Tibet’s Tourist Spot
Nujiang 72 Bends
Nujiang 72 Bends
Qamdo, Tibet
About Nujiang 72 Bends
Introduction
Also known as the 'Sichuan-Tibet 99 Bends', from Bangda heading west, after crossing the Yela Mountain at an altitude of about 4,658 meters, it spirals down to the Nu River Canyon at an altitude of about 3,100 meters, with a relative height difference of nearly 1,500 meters. The winding mountain road is about 12 kilometers long, with narrow roads and steep slopes, making it highly challenging and scenic.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Guole Farmhouse (Yanjing Jiajia Noodles) 2. Shan Jiumen (biangbiang noodles, Qishan saozi noodles) 3. Zhangji Wooden Bucket Fish (green pepper pot base) 4. Duo Xi Barbecue (Duo Xi snowflake beef neck, marinated pork loin) 11. Guangming Tea House (butter tea, Tibetan snacks)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 1 hour

Free

No Reservation Required

Nujiang 72 Bends

Nujiang 72 Bends

Bangda Grassland
Bangda Grassland
Qamdo, Tibet
About Bangda Grassland
Introduction
Located in the high mountains and deep valleys of the three river basins, it is a wide and flat, water and grass rich high-cold grassland. The upper reaches of the Nu River tributary, the Yulong River, meander through it. It was once a must-pass place on the 'Tea Horse Ancient Road' and now has multiple highways running through it.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Guole Farmhouse (Yanjing Jiajia Noodles) 2. Shan Jiumen (biangbiang noodles, Qishan saozi noodles) 3. Zhangji Wooden Bucket Fish (green pepper pot base) 4. Duo Xi Barbecue (Duo Xi snowflake beef neck, marinated pork loin) 10. Guangming Tea House (butter tea, Tibetan snacks)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 1-3 hours

Free

No Reservation Required

Bangda Grassland

Bangda Grassland

Ranwu Lake
Ranwu Lake
Qamdo, Tibet
About Ranwu Lake
Introduction
A paradise on the Sichuan-Tibet Line, it is the main source of the Palong Zangbo, a tributary of the Yarlung Zangbo River. To the north of Ranwu Lake is the Lai Ancient Glacier, the lakeside is grassland and farmland, the mountainside is forest, and the mountaintop is snow-capped. Different seasons offer different beautiful scenery.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Guole Farmhouse (Yanjing Jiajia Noodles) 2. Shan Jiumen (biangbiang noodles, Qishan saozi noodles) 3. Zhangji Wooden Bucket Fish (green pepper pot base) 4. Duo Xi Barbecue (Duo Xi snowflake beef neck, marinated pork loin) 9. Guangming Tea House (butter tea, Tibetan snacks)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 1-3 hours

Free

No Reservation Required

Ranwu Lake

Ranwu Lake

Bujia Gangri Glacier
Bujia Gangri Glacier
Qamdo, Tibet
About Bujia Gangri Glacier
Introduction
The Buga Gangri and its surrounding snow-capped mountains and glaciers, with 16 peaks exceeding 6,000 meters in elevation along the main ridge less than 20 kilometers long, the glaciers developed here, after melting, flow into the Nu River.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Guole Farmhouse (Yanjing Jiajia Noodles) 2. Shan Jiumen (biangbiang noodles, Qishan saozi noodles) 3. Zhangji Wooden Bucket Fish (green pepper pot base) 4. Duo Xi Barbecue (Duo Xi snowflake beef neck, marinated pork loin) 8. Guangming Tea House (butter tea, Tibetan snacks)

Open Daily,09:00-18:00

Recommend 2-3 hours

30 yuan

No Reservation Required

Bujia Gangri Glacier

Bujia Gangri Glacier

Ancient Salt Fields
Ancient Salt Fields
Qamdo, Tibet
About Ancient Salt Fields
Introduction
With a history of over 1300 years, it is one of the earliest sites for sun-dried salt production in China, still preserving the original salt-making techniques. The salt fields consist of multiple salt pans, each built with wooden frames and mud, covered with a layer of black plastic to collect brine and prevent rain from diluting it. Around the salt fields are the homes and tool sheds of the salt workers, where visitors can learn about traditional salt-making processes and the lifestyle of the salt workers.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Guole Farmhouse (Yanjing Jiajia Noodles) 2. Shan Jiumen (biangbiang noodles, Qishan saozi noodles) 3. Zhangji Wooden Bucket Fish (green pepper pot base) 4. Duo Xi Barbecue (Duo Xi snowflake beef neck, marinated pork loin) 7. Guangming Tea House (butter tea, Tibetan snacks)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 1-2 hours

Free

No Reservation Required

Ancient Salt Fields

Ancient Salt Fields

Zizhu Temple
Zizhu Temple
Qamdo, Tibet
About Zizhu Temple
Introduction
One of the oldest and most important temples of the Bon religion, built three thousand years ago, located on a cliff at an altitude of about 4800 meters. The temple stands out with its peculiar peaks and rocks, stacked meditation caves, and unique Buddhist activities such as naked dance rituals.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Guole Farmhouse (Yanjing Jiajia Noodles) 2. Shan Jiumen (biangbiang noodles, Qishan saozi noodles) 3. Zhangji Wooden Bucket Fish (green pepper pot base) 4. Duo Xi Barbecue (Duo Xi snowflake beef neck, marinated pork loin) 6. Guangming Tea House (butter tea, Tibetan snacks)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 1-3 hours

