Located in the Qinghai Lake Basin in the northeastern part of Qinghai Province, it is China's largest inland lake and the largest saltwater lake in China. Formed by a fault between Datong and Mountains, the lake is fed by dozens of rivers. Here, the beauty of the grasslands and the vast calmness of the lake are intertwined, which creates the great beauty of Qinghai Lake. Named "China's Most Beautiful Five Great Lakes" by China National Geographic magazine.

The pinnacle of Tibetan art is the Tibetan Thangka scroll. 

The Thangka housed in the Museum of China Tibetan Medicine Culture is over 2000 ft long and was the longest in the world until 2015. More than 400 top craft artists from Tibet, Mongolia, Han and Tu ethnicities collaborated on it for four years. It uses traditional Tibetan painting techniques, and is crafted with paints from precious materials such as gold powder, jade and coral. The scrolls are based on the Tibetan history and the sects of Tibetan Buddhism, and depict the essence of culture of the snowy plateau. Tour the museum with a docent for a succinct background lecture.

The Tibet Railway was completed in 2006 and was one of the four major infrastructure projects in China's new millennium plan. Starting from Xining in Qinghai in the east and terminating in Lhasa in the west, the railway is 1,956 kilometers (1,215 mi) long and connects Tibet to mainland China. Once considered “impossible to build” owing to its isolated wilderness, long distance, and inhospitable environment, the railway is a remarkable feat of human engineering holding several records: world’s highest railway, highest rail tunnel, and longest bridge on permafrost.

Norbulingka means "Treasured Park" in native Tibetan, and is the name granted to the traditional summer residence of the Dalai Lama. The palace itself covers over 360,000 sq meters and more than 374 rooms, but the most remarkable feature of Norbulinka are the grounds which feature the best landscape and most ancient gardens in Tibet, which makes it one of the most popular outdoor spaces in Lhasa.

Built in 1419, Sera Monastery is one of the six main temples of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Together with Drepung Monastery and Ganden Monastery, it is known as one of the Three Great Temples of Lhasa. Sera Monastery is most well-known for their public debates which are held daily in their courtyard. Here, we can observe philosophical arguments featuring intense gestures and vigorous verbal exchanges. The unique style is eye-opening! 

From the Fifth Dalai Lama until exile of the Fourteenth in 1959, Potala Palace has been the home of the Dalai Lamas and is one of the most iconic views of Tibet. Soaring over the city of Lhasa, it was the center of Tibetan politics and religion. The grounds are a large-scale palace-style complex, and the entire palace has a distinctive Tibetan style. In 1994, Potala Palace was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, countless treasures are stored in the palace, which now functions as a museum. 

The name "Chakpori" means "Horn of Mountain", which is 3,725 meters above sea level. 

A prominent medical school from the 1600s once sat on this site, but was destroyed during the Lhasa uprising in 1959. Today, beautiful rock carvings still survive. Its position just south of Potala Palace makes it one of the best angles for viewing the palace. In early morning or twilight hours, photographers often gather here, waiting for the first rays of light or waning sun to illuminate Potala Palace. 

Located in the center of ancient Lhasa, it is the most splendid building from the era of the Tibetan Empire (618-842AD). Built by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gambo (the first king of a unified Tibet) to commemorate his marriage to the Chinese Princess Wencheng, it combines the architectural styles of Tibet, China, Nepal and India and has inspired thousands of pieces of Tibetan religious architecture.   With a history spanning 1350 years, Jokhang Temple has supreme status in Tibetan Buddhism.

Surrounding Jokhang Temple in Lhasa is Barkhor Street, a lively and popular square full of local shops and cafes. Because it surrounds Jokhang Temple, it is known as the "Holy Road" for Tibetans and many navigate the street in a clockwise direction while they are here on pilgrimmage. Barkhor Street retains the original features of the ancient city of Lhasa; the streets are paved with hand-polished stones and old-fashioned houses are preserved next to them.