[2025 Lhasa Attraction] Travel Guide for Dra Shi Monastery (Updated Feb)

It's almost time for the annual winter trip to Tibet All 5A attractions are free of charge❗️❗️❗ I saw the golden mountain at sunrise, and also went to Yanghu Lake, Potala Palace, Yarlung Zangbo River, and Mount Namjagbarwa. I was so happy~ . Here is a [Tibet Solo Travel Guide] for your reference~~ . 🧳[Itinerary] Day 1: Hangzhou ⇢ Shanghai (Z164 train) Day 2: Spend an unforgettable 3 days and 2 nights on the train Day 3: Arrive at Lhasa Station in the afternoon ⇢ Polar Secret ⇢ Eat, shop, and rest Day 4: Lhasa City ⇢ Yanghu Lake ⇢ Karola Glacier ⇢ Rituo Temple Day 5: Shigatse ⇢ Tashilhunpo Monastery ⇢ Everest Base Camp Day 6: Everest Base Camp ⇢ Lhasa City ⇢ Potala Palace Night View Day 7: Barkhor Street Photoshoot ⇢ Jokhang Temple Day 8: Zaki Temple ⇢ Visit Potala Palace ⇢ Yaowang Mountain Day 9: Lhasa ⇢ Nyingchi ⇢ Stay in Suosong Village Day 10: Yarlung Zangbo River ⇢ Mount Namjagbarwa ⇢ Salongda Day 11: Suosong Village ⇢ Buddha Palm Dunes ⇢ Return to Lhasa Day 12: Lhasa Station ⇢ Transfer in Lanzhou ⇢ Arrive in Hangzhou . 🏨[Accommodation] I stayed in youth hostels most of the time, which made it easy to meet new friends and share meals and car rentals with them! 👉Day 3–4: Phuntsok Kangsang International Youth Hostel (Potala Palace Branch) 👉Day 4–5: Shigatse Phuntsok Kangsang International Youth Hostel 👉Day 5–6: Everest Basong Village No. 3 Goddess Homestay 👉Day 6–9: Lhasa Five-Year Class Youth Hostel 👉Day 9–10: Nyingchi Peach Blossom Land Homestay, where you can see snow-capped mountains when you wake up 🏔️ . 🍘[Lhasa Food] 🌟Polar Secret Tibetan Restaurant The restaurant is full of Tibetan cultural atmosphere, and the environment is very unique, making it a great place to take photos. The dishes combine local and Western flavors, which are a feast for the eyes and taste buds. Overall, it is very nice. 🌟Mr. Yak Yogurt Shop I recommend the fried barley with yogurt! It has a thick layer of milk skin on top, and the taste is rich! I basically have a cup every day. 🌟Guangming Qionggang Sweet Tea House Sweet tea is a must-try in Lhasa! This one is on Barkhor Street, and the yak beef noodles are especially delicious. The sweet tea is only 1 yuan per cup, which is very cost-effective. . 🧣[Tibet Outfits for October–November] ✔️A sweater or thick sweatshirt is enough during the day ✔️Add a jacket at night, and a windbreaker is suitable for all occasions! ✔️Thermal underwear is a must (I recommend bringing two sets for easy changing and washing) ✔️Bring a set of clothes and skirts for photos Be brave, Lhasa is really beautiful‼️‼️

23-year-old Solo Trip to Tibet | Seven-Day Budget Travel Guide Lhasa is not in Tibet, Lhasa is on the way In my 23rd year, on the eve of the Lunar New Year's Eve, I finally fulfilled the wish of taking a backpacking train trip to Tibet alone👇👇👇 Transportation Choices Entering Tibet🚄: Train from Chengdu, hard seat for 30h over two nights Leaving Tibet: Choose a window seat on the right to see groups of snow-capped mountains Itinerary Day1-2: Chengdu→Lhasa (Z322) Spend an unforgettable day and two nights on the train Day3: Arrive at Lhasa station at 7 am→Visit Potala Palace→Yao Wang Mountain→Heavenly Post Office→Barkhor Street→Jokhang Temple Day4: Day trip to Namtso Day5: Day trip to Yamdrok Lake and Karola Glacier Day6: Sera Monastery→Potala Palace→Nanshan Park Day7: Tibet Museum→Norbulingka→Song of Lhasa Day8: Flight back to Chengdu Accommodation Traveling alone, staying in a hostel is a great choice, it's easy to meet new friends, chat about what you've seen and heard on the road, and it's convenient to join a group for outings! day3️⃣-day4️⃣: Lhasa Shengtu Scenic Hotel (Potala Palace branch) Highly recommended!!! Free laundry and drying machines, rooms with all-day oxygen and heating, rooftop view of the Potala Palace and sunset day5️⃣-day7️⃣: Lhasa Five-Year Class Youth Hostel Local Transportation Lhasa city basically has shared electric scooters for 4 yuan/20 minutes, and the distance between each scenic spot is only a few kilometers, so it's very convenient to ride an electric scooter