30 yuan

No Reservation Required

Zizhu Temple

Zizhu Temple

Laigu Glacier
Laigu Glacier
Qamdo, Tibet
About Laigu Glacier
Introduction
One of the three largest glaciers in the world, the largest group of marine glaciers. From Laigu Village, you can see multiple glaciers such as Meixi and Yalong at the same time. The glacier's end meets the glacial lake, with the broken glacier revealing a blue ice layer.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Guole Farmhouse (Yanjing Jiajia Noodles) 2. Shan Jiumen (biangbiang noodles, Qishan saozi noodles) 3. Zhangji Wooden Bucket Fish (green pepper pot base) 4. Duo Xi Barbecue (Duo Xi snowflake beef neck, marinated pork loin) 5. Guangming Tea House (butter tea, Tibetan snacks)

Open Daily,09:00-18:00

Recommend 1-3 hours

150 yuan

No Reservation Required

Laigu Glacier

Laigu Glacier

Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon
Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon
Nyingchi, Tibet
About Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon
Introduction
It is the deepest canyon in the world, with a total length of 504.6 kilometers and a maximum depth of 6009 meters. Here, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Namcha Barwa Peak, appreciate the surging Yarlung Zangbo River, and experience the rich vegetation and unique landforms along the riverbank, such as Zhibai Village and Suosong Village, which are excellent locations for viewing the Grand Canyon and Namcha Barwa Peak.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Lulang Stone Pot Chicken 2. Meiya Restaurant (Nyingchi Matsutake Mushroom Soup with Beef) 3. Meilin Deep Stone Pot (Stone Pot Health Soup) 4. Nyingchi Charcoal Grill Story (Countryside Grilled Ribs, Grilled Pork Belly, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Potato Slices, Delicious Palm Heart) 11. Hao Zhai (Grilled Oysters, Grilled Chicken, Pizza)

Open Daily,08:00-18:00

Recommend 4-5 hours

150 yuan

No Reservation Required

Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon

Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon

南迦巴瓦峰
南迦巴瓦峰
Nyingchi, Tibet
About 南迦巴瓦峰
Introduction
With an elevation of about 7,782 meters, it is the sacred site of the oldest Tibetan Buddhist “雍仲本教” and is known as the “Father of all mountains in Tibet.” Its peak is covered with snow all year round, shrouded in clouds and mist, making it difficult to see its full form. Witnessing the golden glow of sunrise on the mountain is an awe-inspiring sight.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Lulang Stone Pot Chicken 2. Meiya Restaurant (Nyingchi Matsutake Mushroom Soup with Beef) 3. Meilin Deep Stone Pot (Stone Pot Health Soup) 4. Nyingchi Charcoal Grill Story (Countryside Grilled Ribs, Grilled Pork Belly, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Potato Slices, Delicious Palm Heart) 10. Hao Zhai (Grilled Oysters, Grilled Chicken, Pizza)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 2-3 hours

Free

No Reservation Required

波密桃花沟
波密桃花沟
Nyingchi, Tibet
About 波密桃花沟
Introduction
This is a natural wild peach forest. Every spring, the peach blossoms bloom, creating a picturesque scene with雪山 and rivers, attracting numerous tourists to admire.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Lulang Stone Pot Chicken 2. Meiya Restaurant (Nyingchi Matsutake Mushroom Soup with Beef) 3. Meilin Deep Stone Pot (Stone Pot Health Soup) 4. Nyingchi Charcoal Grill Story (Countryside Grilled Ribs, Grilled Pork Belly, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Potato Slices, Delicious Palm Heart) 9. Hao Zhai (Grilled Oysters, Grilled Chicken, Pizza)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 3-4 hours

Free

No Reservation Required

卡定沟
卡定沟
Nyingchi, Tibet
About 卡定沟
Introduction
It features a granite canyon landscape, influenced by the warm and humid monsoon from the Indian Ocean. The mountains are high and steep, with extensive pines and cypresses, and vines covering the bottom of the ravine. Dozens of wildflowers fragrance the air. There is a nearly 200-meter-high Kading Tianfo Waterfall, with more than ten abstract Buddhist landscapes naturally formed in the waterfall, making it a natural oxygen bar.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Lulang Stone Pot Chicken 2. Meiya Restaurant (Nyingchi Matsutake Mushroom Soup with Beef) 3. Meilin Deep Stone Pot (Stone Pot Health Soup) 4. Nyingchi Charcoal Grill Story (Countryside Grilled Ribs, Grilled Pork Belly, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Potato Slices, Delicious Palm Heart) 8. Hao Zhai (Grilled Oysters, Grilled Chicken, Pizza)

Open Daily,06:00-18:00

Recommend 1-2 hours

27 yuan

No Reservation Required

鲁朗林海
鲁朗林海
Nyingchi, Tibet
About 鲁朗林海
Introduction
It is a typical narrow strip of alpine mountain meadow, with an elevation of about 3,700 meters. The林海 consists of shrubbery and dense spruce and pine trees on both sides of the green hills, with meadows in the middle. The meandering streams and a large number of birds make it a beautiful “mountain residence图” when wildflowers bloom from mid-April to early June, with雪山,林海, and田园 landscapes.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Lulang Stone Pot Chicken 2. Meiya Restaurant (Nyingchi Matsutake Mushroom Soup with Beef) 3. Meilin Deep Stone Pot (Stone Pot Health Soup) 4. Nyingchi Charcoal Grill Story (Countryside Grilled Ribs, Grilled Pork Belly, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Potato Slices, Delicious Palm Heart) 7. Hao Zhai (Grilled Oysters, Grilled Chicken, Pizza)

