Lhasa

The political and spiritual heart of Tibet, located in a high-altitude valley. It balances ancient religious traditions with modern Tibetan urban life.

1 UNESCO Sites

867K Population

April–October Best Season

Lhasa Fun Facts

City of Sunshine

Lhasa receives over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, making it one of the sunniest cities in the world.

Kora Circuits

The Barkhor circuit is one of the world's most famous pilgrimage paths, active since the 7th century.

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UNESCO World Heritage Site

Potala Palace

The iconic winter residence of the successive Dalai Lamas and the highest ancien...

Spiritual Center of Tibet

Jokhang Temple

The spiritual heart and the most sacred temple in all of Tibet. Founded in the 7...

Cultural & Commercial Hub

Barkhor Street

A vibrant, ancient circular street that serves as the main pilgrimage route (kor...

Cultural Heritage

Sera Monastery

One of the 'Great Three' Gelug university monasteries of Tibet, situated at the...

Highest Saltwater Lake in the World

Namtso Lake

Known as the 'Heavenly Lake', Namtso is the highest saltwater lake in the world,...

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