Things to Do in Tibet

There are 53 attractions in Tibet. Potala Palace, former tibetan buddhist residence and lhasa landmark, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name

Potala Palace

Former Tibetan Buddhist residence and Lhasa landmark

Mount Kailash

Sacred Himalayan peak important in several religions

Tibetan Himalayan peak and lowest eight-thousander

Lake Manasarovar

Lake Manasarovar

Sacred high-altitude Tibetan lake near Mount Kailash

Namtso

High-altitude Tibetan salt lake, sacred to Buddhists

Gyachung Kang

Highest peak between Cho Oyu and Everest

Pumori

Himalayan peak near Everest popular with climbers

Jokhang

Sacred Tibetan Buddhist temple and major pilgrimage site

Namcha Barwa

Isolated Himalayan peak marking eastern Himalayan bend

Lake Rakshastal

Lake Rakshastal

High altitude saline lake near sacred Lake Manasarovar

Kula Kangri

Remote high Himalayan peak near Tibet-China border

Norbulingka

Traditional Tibetan palace and gardens, Dalai Lama's summer residence

Yamdrok Lake

High-altitude Tibetan lake with striking turquoise waters

Drepung Monastery

Drepung Monastery

One of Tibet's largest Gelug monasteries near Lhasa

Changtse

High Tibetan peak north of Mount Everest

Jongsong Peak

High Himalayan peak near India, China, and Nepal borders

Samye

Historic Tibetan monastery, reputed first in Tibet

Gurla Mandhata

Remote Tibetan mountain peak revered by pilgrims

Gandan Si

Prominent Lhasa Tibetan Buddhist monastery with large Buddha statue

Sera Monastery

Important Lhasa monastery and center of Tibetan learning

Yangra

Prominent Himalayan mountain on Tibet–Nepal border

Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains

Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains

Tibetan mountain range overlooking the central Tibetan Plateau

Lhasa Great Mosque

Lhasa Great Mosque

Historic mosque in Lhasa serving Tibetan Muslim community

Remote high mountain massif in northern Tibet

Labuche Kang

Remote Tibetan Himalayan peak with steep, glaciated slopes

Molamenqing

Prominent Tibetan peak in the Himalaya

Reting Monastery

Reting Monastery

Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Lhasa with historic significance

Rongbuk Monastery

Rongbuk Monastery

High-altitude monastery below Mount Everest's north face

Kardapu

Remote Tibetan peak in the Himalaya.

Ramoche Temple

Historic Lhasa temple housing important Buddha statue

Siling Lake

High-altitude saline lake on the Tibetan Plateau

Kangpenqing

Mindroling Monastery

Mindroling Monastery

Important Nyingma Buddhist monastery with historic murals

Mount Nyenchen Tanglha

Mount Nyenchen Tanglha

Glaciated Himalayan-range massif in Tibet

Nechung

Tibetan monastery historically housing the state oracle

Noijin Kangsang

Noijin Kangsang

Prominent Himalayan peak noted for steep, rugged faces

Porong Ri

High Himalayan peak on the Tibet–Nepal border

Lingtren

Himalayan peak near Everest and Nuptse

Lhamo La-tso

Sacred Tibetan lake used for spiritual visions

Tangra Yumco

High-altitude Tibetan lake on the plateau

Tsurphu Monastery

Tsurphu Monastery

Major Tibetan Buddhist monastery, historic seat of the Karmapa

Menri Monastery

Menri Monastery

Historic Tibetan Bon monastery and cultural center

Tibet Museum

Museum in Lhasa exhibiting Tibetan history and culture

Tsaparang

Ruined hilltop fortress, former Guge kingdom capital

Archaeological Site

Orba Co

High-altitude Tibetan lake in western Tibet

Pagsum Lake

Scenic high-altitude lake in Tibet

Zhari Namco

High-altitude Tibetan lake on the Tibetan Plateau

Puma Yumco

High-altitude Tibetan lake on the plateau

Tradruk Temple

Ancient Tibetan Buddhist temple near Tsetang

Cona Lake

High-altitude lake in Tibet, scenic and remote

Lake Urru

High-altitude lake on the Tibetan Plateau

Longmu Lake

High-altitude lake on Tibetan Plateau

Rakwa Tso

High-altitude Tibetan lake near Himalayan foothills