Open Daily,06:00-18:00

Recommend 1-3 hours

30 yuan

No Reservation Required

Sejila Mountain
Sejila Mountain
Nyingchi, Tibet
About Sejila Mountain
Introduction
It is the watershed between the Niyang River Basin and the Palong Zangbo River, with the pass elevation of 4,728 meters and the highest elevation of 5,134 meters. It is most famous for its rhododendron花海, which is extensive and diverse, and extremely spectacular when in full bloom. Additionally, it offers distant views of Namcha Barwa Peak, the鲁朗林海, and the苯日神山 on the western slope, which is a sacred site of the Tibetan Bon religion.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Lulang Stone Pot Chicken 2. Meiya Restaurant (Nyingchi Matsutake Mushroom Soup with Beef) 3. Meilin Deep Stone Pot (Stone Pot Health Soup) 4. Nyingchi Charcoal Grill Story (Countryside Grilled Ribs, Grilled Pork Belly, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Potato Slices, Delicious Palm Heart) 6. Hao Zhai (Grilled Oysters, Grilled Chicken, Pizza)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 2-3 hours

Free

No Reservation Required

Sejila Mountain

Sejila Mountain

Metog
Metog
Nyingchi, Tibet
About Metog
Introduction
Metog in Tibetan means 'flower', located in the southeast of the Tibet Autonomous Region, in the middle and lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River. It has unique natural scenery, such as the Galong Shangri-La Scenic Area and the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon Scenic Area. With an average altitude of 1,200 meters, the climate is mild, and it is a multi-ethnic community mainly composed of Monba and Lhoba ethnic groups.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Lulang Stone Pot Chicken 2. Meiya Restaurant (Nyingchi Matsutake Mushroom Soup with Beef) 3. Meilin Deep Stone Pot (Stone Pot Health Soup) 4. Nyingchi Charcoal Grill Story (Countryside Grilled Ribs, Grilled Pork Belly, Grilled Zucchini, Grilled Potato Slices, Delicious Palm Heart) 5. Hao Zhai (Grilled Oysters, Grilled Chicken, Pizza)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 1 day

Free

No Reservation Required

Metog

Metog

Kaju Monastery
Kaju Monastery
Shannan, Tibet
About Kaju Monastery
Introduction
Full name 'Lucky Hidden Monastery', built in 1570 AD, at an altitude of 4,019 meters. It is a famous meditation site where Guru Rinpoche meditated for 7 years and 7 months, and later became a sacred place for many high lamas to pass on their teachings, with over 100 meditation caves.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Mula Tibetan Restaurant (Butter Fried Dough Noodles) 2. Lhamo Lhakhang Tibetan Feast (Beef Skewers) 3. Lugokang Tea House (Yak Meat Rice, Yak Meat Dumplings)
4. Cuona Sifang Gathering Tibetan Feast (Lebu Stone Pot Chicken, Tsampa, Butter Tea)
11. Liu Pangzi Famous Snacks (Beef Soup Meat Pie)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 1-2 hours

Free

No Reservation Required

Kaju Monastery

Kaju Monastery

Pumoyong Co
Pumoyong Co
Shannan, Tibet
About Pumoyong Co
Introduction
With an altitude of 5,010 meters, it is one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. In winter, the frozen lake surface presents blue ice cracks and ice bubbles, resembling a fairyland, and one can also see the Kulahangri Mountain in the distance.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Mula Tibetan Restaurant (Butter Fried Dough Noodles) 2. Lhamo Lhakhang Tibetan Feast (Beef Skewers) 3. Lugokang Tea House (Yak Meat Rice, Yak Meat Dumplings)
4. Cuona Sifang Gathering Tibetan Feast (Lebu Stone Pot Chicken, Tsampa, Butter Tea)
10. Liu Pangzi Famous Snacks (Beef Soup Meat Pie)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 1-3 hours

Free

No Reservation Required

Pumoyong Co

Pumoyong Co

Changzhu Temple
Changzhu Temple
Shannan, Tibet
About Changzhu Temple
Introduction
Built during the reign of Songtsen Gampo, it is the first Buddhist temple in Tibet's history, belonging to the Gelug sect. The temple is famous for its bronze bell, which is well-known throughout Tibet, and its pearl thangka, which attracts numerous pilgrims and tourists.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Mula Tibetan Restaurant (Butter Fried Dough Noodles) 2. Lhamo Lhakhang Tibetan Feast (Beef Skewers) 3. Lugokang Tea House (Yak Meat Rice, Yak Meat Dumplings)
4. Cuona Sifang Gathering Tibetan Feast (Lebu Stone Pot Chicken, Tsampa, Butter Tea)
9. Liu Pangzi Famous Snacks (Beef Soup Meat Pie)

Open Daily,09:00-16:00

Recommend 1-3 hours

30 yuan

No Reservation Required

Changzhu Temple

Changzhu Temple

Samye Monastery
Samye Monastery
Shannan, Tibet
About Samye Monastery
Introduction
The first monastery in Tibet, a national key cultural relic protection unit, and the first monastery in Tibetan Buddhism history with the complete trinity of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. The monastery is located at the birthplace of King Trisong Detsen and was built under the guidance of Master Padmasambhava. Its architectural style combines Tibetan, Han, and Indian elements, with the main hall surrounded by a long kora corridor, and there are also the famous four-colored pagodas outside the temple.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Mula Tibetan Restaurant (Butter Fried Dough Noodles) 2. Lhamo Lhakhang Tibetan Feast (Beef Skewers) 3. Lugokang Tea House (Yak Meat Rice, Yak Meat Dumplings)
4. Cuona Sifang Gathering Tibetan Feast (Lebu Stone Pot Chicken, Tsampa, Butter Tea)
7. Liu Pangzi Famous Snacks (Beef Soup Meat Pie)

