Popular Tourist Destinations of Tibet

Tibet is fast turning into one of the most preferred and favorite destinations for the global travelers. There are several areas of tourist interest offered by Tibet for the young and old alike. Travelers who have taken Tibet private tour in the past have come back with memories to be cherished for life.

Located in the Southwest part of China, Tibet boasts of snow-clad peaks, beautiful rivers, mountains ad unique culture. Also referred as the “Roof of the World”, Tibet is visited by travels from all over the globe. Lhasa, capital of Tibet, is known as the heart and soul of the country, boasting of popular pilgrimage spots and abode of famed spiritual leader Dalai Lama.  You can enjoy  Tibet trekking  as well.

Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace, Norbulinka Palace, Drepung and Sera Monasteries, are some of the famous and popular places of tourist interests in Lhasa. Jokhang Temple, situated at the center of old Lhasa, is considered to be the spiritual center of Tibet. Elegant buildings and grand constructions, combined with exquisite artwork and religious atmosphere, are the landmarks of Potala Palace.

Norbulinka Palace, known as the summer abode of Dalai Lama, is one of the important tourist attractions in Lhasa. Mt Everest also known as Mt Qomolangma, considered to be the highest peak in the world, is situated in Tibet at the border between Nepal and China. Your trip to Tibet is considered as incomplete without visiting Mt Everest.

For the water lovers, Tibet has Namtso Lake, situated at an altitude of 4720 meters. The lake, with blue colored and crystal clear water, is said to be the highest salt water lakes, ever to be found in the world. For the followers of Hindu, Buddhist and Bon religions, Tibet has Mt Kailash and Lake Manasarova , considered to be sacred mountain and holy lake and visited by millions of people every year.

For the lovers of history, culture and art, there is Shannan region, situated in western part of Tibet. Considered as the richest regions of Tibet, Shannan is known as the birthplace Tibetan culture, with several cultural and historical relics. Apart from the above mentioned, Shannan region is also home to various holy hills, lakes, forests and mountains.

 For the foodies, Tibet cuisine is greatly inspired and influenced by Indian and Chinese cooking methods. Barley, meat and dairy products are some of the main ingredients which are used in Tibetan dishes. Momos, a version of Chinese baozi but heavier, are loved and savored by people all over the world. Sha Balep and Shab Tra are some of the popular non-vegetarian local dishes of Tibet.

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4 Must Visit Places In Tibet

Tibet is one of the most scenic places that you must visit at least once in your life. It is one of the most spiritually peaceful, beautiful and calming places that you need to experience in your life. There are a lot of different types of tours that you can select from such as Tibet private tour, group tour or even different travel and tours packages that you can select from for sight seeing in Tibet travel. If you are planning to visit Tibet, here are some of the best places that you need to visit when you travel to Tibet -

1. Visit the Jokhang temple pilgrims
There are a lot of pilgrims that travel from all over the world as well as from all over Tibet who gather at the Jokhang temple. They circle around the Jokhang temple in a slow clockwise direction as well as pray calmly. This is one of the most peaceful places that you need to experience. A lot of tourists and bloggers claim that your Tibet trip cannot be complete without visiting this beautiful temple and the pilgrims at the temple.

2. Visit the Samye Monastery
One of the most beautiful places in Tibet to visit are the Samye Monastery. It is believed that Tibetan Buddhism was established here. There are a lot of different prayer wheels and sculptures that you can look at as well as experience at the venue. The scenery is one of the best views to take it all in during your Tibet trekking experience. The entire scenery has a scenic mountain view around the valley with a lot of different sand dunes surrounding the area.

3. Visit the Potala Palace 
You cannot miss this place at all when you are visiting the country during the Tibet trekking season. The Potala Palace is one of the most scenic symbols of Tibet that you need to experience. The building is majestic with a beautiful white and red combination of colors. The palace holds the treasure of beautiful Tibetan architecture, sculptures, statues, murals as well as different types of art forms that have excellent Tibetan art. It is important to note that the Potala Palace has a visiting timing of only one hour per tourist group, so you need to ensure that you get your visit timings right. You don’t want to be waiting for too long in a line!

4. Experience the Lake Yamdrok beauty
The lake has a beautiful turquoise color which look incredibly beautiful on a sunny day. It is a must visit scenic beauty that you simply cannot miss! The tiny Tibetan villages as well as the beautiful fields of mountain yaks is soothing to the eye. This is a great place to detox!