COUNTRY
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Lhasa, Tibet, reveals its ancient soul in the eloquent prose of a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, a city perched on the rooftop of the world.
The air whispers with tales of spirituality as prayer flags flutter in the thin Himalayan breeze. Potala Palace, a symbol of Tibetan grandeur, watches over labyrinthine alleys where pilgrims prostrate. Jokhang Temple resonates with devotion, and Barkhor Street beckons with vibrant market scenes.
Under the watchful gaze of the majestic mountains, Lhasa unfolds its spiritual treasures—a journey into Tibetan heritage where the air is crisp with incense, and every prayer wheel carries aspirations skyward, capturing the essence of a timeless pilgrimage.
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TO BE KNOWN
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City Area30 000 Km2
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Population340 000
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CurrencyRenminbi yuan (RMB)
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Time ZoneUTC +8
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CountryChina
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RegionEAST & SOUTHEAST ASIA
EVENTS & PLACES
- Tibetan New Year (Losar) Celebrations
- Saga Dawa Festival
- Shoton Festival
- Butter Lamp Festival
- Ganden Thangka Unveiling
- Lhasa Horse Racing Festival
- Tibetan Opera Performances
- Lhabab Duchen Festival
- Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival
- Lhasa Craft Fair
- Potala Palace
- Jokhang Temple
- Barkhor Street
- Norbulingka Palace
- Drepung Monastery
- Sera Monastery
- Ganden Monastery
- Tibet Museum
- Ramoche Temple
- Tibet Autonomous Region Museum
Lhasa experiences a high-altitude desert climate, marked by low precipitation and significant temperature variations. Winters are chilly, with temperatures often dropping below freezing, while summers bring warm days. The arid climate, coupled with the city's lofty elevation, creates an otherworldly atmosphere amidst the awe-inspiring Himalayan landscape.
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Location
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Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China
