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This fascinating city dates back to the 7th century A.D when the colorful Tibetan figure, Songtsen Gampo, built his palace in Lhasa. It was back in 1642 when the 5th Dalai Lama made Lhasa his capital and rebuilt the architectural masterpiece, the Potala Palace.
Today Lhasa is still more of a quiet provincial capital relatively untouched by tourism and although some of the main sites can get quite busy take one small turn and you will quickly find yourself in a picturesque scene from postcard rural Tibet.
With so many holy sites, Lhasa is an important place of pilgrimage for people from far-flung villages and intrepid international travellers alike. You will always be surrounded by colorful people, striking natural scenery, the humbling Himalayan Mountains, flowing rivers, and fields of green, gold and yellow.
Lhasa itself is a mixture of old and modern (ish) with an eclectic mix of people, Tibetans with their colorful clothes as well as explorers, mountaineers and tourists from all over the world, and even in the face of the pressures put forth by Chinese rule, the Tibetan people clutch proudly to their traditions and cultural identity.
Conveniently located in the famed Barkhor area in the eastern part of Lhasa. The St Regis has, since its opening in late 2010, become the city’s most coveted address. The sweeping landscapes...
This relatively new hotel is located in the center of Lhasa city, 15 minutes away from the railway station and 60 minutes away from Gongga Airport. Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street around a 10...
Our trip went very well and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. All the guides and drivers were really good except for the fellow in Beijing who picked us up and took us out on the Sunday - he was hard work. We really liked the accommodation in the traditional style hotels in the older areas.
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