Things to do in Tibet

We participated in a 4-person guided tour of the Potala Palace and were extremely satisfied. The Potala Palace is a place well worth visiting, with many ancient murals, cultural relics, and architecture. Our guide, Chen Hui, provided detailed explanations, allowing us to learn more about Tibetan culture and gain a lot of valuable insight.

Although many may not have heard of Youxia Ke, this tour group is very well-known in China. One of the reasons for its popularity is the well-organized group size, and our guide, Ah Wei, was incredibly passionate about sharing information about Yubeng and its surrounding environment. He went above and beyond, even taking photos for the group, which gave me a sense of warmth that surpassed what I'd expect from a typical guide. Regarding this trekking tour, Yubeng Village is currently under development, so you'll encounter many electric and pickup trucks on the way into the village. However, there's a chance the road will be fully accessible in a year, so it might be worth checking the situation before visiting then. On the first day, you'll need to carry your luggage for three days into the village. If you feel you can't manage the walk, you can pay for a pickup truck to take you part of the way. You can even pay to ride a mule for a short distance. Trekking to the Sacred Waterfall is a special experience, but the route to Ice Lake is quite strenuous, so it's advisable to have some mountaineering experience beforehand. All in all, I highly recommend joining this tour group for a trek to Yubeng.

5-star strongly recommended! A huge thank you to our driver and guide, Master Chang Zhengjun, for this trip to Tibet. He has extensive experience driving on high-altitude mountain roads with steady driving skills, ensuring a smooth ride around curves. The vehicle was clean and tidy, and we felt completely safe throughout the entire journey. Master Chang is very familiar with Tibetan routes, local customs, and culture. His commentary along the way was vivid and engaging. He knows many hidden, picturesque photo spots, would proactively stop the car for us to take pictures, and paced the itinerary very well without ever rushing us. He constantly checked on our physical condition throughout the trip, repeatedly reminding us of altitude sickness precautions, thoughtfully monitoring our well-being, and proactively helping us carry our luggage. He is genuine and honest, with zero hidden fees or forced shopping throughout the tour, and patiently helped coordinate and resolve any issues we had. The snowy mountains and lakes along the way were breathtaking, but it was Master Chang's thoughtful and reliable service that made this trip to Tibet even more pleasant and fulfilling. If you come to Tibet, we strongly recommend choosing Master Chang Zhengjun!

We are so grateful that our first scenic tour of Tibet allowed us to meet Master Da Fu. Some of the roads were very rugged, but the master's driving skills were steady and he was very experienced. He even proactively took photos for us along the way, and to our surprise, he pointed out and told us about the small plateau animals we encountered, which truly enhanced our scenic tour of Tibet!