Ten Glorious Days in Tibet

Three days in Lhasa will be plenty to see things slowly and adjust to the high altitude. Lhasa sits at nearly 12,000 feet or 4,000 meters. Note, altitude sickness can strike without prejudice - 22-year-old marathoners and 50-year-old couch potatoes have equal chances of getting it.

In the morning, visit the Potala Palace, the imposing citadel where, historically, the Dalai Lama sat. In the afternoon visit the Jewel Park where traditionally, Dalai Lamas went during the summers.