Preparation - Check the opening hours: Generally 8:00 am–6:00 pm, but may be extended to 6:00 pm on Wednesdays. The temple may close at 4:30 pm if there are few visitors. - Choose a date: Locals say that Monday is for peace, Wednesday is for wealth, and Friday is for health. - Prepare items: Prepare cash in small denominations, such as 1 yuan or 5 jiao, for offerings. Getting there - Bus: Take bus No. 1 to Zaki Temple, or take bus No. 23 or 14 to Niangre Road, then walk for about 10 minutes. - Taxi/Ride-hailing: From anywhere in Lhasa, it takes about 20–30 minutes. Visiting process - Buy offerings: After entering the temple, buy Tibetan incense, liquor, and khata at the shop outside the hall. A bundle of Tibetan incense costs CNY 10, a large bottle of liquor costs CNY 10, a small bottle costs CNY 5, and a khata costs CNY 1. - Light incense and pray: Light incense at the incense burner outside the hall, bow three times facing the burner, and bow three times clockwise on each side. - Enter the main hall: Before entering the main hall, take off your hat, sunglasses, etc. Present the khata to Zaki Lam, then give the liquor to the monk. - Offer small change: Exchange CNY 20–30 for small change inside the hall, and place a banknote in front of each Buddha statue. - Receive a khata and pray: If you want to receive a khata in the hall, offer a banknote of CNY 10 or more to Zaki Lam, and the monk will give you a khata and write your name in a book to pray for you. - Consecration: If you have items to be consecrated, go to the second floor and give them to the monk. The fee is generally CNY 5–20. Notes - Dress code: Dress appropriately, avoid exposing too much skin, and do not wear shorts or skirts above the knee. - Etiquette: Take off your hat and sunglasses before entering the temple, do not step on the threshold, and do not take photos inside the temple. - Respect customs: Follow local religious customs and regulations, and do not touch cultural relics or Buddha statues in the temple.

Total cost for 19 days: 2,817 + 1,664 (round-trip travel expenses) = 4,481 yuan ㅤ Train to Tibet 🚞 787 yuan (hard sleeper, lower berth) Flight from Tibet ✈️ 877 yuan Transportation in Lhasa 🚦 142 yuan Accommodation 🏨 717 yuan Food 🍽 600 yuan ㅤ Five-day, four-night tour of Mount Everest 1,200+ yuan (100 yuan for single room supplement) ㅤ Tickets for Zaki Temple, Drepung Monastery, and Sera Monastery total 130 yuan ㅤ Hat 28 yuan (Brothers Department Store is very affordable, and a windbreaker is just over 100 yuan) ㅤ Some of the above items are slightly overestimated, but the difference is not significant. For reference only. ㅤ I didn't experience altitude sickness, so I didn't buy oxygen and only used a small bottle of oxygen provided by the tour group. Here's why I didn't experience altitude sickness: I'm not tall, not fat, and not active. When you first arrive, don't get too excited, talk less, and don't wash your hair. ㅤ Some details ㅤ Transportation 🚦 Taxi from Lhasa Railway Station to Barkhor Street is about 30 yuan Gonggar Airport to Barkhor Street is 30 yuan per person Bus is 1 yuan per person ㅤ Accommodation 🏨 Staying in a youth hostel costs about 40 to 50 yuan per day on average. I recommend staying near Barkhor Street, so you can walk to Barkhor Street. ㅤ Food 🍚 1. Tibetan noodles are 6 to 7 yuan per bowl 2. Sweet tea is about 5 to 6 yuan per small pot, and butter tea is a bit of an acquired taste (I heard that butter tea can relieve altitude sickness) 3. You can try Nepalese food, but some dishes are a bit strange, such as mung bean soup with cumin flavor. The average cost is 50 to 60 yuan per person 4. Yak yogurt is too sour. I recommend ordering a ginseng fruit yak yogurt on Meituan. The ginseng fruit is delicious! 5. Sweet tea at Old Guangming Teahouse is 1 yuan per cup. The atmosphere is great. ㅤ In Lhasa, I visited the following attractions: Potala Palace, Barkhor Street, Nanshan Park, Sera Monastery, Zaki Temple, Drepung Monastery, Tibet Museum, Tibet Museum of Natural Science and Technology, Norbulingka, and Tibet Art Museum (except for the temples, all of these attractions were free because I visited during the Tibet Winter Tour) ㅤ Reflections on my trip to Tibet: You pay for your own knowledge throughout your life. The brave enjoy the world first. This is my one and only life.

