Start early morning with a flight or combined train+bus trip toward Lhasa, Tibet. Flights via Delhi or Kathmandu are usual routes. Expect approx 12-15 hours total travel including layovers and border permits checks.
Explore the breathtaking Potala Palace, the UNESCO World Heritage site and former residence of the Dalai Lama. Tickets cost about CNY100; opens 9am-5pm.
Begin the 52km holy circumambulation around Mount Kailash, significant in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. The trek usually takes 2 days; must carry water and warm clothing.