A girl is washing her face in the Lhasa River [Xinhua]

Place: At the bank of Lhasa River

Places to Visit: The Shoton Festival—the Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple, the Sera Monastery and Barkor Market—the Nam Lake— Yangbajing Hot Spring—the Bathing Festival in Lhasa—Shiagatse and Shegar—the Yongbulakang Palace

Tips: 1. Tibet has a high altitude. Tourists should arrive one day early, go to bed early and don't go anywhere the next day. Make sure you have a good rest before traveling.

2. Having some Tibetan Buttered Tea, dairy products and red meat can also help you to overcome altitude sickness.

3. Respect the customs of the Tibetans.

4. Areas of high altitude locality have strong UV radiation and temperature difference. Always bring a bottle of sunscreen with you, and be sure to bring weather-appropriate clothing.