. It is located between the main peaks of the Gangdise Mountains- Mount Kailash and Gurla Mandhata Peak of Himalayas, in Burang County of Tibet.  Manasarovar means “undefeated, victorious” in Tibetan Language, and is known as “Holy Lake”. Around the Lake Manasarovar, there are 7 monasteries, including Chiu Monastery, Gossul Monastery, Trugo Monastery, Yerngo Monastery, Seralung Monastery, Langbona Monastery and Cherkip Monastery. Chiu Monastery is usually the start and end points of Lake Manasarova Trekking Route.