Lhasa

Roof of the World

Sacred Tibetan capital with the magnificent Potala Palace.

Don't miss

  • The Potala Palace above the city
  • Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor kora
  • Sera Monastery's afternoon debate

Best time to visit: May–October; acclimatise gently at 3,650m

Visas: Australian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days — an arrangement scheduled to end on 31 December 2026, so confirm the rules for your travel dates.

Tours visiting Lhasa