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5-Tage Lhasa + Tibet Reiseroute 2026: Potala Palace und Himalaya-Kultur

Fünf Tage in Lhasa auf 3.650 m Höhe: Tag 1 Akklimatisierung, Tag 2 Potala Palace, Tag 3 Jokhang + Barkhor, Tag 4 Drepung + Sera, Tag 5 Ganden oder Abreise. Tibet Travel Permit erforderlich (über eine Agentur buchen).

5 days·By NihaoVisit Editorial Team·Updated
§ 01 · The route, at a glance

5 days, 5 cities.

Day 1Akklimatisierung
Day 2Potala Palace
Day 3Jokhang und Barkhor
Day 4Drepung und Sera
Day 5Tagesausflug oder Abreise
At a price
Backpacker / day$264
Mid-range / day$649
Luxury / day$1760
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Fünf Tage in Lhasa auf 3.650 m Höhe: Tag 1 Akklimatisierung, Tag 2 Potala Palace, Tag 3 Jokhang + Barkhor, Tag 4 Drepung + Sera, Tag 5 Ganden oder Abreise. Tibet Travel Permit erforderlich (über eine Agentur buchen).

AT A GLANCE

5 days at a glance

  1. Day 01

    Akklimatisierung

    Ankunft Lhasa Gonggar (LXA)

  2. Day 02

    Potala Palace

    Potala Palace (¥200, Vorabbuchung erforderlich)

  3. Day 03

    Jokhang und Barkhor

    Jokhang-Tempel (¥85, die heiligste Stätte des tibetischen Buddhismus)

  4. Day 04

    Drepung und Sera

    Drepung-Kloster (¥50, 5 km von der Stadt entfernt)

  5. Day 05

    Tagesausflug oder Abreise

    Optional: Tagesausflug zum Kloster Ganden (3 Std. Fahrt, ¥50)

ROUTE OVERVIEW

Route Overview

Every stop on this itinerary, ordered by day. Tap a city to read our in-depth destination guide.

  1. Day 01LhasaAkklimatisierung
  2. Day 02LhasaPotala Palace
  3. Day 03LhasaJokhang und Barkhor
  4. Day 04LhasaDrepung und Sera
  5. Day 05LhasaTagesausflug oder Abreise

  • 5

    days

  • 17

    stops tested

  • 5

    editors involved

  • 21

    hotels short-listed

  • $1180

    mid-range / person

  • Q3 2026

    last re-priced

Duration5 days
Best forculture, buddhism, Adventure
Pricing$480 (backpacker) / $1180 (mid-range) / $3200+ (luxury) per person

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Trip timeline

01
DAY 01

Akklimatisierung

Stay: Altstadt von Lhasa

  1. Ankunft Lhasa Gonggar (LXA)
    A: tibetisch (Yakfleisch, Momos)
  2. Ausruhen, Wasser trinken, Alkohol meiden
    A: tibetisch (Yakfleisch, Momos)
  3. Barkhor-Rundgang (3.650 m)
    A: tibetisch (Yakfleisch, Momos)
  4. Abends: tibetisches Abendessen
    A: tibetisch (Yakfleisch, Momos)
02
DAY 02

Potala Palace

Stay: wie zuvor

  1. Potala Palace (¥200, Vorabbuchung erforderlich)
    F: Hotel · M: tibetisch · A: Lhasa
  2. Weißer Palast + Roter Palast
    F: Hotel · M: tibetisch · A: Lhasa
  3. Lukhang-Park
    F: Hotel · M: tibetisch · A: Lhasa
  4. Nachmittag: ausruhen
    F: Hotel · M: tibetisch · A: Lhasa
03
DAY 03

Jokhang und Barkhor

Stay: wie zuvor

  1. Jokhang-Tempel (¥85, die heiligste Stätte des tibetischen Buddhismus)
    F: Hotel · M: Lhasa · A: Lhasa
  2. Barkhor-Pilgerrundgang
    F: Hotel · M: Lhasa · A: Lhasa
  3. Ani Tsangkhung Nonnenkloster
    F: Hotel · M: Lhasa · A: Lhasa
  4. Tibet-Museum (¥15)
    F: Hotel · M: Lhasa · A: Lhasa
04
DAY 04

Drepung und Sera

Stay: gleich

  1. Drepung-Kloster (¥50, 5 km von der Stadt entfernt)
    F: Hotel · M: Kloster · A: Lhasa
  2. Sommerpalast Norbulingka (¥60)
    F: Hotel · M: Kloster · A: Lhasa
  3. Sera-Kloster (¥50, Mönchsdebatten um 15:00 Uhr)
    F: Hotel · M: Kloster · A: Lhasa
05
DAY 05

Tagesausflug oder Abreise

  1. Optional: Tagesausflug zum Kloster Ganden (3 Std. Fahrt, ¥50)
    F: Hotel · M: Ganden oder Flughafen
  2. Oder Abreise aus Lhasa
    F: Hotel · M: Ganden oder Flughafen

BEFORE YOU GO

Practical Tips for this trip

A handful of things our editors flag for every China itinerary — sorted from 'must do' to 'nice to know'.

  1. Visa and entry documents

    Most Western passports get 30-day visa-free entry in 2026. Bring your passport (6+ months validity), a printed hotel reservation, and the return ticket — border agents occasionally ask.

  2. Payment setup

    Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay before you fly and link a Visa or Mastercard. Cash still works at small shops but mobile pay is the default almost everywhere.

