Top Lhasa Art & Culture

Travel with ease between two of Tibet’s top attractions on an 8-hour tour of Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple from Lhasa. Head first to Potala Palace  — World Heritage site and the highest palace in the world — and take a guided tour of the ornate Red and White palaces. See, too, the UNESCO-listed Jokhang Temple, a 7th-century structure that exemplifies Tibetan Buddhist architecture. Small-group tour limited to 12 people.

In a dramatic mountain setting outside Lhasa, Princess Wencheng is a live action spectacular with a cast of hundreds. Running during the summer season, it tells the tale of the Chinese princess Wencheng, who traveled to Tibet to marry King Songtsen Gampo around 1,400 years ago. Prebook your tickets through Viator with confidence. They include hotel transfers and a guide to help you find your place in the seating area.

This convenient five-day tour of Lhasa and nearby areas is an ideal tour for travelers who want to see the cultural and natural beauty of Tibet but don’t have weeks to explore. Everything will be arranged for you, so you can just enjoy the cultural treasures of Lhasa, including the unmissable Potala Palace and other monasteries. Plus, visit Lake Namtso on an easy overnight excursion, one of the most beautiful lakes in Tibet.

Discover one of Tibet’s most important landmarks one this half-day tour of the Potala Palace. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Potala Palace was home to the Dalai Lama until 1959. Today, the enormous structure—which has more than 1,000 rooms—is one of Tibet’s top attractions. Meet your guide directly in your hotel lobby, and transfer via taxi to the palace. You’ll have several hours to explore before returning via taxi to your hotel.

This four-day tour of Tibet is the ultimate overview tour for travelers short on time, as it not only includes the cultural attractions of Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shigatse, but includes Everest Base Camp too. In between visiting the ancient Buddhist monuments of Tibet’s towns, you’ll get to see the stunning diversity of the mountains, plains, and lakes in the countryside while driving through it. The trip culminates at the unforgettable foot of Mount Everest.

Check off the spiritual and historic highlights of Lhasa in just three nights on this classic Tibet discovery tour. Spend your first day exploring the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street, then get to know your small group and guide over a welcome dinner. Then travel a little further to two of Tibet’s greatest monasteries: Sera and Drepung. Choose between 3-star or 4-star accommodation, which includes breakfast.

Discover one the world’s most wild and ruggedly beautiful regions on this seamless, 5-night tour from Beijing to Lhasa, Tibet. Set off in the evening from Beijing and choose a hard-sleeper or soft-sleeper compartment; during your 2-night journey, you’ll pass by some of China’s most remarkable scenery. Upon arrival in Lhasa, enjoy a welcome dinner and settle in at your accommodation. Spend the remaining time exploring the region’s highlights, from the Potala Palace (once home of the Dalai Lama) and Jokhang Temple to the Drepung and Sera Monasteries.

Visit the three largest cities in Central Tibet—Lhasa, Shigatse, and Gyantse—and get a good overview of the culture and landscape of the region on this convenient five-night tour. You don’t have to worry about any permits, transportation, or accommodation, as it’s all taken care of for you. Travel in a comfortable mini-bus, make new friends on a small-group tour, and learn about Tibet first-hand from a local guide.

Explore Tibet with a 15-day tour that travels from Lhasa to the northern and far western regions. Highlights includes Potala Palace, and the Drepung and Sera Monasteries in Lhasa; camping at Everest Base Camp with views of Mt Everest; and trekking around Mt Kailash. See several UNESCO World Heritage sites, the sacred Yamdrok Lake on the way to Shigatse, remote monasteries, and an abundance of stunning scenery.

Discover the highlights of Lhasa with your own private guide on a 4-day tour of Tibet’s capital. See UNESCO World Heritage sites and landmarks such as Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace, and Drepung Monastery, and travel with ease in a private vehicle with hotel or airport pickup and drop-off provided. Admission tickets are purchased on your own, which leaves flexibility to visit the sites that you want.

This spectacular, and comprehensive tour will help you discover multiple highlights in seven days.You’ll travel between spread out attractions in a comfortable vehicle, and will save time researching and planning your itinerary, as it’s all organized for you. Take the stress out of language barriers, as this tour includes a guide. Highlights included Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera monastery, Karo glacier, and Everest Base Camp. 

Enjoy the services of a guide and driver without prepaying attraction tickets on this group tour that checks off the Lhasa highlights over just three nights. See the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery, Barkhor Street, and Norbulingka, summer palace of the Dalai Lama, and share a meal with members of your group. Tour includes travel permits and 2-way transfers between your hotel and the station or the airport.

