A Guide for First-Time Travelers to Tibet: Enjoying the Roof of the World

How can you keep waiting to visit the long-awaited pure land? Pack your bags and go at a moment’s notice, diving headfirst into the embrace of the Roof of the World~ The snow-capped mountains feel so close they might crash into your eyes, prayer flags sway devoutly in the wind, the sacred lakes are dazzlingly blue, and the starry sky is several times denser than in the city. Every breath you take is wrapped in a sense of healing! 【7-Day Tibet Adventure Diary】 👉D1 Lhasa at a slow pace｜Pilgrimage to the Potala Palace + Kora around Barkhor Street (gradually adapt to the 3650m altitude, no rush) 👉D2 Head to the greenery of Nyingchi｜Breathe in the fresh air along the green mountains and rivers, ending at Suosong Village to catch a “fan display” of Namjagbarwa 👉D3 Sunrise golden mountain strike｜Wake up early to see Namjagbarwa bathed in golden light, then rush to Yamdrok Lake in the afternoon to see the blue lake 👉D4 Double lake beauty spree｜Every snap along the lakeside road of Yamdrok Lake is wallpaper-worthy, chase the sunset at Namtso from the Zhaxi Peninsula in the evening 👉D5 Rush to the top of the world｜Depart from Namtso, head straight to the 5200m Everest Base Camp 👉D6 Everest sunset special｜Watch the valley turn orange under the sunset, overnight in Shigatse to recharge 👉D7 Return to Lhasa to wrap up｜End this wild and healing plateau journey 🌿 Altitude sickness tips (tested and reliable!) ✅ Stop intense exercise 2 weeks before entering Tibet! Pause running and gym workouts, just take occasional walks to train your lungs about a month ahead ✅ Don’t wash your hair or bathe right after arriving at high altitude! I endured 4 days without washing; feeling good physically lets you enjoy the scenery better! 👉Produced by a local Tibetan brand, featuring natural high-altitude maca as the core ingredient, extracted with modern herbal technology, gentle and safe. 👉No need to take in advance, just take 1-2 pills anytime after meals～ 🎒 Simplified packing list (no-fail version) ▪️Documents: ID card + border pass (must-have for Everest! Prepare in advance to avoid delays) ▪️Clothing: shell jacket + fleece liner + sun hat + warm gloves (add down jacket or rent a military coat in winter for convenience) ▪️Skincare: SPF50+ sunscreen + hydrating mask + lip balm (the plateau is dry enough to cause peeling, moisturizing and sun protection are essential) ▪️Medicine: maca pills + glucose + ibuprofen (be prepared, confidently face the plateau) Although some scenery was unfortunately missed due to weather and holiday time limits, Tibet is never a place you can see all at once~ It is a promise about waiting, faith, and freedom. Next time, come again to unlock more plateau surprises!