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| Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region and has long been the center of politics, economy, culture and religion in Tibet. Lhasa means "holy land" in Tibetan language. In the time of the 7th Dalai Lama, a very famous palace, Norbulingkha, 2 kilometers away from the Potala Palace, was built. From then, the ancient section of Lhasa city was formed, with Potala Palace as its center, Barkhor Street and Norbulingkha Palace on both sides. |
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Situation
Lhasa is situated in the South Central part of the region, on the North bank of the Kyichu River in a mountain-fringed valley. This ancient sprawling city, settled 1,300 years ago, covers 30,000 square kilometers , with a population of 400,000, of which 87 percent are Tibetans. The urban population is 180,000. |
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Weather & Temperature
Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world. It has highland temperate semi-arid monsoon climate. Annual rainfall here is considerable and mainly falls from the June to September Most of the time it rains at night. The air in Lhasa is thin and the temperature is comparatively low. The temperature differences during a single day can be large. Comparatively from March to October, the climate becomes mild and humid: this is the best season to travel in Tibet.
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Travel in Lhasa
Lhasa is rightly one of the most featured and dreamt-about cities in the world. This is not only because of its remoteness, but also because of its impressive heritage of over a thousand years of cultural and spiritual history that has helped to create the romantic and mysterious Tibetan religion. There are many historic sites and famous relics in the city proper and its suburbs, among which the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery and Gandan Monastery are world famous.
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Transportation
Currently there are three options for travel to Tibet Lhasa, by plane, by road and by train.
By Air - Taking the plane is a comfortable and timesaving option, but offers little time for you to acclimatise to the altitude; this may cause sickness. กก Learn More About Lhasa Airport
By Train - Taking the train, is a fabulous new option, giving the opportunity to see hitherto unseen mountain scenery. With the operation of Tibet Railway from July 1st, 2006, more and more tourist have swarmed into Tibet via the great Tibet train.'
By Bus - Taking the bus along one of five highways that have been opened-up for tourists' use. This will take longer but will enable you to see the amazing scenery en route. Furthermore, taking extra time allows for a more gradual acclimatization to the altitude. |
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Travel Tips
One word of warning: although there is a gradually increasing tourism industry in Lhasa, it is a city with many difficulties yet to be overcome due to its unique location and geography. Please bear in mind that traveling in Lhasa, as well as in Tibet on the whole, is more challenging than in any other part of China. กกLearn More tips and useful number |
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Welcome to Lhasa
Despite this more and more people from every corner of the world are being attracted towards this vibrant city with its mysterious culture. Its unique scenery, long history, exotic culture, mystical religion and spectacular monuments will ensure your stay is unforgettable - Just to explore the Lhasa for yourself!
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