The most beautiful places in Tibet
The best of Tibet
Tibet offers plenty of beautiful places. There are dozens of temples, the Dzong Fortress and, of course, the breathtaking scenery of the highest upland plains of the world. In addition, the South is bordered by the highest mountain range in the world – the Himalayas. Come and see the most beautiful places Tibet offers
Potala Palce
The most famous monument in Tibet
Potala Palace is the unmistakable symbol of Tibet in the capital of Lhasa. It is also a monastery and the former palace of the Dalai Lama. This huge building has 13 floors and includes monumental tombstones of the Dalai Lamas continue reading
Tibetan Everest BC
View of Mount Everest from the north
Mount Everest looks completely different from the northern, Tibetan side than from the Nepalese side. In addition, it is easily accessible – you can get almost to the base camp by motor vehicles. Even so, a visit to this place is worth it – to enjoy the highest mountain in the world continue reading
Palcho Gompa
Gorgeous Monastery in Gyantse
Palcho Gompa is a beautiful monastery located on the outskirts of Gyantse. The Kumbum is the largest stupa in Tibet. In addition, it is set in a beautiful location over the scenic valley of the Nyang Chu River. continue reading
Namtso Lake
Sacred Tibetan Lake
Namtso (4,729m asl) /sometimes also written as Nam Co/ is the largest lake in the Tibetan Autonomous Republic and one of the world's highest lakes in the world at all. Thanks to the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain Range (Nyainqêntanglha) stretching south of the lake there are very beautiful mountain views from the lake. For locals is this lake sacred, and since ancient ages there have been groups of pilgrims from all over Tibet. continue reading
Shigatse Dzong
The famous Tibetan fortress above Shigatse
Probably the biggest landmark of Shigatse is the massive fortress „Dzong“. During the „Cultural Revolution“, the fortress was badly damaged, now it is beautifully repaired and the view of it is breathtaking from all sides. It now serves as a museum of Tibetan culture continue reading
Gyantse Dzong
An almost impregnable castle above Gyantse
Gyantse Dzong is built on a massive rock above an otherwise wide valley at an altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level. It is a real landmark of Gyantse. It is considered one of the largest and best-preserved Tibetan castles continue reading
Tashilhunpo Monastery
The seat of the Panchen Lama
Tashilhunpo Temple is not located in the second largest city in Tibet – Shigatse. It is the seat of the Panchen Lama, the second largest Tibetan authority. The temple is really large, so it will not surprise you that several thousand monks once lived in it continue reading
Suge la pass
One of the world's highest road passes
Suge la Pass (5,452m asl) is one of the world's highest motorized passes. You will find it in a deserted landscape near Qiongmo Kangri Mountain (7,048 m asl). If you want to visit this place during your trip in Tibet, it is necessary to arrange in advance, as this pass is not on a classic trip itinerary. continue reading
Jokhang Temple
The Most Holy Temple of Tibet
The Jokhang Temple, located in the historic center of Lhasa in Barkhor Square, is considered to be the holiest temple of Tibet. Together with Potala palace, it is the most remarkable monument of Lhasa continue reading
Brahmaputra
The highest river in the world
The Brahmaputra, known in Tibet as Yarlung Tsangpo, is considered to be the highest river in the world. This is due to the fact that it flows practically throughout southern Tibet from west to east. It springs near the sacred mountain Kailash continue reading
