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Top 10 Best Things to Do near Lhasa [2025]
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Basomtso
4.6
/5
2716 reviews
7.6
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Based on 3 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608945412011
Address: Basong Co, Gongbo'gyamda, Nyingchi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Boat tour: Zaxi Island scenery
Lake island & Jeba Village
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Driving through Basongcuo (also known as Cuogao Lake) is located in Gongbu Jiangda County, Nyingchi City, about 3480 meters above sea level, is the famous holy lake of Red Church. The lake is clear and green, surrounded by snowy mountains, dense forests, known as "world wonderland". There is a thousand-year-old temple "Cuozong Temple" on Tashi Island in the heart of the lake, which integrates Tibetan Buddhism and natural landscape. Basongcuo has different scenery in the four seasons, with peach blossoms reflecting snow in spring and forests in autumn. It was rated as a national 4A-level scenic spot in 2000 and promoted to a national 5A-level tourist scenic spot in 2017. It is an important ecological tourism and pilgrimage site in eastern Tibet.
🏞️ Basongcuo, Tibetan meaning "green water", is the largest freshwater lake in eastern Tibet, where the lake is crystal clear, surrounded by snowy mountains, known as "world wonderland". 🏞️ Recommended tour route Day1: After entering the park, take a sightseeing bus - arrive at the lake heart island - Millennium Temple (Cuozong Gongba Temple) - Lakeside plank road Day2: Go to Basongcuo's "secret" - Xincuo, the scenery along the way is primitive and magnificent, suitable for hiking lovers. 🚶♀️ In the evening, you can live in a nearby Tibetan-style homestay, experience local Tibetan culture, and taste Tibetan meals, such as butter tea, wontons, etc. 🍵 This secret hidden between the snow-capped mountains and the forest is waiting for you to explore. Whether it is the lake and the mountains, or the Tibetan culture, you will linger. Come and start your journey to Bassonsso.
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Yamdrok Yumtso
4.6
/5
2279 reviews
7.3
Based on 243 reviews
89.6 km from downtown
Phone +8608916795995
Address: Yamzho Yumco, Shannan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 hours
Highlights:
Sunrise over lake from observatory
Himalayan sacred lake & 155 miles
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Yangzhuoyu Lake, also known as Yangzhuoyucuo, Tibetan meaning "Biyu Lake" or "Swan Lake", is located in Langkazi County, Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region, is the largest closed inland lake in the southern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and is one of the three major sacred lakes in Tibet. Yangzhuoyu Lake is bright and blue, with rich and beautiful scenery, integrating snow-capped mountains, glaciers, islands, pastures, farms and hot springs. The color of the lake will change with the changes of the light exposure, resulting in different lake colors. Yangzhuoyu Lake has become one of the important attractions of Tibet tourism with its unique natural scenery and rich cultural connotation, and is also an important base for studying the lake ecosystem and Tibetan culture of the plateau.
Yang Zhuoyucuo, that is a place that people can't forget at a glance. From a distance, Yanghuo is like a blue ribbon, going around between the mountains, and approaching to see that the lake is crystal clear. The color of the lake will change due to different times and different weather. On a sunny day, it is azure blue, and the color of the sky is against each other, so that people can't tell where the lake is and where the sky is; on a cloudy day, it is gray and blue, and there is a mysterious feeling. The mountains by the lake also have its beauty, and some mountains are covered with a layer of white snow, shining under the sun. There will be a group of yaks eating grass at the foot of the mountain. In general, Yang Zhuoyucuo is the kind of place that can make you completely calm down and feel and go once and you will never forget it.
