Today visit Potala Palace, a 13-story fort complex that overlooks the Lhasa Valley from an altitude of 3,700 meters (12,140 feet). It used to be a residence of Dalai Lama, now a museum and World Heritage Site. There are hundreds of murals, painted scrolls, sculptures, historical and religious documents and other rare objects. Then continue to see Sera Monastery, a complex of structures with the Great Assembly Hall and three colleges, was founded in 1419.Walk around the large complex and learn about its architectural features and history of teaching generations of scholars. Witness the monks engaged in Buddhist philosophical debate in the courtyard, an event that occurs daily in the afternoons (except Sundays).

After breakfast, visit the beautiful Norbulingka which used to be the former summer palace of Dalai Lamas, now a public park. It is famous for its Potrang, the private palaces of former Dalai Lamas with grandiose Tibetan architecture style.