16 Unforgettable Things to Do in Tibet

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Of all the sites in Tibet, this one is the most famous and the one that most people will recognize from the travel magazines.

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Drepung Monastery

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Sera Monastery

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Observe A Monk Debate in Lhasa

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Jokhang Temple

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Spend Some Time on Barkhor Street

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Interact With the Locals

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16 Unforgettable Things to Do in Tibet

Of all the sites in Tibet, this one is the most famous and the one that most people will recognize from the travel magazines.

Visit the Potala Palace

Drepung Monastery

Sera Monastery

Much like the Drepung, the Sera Monastery offers that same brilliant contrast of colors and locals.

Observe A Monk Debate in Lhasa

Jokhang Temple

It is located smack dab in the center of Lhasa and is surrounded by the famous Barkhor Street, where hundreds of Tibetans spend their day walking and praying.

Spend Some Time on Barkhor Street

This is an excellent place in Lhasa, Tibet to people watch, engage with the locals and get fantastic photos.

Interact With the Locals

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