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Nam Co Sheng Xiang Tian Men
4.2
/5
280 reviews
6.6
From SEK 27.00
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8615608995275
Address: Namutso Scenic Area, Bangor County, Nagqu City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Padmasambhava's sacred wedding site
Two perfect arcs formed
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The Holy Elephant Gate, the Wonderland on earth! Standing in front of the Holy Elephant Gate, you will feel that nature is really a magical work! This natural stone arch, like a giant elephant bowed its head to drink water, and like a gate to heaven, shocking to people's speechlessness. The blue sky, white clouds, snow mountains, holy lake, all gathered here, beautiful like a painting, every shot is a blockbuster! The lake in Namco is blue and bright, and the snowy mountains in the distance are shining, the sun is shining, and the lake is shining, as if scattered a diamond. Standing under the heaven gate, the wind blows over the ear, and feels that the soul has been purified, and all the troubles can be thrown behind your head in an instant. This is not only the beautiful scenery, but also the sacred atmosphere. Tibetans regard it as a holy place, and every step is full of the power of faith. Worth a visit! !
The Holy Elephant Gate is absolutely amazing! This place is on the north bank of Namco, two boulders arched like elephant noses into a gate, with the blue lake and snow-capped mountains behind it, it is almost the same as the place where the gods live! Just standing there is a blockbuster film, the clouds are low as if you can reach out. The most amazing thing is that the color of the lake will change, the morning milk blue, the afternoon emerald green, and the sun will turn golden when it sets, like magic! Although the road is a bit bumpy, the moment you see the scenery, all the hard work is worth it. I can feel the magnificent and magical beauty of Tibet at the same time. I heard that it is still a holy place of Tibetan Buddhism. I feel that my soul has been purified under the door. Come to Tibet and don't let this "gate of heaven" come, it's really white!
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Kadinggou Scenic Area
4.4
/5
144 reviews
6.3
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Based on 9 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8613908941987
Address: Bayi, Nyingchi, Tibet, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Explore Tibetan culture & religion
Natural oxygen bar & ion-rich
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Kadinggou Scenic Area is a pleasant natural treasure! From the moment I stepped into this land, I was attracted by its magnificent landscape. The clear stream is flowing, the air is fresh and pleasant, as if every step can step out of the troubles of life. Walking along the trail, the greenery and wild flowers are refreshing, and the outline of the distant mountains is more mysterious under the sunset. Whether it is looking for peace alone or sharing a good time with family and friends, Kadinggou is the ideal choice. Really recommend to friends who love nature, the beauty here is definitely worth a visit!
Kadinggou is really worth a visit. I stayed here for a day. Although the scenic spot is not very big, many natural Buddha statues are refreshing to see. The foggy morning to the sunny afternoon are completely two different worlds.
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Karola Glacier
4.3
/5
257 reviews
6.1
>100 km from downtown
Address: Gyangze, Xigaze, Tibet, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
Highlights:
Hike to glacier's edge
Famous movie filming locations
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Kajola Glacier has become the core natural landscape of the southern Tibetan ring road with its rare accessibility of the highway, the strange landscape of ice Tallinn and the film and television cultural label. However, man-made destruction and climate threats are accelerating its demise, and it is recommended to visit as soon as possible during the best viewing period (spring and autumn) to retain the beauty of the "Tangka hanging on the mountain wall" in awe.
The magnificent natural landscape of Kazola Glacier attracts the eyes of countless travelers with its cold and mysterious temperament. As an important tourist attraction in Tibet, Kazola Glacier not only shows the magical power of nature, but also witness the course of the earth's climate change.
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Tashilhunpo Monastery
4.6
/5
595 reviews
5.7
From SEK 570.00
Based on 254 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608928825220
Address: 7 Jijilangka Rd, Sangzhuzi Qu, Rikaze Shi, Xizang Zizhiqu, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Capture Nianchu River's beauty
Snowy mountain views & more
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Situated in the heart of Tibet, Shigatse is proud of its famous Tashilunbu Temple, one of the six major temples of Tibetan Buddhism Gelu. Founded in 1447, Gendunzhuba, a disciple of Zongkaba, laid the cornerstone himself, and it has become a cultural treasure that worships countless Buddha statues and treasures of Buddhist classics.
Tashilhunpo Monastery is the largest and most prestigious Gelugpa Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Shigatse, Tibet. With a history of nearly a thousand years, it is the residence of the Panchen Lama. The monastery is filled with magnificent halls and a strong religious atmosphere, attracting many tourists and believers.
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