Theme Route
Highland Aesthetics
高原美学
Experience the Roof of the World
4,500m
Average Altitude
8
Sacred Lakes
12-20 days
Best Duration
4
Provinces
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Tibetan Plateau, where azure lakes mirror snow-capped peaks, ancient monasteries cling to cliffsides, and nomadic traditions continue unchanged for millennia. This is landscape photography at its finest.
May - October
Challenging
Route Highlights
💎
Namtso Lake
Highest saltwater lake in the world
🏰
Potala Palace
Iconic symbol of Tibet
🌊
Qinghai Lake
China's largest lake
⛰️
Daocheng Yading
Last Shangri-La on Earth
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Travel Tips
1
Acclimatize properly - spend 2-3 days at lower altitude first
2
Carry altitude sickness medication (Diamox)
3
Best photography light is during golden hour
4
Respect local customs at monasteries and sacred sites