A One-Day Trip to Tibet for Female College Students

First time in Lhasa, Tibet 🌻? Explore the unique charm of the City of Sunlight! Before You Go 1. Documents: Bring your ID card. If you are eligible for scenic spot discounts, bring your student ID. 2. Clothing: Lhasa has large temperature differences between day and night. Wear a light jacket and a long skirt during the day, and add a down jacket at night. Pack a sun hat, sunglasses, and sun-protective clothing. 3. Medicine 💊: Prepare anti-altitude sickness medication such as Rhodiola (take it in advance). Bring cold medicine, stomach medicine, and motion sickness medicine. 4. Other: Thermos 🏆, power bank 🎁, camera 📸 (optional). Itinerary Morning: Potala Palace - Norbulingka 1. Potala Palace: Book tickets 🎟 one day in advance on the "Potala Palace Ticket Booking System" WeChat mini-program. Ticket prices are CNY 100/person during peak season and CNY 50/person during off-season. Arrive at 9am. First, go to the Yaowang Mountain Observation Deck and buy a CNY 50 banknote with the Potala Palace as the background for CNY 2. Enter the palace, follow the guide to learn about the history and culture, and be mindful of the visiting time. 2. Norbulingka: Exit from the east gate of the Potala Palace and you will arrive at Norbulingka. The park surrounds the Dragon King Pond. You can stroll along the lake, watch Tibetans turn prayer wheels, feed fish, and experience local life. Lunch: Tibetan Food Experience At the Guangminggang Qiong Sweet Tea House near the park, order Tibetan noodles 🍜 (CNY 10-15), meat pies 🌮 (CNY 5-10), and sweet tea 🍵 (CNY 5-10/pound). The Tibetan noodles are chewy, the meat pies are crispy, and the sweet tea is rich. Afternoon: Barkhor Street - Jokhang Temple 1. Barkhor Street: Walk clockwise with the Tibetans and feel the power of faith. The street is lined with shops where you can buy souvenirs such as Thangka paintings, Tibetan carpets, and Tibetan jewelry, but pay attention to quality and price. 2. Jokhang Temple: Open from 1pm to 5:30pm. Tickets are CNY 85/person. Inside the temple, there are precious cultural relics and Buddha statues. From the golden roof, you can overlook Barkhor Street. Evening: Enjoy the Night View Go to Yutuo Road Pedestrian Street, which is close to Jokhang Temple and offers a view of the Potala Palace at night. You can have yak beef hot pot 🥘 at a nearby restaurant for CNY 100-150 per person. Transportation Guide 1. City bus 🚌: Download the "Lhasa Smart Bus" app. It can reach some scenic spots, and the fare is CNY 1-2. 2. Taxi 🚖: Taxis are readily available in Lhasa. Make sure the meter is running and avoid detours. Precautions 1. Respect local religious customs. Do not wear short skirts or shorts when entering temples, and do not take photos at will. 2. Avoid strenuous exercise upon arrival in Lhasa to prevent altitude sickness. 3. Keep your belongings safe and be vigilant in crowded areas.