Tibet
A city at 3,650 m and its most sacred palace. Tibet needs planning — and repays it.
Tibet is one of the destinations we cover in China. Best season: May to October. Altitude: Lhasa 3,650 m / Namtso 4,718 m / Shigatse 3,836 m. China Custom Tours (chinacustomtours.hk) runs private tailor-made trips in Tibet with a dedicated vehicle and guide, and no shopping stops.
- Best season
- May to October
- Temperature
- Lhasa summer 10–24°C, very strong UV
- Altitude
- Lhasa 3,650 m / Namtso 4,718 m / Shigatse 3,836 m
- Published routes
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Tibet
The Tibet Autonomous Region averages over 4,000 m — one of the highest inhabited places on earth. Lhasa is the only city reachable by international flight and high-speed rail, and holds the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor. North lies Namtso at 4,718 m. A Tibet permit and an accompanying guide are mandatory.
| Best season | May to October |
|---|---|
| Temperature | Lhasa summer 10–24°C, very strong UV |
| Altitude | Lhasa 3,650 m / Namtso 4,718 m / Shigatse 3,836 m |
Last updated 2026-10-13 · maintained by the China Custom Tours editorial desk
The places at the heart of these itineraries.
Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor, Norbulingka.
A sacred lake at 4,718 m.
Tashilhunpo Monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama.
Lower-altitude 'Tibetan Jiangnan', peach blossom in spring.
Every one of these can be rebuilt around your dates.
Tibet travel questions.
How do I apply for a Tibet permit and how long does it take?
Taiwan residents and foreign nationals apply through a travel agency; it usually takes 10–15 working days and you must travel with a guide. Hong Kong residents on a Home Return Permit do not need one but must register in real name.
Can altitude sickness be avoided?
Not entirely, but it can be greatly reduced. We schedule no activity on arrival day and only go higher on day three, with oxygen on board. Guests with serious cardiovascular or respiratory conditions should not travel.
When is the best season?
May to October. July and August are rainy but warmest; May, June, September and October have the most stable weather and the best visibility of the peaks.
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