The unique plateau scenery and mysterious sanctuary in Tibet is worthy of feeling with your whole being. The following 20 sights are the most popular and charming ones. If you travel to Tibet in China, do not miss them! 

1. Potala Palace

Mainly comprised by the White Palace (administerial building) and the Red Palace (religious building), Potala Palace is famous for its grand buildings, complicated constructions, devotional atmosphere and splendid artworks.

2. Jokhang Temple

With an area of 25,100 square meters (about six acres), the Jokhang Temple is a four-storey timber complex with a golden top. It adopted the architectural styles of the Tang Dynasty, as well as those of Tibet and Nepal. It is the ultimate pilgrimage destination for Tibetan Pilgrims.

3. Norbulingka

Morbulingka, or “Jewelled Garden”, was the site of the Dalai Lamas’ summer palace. From the mid 18th century, each successive Dalai Lama moved to the park during the summer season, and carried out all their religious and political affairs from there.

4. Barkhor Street

As a symbol of Lhasa, Barkhor Street is a magical place showing the original outlook of Lhasa. Varied shops offer the prayer wheels, long-sleeve 'chuba' (the Tibetan people's traditional clothes), Tibetan knives and some religious articles for sale. Furthermore, some shops sell 'Thangka' (the Tibetan scroll painting), which is a unique art of Tibet with the themes of religion, history, literature, science and customs.

5. Yangbajing

Yangbajing is famous for its hot springs and geothermal system. While the surrounding areas are extremely cold, Yangbajing is a green highland covered in smoke and steam emitted from the springs. The hotspring is ideal to cure certain illnesses and the place to refresh oneself while admiring the snow-covered Nyainqen-tanggula Mountains.

6. Sera Monastery

It is one of three famous monasteries in Lhasa along with the Drepung Monastery and the Ganden Monastery. Its main buildings are the Coqen Hall, Zhacang (college) and Kamcun (dormitory). Colorful debates on Buddhist doctrines are held here and these employ a style distinctive from those at Lhasa's other famous monasteries.

7. Drepung Monastery

The Drepung Monastery is known as the most important monastery of Gelugpa in Tibetan Buddhism. It is considered one of the 'Three Great Monasteries'.  The major buildings are Ganden Potrang, Coqen Hall, the four Zhacangs (or Tantric colleges), and Kamcuns.

8. Tashilhunpo Monastery

Tashilhunpo Monastery is one of the Six Big Monasteries of Gelugpa (or Yellow Hat Sect) in Tibet. Also called the Heap of Glory, the monastery covers an area of nearly 300,000 square meters. visitors can see the grand buildings with golden roofs and white walls, The Maitreya Chapel by strolling into the monastery on the west side of Tashilhunpo and the biggest statue of a sitting Maitreya Buddha inside the chapel.

9. Yamdrok Lake

Yamdrok Lake is one of four such holy lakes. It is revered as a talisman and is said to be part of the life-spirit of the Tibetan nation. It is the largest lake in southern Tibet, and it is said that if its water is dry, Tibet will no longer be habitable.

10. Segrila Mountain

Segrila Mountain is one of four holy mountains in Tibet. It has fresh air and graceful environment. In the high altitudes of 4728 meters, a sea of forests, clouds, rock and snowy peaks stops eye ground.

11. Namtso Lake

Namtso Lake is the second largest saltwater lake in China. It's considered to be one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Many pilgrims go there and walk around the lake praying for good fortunes annually. Additionally, selected as one of the five most beautiful lakes in China, it attracts a lot of tourists as well.

12. Basum Lake

The Basum Lake is an alpine lake at the middle and upper reaches of the Ba River, which is the largest tributary of the Nyang River. The blue, limpid lake water and the verdant mountain around the lake combine into a charming scene that can be compared with those in Switzerland. Going upstream from the Basum Lake to the source of the mainstream and the tributaries, one can see large mountain glaciers.

13. Karuola Glacier

Karuola Glacier is about 71 kilometers (about 44 miles) from Gyangtse County. You can even see this amazing glacier from the road beside it. Karuola Glacier is about 5,600 meters north of the main peak of Karuola Mountain. Due to smoke pollution from motor vehicles, the entire glacier is now divided into black and white layers, which gives a distinctive beauty to this masterpiece of nature.

14. Mutuo

Mutuo is one of the most mysterious places in Tibet, which brings temptation to many Tibetan.

15. Mount Qomolangma

Mount Qomolangma, also called Mt. Everest, is the highest peak in the world. Its Tibetan meaning of 'Goddess the Third' adds more mysterious color and magic power to the subject. As a result, it has intrigued all kinds of people since it was first discovered. Pilgrims trek long distances to present a pious worship, climbing enthusiasts run great risks to challenge its high altitude and the common tourists also yearn for a reverent look at this holy peak.

16. Yarlung Tsangpo River

In Chinese, Yarlung Tsangpo River means water flowing down from the crest. Found in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, known as 'the roof of the world', the Yarlung Tsangpo River is the biggest river in Tibet and also holds the position as being the river found at the highest altitude across the world.

17. Tanglha

Nyenchen Tanglha is one of the four well-known holy mountains in Tibet. In ancient Tibetan myths Nyenchen Tanglha and Namco are not only a holy mountain and a sacred lake but also a married couple sworn to live and die together.

18. Benri Mountain

Benri Mountain is covered with forests. In spring it is a sea of flowers and in winter a snowy world that likes crystals.

19. Tibet Museum

The museum is equipped with modern facilities to ensure quality service for visitors and safety and efficient administration of the museum itself. Here exhibits are introduced in Japanese, English, Tibetan, and Chinese, in order to accommodate visitors from all over the world.

20. Manasarovar Lake

It is one of the highest fresh-water lakes in the world. Lake Manasarovar is relatively round in shape. The lake freezes in winter and melts only in the spring.