Hey guys, here's a super detailed guide for an 8-day tour of Lhasa, Nyingchi, and Yamdrok Lake! Come and get your travel guide! / 🗓Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa, transfer to hotel, and rest to acclimatize to the plateau environment. Day 2: Visit the Tibet Museum to learn about Tibetan culture -> Drive to Nyingchi and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Lhasa-Nyingchi Highway. Day 3: Cross the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon and look up at Mount Namjagbarwa -> Cross the Sejila Mountain and overlook the Lulang Forest. Day 4: Visit the idyllic scenery of Zhaxigang Village -> Explore the mysterious beauty of Basum Lake and its island. Day 5: Visit the historic Ganden Monastery and experience the solemnity of Tibetan Buddhism. Day 6: Enjoy the magnificent scenery at the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley Observation Deck -> Cross the Gangbala Mountain and explore Yamdrok Lake -> Visit Sangding Monastery. Day 7: Pray at Zaki Temple -> Visit the Potala Palace and admire Tibetan architecture -> Stroll around Potala Palace Square and Barkhor Street to experience local life. Day 8: End your wonderful trip to Tibet and return home.🏠 / Travel Checklist: 🧳Essentials for a December Trip to Lhasa, Nyingchi, and Yamdrok Lake 👚 Clothing: Down jackets and outdoor jackets are essential, as well as thermal underwear and sweaters. Wear thick pants and non-slip, waterproof shoes. 🎒 Accessories: Sunglasses, sun hats, windproof scarves, gloves, moisturizing cream, and lip balm. Don't forget power banks and charging cables! 📘 Documents: ID card and border pass. Bring student ID, senior citizen ID, and other discount cards if you have them. Also, bring some cash. 💊 Medicine: Cold medicine and stomach medicine. Rhodiola and glucose to prevent altitude sickness. Band-aids and Yunnan Baiyao for emergencies. / Tibet is waiting for you to explore. Pack your bags and start your journey to Lhasa, Nyingchi, and Yamdrok Lake!🌟

