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🔥【Ultimate Tibet Guide】7-Day Trip for Just 3000 RMB! Breathtaking Routes Even High-Altitude Newbies Can Conquer 🏔️ Must-Visit TOP5: 1️⃣ Potala Palace (Book 7 days in advance! Follow a guide to understand the mural stories) 2️⃣ Yamdrok Lake (Bluest at noon—bring bread to feed the red-billed gulls) 3️⃣ Everest Base Camp (Stay in a tent to see the Milky Way—most stunning at 3 AM) 4️⃣ Namtso Lake (May-Sept: Circle the lake & pray at Tashi Peninsula) 5️⃣ Jokhang Temple (Join pilgrims at 8 AM for a mesmerizing scripture-turning ritual) 🚗 Beginner-Friendly Itinerary: Day 1-2: Lhasa acclimatization (Potala Palace + Barkhor Street + Sera Monastery debates) Day 3: Yamdrok Lake + Karola Glacier (Private car: 600 RMB/day) Day 4-5: Everest route (Apply for border pass in hometown in advance) Day 6: Namtso Lake (Stay in Damxung to avoid altitude sickness) Day 7: Zhaxi Lhakhang for wealth blessings + souvenir shopping 📸 Photo Tips: • Tibetan costume photoshoot at Barkhor Street (199 RMB with makeup—best light at 10 AM) • Potala Palace viewpoint at Yaowang Hill (Bring a 50 RMB bill for the iconic shot) • Drive 3 km downhill from Yamdrok viewpoint (Avoid tourist crowds) ⚠️ Survival Guide: ❗ No shower on Day 1! Take Rhodiola 10 days in advance ❗ Glucose oral solution works better than oxygen tanks ❗ Sunscreen + sunglasses + lip balm are MUSTS ❗ No shorts/hats in temples 🍵 Unique Experiences: ✔️ Guangming Gangqiong Sweet Tea House (1 RMB/glass—learn to toss coins like locals) ✔️ Wednesday wealth prayers at Zhaxi Lhakhang (Offer white liquor & khata scarves) ✔️ Make tsampa at a Tibetan home (Butter tea helps with altitude sickness) 💰 Money-Saving Hacks: • Hostel carpooling is 50% cheaper than tours • Haggle hard at Barkhor Market for souvenirs • Free winter entry (Accommodation costs half) 🎁 Hidden Gems: • Princess Wencheng outdoor drama (Wear a down jacket at night) • Capture Potala reflections at Nanshan Park (Free & less crowded)
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