Xizang

A snowy plateau on the roof of the world, where sacred lakes and mountains, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and magnificent canyons captivate visitors.

Xizang (Tibet) lies in the southwest of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with an average elevation above 4,000 meters, and the Himalayas stretch along its southern border. The Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple in Lhasa are the core of its World Heritage sites. Zetang in Shannan is one of the cradles of Tibetan culture, Namtso, Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar are sacred lakes and mountains, and the ruins of the Guge Kingdom in Zanda are mysterious and spectacular. The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, Lulang in Nyingchi, Yadong and Gyirong Valley are known for their forests and canyons. The best season is May–October, and altitude sickness is a concern. Foreign visitors must obtain a permit to enter Xizang. Lhasa Gonggar Airport is the main gateway, and you can also enter by the Qinghai-Tibet Railway and the Sichuan–Tibet and Yunnan–Tibet highways.

Destinations

Itineraries

Ngari Loop: Mount Kailash Kora, Guge Kingdom, and Northern Route – Depart from Lhasa to visit Mount Everest, complete the Mount Kailash Kora, explore the Guge Kingdom and Pangong Tso, an…
Sichuan-Tibet Highway G318: Chengdu to Lhasa – Traverse Western Sichuan and Eastern Tibet along National Highway 318, crossing high mountain passes, glaciers, and lus…
Self-Drive Tour of Yadong, Mount Everest, and Gyirong Valley in Tsang – Drive along the northern foothills of the Himalayas, connecting Yadong Valley, Mount Everest, and Gyirong Valley to exp…
East-to-West Tibet Traverse: Nyingchi, Lhasa, and Mount Everest – Fly into lower-altitude Nyingchi to acclimate, then head to Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake, and Mount Everest, covering both the e…
In-Depth Self-Drive Tour of Nyingchi, Bome, and Mêdog – From Sosong, Lulang, and Yigong to Bome, drive along the Zhamo Highway into Mêdog, staying three nights to fully experi…
Yunnan-Tibet Highway Self-Drive: Lijiang to Lhasa – A classic road trip from Lijiang to Lhasa via Shangri-La, Meili, Yanjing, and Nyingchi.
Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse & Mount Everest – The most classic route for first-time visitors to Tibet: acclimatize in Lhasa for three days, then travel through Shiga…
Lhasa, Shannan, Yamdrok Tso & Namtso – Travel outward from Lhasa to Shannan and two sacred lakes, covering the cradle of Tibetan civilization while skipping E…
Nyingchi, Basum Tso & Namcha Barwa – Fly in and out of Mainling Airport to visit Basum Tso, Lulang Forest, and Sosong Village, enjoying snow-capped peaks an…
Qinghai-Tibet Highway: Xining to Lhasa – Follow the Qinghai-Tibet Highway across Hoh Xil and the Tanggula Pass, passing Namtso to enter Lhasa.
Lhasa First Visit Classics – Day one to acclimatise to the altitude, then two days to cover the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Drepung and Sera…
Lhasa Old Town In-Depth and Yamdrok Lake – Explore the old town's temples, Norbulingka and the Tibet Museum at a relaxed pace, with a day trip to Yamdrok Lake.