  3. Connectivity

    Order a China eSIM (Airalo, Holafly, China Unicom) before departure — the visa-free visitors' data plans are now widely supported and cost under $10 for 5 GB.

  4. How we calculated costs

    All figures are in USD per person for the full itinerary, not per day. Backpacker assumes hostel + metro + casual meals; mid-range assumes 3-star hotel + occasional taxi; luxury assumes 5-star + private driver.

BUDGET

Budget Breakdown

Per-person totals across the whole trip, in USD. Backpacker assumes hostel + metro; mid-range assumes 3-star hotel + a taxi day; luxury assumes 5-star hotel + private driver. Figures assume a 5-day trip.

Line itemBackpackerMid-rangeLuxury
Accommodation$264$649$1760+
Food$96$236$576+
Transport$48$142$320+
Attractions$48$94$224+
SIM / data$10$15$25+
Visa$0$0$0+
Misc$24$59$320+
TOTAL$490$1195$3225+

USD per person, across the whole trip. Excludes international flights. Last verified Q3 2026.

Day-by-day breakdown

  1. DAY 1

    Akklimatisierung

    • Ankunft Lhasa Gonggar (LXA)
    • Ausruhen, Wasser trinken, Alkohol meiden
    • Barkhor-Rundgang (3.650 m)
    • Abends: tibetisches Abendessen
    Stay
    Altstadt von Lhasa
    Meals
    A: tibetisch (Yakfleisch, Momos)
  2. DAY 2

    Potala Palace

    • Potala Palace (¥200, Vorabbuchung erforderlich)
    • Weißer Palast + Roter Palast
    • Lukhang-Park
    • Nachmittag: ausruhen
    Stay
    wie zuvor
    Meals
    F: Hotel · M: tibetisch · A: Lhasa
  3. DAY 3

    Jokhang und Barkhor

    • Jokhang-Tempel (¥85, die heiligste Stätte des tibetischen Buddhismus)
    • Barkhor-Pilgerrundgang
    • Ani Tsangkhung Nonnenkloster
    • Tibet-Museum (¥15)
    Stay
    wie zuvor
    Meals
    F: Hotel · M: Lhasa · A: Lhasa
  4. DAY 4

    Drepung und Sera

    • Drepung-Kloster (¥50, 5 km von der Stadt entfernt)
    • Sommerpalast Norbulingka (¥60)
    • Sera-Kloster (¥50, Mönchsdebatten um 15:00 Uhr)
    Stay
    gleich
    Meals
    F: Hotel · M: Kloster · A: Lhasa
  5. DAY 5

    Tagesausflug oder Abreise

    • Optional: Tagesausflug zum Kloster Ganden (3 Std. Fahrt, ¥50)
    • Oder Abreise aus Lhasa
    Meals
    F: Hotel · M: Ganden oder Flughafen

What is included

Included

  • Hotel (4 Nächte)
  • Tägliches Frühstück
  • Eintrittskarten für Potala Palace, Jokhang, Drepung, Sera, Norbulingka

Not included

  • Internationale Flüge
  • Tibet-Reisegenehmigung (¥200+ über eine Agentur)
  • Die meisten Mahlzeiten
  • Reiseversicherung

READ BEFORE YOU GO

Read before you go

6 articles our editors recommend reading in the week before departure. Most take under 10 minutes each.

OUR PROCESS

How we tested this itinerary

Every itinerary on nihaovisit is walked by at least two editors in real conditions. Here's the method we used for this one.

  1. Step 01

    Editorial research

    Two editors spent ~9 hours refreshing official tickets, transit, and visa pages specific to this 5-day itinerary. We cross-checked prices against at least 3 booking platforms.

  2. Step 02

    On-the-ground booking

    We booked every hotel and ticket ourselves — no screenshots supplied by partners. Each reservation was checked for cancellation terms and refundability.

  3. Step 03

    Walking the itinerary

    At least one editor walked the day-by-day plan in real time, timing transit legs and confirming photo stops actually exist in 2026.

  4. Step 04

    Contingency tests

    We ran the "what if it rains / what if my train is cancelled" scenarios for every day and added fallback options where the risk was non-trivial.

  5. Step 05

    Refund + re-review cycle

    Every itinerary is re-priced and re-tested every 90 days. Last review pass for this page: 2026-06-19.

Source: itinerary walk-through log, last updated 2026-06-19T00:00:00.000Z

TRY ANOTHER ROUTE

Try another route

Not quite the right length or pace? Here are 3 sibling itineraries our editors recommend.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a special permit for Tibet?
Yes — the Tibet Travel Permit is required for all foreign visitors. Apply via a registered travel agency 2-4 weeks ahead. Without it, you cannot board flights to Lhasa.
When is Lhasa best?
April-October (warmer, festivals). Avoid Chinese New Year (very crowded). Winter is cold (-10°C at night) but sunny and uncrowded. Altitude sickness can occur year-round.
How bad is altitude sickness?
Lhasa is 3,650 m — most travelers feel mild symptoms (headache, fatigue) on day 1-2. Ascend gradually, drink water, avoid alcohol on arrival. Diamox (acetazolamide) helps if prescribed.
Is the Potala Palace worth it?
Yes — UNESCO site, the well-known image of Tibet. The climb up 365 steps to the top is challenging at altitude but the views and history are extraordinary. Book tickets 1 day ahead.

References

  1. Tibet Tourism Bureau
  2. Potala Palace official
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