Potala Palace Downstream Route

Chasing the Light✨ 7 Days & 6 Nights Exploring Lhasa, the City of Sunshine – Your Zen Guide to Avoiding Altitude Sickness! First-time Tibet travelers can easily embrace the beauty of faith~ 💫 Trip Highlights: Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa & Acclimate · Check into a Tibetan-style hotel near Barkhor Street (recommend Pünkang Kamzang View Hotel) · Stroll leisurely around Barkhor Street at dusk, watching pilgrims circle Jokhang Temple's golden roof · Must-eat: Third-floor viewing seats at Tibetan restaurant "Makye Ame" (127 Beijing East Road) Day 2: Slow-Paced City Walk · Morning visit to Jokhang Temple (book 1 day in advance) · Afternoon sweet tea at "Old Guangming Gangqiong Sweet Tea House" (Tibetan Hospital Road) · Evening photoshoot at Chagpori Hill viewpoint for the 50-yuan banknote Potala Palace shot Day 3: Main Event – Potala Palace · 9am entry (tickets require 7-day advance booking!) · Afternoon visit to Potala Palace cultural creative shop · Evening reflection shots at Zongjiao Lukang Park Day 4: Deep Tibetan Culture Experience · Morning at Tibet Museum (free with reservation) · Afternoon visit to Zhaji Temple for wealth blessings or Sera Monastery for monk debates · Evening performance of "Princess Wencheng" epic show Day 5: Yamdrok Lake Day Trip · Private car tour to one of Tibet's three holy lakes (2hr drive) · Stop at Yarlung Zangbo River Valley viewpoint on return ⚠️ Practical Tips: 1. No photography inside Potala Palace! Wear long pants 2. Walk clockwise around Barkhor Street 3. Carry ID card at all times – frequent checks 4. Take altitude meds 1 week early for best effect 5. Winter outdoor activities best after 11am 🍵 Food Recommendations: · Butter tea with tsampa (at iconic "Snowland Restaurant") · Yak meat hotpot (huge portions at "Ruyi Linka") · Lhasa Beer + Tibetan chicken (Nepali flavors at "Namaste")