Tây Tạng
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| Best time to visit | May-October only (winter is too cold + permits restricted) |
|---|---|
| Daily budget | $100 (backpacker) / $250 (mid-range) / $600+ (luxury) |
| Language | Tibetan, Mandarin (English spoken by guides only) |
| Currency | CNY (¥) — credit cards not widely accepted; bring cash |
| Time zone | China Standard Time (UTC+8) — sunrise is late, sunset is late |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
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Top attractions
Potala Palace
1,300-year-old winter palace of the Dalai Lamas. 13-story, 1,000+ rooms. UN World Heritage. ¥200, advance booking required.
Jokhang Temple
Most sacred temple in Tibetan Buddhism, 1,300 years old. The Barkhor kora (pilgrim circuit) circles it. ¥85.
Sera Monastery
One of the great Gelug monastery universities, 600+ years old. Famous for the afternoon debating monks. ¥50.
Everest Base Camp (Tibet side)
5,200m base camp on the Rongbuk Glacier. 2-day drive from Lhasa. Permit required. Best view of Everest's north face.
Yamdrok Lake (Yamdrok Yumtso)
One of Tibet's three great sacred lakes, a turquoise crescent at 4,441m ringed by snow peaks. The classic viewpoint is the Kambala Pass (4,794m) on the road from Lhasa to Gyantse. About 2.5h drive from Lhasa; often visited en route to Shigatse. ¥60.
Drepung Monastery
Once the world's largest monastery, housing up to 10,000 monks at its peak in the early 20th century. Built in 1416 on a hillside 8 km west of Lhasa. The assembly hall, chapels, and monk quarters cascade down the slope. ¥60. Morning visits are best.
Problems travelers hit in Tây Tạng
- Why is my Alipay not working?You linked a foreign Visa or Mastercard to Alipay but every transaction is rejected at the merchant.
- My China visa was denied — what now?Your L visa application was refused at the Chinese consulate and your trip is in 2–4 weeks.
- My passport was lost or stolen in China — what do I do?Your passport is gone (theft or loss) and you're in mainland China without travel documents.
- Why can't I book on 12306 with my foreign card?You tried to book a high-speed rail ticket on 12306.cn and your foreign Visa/Mastercard is rejected at checkout.
- Why is my VPN not working in China?You arrived in China, opened your VPN, and it will not connect at all or connects but no traffic loads.
- Why can't I book a Tibet trip on my own?You try to book Lhasa flights and hotels yourself but the booking fails, or you're turned away at the Lhasa airport without a permit.
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