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라사 + 티베트 5일 일정 2026: 포탈라궁과 히말라야 문화 cover photo
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라사 + 티베트 5일 일정 2026: 포탈라궁과 히말라야 문화

해발 3,650m 라사에서 보내는 5일: 1일차 고도 적응, 2일차 포탈라궁, 3일차 조캉사 + 바코르, 4일차 드렁궁 + 세라사, 5일차 겐덴사 또는 출발. 티베트 여행 허가증 필요 (여행사를 통해 신청).

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

5 days, 5 cities.

Day 1고도 적응
Day 2포탈라궁
Day 3조캉사원과 바르호
Day 4Drepung and Sera
Day 5Day trip or departure
At a price
Backpacker / day$264
Mid-range / day$649
Luxury / day$1760
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Quick Answer

해발 3,650m 라사에서 보내는 5일: 1일차 고도 적응, 2일차 포탈라궁, 3일차 조캉사 + 바코르, 4일차 드렁궁 + 세라사, 5일차 겐덴사 또는 출발. 티베트 여행 허가증 필요 (여행사를 통해 신청).

AT A GLANCE

5 days at a glance

  1. Day 01

    고도 적응

    라싸 궁가(LXA) 도착

  2. Day 02

    포탈라궁

    포탈라궁 (¥200, 사전 예약 필수)

  3. Day 03

    조캉사원과 바르호

    조캉사원 (¥85, 티베트 불교 최고의 성지)

  4. Day 04

    Drepung and Sera

    Drepung Monastery (¥50, 5 km from city)

  5. Day 05

    Day trip or departure

    Optional: Ganden Monastery day trip (3h drive, ¥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 01Lhasa고도 적응
  2. Day 02Lhasa포탈라궁
  3. Day 03Lhasa조캉사원과 바르호
  4. Day 04LhasaDrepung and Sera
  5. Day 05LhasaDay trip or departure

  • 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

고도 적응

Stay: 라싸 올드타운

  1. 라싸 궁가(LXA) 도착
    석: 티베트식 (야크고기, 모모)
  2. 휴식, 물 섭취, 음주 금지
    석: 티베트식 (야크고기, 모모)
  3. 바르호 순회길 산책 (3,650m)
    석: 티베트식 (야크고기, 모모)
  4. 저녁: 티베트식 식사
    석: 티베트식 (야크고기, 모모)
02
DAY 02

포탈라궁

Stay: 동일

  1. 포탈라궁 (¥200, 사전 예약 필수)
    조: 호텔 · 중: 티베트식 · 석: 라싸
  2. 백궁 + 홍궁
    조: 호텔 · 중: 티베트식 · 석: 라싸
  3. 루항 공원
    조: 호텔 · 중: 티베트식 · 석: 라싸
  4. 오후: 휴식
    조: 호텔 · 중: 티베트식 · 석: 라싸
03
DAY 03

조캉사원과 바르호

Stay: 동일

  1. 조캉사원 (¥85, 티베트 불교 최고의 성지)
    조: 호텔 · 중: 라싸 · 석: 라싸
  2. 바르호 순례 순회길
    조: 호텔 · 중: 라싸 · 석: 라싸
  3. 아니 창쿵 여승원
    조: 호텔 · 중: 라싸 · 석: 라싸
  4. 티벳 박물관 (¥15)
    조: 호텔 · 중: 라싸 · 석: 라싸
04
DAY 04

Drepung and Sera

Stay: same

  1. Drepung Monastery (¥50, 5 km from city)
    B: hotel · L: monastery · D: Lhasa
  2. Norbulingka Summer Palace (¥60)
    B: hotel · L: monastery · D: Lhasa
  3. Sera Monastery (¥50, monk debates at 15:00)
    B: hotel · L: monastery · D: Lhasa
05
DAY 05

Day trip or departure

  1. Optional: Ganden Monastery day trip (3h drive, ¥50)
    B: hotel · L: Ganden or airport
  2. Or departure from Lhasa
    B: hotel · L: Ganden or airport

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

    고도 적응

    • 라싸 궁가(LXA) 도착
    • 휴식, 물 섭취, 음주 금지
    • 바르호 순회길 산책 (3,650m)
    • 저녁: 티베트식 식사
    Stay
    라싸 올드타운
    Meals
    석: 티베트식 (야크고기, 모모)
  2. DAY 2

    포탈라궁

    • 포탈라궁 (¥200, 사전 예약 필수)
    • 백궁 + 홍궁
    • 루항 공원
    • 오후: 휴식
    Stay
    동일
    Meals
    조: 호텔 · 중: 티베트식 · 석: 라싸
  3. DAY 3

    조캉사원과 바르호

    • 조캉사원 (¥85, 티베트 불교 최고의 성지)
    • 바르호 순례 순회길
    • 아니 창쿵 여승원
    • 티벳 박물관 (¥15)
    Stay
    동일
    Meals
    조: 호텔 · 중: 라싸 · 석: 라싸
  4. DAY 4

    Drepung and Sera

    • Drepung Monastery (¥50, 5 km from city)
    • Norbulingka Summer Palace (¥60)
    • Sera Monastery (¥50, monk debates at 15:00)
    Stay
    same
    Meals
    B: hotel · L: monastery · D: Lhasa
  5. DAY 5

    Day trip or departure

    • Optional: Ganden Monastery day trip (3h drive, ¥50)
    • Or departure from Lhasa
    Meals
    B: hotel · L: Ganden or airport

What is included

Included

  • 호텔 (4박)
  • 매일 아침 식사
  • Potala Palace, Jokhang, Drepung, Sera, Norbulingka 입장권

Not included

  • 국제 항공권
  • 티베트 여행 허가증 (대행사를 통해 ¥200 이상)
  • 대부분의 식사
  • 여행자 보험

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

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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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