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Lhasa 3-day itinerary

Lhasa in 3 Days

Essential Lhasa covering the three must-sees: Potala, Jokhang, and a monastery.

Day 1

Acclimatisation & First Temple

Morning

Rest and acclimatise — light walk around the city

Lhasa city centre
Afternoon

Jokhang Temple + Barkhor Circuit

Barkhor area3 hours
Evening

Sweet tea at a Barkhor rooftop tea house

Barkhor Street1 hour
Meal tips: Keep meals light on day 1 — altitude affects digestion • Tibetan sweet tea (not butter tea) is a safe bet
Day 2

Potala Palace & Monks' Debate

Morning

Potala Palace tour (booked in advance)

Potala Palace3 hours
Afternoon

Sera Monastery (Monks' Debate at 3pm)

Sera Monastery (5 km north)2.5 hours
Evening

Tibetan dinner + free time

City centre
Meal tips: Try Tibetan momos (dumplings) and thenthuk (noodle soup) for dinner
Day 3

Summer Palace & Departure

Morning

Norbulingka (Dalai Lama's summer palace)

Norbulingka (west end of city)2 hours
Afternoon

Final Barkhor market shopping + departure

Barkhor Street2 hours
Meal tips: Last chance for Tibetan sweet tea before the airport

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