Most Popular Tibet Attractions
Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Tibet
Administrative Prefectures Division
Tibet Autonomous Region consists of 7 prefectures – Lhasa, the capital city in the middle east, Shigatse Prefecture and Shannan Prefecture in the south, Ngari Prefecture in the west, Nagchu Prefecture in the north and Nyingchi Prefecture, Qamdo Prefecture in the east. Among all 7 prefectures, Lhasa, Shigatse and Nyingchi are the most popular with travelers for their rich travel resources.
Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Tibet
Pick the most highlighting places from the Top 10 Tourist Destinations in Tibet: Lhasa – the culture center of Tibet, Shigatse – gate to Himalaya, Mount Everest – world’s highest peak, Namtso Lake – beautiful holy lake, Gyantse – famous Kumbum and Dzong, Ngari – Mount Kailash, Shannan – the birthplace of Tibet civilization, Nyingchi – Switzerland views, Nagchu – northern wild grasslands and Qamdo – mysterious eastern Tibet.
Lhasa (拉萨)
Lhasa is the capital, cultural center of Tibet. It is usually the starting city of Tibet trips.
Altitude: 3700m
Best Time: All year
Recommended Days to Visit: 2~3 days
Shigatse (日喀则)
Shigatse is the second-largest city in Tibet. It is the gate to Mount Everest, Mount Kailash, and Nepal border.
Altitude: above 4000m
Best Time: All year
Recommended Days to Visit: 1 day
Mount Everest (珠峰)
With a height of 8,848.13 meters (29,029 ft), Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
Altitude: above 4000m
Best Time: All year
Recommended Days to Visit: 1 day
Gyantse (江孜)
Gyantse is a small town with the most fertile farmland in Tibet. It is also a legendary and historical city.
Altitude: 4100m
Best Time: All year
Recommended Days to Visit: 1~2 days
Nyingchi (林芝)
Nyingchi has the most diverse landscapes in Tibet – plateau lakes, wild forests, glaciers, snow peaks…
Altitude: 3100m
Best Time: March to October
Recommended Days to Visit: 2~4 days
Shannan (山南)
Shannan created the first tribe, first kingdom, first palace, first Tibetan monastery in Tibet…
Altitude: 3700m
Best Time: All year
Recommended Days to Visit: 2 days
Ngari (阿里)
Ngari is the most remote place in Tibet. It has the wildest landscape and culture of Tibet.
Altitude: Above 5000m
Best Time: May to October
Recommended Days to Visit: 3~5 days
Nagchu (那曲)
Nagchu has the largest pastures and herd groups in Tibet. A long part of Qinghai Tibet Railway goes through Nagchu.
Altitude: Above 4450m
Best Time: May to October
Recommended Days to Visit: 1~2 days
Qamdo (昌都)
Qamdo prefecture is relatively less cultivated. It is famous for the spread influence of Bon religion.
Altitude: Above 350m
Best Time: April to October
Recommended Days to Visit: 1~2 days