Open Daily,08:30-17:30

Recommend 1-3 hours

40 yuan

No Reservation Required

Samye Monastery

Samye Monastery

Yumbulakang
Yumbulakang
Shannan, Tibet
About Yumbulakang
Introduction
The first palace in the history of Tibet, with a history of over 2,100 years, located on the Zhaxizhi Mountain, named after the mountain's resemblance to the hind leg of a doe. Legend has it that when Princess Wencheng first arrived in Tibet, she and Songtsen Gampo would stay here during the summer. Standing on the highest tower of the mountain, one can overlook the Yalong River Valley and the rural scenery.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Mula Tibetan Restaurant (Butter Fried Dough Noodles) 2. Lhamo Lhakhang Tibetan Feast (Beef Skewers) 3. Lugokang Tea House (Yak Meat Rice, Yak Meat Dumplings)
4. Cuona Sifang Gathering Tibetan Feast (Lebu Stone Pot Chicken, Tsampa, Butter Tea)
8. Liu Pangzi Famous Snacks (Beef Soup Meat Pie)

Open Daily,09:00-18:00

Recommend 1-3 hours

60 yuan

No Reservation Required

Yumbulakang

Yumbulakang

Lhamo Lhakhang
Lhamo Lhakhang
Shannan, Tibet
About Lhamo Lhakhang
Introduction
In Tibetan, it means the lake of the soul of the heavenly maiden. Tibetans believe it is transformed from the skull of the goddess Palden Lhamo and is considered a sacred lake where one can see past lives and present lives.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Mula Tibetan Restaurant (Butter Fried Dough Noodles) 2. Lhamo Lhakhang Tibetan Feast (Beef Skewers) 3. Lugokang Tea House (Yak Meat Rice, Yak Meat Dumplings)
4. Cuona Sifang Gathering Tibetan Feast (Lebu Stone Pot Chicken, Tsampa, Butter Tea)
6. Liu Pangzi Famous Snacks (Beef Soup Meat Pie)

Open Daily,08:00-17:30

Recommend 1-2 hours

50 yuan

No Reservation Required

Lhamo Lhakhang

Lhamo Lhakhang

Karola Glacier
Karola Glacier
Shigatse, Tibet
About Karola Glacier
Introduction
One of the three continental glaciers in Tibet, it is the glacier in Tibet closest to the highway. The glacier's ice peaks and snow ridges stretch continuously, glittering and translucent under the sunlight, and up close, one can clearly see the unique landscapes of the glacier's texture and ice pagodas.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Wuerduo (Lamb Pot, Sauerkraut Pot, Ginseng Fruit Rice, Highland Barley Wine) 2. Dongxiang Hand-Grab King (Hand-Grabbed Lamb) 3. Kale Feast (Braised Beef Clay Pot Rice) 4. Leshan Famous Snacks (Bowl Chicken)
10. Tibetan Restaurant (Tibetan Yak Meat Hot Pot)

Open Daily,09:00-17:00

Recommend 1-2 hours

50 yuan

No Reservation Required

Karola Glacier

Karola Glacier


Yamdrok Lake
Yamdrok Lake
Shannan, Tibet
About Yamdrok Lake
Introduction
Together with Manasarovar Lake and Nam Co, it is known as one of the three sacred lakes of Tibet. In the hearts of Tibetans, it is regarded as the 'turquoise earring scattered by the goddess'. From the Gangbala Pass, one can overlook Yamdrok Lake, whose waters change in different shades of blue with the light. Not far from Gangbala Snow Mountain, there is a lakeside road where one can stroll or camp to experience the beauty of Yamdrok Lake.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Mula Tibetan Restaurant (Butter Fried Dough Noodles) 2. Lhamo Lhakhang Tibetan Feast (Beef Skewers) 3. Lugokang Tea House (Yak Meat Rice, Yak Meat Dumplings)
4. Cuona Sifang Gathering Tibetan Feast (Lebu Stone Pot Chicken, Tsampa, Butter Tea)
5. Liu Pangzi Famous Snacks (Beef Soup Meat Pie)

Open Daily,08:00-18:00

Recommend 1-3 hours

60 yuan

No Reservation Required

Sakya Monastery
Sakya Monastery
Shigatse, Tibet
About Sakya Monastery
Introduction
The main temple of the Sakya sect, which holds an important position in Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery's architecture is grand, with exquisite murals and a rich collection of books. Its scripture wall houses a large number of handwritten Buddhist classics from the Yuan and Ming dynasties, which are of great significance for the study of Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan culture.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Wuerduo (Lamb Pot, Sauerkraut Pot, Ginseng Fruit Rice, Highland Barley Wine) 2. Dongxiang Hand-Grab King (Hand-Grabbed Lamb) 3. Kale Feast (Braised Beef Clay Pot Rice) 4. Leshan Famous Snacks (Bowl Chicken)
9. Tibetan Restaurant (Tibetan Yak Meat Hot Pot)

Open Daily,09:00-18:30

Recommend 2-3 hours

45 yuan

No Reservation Required

Sakya Monastery

Sakya Monastery

Palkor Monastery
Palkor Monastery
Shigatse, Tibet
About Palkor Monastery
Introduction
A monastery where the three major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, the Sakya, Kagyu, and Gelugpa, coexist. It was founded in the second year of Xuande of the Ming Dynasty. The Palkor Pagoda inside the monastery has a unique shape and is known as the 'Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas'. The pagoda contains a total of one hundred thousand Buddha statues in the temples, niches, and murals, making it a veritable museum of Buddha statues.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Wuerduo (Lamb Pot, Sauerkraut Pot, Ginseng Fruit Rice, Highland Barley Wine) 2. Dongxiang Hand-Grab King (Hand-Grabbed Lamb) 3. Kale Feast (Braised Beef Clay Pot Rice) 4. Leshan Famous Snacks (Bowl Chicken)
8. Tibetan Restaurant (Tibetan Yak Meat Hot Pot)