Hey guys! Here's a detailed guide for a 5-day in-depth tour of Lhasa, Potala Palace, and Yamdrok Lake. Explore the holy land of the plateau with just one guide! This super practical guide is a must-have! . 🚩Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Lhasa and transfer to hotel Arrive in the holy city of Lhasa, enjoy a transfer service, and check in to a downtown hotel. Enjoy the pure blue sky, snow-capped mountains, and sunshine. Day 2: Zaki Temple - Potala Palace - Norbulingka - Yaowang Mountain Viewing Platform - Jokhang Temple - Barkhor Street Explore Lhasa in depth, from the tranquility of Zaki Temple to the grandeur of Potala Palace, the natural beauty of Norbulingka, the spectacular views from Yaowang Mountain Viewing Platform, and finally the mysterious atmosphere of Jokhang Temple and the bustling Barkhor Street. Day 3: Lhasa River - Yarlung Tsangpo River Valley Viewing Platform - Gamba La Mountain - Yamdrok Lake - Chen Co Travel along the Lhasa River, pass the Yarlung Tsangpo River Valley Viewing Platform, cross Gamba La Mountain, and finally reach the breathtaking Yamdrok Lake. Continue to explore the secret land of Chen Co. Day 4: Free day (optional day tour to Namtso Lake/Lhasa Tibetan costume photography/Sera Monastery debate) Plan your own itinerary. You can choose to join a day tour to Namtso Lake, experience the debate at Sera Monastery, or take Tibetan costume photos in Lhasa to create unforgettable memories. Day 5: Leave Lhasa and return home End your pleasant trip to Lhasa and return home with fond memories. 🏠 . Travel essentials: 👚 Clothing: A windbreaker and down jacket are essential for warmth, as well as long pants. Don't forget to bring comfortable shoes. 🎩 Accessories: Hat, scarf, and gloves are all necessary. Sunglasses are also important to protect your eyes from the sun. 💳 Documents: Carry your ID card and cash with you, as well as a charger and power bank. A fully charged phone will give you peace of mind. 💊 Medicine: Rhodiola, plateau treasure to prevent altitude sickness, as well as aspirin and erythromycin ointment for emergencies. 🧴 Skincare: Moisturizing cream and lip balm are essential, as well as sunscreen. The sun is very strong on the plateau. 🎧 Other: Headphones to block out noise and enjoy a quiet journey; snacks to replenish energy so you won't go hungry. 📷 Photography: A DSLR or phone to capture beautiful moments, as well as a tripod and selfie stick to take great photos. . The magnificence of Lhasa, the solemnity of Potala Palace, and the purity of Yamdrok Lake are all fascinating. Don't forget to leave your travel footprints!

Lhasa–Potala Palace–Yamdrok Lake, 5-day tour guide! Experience the mysterious Tibet and its unique culture. Come and explore with us! / 🏃Itinerary: DAY 1: Arrive in Lhasa, head to the hotel to rest, and enjoy the pure blue sky, snow-capped mountains, and sunshine. DAY 2: Zaki Temple–Potala Palace–Zongjiao Lukang Park–Potala Palace Yaowang Mountain Viewing Platform–Jokhang Temple–Barkhor Street Visit the cultural attractions of Lhasa and experience the mystery and solemnity of Tibet. DAY 3: Lhasa River–Yarlung Zangbo River Valley Viewing Platform–Gambala Mountain–Yamdrok Lake–Chen Co Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the plateau along the way, and arrive at Yamdrok Lake to experience the tranquility and magnificence of the holy lake. DAY 4: Free day You can choose to join a one-day tour of Namtso Lake, try on Tibetan costumes in Lhasa, or visit the debate activities at Sera Monastery to experience the diverse Tibetan culture. DAY 5: Leave Lhasa, end the pleasant journey, and return home. / Attraction recommendations: ✨Potala Palace: A treasure of Tibetan architecture, the palace houses countless cultural treasures, with breathtaking views at every step. 🙏Jokhang Temple: As a holy place of Tibetan Buddhism, the temple is full of murals, each of which is a treasure. The prayer path surrounds the temple, and the power of faith inspires awe. 🏞️Barkhor Street: Stroll along the ancient street and experience the Tibetan culture. It is not only a bustling prayer path, but also a great place to experience ancient culture. 🌊Yamdrok Lake: A paradise for water birds in southern Tibet, the lake is like a mirror, dotted with small islands. Every part of it is a masterpiece of nature, making it a place you will never want to leave. 🏯Zaki Temple: A unique temple of wealth in Tibet, with a strong incense, where faith and prayer intertwine, bringing peace and solace to the soul. / Travel preparation: 👕 Clothing: Down jacket, thermal underwear, sweater. Lhasa is very cold in December, so you need to dress warmly. 👟 Shoes: Wear a pair of non-slip, warm snow boots so you won't slip on the snow. 🎒 Personal items: Thermos, sunscreen, sunglasses. The UV rays are strong on the plateau, so you need to protect yourself. 💳 Documents: ID card and cash. You can't travel without them. 💊 Medicine: Rhodiola and plateau treasure to deal with altitude sickness and make your trip more comfortable. 📷 Photography equipment: DSLR or cell phone to capture the beauty of Potala Palace and Yamdrok Lake and create unforgettable memories. / The Potala Palace and Yamdrok Lake in Lhasa are both places that touch the soul. May your journey be filled with unforgettable stories and scenery. 🌈

