What Is Tibet Really Like? Lhasa, Potala Palace & Everest

A 10-day documentary tour of Tibet, China, visiting Lhasa's sacred temples and monasteries, including Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace, and Drepung Monastery. The journey extends to Yamdrok Lake, Samye Monastery, Gyantse, Shigatse, and Mount Everest, showcasing authentic Tibetan culture and landscape with local guides.

Duration

45 min 8 s

Route distance

4615.4 km

Start

Lhasa

End

Mount Everest

Stops

14

Channel author

Fernweh Chronicles

Timestamps and places

1. 0:00 — Lhasa
2. 3:00 — Jokhang Temple
3. 6:00 — Potala Palace
4. 9:00 — Barkhor Street
5. 12:00 — Drepung Monastery
6. 15:00 — Sera Monastery
7. 18:00 — Yamdrok Lake
8. 21:00 — Samye Monastery
9. 24:00 — Tsangpo River
10. 27:00 — Gyantse
11. 30:00 — Kumbum Monastery
12. 33:00 — Shigatse
13. 36:00 — Tashilhunpo Monastery
14. 39:00 — Mount Everest
15. 42:00 — Tibetan Plateau

Route on the map

What Is TIBET Really Like?

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