Open Daily,09:00-18:00

Recommend 2-3 hours

60 yuan

No Reservation Required

Palkor Monastery

Palkor Monastery

Everest Base Camp
Everest Base Camp
Shigatse, Tibet
About Everest Base Camp
Introduction
A tourist centralized accommodation and sightseeing area established to protect the environment of the core area of Mount Everest. Here, you can closely observe the magnificent scenery of Mount Everest and surrounding snow mountains, enjoy the stunning scenes of golden mountains during sunrise and sunset, and experience the unique landscape of the plateau and the customs of the Tibetan people.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Wuerduo (Lamb Pot, Sauerkraut Pot, Ginseng Fruit Rice, Highland Barley Wine) 2. Dongxiang Hand-Grab King (Hand-Grabbed Lamb) 3. Kale Feast (Braised Beef Clay Pot Rice) 4. Leshan Famous Snacks (Bowl Chicken)
7. Tibetan Restaurant (Tibetan Yak Meat Hot Pot)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 3-4 hours

160 yuan

No Reservation Required

Everest Base Camp

Everest Base Camp

Ganden Monastery
Ganden Monastery
Lhasa, Tibet
About Ganden Monastery
Introduction
The foremost of the six major monasteries of the Gelugpa sect, it was personally established by Master Tsongkhapa. It is the ancestral temple of the Gelug sect and occupies almost the entire hillside, making it quite spectacular. The monastery contains exquisite murals, sculptures, and numerous cultural relics, such as Emperor Qianlong's armor and early Ming Dynasty Jiangsu silk embroidery Tangka.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Amewo Tibetan Cuisine (Yak Meat Hot Pot, Handmade Yak Meat) 2. Makye Ame Restaurant (Highland Barley Pancake, Makye Ame Vegetable Rolls) 3. Tibetan Family Feast (Saffron Steamed Eggs, Ox Blood Sausage, Iron Plate Tsampa Mushroom) 4. Tiancun Stone Pot Tibetan Fragrant Chicken (Matsutake Stone Pot Tibetan Fragrant Chicken) 11. Tiebenggang Five-Spice Cold Noodles Shop

Open Daily,07:30-18:00

Recommend 1-3 hours

40 yuan

No Reservation Required

Ganden Monastery

Ganden Monastery

Tashilhunpo Monastery
Tashilhunpo Monastery
Shigatse, Tibet
About Tashilhunpo Monastery
Introduction
Founded in 1447, it is the main monastery of the successive Panchen Lamas and one of the six great monasteries of the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery includes the Tsongkhang Hall, Jampa Hall, Jana Lhakang, and many other buildings. The Jampa Hall houses the world's largest copper Jampa Buddha, standing at 26.2 meters. The eastern part of the monastery also has seven stupa halls, containing the stupas of the successive Panchen Lamas.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Wuerduo (Lamb Pot, Sauerkraut Pot, Ginseng Fruit Rice, Highland Barley Wine) 2. Dongxiang Hand-Grab King (Hand-Grabbed Lamb) 3. Kale Feast (Braised Beef Clay Pot Rice) 4. Leshan Famous Snacks (Bowl Chicken)
5. Tibetan Restaurant (Tibetan Yak Meat Hot Pot)

Open Daily,09:00-17:00

Recommend 2-4 hours

100 yuan

No Reservation Required

Tashilhunpo Monastery

Tashilhunpo Monastery

Mount Everest
Mount Everest
Shigatse, Tibet
About Mount Everest
Introduction
The world's highest peak, with an altitude of 8,848.86 meters, the mountain has a giant pyramid shape with extremely steep terrain and complex environment. Its majestic and grand appearance attracts countless climbers and tourists to come and challenge it.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Wuerduo (Lamb Pot, Sauerkraut Pot, Ginseng Fruit Rice, Highland Barley Wine) 2. Dongxiang Hand-Grab King (Hand-Grabbed Lamb) 3. Kale Feast (Braised Beef Clay Pot Rice) 4. Leshan Famous Snacks (Bowl Chicken)
6. Tibetan Restaurant (Tibetan Yak Meat Hot Pot)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 1-2 days

Free

No Reservation Required

Mount Everest

Mount Everest

Potala Palace
Potala Palace
Lhasa, Tibet
About Potala Palace
Introduction
Originally built in the 7th century during the reign of the Tibetan king Songtsän Gampo to welcome Princess Wencheng, it is the highest palace complex in the world, integrating palaces, fortresses, and temples, mainly consisting of the White Palace, Red Palace, etc., and housing a large number of cultural relics and artworks such as murals and Thangkas.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Amewo Tibetan Cuisine (Yak Meat Hot Pot, Handmade Yak Meat) 2. Makye Ame Restaurant (Highland Barley Pancake, Makye Ame Vegetable Rolls) 3. Tibetan Family Feast (Saffron Steamed Eggs, Ox Blood Sausage, Iron Plate Tsampa Mushroom) 4. Tiancun Stone Pot Tibetan Fragrant Chicken (Matsutake Stone Pot Tibetan Fragrant Chicken) 5. Tiebenggang Five-Spice Cold Noodles Shop