Here comes the 11-day, 10-night Tibet travel guide for an average cost of 2500 per person|| 1️⃣Accommodation - Muyang Chenge Youth Hostel (Jokhang Temple branch) 25💰 per bed I'm not an advertiser, dear friends 2️⃣Dining - I mostly ordered takeout and didn't check in at any popular restaurants. You must try the fried potatoes in Tibet, they are really delicious 3️⃣Itinerary 📌Yamdrok Lake (90💰) includes meal 📌Sera Monastery entrance fee 50💰, after 5 pm 10💰 Debates start at 3 pm, there are no debates after 5 pm so it's cheaper 📌Tashilhunpo Monastery is especially efficacious for wealth-seeking on Wednesdays 📌Nanshan Park is free, the scenery is beautiful 📌Hanging prayer flags on Nakin Mountain 230💰, 200 meters is enough 📌Tibetan costume photo shoot 158💰 (includes 3 hours of costume rental) You rent the costume and take your own photos. The costume seems to be 100 and makeup 58, you can ask around, I forgot The address is: Tibet Cultural Physical Examination Space 4️⃣Essential items Indigestion medicine, cold medicine, painkillers, glucose Ibuprofen granules (good for high altitude headache) Hat, sunscreen, sun protection gloves, motion sickness medicine if you get car sick 📌Tibet is really a magical place. On this trip, I met many interesting friends who added a lot of fun to my journey. Although the 53-hour hard seat train journey was long, I met friends from all over the world. We shared food and took care of each other. I met a super nice girl from Guangzhou in the hostel, and on the way back, I met travel companions to play with. The trip to Tibet has ended. There are regrets, but the imperfections make the journey beautiful. 📌The places you want to go to at 20, don't wait until you're 30. Because the feelings at 20 are different from those at 30. I hope we can all catch the tail of youth and enjoy life in time ✋(My advice) Tibet is a slow-paced city, don't rush your itinerary. In Lhasa, watch the Potala Palace, daydream, drink sweet tea, turn the prayer wheel, and spend a leisurely day experiencing the city's life, culture, and beliefs. 📌Warning: Remember not to join a tour group in advance. If you sign up for a tour before even arriving in Tibet and then suffer from altitude sickness, you'll be rushing your itinerary and that's just paying to suffer.

Accommodation: The average price of hotels in Lhasa is 150-300 Two people traveling together, daily average accommodation fee: 100/person Food: Tibetan food includes tsampa, Tibetan noodles, beef and mutton soup pot, etc. The overall feeling is close to Nepalese and Indian food. The consumption is really high. A bowl of vegetarian noodles can cost 20 or 25, and the average daily food cost is 150 per person. Tickets: From November to March of the following year, there will be a free ticket policy for winter tours to Tibet, including the Potala Palace, Namtso Lake and other attractions. Travel: mainly for self-driving gas or group tour fees for distant attractions Game guide 👇🏻 Day 1: After arriving in Lhasa, take a day off to adapt to the altitude sickness (book the Potala Palace ticket at least 3 days in advance) Day 2: Potala Palace Square ➕ Jokhang Temple (ticket 85) ➕ Barkhor Street First go to the Potala Palace Square to take photos and check in, then visit the Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street. At 3pm, I went to Sera Monastery to watch the debate, which was very exciting (the Tibetan costumes in Sera Monastery are super photogenic) Day 3: Zhaji Temple and Tibet Museum The only temple of the goddess of wealth in Tibet, Zhaji Temple (it is best to go on Wednesday, it is said that day is very 👍), remember to buy white wine + Hada + Tibetan incense at the door (28 each, the goddess Zhaji Lamu likes to drink white wine), and then follow the crowd to worship That's it, you can bring some small gifts worth kg back from the temple. In the afternoon, visit the Tibet Museum to learn about the historical and cultural development of the Tibetan area. Day 4: Lhasa→Yamdrok Lake It takes two hours to drive from Lhasa to Yanghu Lake. There is no entrance fee, but there is a paid overlooking parking lot, which costs 20/car. You can skip this and drive straight ahead to the edge of Yanghu Lake. The blue you see is super beautiful. Can ride yaks 20/person Day 5: Potala Palace Many people will experience varying degrees of altitude sickness when they arrive in Lhasa. Visiting the Potala Palace requires climbing mountains and walking up stone stairs, which will consume a certain amount of physical strength. It is best to acclimate yourself in the first few days before visiting the Potala Palace so that you won't be too tired. The whole journey takes about 2 hours. It is best to hire a tour guide, 50/person. The explanation will give you a deeper understanding of Tibetan culture. Photography is prohibited inside the Potala Palace⚠️ Day 6: Namtso It takes two and a half hours to drive from Lhasa to Namtso. Do not enter the scenic area (there is a sightseeing bus fee of 100/person in the off-season. We drove directly along the main road. There are many small branches that can go down to the lake) Beautiful snow-capped mountains and lakes ! Cool and detached, with a fairy-like aura, so beautiful that words are at a loss for words

