11 Photos to Commemorate My Tibet Journey

Waking Up in Lhasa‼️ This sun-blessed holy city even makes breathing feel like an act of faith🏔️ Here's a foolproof 3-day itinerary even for high-altitude newbies 💫 Instagram-worthy 3-Day Route: DAY1: Potala Palace Square→Yaowangshan Viewpoint→Barkhor Street→Tibetan Sweet Tea House ·Potala Square offers the best angle for that 50-yuan bill photo (bring cash!) ·Only climb to Yaowangshan's second platform - altitude isn't for showing off ·Walk Barkhor Street clockwise to see pilgrims prostrating (no intrusive photos) ·Don't miss Guangming Gangqiong Sweet Tea House - ¥1 unlimited refills DAY2: Jokhang Temple→Ramoche Temple→Sera Monastery Debates ·Book Jokhang tickets 1 day prior (audio guides available) ·Catch the 3pm monk debates at Sera - hilarious despite language barrier ·Stay for the breathtaking cliff carvings behind the monastery DAY3: Yamdrok Lake Day Trip ·6-person tour groups are most convenient (choose business vans) ·Skip oxygen tanks - Coca-Cola works better for altitude ·Bargain hard for those Tibetan mastiff photos (¥5 should do it) 🍵 Must-Try Eats: ·Guangming Gangqiong Sweet Tea House (22 Beijing East Rd) ·Gangdisé Tibetan Restaurant (3 Barkhor South St) - yak hotpot is divine ·Ancient Tree Yogurt (28 Barkhor South St) - osmanthus flavor reigns supreme ⚠️ Pro Tips: 1️⃣ Potala Palace stairs = gym session. Wear sneakers! 2️⃣ Carry ID - security checks everywhere in Barkhor 3️⃣ No sudden movements - my headache lasted all night after running 4️⃣ Holy Trinity: sunscreen + sunglasses + moisturizer 🚗 Transport Hacks: ·Airport shuttle: ¥30 to downtown ·Didi rides cheaper than taxis ·E-bikes super convenient (helmets mandatory) Where sunlight itself feels healing - this city touches the sky✨