Open Daily,08:30-16:00

Recommend 3-4 hours

200 yuan

No Reservation Required

Potala Palace

Potala Palace

Medicine King Mountain
Medicine King Mountain
Lhasa, Tibet
About Medicine King Mountain
Introduction
Adjacent to the Potala Palace, the photo platform on the mountainside is one of the best spots to photograph the Potala Palace, the pattern on the back of the 50 yuan RMB bill is taken from here, and there is also a cave-style small temple, Chala Lhupu, on the east slope, and a wall with thousands of Buddha statues on the back.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Amewo Tibetan Cuisine (Yak Meat Hot Pot, Handmade Yak Meat) 2. Makye Ame Restaurant (Highland Barley Pancake, Makye Ame Vegetable Rolls) 3. Tibetan Family Feast (Saffron Steamed Eggs, Ox Blood Sausage, Iron Plate Tsampa Mushroom) 4. Tiancun Stone Pot Tibetan Fragrant Chicken (Matsutake Stone Pot Tibetan Fragrant Chicken) 6. Tiebenggang Five-Spice Cold Noodles Shop

Open Daily,07:00-19:00

Recommend 1-3 hours

Free

No Reservation Required

Medicine King Mountain

Medicine King Mountain

Jokhang Temple
Jokhang Temple
Lhasa, Tibet
About Jokhang Temple
Introduction
Known in Tibetan as 'Jokhang', it is the final destination for Tibetan Buddhist pilgrims, built by Songtsän Gampo to commemorate Princess Wencheng's arrival in Tibet, the main attraction is the 12-year-old statue of Sakyamuni brought into Tibet by Princess Wencheng, the temple's architecture combines Tibetan, Tang, Nepalese, and Indian styles.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Amewo Tibetan Cuisine (Yak Meat Hot Pot, Handmade Yak Meat) 2. Makye Ame Restaurant (Highland Barley Pancake, Makye Ame Vegetable Rolls) 3. Tibetan Family Feast (Saffron Steamed Eggs, Ox Blood Sausage, Iron Plate Tsampa Mushroom) 4. Tiancun Stone Pot Tibetan Fragrant Chicken (Matsutake Stone Pot Tibetan Fragrant Chicken) 7. Tiebenggang Five-Spice Cold Noodles Shop

Open Daily,08:30-18:30

Recommend 1-3 hours

85 yuan

No Reservation Required

Jokhang Temple

Jokhang Temple

Barkhor Street
Barkhor Street
Lhasa, Tibet
About Barkhor Street
Introduction
Also known as "Bajiao Street", it is the most famous circumambulation path and commercial center in Lhasa. The street is lined with Tibetan residents performing circumambulation rituals, and the street is mostly occupied by shops selling Tibetan clothing, handicrafts, and goods from India, Nepal, and other places. There are also famous restaurants like Ma Jia Mi.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Amewo Tibetan Cuisine (Yak Meat Hot Pot, Handmade Yak Meat) 2. Makye Ame Restaurant (Highland Barley Pancake, Makye Ame Vegetable Rolls) 3. Tibetan Family Feast (Saffron Steamed Eggs, Ox Blood Sausage, Iron Plate Tsampa Mushroom) 4. Tiancun Stone Pot Tibetan Fragrant Chicken (Matsutake Stone Pot Tibetan Fragrant Chicken) 8. Tiebenggang Five-Spice Cold Noodles Shop

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 1-3 hours

Free

No Reservation Required

Barkhor Street

Barkhor Street

Sera Monastery
Sera Monastery
Lhasa, Tibet
About Sera Monastery
Introduction
Together with Drepung Monastery and Ganden Monastery, it is known as one of the three great monasteries of Lhasa. It was the last to be built. The monastery is famous for its debate ceremony, held in the northernmost debate courtyard. Additionally, many halls contain older murals and over ten thousand Vajra Buddha statues.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Amewo Tibetan Cuisine (Yak Meat Hot Pot, Handmade Yak Meat) 2. Makye Ame Restaurant (Highland Barley Pancake, Makye Ame Vegetable Rolls) 3. Tibetan Family Feast (Saffron Steamed Eggs, Ox Blood Sausage, Iron Plate Tsampa Mushroom) 4. Tiancun Stone Pot Tibetan Fragrant Chicken (Matsutake Stone Pot Tibetan Fragrant Chicken) 9. Tiebenggang Five-Spice Cold Noodles Shop

Open Daily,08:30-17:00

Recommend 3 hours

50 yuan

No Reservation Required

Sera Monastery

Sera Monastery

Gangbala Pass
Gangbala Pass
Lhasa, Tibet
About Gangbala Pass
Introduction
At an altitude of 4,990 meters, it is the best place to overlook Yamdrok Lake. The pass has a large Mani pile and wind horse flags, where you can enjoy the blue sky reflecting on the lake, which appears in different colors. You may also witness unique scenes, such as dark clouds on one side, a rainbow on another, and brilliant twilight on the third side.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Amewo Tibetan Cuisine (Yak Meat Hot Pot, Handmade Yak Meat) 2. Makye Ame Restaurant (Highland Barley Pancake, Makye Ame Vegetable Rolls) 3. Tibetan Family Feast (Saffron Steamed Eggs, Ox Blood Sausage, Iron Plate Tsampa Mushroom) 4. Tiancun Stone Pot Tibetan Fragrant Chicken (Matsutake Stone Pot Tibetan Fragrant Chicken) 10. Tiebenggang Five-Spice Cold Noodles Shop

