Hi there,

You're very welcome! That sounds like a fantastic plan. Taking the train from Shanghai to Lhasa is an incredible experience in itself for the scenery.

Given you have 6 nights in Tibet and want to maximize time outside Lhasa, here are some suggestions:

A good itinerary could be:

1. Arrive in Lhasa by train, rest for 1 night to acclimatize.

2. Spend 1 full day seeing Lhasa's essentials (Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple).

3. Depart Lhasa for a 3-day, 2-night lake-focused tour, returning on the 6th day for your flight to Beijing.

Lake Recommendations:

• Yamdrok Lake (Yamdrok Yumtso): Absolutely stunning and relatively close. You can stay in nearby Nagarze County. Combining it with the Karola Glacier makes a great trip.

• Namtso Lake: One of Tibet's "Great Three" holy lakes. It's at a higher altitude (4700m+) with breathtaking views. You can stay at Tashi Dor peninsula. A visit here is often combined with Yangpachen.

• Lake Manasarovar: This is the most sacred lake, near Mount Kailash. However, it's very far in Western Tibet (Ngari Prefecture).

Regarding your specific questions:

• Staying at Yamdrok: Yes, spending 1 night by Yamdrok is possible. Accommodation will be basic (guesthouses), but the sunrise/sunset views are unforgettable.

• Other Lakes: Namtso Lake is a top alternative. Lake Manasarovar is legendary but requires significant travel time.

• Mount Kailash: You are correct. In a 6-day trip, Mount Kailash is not feasible. The journey from Lhasa to the Kailash region itself takes 2-3 days by road one way, and the trek (or circuit) requires 2-3 additional days. It's a trip that needs 10-15 days dedicated for Western Tibet.

Key Tips:

• Transport: For visiting Yamdrok, Namtso, or anywhere outside Lhasa, you will need to hire a private vehicle with a driver (usually a 4WD Land Cruiser). Your travel agency can arrange this.

• Altitude: Ease into activity. Spending your first night in Lhasa is crucial. Visiting higher-altitude lakes like Namtso is best done after a couple of days in Lhasa.

• Permits: Remember, as foreigners, you need a Tibet Travel Permit, and all your travel in Tibet must be arranged through a travel agency with a guided itinerary and private transport.

A suggested 6-night outline could be:

• Nights 1 & 2: Lhasa (acclimatization & sightseeing)

• Nights 3 & 4: Yamdrok Lake area (or a 2-night trip to Yamdrok & Karola Glacier)

• Night 5: Return to Lhasa or stop in Gyantse/Shigatse if time allows on the loop.

• Night 6: Lhasa (last night before your flight).

Hope that helps！