Activities in Lhasa

Yamdrok Lake is a sacred turquoise lake cradled between mountain passes about 100 km southwest of Lhasa. Its vivid blue-green waters, backed by the 7,191-meter Nojin Kangsang glacier, create one of the most photographed landscapes in all of Tibet.

Namtso Lake is one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in Tibet — a vast, shimmering turquoise lake at 4,718 meters, surrounded by snow-capped peaks of the Nyenchen Tanglha range. As one of Tibet's three great sacred lakes, it draws both pilgrims and travelers seeking some of the most dramatic scenery on the Tibetan Plateau.

The Lingkor is the outer pilgrimage circuit that encircles the entire old city of Lhasa, including the Potala Palace and the Jokhang Temple. Walking the Lingkor at dawn alongside devoted Tibetan pilgrims is one of the most profound cultural experiences available in the city.