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7 Days 6 Nights Tibet High-Transfer Attractions Guide (Budget around 5000 RMB) Trip Highlights Key Attractions: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Namtso Lake, Yangbajain Hot Springs, Nanshan Pasture Cost-effective Transportation: Carpooling, public transport to avoid expensive private hires Affordable Accommodation: Hostels, budget hotels In-depth Experience of Tibetan Culture and Natural Wonders Budget Overview Item Budget (RMB) Transportation (Train/Bus + local transport) 1500 Accommodation (6 nights) 900 (about 150 RMB per night) Tickets and Attractions 600 Meals 600 Others (shopping, emergencies) 400 Total approximately 4100 RMB Remaining budget for emergencies or special experiences. Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa Transportation: Train (Qinghai-Tibet line, about 300-600 RMB) or flight (depending on budget) Accommodation: Hostel or budget hotel (about 150 RMB per night) Activities: Acclimate to the plateau, rest and adjust, stroll around Barkhor Street, taste Tibetan snacks Budget: Accommodation + meals about 200 RMB Day 2: Potala Palace + Jokhang Temple + Barkhor Street Potala Palace: Book tickets in advance (about 200 RMB), visit in the morning Jokhang Temple: Free, experience Tibetan Buddhism atmosphere Barkhor Street: Shopping, tasting Tibetan cuisine Transportation: Walking/public bus Budget: Tickets + transport about 150 RMB Day 3: Sera Monastery + Drepung Monastery Sera Monastery: Free, watch the debate performance Drepung Monastery: Free, learn about Tibetan Buddhism Lunch: Tibetan restaurant, about 50 RMB Evening: Free time for shopping or rest Budget: Transport + meals about 100 RMB Day 4: Namtso Lake Day Trip Transportation: Carpool or bus (about 150-200 RMB) shared cost Ticket: Namtso Lake entrance (about 100 RMB) Content: Enjoy the highland lake, take photos Note: Altitude sickness, bring medicine Lunch: Simple roadside meal, about 30 RMB Return: Return to Lhasa in the evening Budget: About 300 RMB Day 5: Yangbajain Hot Springs + Nanshan Pasture Yangbajain Hot Springs: Relax, entrance about 50 RMB Nanshan Pasture: Experience Tibetan herders' life, enjoy grassland scenery Transportation: Bus or carpool, about 100 RMB Lunch: Restaurant near pasture or hot springs, about 50 RMB Accommodation: Hostel in Lhasa city Budget: About 200 RMB Day 6: Free Day in Lhasa + Special Experiences Content: Shopping, tasting Tibetan butter tea and yak milk tea Recommended: Tibetan medicine shops, handicraft stores Leisure: Walk the streets of Lhasa, feel Tibetan life Meals: Try Tibetan hot pot or specialty snacks, about 50 RMB Budget: About 150 RMB Day 7: Departure Transportation: Train or flight back Budget: Transport + meals about 150 RMB Tips Book in advance: Potala Palace tickets must be booked ahead Altitude sickness: Drink plenty of water, bring medicine, rest well Clothing: Bring warm clothes and sun protection Transportation: Carpooling and public transport are good budget-saving options Food: Try Tibetan butter tea, yak milk tea, and barley noodles Budget Summary Item Cost (RMB) Transportation 1500 Accommodation 900 Tickets 600 Meals 600 Others 400 Total about 4100 RMB Remaining budget can be used for emergencies, souvenirs, or upgrading some experiences. Conclusion This 7-day 6-night Tibet itinerary makes full use of public transportation and budget accommodation, allowing you to experience Tibetan culture, religion, and natural wonders within your budget. Whether it’s the grandeur of the Potala Palace, the devotion at Jokhang Temple, or the magnificence of Namtso Lake, these will become unforgettable memories. Wishing you a pleasant journey in Tibet and an inspiring spiritual adventure!