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What to See in Tibet
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Tibet
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Tibet has one site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list:
Potala Palace in Lhasa (1994)
A UNESCO-listed museum and former primary residence of the Dalai Lamas until 1959. It is, in many ways, the symbol of the city and even of Tibet.
A UNESCO-listed museum and former primary residence of the Dalai Lamas until 1959. It is, in many ways, the symbol of the city and even of Tibet.
Cities and Cultural Heritage
Damxung
A modern town north of Lhasa, mainly used as a trekking base (Lake Nam Tso) or for its transport options.
A modern town north of Lhasa, mainly used as a trekking base (Lake Nam Tso) or for its transport options.
Gyantse
A large city at nearly 4,000 metres above sea level, with monasteries, a fortress, and an old town.
A large city at nearly 4,000 metres above sea level, with monasteries, a fortress, and an old town.
Lhasa
The capital of Tibet, perched at 3,650 m above sea level, blends traditional Tibetan quarters with newer districts built for the Chinese. It is famous for its UNESCO-listed Potala Palace and the Jokhang Monastery, one of the first Buddhist temples built in Tibet.
The capital of Tibet, perched at 3,650 m above sea level, blends traditional Tibetan quarters with newer districts built for the Chinese. It is famous for its UNESCO-listed Potala Palace and the Jokhang Monastery, one of the first Buddhist temples built in Tibet.
Drepung Monastery
One of the three great monastic universities of the country, along with Ganden and Sera. It is located in the capital’s outskirts.
One of the three great monastic universities of the country, along with Ganden and Sera. It is located in the capital’s outskirts.
Ganden Monastery
Not far from Lhasa, it is one of the three great monastic universities in the region, along with Drepung and Sera.
Not far from Lhasa, it is one of the three great monastic universities in the region, along with Drepung and Sera.
Rongbuk Monastery
One of the highest monasteries in the world, at 5,000 m altitude. It is nestled in stunning landscapes with Everest in the background.
One of the highest monasteries in the world, at 5,000 m altitude. It is nestled in stunning landscapes with Everest in the background.
Sakya Monastery
One of the most important monasteries in the country, located a good hundred kilometres from Shigatse.
One of the most important monasteries in the country, located a good hundred kilometres from Shigatse.
Sera Monastery
Not far from Lhasa, it is one of the three great monastic universities of the country along with Ganden and Drepung.
Not far from Lhasa, it is one of the three great monastic universities of the country along with Ganden and Drepung.
Shigatse
The second-largest city in Tibet, Shigatse features monasteries, a fortress, and markets in the old town, and is also a transport hub.
The second-largest city in Tibet, Shigatse features monasteries, a fortress, and markets in the old town, and is also a transport hub.
Natural Heritage
Lake Manasarovar
A beautiful sacred lake in western Tibet with, as almost always in the region, a very pretty environment.
A beautiful sacred lake in western Tibet with, as almost always in the region, a very pretty environment.
Lake Namtso
This is a vast high-altitude salt lake north of Lhasa with stunning landscapes, monasteries, and numerous trekking opportunities.
This is a vast high-altitude salt lake north of Lhasa with stunning landscapes, monasteries, and numerous trekking opportunities.
Mount Kailash
These sacred mountains in western Tibet offer remarkable landscapes and countless trekking opportunities.
These sacred mountains in western Tibet offer remarkable landscapes and countless trekking opportunities.
Qomolangma National Nature Reserve
A vast park located on the northern slope of Everest, offering stunning landscapes and multiple trekking opportunities.
A vast park located on the northern slope of Everest, offering stunning landscapes and multiple trekking opportunities.
Kathmandu - Lhasa Route
Also known as the "Friendship Highway," this stunning 900+ km route connects the two cities through breathtaking mountain and high-plateau landscapes, dotted with towns and monasteries along the way.
Also known as the "Friendship Highway," this stunning 900+ km route connects the two cities through breathtaking mountain and high-plateau landscapes, dotted with towns and monasteries along the way.
Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon
This is the longest and deepest canyon in the world. It is part of a vast natural park that also offers stunning landscapes.
This is the longest and deepest canyon in the world. It is part of a vast natural park that also offers stunning landscapes.
Must-see & highly recommended
Mount Kailash
★★★★ These sacred mountains in western Tibet offer remarkable landscapes and countless trekking opportunities.
Potala Palace
★★★★ A UNESCO-listed museum and former primary residence of the Dalai Lamas until 1959. It is, in many ways, the symbol of the city and even of…
Qomolangma National Nature Reserve
★★★★ A vast park located on the northern slope of Everest, offering stunning landscapes and multiple trekking opportunities.
Kathmandu - Lhasa Route
★★★★ Also known as the "Friendship Highway," this stunning 900+ km route connects the two cities through breathtaking mountain and high-plateau…
Recommended
Lake Namtso
★★★ This is a vast high-altitude salt lake north of Lhasa with stunning landscapes, monasteries, and numerous trekking opportunities.
Lhasa
★★★ The capital of Tibet, perched at 3,650 m above sea level, blends traditional Tibetan quarters with newer districts built for the Chinese…
Rongbuk Monastery
★★★ One of the highest monasteries in the world, at 5,000 m altitude. It is nestled in stunning landscapes with Everest in the background.
Worth a look / Other
Gyantse
★★ A large city at nearly 4,000 metres above sea level, with monasteries, a fortress, and an old town.
Lake Manasarovar
★★ A beautiful sacred lake in western Tibet with, as almost always in the region, a very pretty environment.
Drepung Monastery
★★ One of the three great monastic universities of the country, along with Ganden and Sera. It is located in the capital’s outskirts.
Ganden Monastery
★★ Not far from Lhasa, it is one of the three great monastic universities in the region, along with Drepung and Sera.
Sakya Monastery
★★ One of the most important monasteries in the country, located a good hundred kilometres from Shigatse.
Samye Monastery
★★ This is the first Buddhist monastery built in Tibet in the 8th century.
Sera Monastery
★★ Not far from Lhasa, it is one of the three great monastic universities of the country along with Ganden and Drepung.
Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon
★★ This is the longest and deepest canyon in the world. It is part of a vast natural park that also offers stunning landscapes.
Damxung
★ A modern town north of Lhasa, mainly used as a trekking base (Lake Nam Tso) or for its transport options.
Shigatse
★ The second-largest city in Tibet, Shigatse features monasteries, a fortress, and markets in the old town, and is also a transport hub.