With its combination of dramatic natural scenery and culture steeped in traditions, Tibet is a journey few travelers make but none regret. Discover the beauty of Tibet's nature and culture on this 4-night tour, which includes visits to top Lhasa attractions as well as the famous Garden Monastery. This tour includes your Tibet Travel Permit, as well as all meals, accommodations, and guided sightseeing experiences as per itinerary.

Journey around the Tibetan region in China on this 6-day tour to Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shigatse, including five nights of accommodations and all transport. Visit Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Tashilhunpo Monastery, and Pelkor Chode Monastery. Wander Barkhor Street, see the 1,300-year-old Jokhang Temple, stop at Yamdrok Lake, and catch sight of the UNESCO-listed Potala Palace, which used to be home to the Dalai Lama.

With legal Tibet entry permit applied by Lhasa local  Tibet travel expert agency at least 15 days before your arrival in Tibet, this highlight Lhasa day trip must be on your to do list because it covers the must see tourists attractions of Jokhang Temple, Barkhor streets and Sera Monastery. This day trip is recommended as your first and easy Lhasa day trip after your arrival in Tibet and before you climb up the many stairs to visit Potala Palace or extend further to Lake Yamdrok, etc. The Tibet entry travel permit allows you a flexible tour in and near Lhasa, just reconfirm with the Lhasa local supplier what your must go places are and when you will arrive in Tibet and when you will leave Tibet. The agency will apply the accurate Tibet entry permits and you can join any flexible tours even after arrival with the same Tibet travel expert agency. You can not miss this brilliant chance.

Travel along one of the world’s most spectacular rail routes during this multi-day, train adventure from Shanghai to Lhasa. Pass by stunning mountain views and scenic provincial villages as you head deep off the beaten track. In Lhasa, you’ll enjoy time to hit the highlights, from the UNESCO-listed Potala Palace to Tibetan handicraft stalls. The tour includes four-star accommodation and visits to two of Tibet’s most fabled monasteries.

In this full-day tour from Lhasa you’ll visit cultural treasures at the Ganden Monastery, and experience amazing mountain scenery on the drive there. The 15th-century monastery is located at almost 12,500 feet (3800 metres) on Wangpori Mountain, so visiting is a good way to experience the Tibetan mountains without the strain of trekking in them!

See the cultural and natural highlights of Tibet on this easy seven-night tour. All of your permits, entrance tickets, accommodation, and transportation will be taken care of, so you don’t have to worry about any logistics. Explore the thriving, modern city of Lhasa as well as traditional old villages, for an overview of Tibet. Tour with a small group and an English-speaking local guide, for an intimate and informative trip.

This comprehensive tour will take you to many of Tibet’s top attractions. You won’t have to worry about arranging transport, as transfers and accommodation are organized for you. Save time researching places to visit, and instead enjoy your action-packed itinerary, which has been carefully planned so you don’t miss any highlights. Best parts of the tour include Drepung Monastery, and Potala Palace in Lhasa, Lake Yamdroktso, Shigatse, Gyantse, and Mt. Everest. 

Enjoy this multi-day tour, which covers historical sites like The Potala palace, Jokhang Temple and Bakor street and the three major monasteries in Tibet: Drepung Monastery, Sera monastery and Ganden Monastery. Apart from that you will have the opportunity to trek Lingkor (circle) and you see the Great Tsongkapa’s meditation cave.

Discover the wonders of Tibet on this 6-day tour. You’ll save hours planning your itinerary, as everything is organized for you, including accommodation, and entrance tickets. Make the most of your time, and visit multiple cities, while traveling in a comfortable vehicle, with a guide. Highlights include Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple, and Potala Palace in Lhasa. You’ll also visit attractions in Gyantse, and Shigatse.

Visit the sacred Samye Monastery on a day-long tour from Lhasa. Surrounded by stunning scenery, the site was the first Buddhist monastery to be built in Tibet. Learn about its lauded mandala design and admire a variety of Asian architectural styles as you explore with a guide. Admission fees are included, but Tibet travel permits are at your own expense and must be arranged with the local supplier 20 days before you travel.

Experience Lhasa over four days with this private tour experience. Pickup and drop-off at the airport or train station are provided on Day 1 and Day 4. On Day 2 and Day 3, enjoy tours with a private guide to Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace, Ganden Monastery, and Sera Monastery. Lunch is included on Days 2 and 3; all other meals are at your own expense. Please note, hotel accommodation is not included or arranged; you must book your accommodation on your own.

Visit Lhasa and Lake Namtso during a 6-day tour that goes to key UNESCO World Heritage sites and natural attractions in Tibet. Take in Lhasa highlights over three days including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery, and Barkhor Street. Then take an overnight tour to Lake Namtso where you can soak in the spectacular scenery before returning for your final night in Lhasa.