Lhasa
Lhasa is the holiest centre of
Tibetan Buddhism and the traditional seat of the Dalai Lama. Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, is one of the highest cities of the world, it sits at the foot of the Mount Gephel. Lhasa lies on the north bank of Lhasa Riverin a valley of the Himalayas. Its name means “Land of the Gods”. At the top of Mount Marpori stands the Potala Palace, a stronghold here for at least 1400 years. Hotels in Lhasa
What to visit in Lhasa: Potala Palace; Barkhor Street Market; Jokhang Temple; Sera Monastery; Norbulingka Palace; Drepung Monastery; Zongjiao Lukang Park; Tibet Museum; Ramoche Temple; Mindrolling Monastery; Nechung; Monument to the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet;
Restaurants in Lhasa
- Snowland Restaurant
- Dunya Restaurant and Bar
- Tibetan Family Kitchen
- Mayke Ame
Transports in Lhasa
Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA): There are several domestic flights to/from several cities, there also flights to/from Kathmandu in Nepal.
By train and bus: There are trains and buses to/from several cities.
Maps of Lhasa
Map of Lhasa
Lhasa on Map of China
Lhasa
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