Lhasa Attractions
Major Lhasa attractions include the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street, Ramoche Temple, Yangbajing ,etc.
The Potala Palace is the essence of the ancient Tibetan architecture, as well as the art treasures in Tibet. It stands atop Marpo Ri (The Red Mountain) 130 meters above the Lhasa Valley and has been considered as an important symbol of Lhasa not only known for magnificent architecture, but also for a number of valuable cultural relics.
Jokhang Temple, located in the old city center of Lhasa, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery which is the national key cultural relic’s protection units. And it has a supreme position among the Tibetan Buddhism.
Yangpachen, about 87 kilometers (54 miles) away from Lhasa, is famous for its hot springs. Covering an area of 40 square kilometers (2,471 acres), Yangpachen gains its fame from abundant geothermic heat which provides people with much mystery to explore.
Ramoche Monastery, situated in the northwest of Lhasa, is one of the key cultural relic protection sites of the Tibet Autonomous Region as well as a hot attraction in Lhasa. And it covers a total area of 4000 square meters (one acre).
Barkhor Street, located in the old city of Lhasa, is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple and the Tibetan people are always proud of it. It has well preserved the ancient city's traditional visage and living style. As a symbol of Lhasa, this street is also a must-see place for the tourists.
All Attractions in Lhasa
Hiking from Gandan Monastery to Samye Monastery
This hiking route is located on an average altitude of 4000 meters above sea level, which makes it a hard-level route. Hikers need to climb over two mountain passes Shuga La and Chitu La, which are located more than 5000 meters above sea level.Read More
Qangtang Plateau Hiking
This is a mysterious, dynamic and exciting route. What you will see are the snow peaks and meadaows, beautiful lakes and valleys, magnificent Nyainqêntanglha Peak, blooming cole flower fields, rare species of animals and miraculous subterranean heat.Read More
Potala Palace
The Potala Palace stands at top of Marpo Ri (The Red Mountain), 130 meters above the Lhasa Valley. It is a 13-storey palace building, with a height of 110 meters. It is more than 3750 meters above s...Read More
Jokhang Temple
Located in the old city center of Lhasa, Jokhang Temple is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery which is the national key cultural relic’s protection units. With a history of 1350 years, Jokhang Temple ...Read More
Sera Monastery
Sera Monastery, coupled with Ganden Monastery and Drepung Monastery, are known as the "great three"Gelukpa university monasteries of Tibet. The origin of the name “Sera” is not c...Read More
Barkhor Street
Barkhor Street, also known as Bajiao Street, is located in the old city of Lhasa. It has well preserved the ancient city's traditional visage and living style. It is a very ancient round street surrou...Read More
Norbulingka
Located three kilometers west of the Potala Palace, at the bank of the Kyichu River, Norbulingka is a palace and surrounding park which served as the traditional summer residence of the successive religious leaders from the 1780s up until the PRC takeover in the late 1950s. Read More
Ramoche Monastery
Ramoche Monastery, located in the northwest of Lhasa, is one of the key cultural relic protection sites of the Tibet Autonomous Region as well as a hot attraction in Lhasa. And it covers a total area ...Read More
Drepung Monastery
Located at the foot of Mount Gephel, 5 kilometers to the northwest of Lhasa, Drepung Monastery is the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism monasteries. Coupled with Ganden and Sera, Drepung Monastery is kno...Read More
Yangpachen
Located about 90 kilometers (55.9 miles) northwest to Lhasa City, Yangpachen attracts visitors for its unique resources: hot springs, though not as famous as other scenic spots such as the Potala Pala...Read More
Tibet Museum
Located in the southeast corner of Norbu Lingka, Lhasa city, the Tibet Museum is known as Tibet's first museum with modern features. It covers an area of 53,959 square meters, with a total constructio...Read More
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