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General Information:
Lhasa, one of the most ancient capitals of the world, is now the capital city of Tibet and the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China. One of the most important seats of Buddhism, Lhasa is the traditional home to the Dalai Lama. The city is located in the Lhasa Valley, at an altitude of 12,000 ft with the river Kyi running through it, experiencing a perpetual cold weather throughout the year. With a population of about 250,000 people, the city draws it economic wealth from the tourism industry and mineral mining. Know more about the city of Lhasa on Allwonderscities.Com
Tourist Attractions:
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Lhasa, being immersed in deep spirituality and with its rich cultural and religious heritage, offers picturesque tourist attraction spots that will surely enliven your soul. Some of the must-visit places of Lhasa include - the world renowned Potala Palace, sacred to the Tibetans; Jokhang Temple, the spiritual center of the country; Sera Monastery; Drepung and Ganden Monastery. A little further away from Tibet is the massive statue of Buddha called Nietang Buddha, which attract many tourists every year. Other places of interest in Lhasa are Tibet Museum and Lhasa Carpet Factory.
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Transportation:
Transportation to and from Lhasa is a little difficult as there are no direct flights from international destinations to the Tibetan airport. But there are flights connecting the Gonggar airport of Lhasa to the cities of Chengdu, Beijing, Xian, Chongqing and Xining. Roads and railways are other ways to reach Lhasa from the cities of China and other cities in Tibet. Cars and Buses and walking are the most preferred modes of Transport within the city of Lhasa.
Shopping:
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The beauty of the city of Lhasa is manifested in its local arts and crafts and therefore a trip to this picturesque city remains incomplete without buying some of these items as souvenirs. In Lhasa, you can shop for the colorful Tibetan religious scrolls called Thangka; Colorful Aprons, fur hats and Tibetan Costumes; Tibetan Herbal Medicines; gold and silver ornaments and artworks; the Tibetan Knife; Tibetan Carpets, boots, beads and tapestries. You can buy these from the shops on Barkhor Street and other Departmental stores.
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Hotels:
As the major tourist destination of Tibet, Lhasa has good accommodation facilities for all the tourists visiting this city catering to their budget and tastes. Some of the hotels in Lhasa are:
- Lhasa Hotel (4-Star)
- Tibet Hotel (3-Star)
- Kechu Hotel (3-Star)
- Banak Shol Hostel (2-Star)
- Yak Hostel (2-Star)
- Pentoc Guest House (3-Star)
Lhasa has excellent dining facilities pleasing the palate of the tourists visiting this city. The restaurants, both independent and hotel, provide Tibetan, Sichuan, Indian, Nepalese and western cuisines. Some of the best places to dine are the Crazy Yak Saloon (Tibetan); Snowland Restaurant (Tibetan and Nepalese); Xinfeng Restaurant (European cuisines)
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