The notebook of Lhassa
Collect views that reward the effort.
Palaces, monasteries and pilgrimage streets form a major cultural complex, accessible to foreigners only with permission and authorized circuit.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Heritage · Mountain
Good accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Lhassa
Palaces, monasteries and pilgrimage streets form a major cultural complex, accessible to foreigners only with permission and authorized circuit.
The discovery of Lhasa revolves around Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Sera Monastery. The stay thus alternates between urban life, heritage and mountain reliefs, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Potala Palace
- Jokhang Temple
- Sera Monastery
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Palace
Palais du Potala
Potala dominates Lhassa by its white and red palaces, ancient Tibetan power centers. Quotas, stairs and limited visit times require a rigorous reservation and prior acclimation.
Temple
Temple de Jokhang
Jokhang is at the heart of Tibetan pilgrimages and the Old Town of Lhassa. The circulation of the faithful must remain a priority and photography is restricted in several spaces.
Monastery
Monastère de Sera
Will be preserved colleges, temples and courses known for the ritualized monastic debates. The public sessions are framed and do not summarize the religious life of the monastery. A slow visit allows to go beyond the only points of view best known.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
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