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 1-3 hours

Free

No Reservation Required

Gangbala Pass

Gangbala Pass

Nagqu Alpine Grassland
Nagqu Alpine Grassland
Nagqu City, Tibet
About Nagqu Alpine Grassland
Introduction
One of the six most beautiful grasslands in China, with an average altitude of over 4,500 meters, the grassland is home to herds of cattle and sheep, dotted with lakes, and numerous snow-capped mountains, as well as rare animals such as Tibetan antelopes and wild yaks.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Legendary Maocai 2. Dangxiong Tangla Tibetan Restaurant (Mushroom Stewed Lamb) 3. Wangdui Ciren Beef Shop (Tibetan Beef Noodles) 4. Lhasa Gongji Tibetan Restaurant (Hand-Pulled Lamb) 10. Northern Tibet Happy Tibetan Restaurant (Butter Tea)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 1 day

Free

No Reservation Required

Nagqu Alpine Grassland

Nagqu Alpine Grassland

Daguo Snow Mountain
Daguo Snow Mountain
Nagqu City, Tibet
About Daguo Snow Mountain
Introduction
The main peak is 6591 meters above sea level and is one of the four major snow mountains in Tibet. Together with Dangra Yumco, it is revered as a sacred site by the Bon religion. It is surrounded by seven mountain peaks and has eight other snow-capped mountains around it, with majestic and varied mountain forms.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Legendary Maocai 2. Dangxiong Tangla Tibetan Restaurant (Mushroom Stewed Lamb) 3. Wangdui Ciren Beef Shop (Tibetan Beef Noodles) 4. Lhasa Gongji Tibetan Restaurant (Hand-Pulled Lamb) 8. Northern Tibet Happy Tibetan Restaurant (Butter Tea)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 1 day

Free

No Reservation Required

Daguo Snow Mountain

Daguo Snow Mountain

Dangra Yumco
Dangra Yumco
Nagqu City, Tibet
About Dangra Yumco
Introduction
The largest sacred lake worshiped by the oldest Bon followers in Tibet, also the fourth largest lake in Tibet, the lake surface is shaped like a vajra, with four spring pools on each side, pilgrims bathe in the springs, and the east bank of the lake is the site of the ancient Zhangzhung Kingdom.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Legendary Maocai 2. Dangxiong Tangla Tibetan Restaurant (Mushroom Stewed Lamb) 3. Wangdui Ciren Beef Shop (Tibetan Beef Noodles) 4. Lhasa Gongji Tibetan Restaurant (Hand-Pulled Lamb) 9. Northern Tibet Happy Tibetan Restaurant (Butter Tea)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 2-3 hours

Free

No Reservation Required

Dangra Yumco

Dangra Yumco

Selin Co
Selin Co
Nagqu City, Tibet
About Selin Co
Introduction
Tibet's largest lake and China's second-largest saltwater lake, it is a large deep-water lake and a structural lake. The lake surface is at an altitude of 4530 meters, with ancient lake shore gravel dikes and multiple satellite lakes around it. It is also a habitat for Tibetan antelopes.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Legendary Maocai 2. Dangxiong Tangla Tibetan Restaurant (Mushroom Stewed Lamb) 3. Wangdui Ciren Beef Shop (Tibetan Beef Noodles) 4. Lhasa Gongji Tibetan Restaurant (Hand-Pulled Lamb) 7. Northern Tibet Happy Tibetan Restaurant (Butter Tea)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 1-3 hours

10 yuan

No Reservation Required

Selin Co

Selin Co

Cuona Lake
Cuona Lake
Nagqu City, Tibet
About Cuona Lake
Introduction
With an area of over 400 square kilometers, it is the source lake of the Nujiang River and the world's highest freshwater lake. The lake is green and clear, and from the shore, one can see the Zhuoge Sacred Peak. It is considered a 'sacred lake' by the Tibetan people. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway passes closely to the east of the lake, and the lakeside grassland is the habitat of Tibetan antelopes and Tibetan gazelles.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Legendary Maocai 2. Dangxiong Tangla Tibetan Restaurant (Mushroom Stewed Lamb) 3. Wangdui Ciren Beef Shop (Tibetan Beef Noodles) 4. Lhasa Gongji Tibetan Restaurant (Hand-Pulled Lamb) 6. Northern Tibet Happy Tibetan Restaurant (Butter Tea)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 1-3 hours

Free

No Reservation Required

Cuona Lake

Cuona Lake

Tanggula Pass
Tanggula Pass
Nagqu City, Tibet
About Tanggula Pass
Introduction
The highest point of the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, with an altitude of about 5231 meters, is known as the 'warehouse of wind and snow' due to its perpetual snowstorms. It is the source of the Yangtze River. There is a monument and a landmark at the pass, and the foot of the mountain is the Hoh Xil无人区, where one can observe wildlife such as Tibetan antelopes.
Cuisine Recommendation
1. Legendary Maocai 2. Dangxiong Tangla Tibetan Restaurant (Mushroom Stewed Lamb) 3. Wangdui Ciren Beef Shop (Tibetan Beef Noodles) 4. Lhasa Gongji Tibetan Restaurant (Hand-Pulled Lamb) 5. Northern Tibet Happy Tibetan Restaurant (Butter Tea)

Open Daily,8:00-18:00

Recommend 3 hours

Free

No Reservation Required

Tanggula Pass

Tanggula Pass

Lhanag-tso
Lhanag-tso
Ali, Tibet
About Lhanag-tso
Introduction
Adjacent to Manasarovar Lake, it is a saltwater lake known as the 'Ghost Lake'. The lake water is deep blue, with no vegetation along the shore. The weather is often changeable, contrasting with the calm and azure of Manasarovar Lake, adding a mysterious color.
Cuisine Recommendation