Every time you come to Lhasa, Tibet, you have to catch up on Wednesday to worship the Tibetan god of wealth - Zaki Lam at Zaki Temple. Zaki Temple is the only Wealth God Temple in Tibet, it is said that praying for wealth is very effective. Zaki Temple is not big, but the incense is very strong. Whether it is local businessmen or foreign businessmen who come to Lhasa will come here to worship and pray for wealth. In the Tibetan calendar, Monday is safe, Wednesday is the worship of the god of wealth, and Friday is health, so every Wednesday is the most prosperous moment of Zaki Temple. Zaki Temple opens at seven in the morning, and there are people queuing at the temple gate at six-thirty. The Tibetan Yellow God of Wealth - Zaki Lam, who is worshipped in Zaki Temple, likes to drink, so the believers will buy a bottle of white wine and Hada to offer her at the temple gate. There are many Tibetans selling incense and white wine Hada and other blessing items at the entrance of Zaki Temple. You can buy them at the entrance, or you can queue up to enter the temple and buy them in the temple's own temple shop, which will be a few yuan cheaper. 【🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Zaki Temple Wealth God Worship Process】 1) After entering Zaki Temple, first go to burn incense (there is Tibetan incense for sale in the temple, 10 yuan for 1 bunch) 2) Queue up to enter the main hall, take off your hat and sunglasses before entering, follow the flow of people in the clockwise direction, open the white wine cap and give it to the lama, and also give the Hada to the lama. The lama will offer the white wine and Hada to Zaki Lam. 3) Follow the flow of people to worship Buddha in a clockwise direction, and offer change to the various Buddha statues on the Buddha worship route. 4) After the main hall is finished, there is a staircase on the left side of the exit that can go up to the second floor. You can also worship on the second floor. After the worship, you can take some photos on the terrace of the second floor. 5) After going down to the second floor, return to the small square in front of the main hall to buy a bundle of incense for 10 yuan, then light it and put it into the large incense burner, and you can put down your distractions and pray for wealth for yourself and your family. 【✍🏻️trips】 1) When lighting incense, you cannot blow out the incense with your mouth. 2) After entering the inner main hall, you cannot point at the Buddha statue with your hand, and it is strictly forbidden to take pictures in the hall, and you will bear the consequences. 3) It is strictly forbidden to buy lottery tickets or scratch cards in advance and then scratch them in Zaki Temple, which is strictly prohibited. 【🎫Ticket】Free 【📍Address】Zaki East Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa City (opposite Zaki Community of the Ministry of Justice) 【⏰Suggested Time】Before 12 o'clock every Wednesday morning, Zaki Temple closes at 4 o'clock in the afternoon

Come, bring white wine and Hada Zhaji Temple for a fortune~ Zaki Temple is the only temple of wealth in Tibet, with a history of more than 300 years. This temple was originally worshipped by Han Chinese and other Tibetans in the Qing Dynasty. Later, as more and more local people do business, everyone will come here to worship, thus forming the "God of Wealth". Zakiram is dedicated to the Zaki Temple. According to legend, she was originally a goddess of the Han nationality. Later, she came to the Tibetan area with the Tibetan monk, and became a well-known god of wealth. She especially likes to drink white wine, don't forget to bring white wine and Hada.