1. Zhada Chuanxiangyuan Restaurant (Kung Pao Chicken, Fish-flavored Shredded Pork)
2. Plateau Halal Food City (Grilled Lamb Kidneys)
3. Tubandeng Hotpot (Double-flavor Hotpot)
4. Stone Pot Beef, Lamb, and Chicken Barbecue (Grilled Pork Belly, Grilled Fresh Beef)
10. Mengweiqingyuan Restaurant (Lamb Skewers)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 2-3 hours

Free

No Reservation Required

Lhanag-tso

Lhanag-tso

Zhada Earth Forest
Zhada Earth Forest
Ali, Tibet
About Zhada Earth Forest
Introduction
Formed by the geological changes of the ancient lake basin and riverbed over tens of millions of years, it covers nearly several hundred square kilometers. The earth forest is high and low, with various shapes, and there are early human cave sites. Against the backdrop of the plateau light, it looks like a mythical world.
Cuisine Recommendation

1. Zhada Chuanxiangyuan Restaurant (Kung Pao Chicken, Fish-flavored Shredded Pork)
2. Plateau Halal Food City (Grilled Lamb Kidneys)
3. Tubandeng Hotpot (Double-flavor Hotpot)
4. Stone Pot Beef, Lamb, and Chicken Barbecue (Grilled Pork Belly, Grilled Fresh Beef)
9. Mengweiqingyuan Restaurant (Lamb Skewers)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 3 hours

Free

No Reservation Required

Zhada Earth Forest

Zhada Earth Forest

Manasarovar Lake
Manasarovar Lake
Ali, Tibet
About Manasarovar Lake
Introduction
Manasarovar Lake is the freshwater lake with the highest transparency in China and one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet. It is known as the 'Eternal Unbeaten Turquoise Lake' in Tibetan, and is a Buddhist holy land. It is considered one of the centers of the world, with Mount Kailash and Mount Naimona'nyi guarding it, offering breathtaking scenery.
Cuisine Recommendation

1. Zhada Chuanxiangyuan Restaurant (Kung Pao Chicken, Fish-flavored Shredded Pork)
2. Plateau Halal Food City (Grilled Lamb Kidneys)
3. Tubandeng Hotpot (Double-flavor Hotpot)
4. Stone Pot Beef, Lamb, and Chicken Barbecue (Grilled Pork Belly, Grilled Fresh Beef)
8. Mengweiqingyuan Restaurant (Lamb Skewers)

Open Daily,April 20th - November 30th, 08:00-19:00

Recommend 1-3 hours

150 yuan

No Reservation Required

Manasarovar Lake

Manasarovar Lake

Guge Kingdom
Guge Kingdom
Ali, Tibet
About Guge Kingdom
Introduction
The Guge Kingdom dominated western Tibet from the 10th to the early 17th century, promoting Buddhism, resisting foreign invasions, and eventually perished due to wars. Its ruins are built on a small earthen hill, with hundreds of rooms stacked on the mountain, and there are exquisite murals, secret passages, etc. The scale is grand, the layout is exquisite, and it is full of historical vicissitudes.
Cuisine Recommendation

1. Zhada Chuanxiangyuan Restaurant (Kung Pao Chicken, Fish-flavored Shredded Pork)
2. Plateau Halal Food City (Grilled Lamb Kidneys)
3. Tubandeng Hotpot (Double-flavor Hotpot)
4. Stone Pot Beef, Lamb, and Chicken Barbecue (Grilled Pork Belly, Grilled Fresh Beef)
7. Mengweiqingyuan Restaurant (Lamb Skewers)

Open Daily,09:00-19:00

Recommend 1 day

85 yuan

No Reservation Required

Guge Kingdom

Guge Kingdom

Bangong Co
Bangong Co
Ali, Tibet
About Bangong Co
Introduction
Bangong Co is an international lake at the border of China and India. The Chinese part is a freshwater lake with abundant aquatic products, while the Indian part is a saltwater lake. The lake surface is like a huge mirror, reflecting the snow mountains and blue sky. In summer, there are numerous birds, making it a unique scenery.
Cuisine Recommendation

1. Zhada Chuanxiangyuan Restaurant (Kung Pao Chicken, Fish-flavored Shredded Pork)
2. Plateau Halal Food City (Grilled Lamb Kidneys)
3. Tubandeng Hotpot (Double-flavor Hotpot)
4. Stone Pot Beef, Lamb, and Chicken Barbecue (Grilled Pork Belly, Grilled Fresh Beef)
6. Mengweiqingyuan Restaurant (Lamb Skewers)

Open Daily,All day

Recommend 2-3 hours

Free

No Reservation Required

Bangong Co

Bangong Co

Mount Kailash
Mount Kailash
Ali, Tibet
About Mount Kailash
Introduction
Mount Kailash is a world-renowned sacred mountain, recognized by multiple religions as the center of the world. It is the main peak of the Gangdise Mountains and one of China's top ten most beautiful mountains. Its sunny side is covered with snow all year round, while the shady side remains snow-free, contrary to natural norms. The peak is often shrouded in clouds, offering a visually and spiritually stunning experience. There are also five temples around the mountain.
Cuisine Recommendation

1. Zhada Chuanxiangyuan Restaurant (Kung Pao Chicken, Fish-flavored Shredded Pork)
2. Plateau Halal Food City (Grilled Lamb Kidneys)
3. Tubandeng Hotpot (Double-flavor Hotpot)
4. Stone Pot Beef, Lamb, and Chicken Barbecue (Grilled Pork Belly, Grilled Fresh Beef)
5. Mengweiqingyuan Restaurant (Lamb Skewers)

Open Daily,Open all day from April 20th to October 31st

Recommend 3 hours

150 yuan

No Reservation Required

Mount Kailash

Mount Kailash

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