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Potala Palace
A towering fortress-like palace in Lhasa that was the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Tibet, China · Asia
Lhasa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Chéngguān Qū, 2km from Potala Palace.
Lhasa is a city located in Tibet, China. With a population of 118,721, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Lhasa sits in China, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lhasa to your route.
Lhasa, officially the Chengguan District of Lhasa City, is the inner urban district of Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region, Southwestern China.
Lhasa is the second most populous urban area on the Tibetan Plateau after Xining and, at an altitude of 3,656 metres (11,990 ft), Lhasa is one of the highest cities in theRead more
world. The city has been the religious and administrative capital of Tibet since the mid-17th century. It contains many culturally significant Tibetan Buddhist sites such as the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka Palaces. According to the census, the total resident population of the city by the end of 2024 will be 876,400.
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Lhasa is located in Tibet, China, Asia. The coordinates are 29.6500 latitude, 91.1000 longitude.
Lhasa has a population of approximately 118,721 people, making it a city in China.
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A towering fortress-like palace in Lhasa that was the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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The most sacred temple in Tibetan Buddhism, the spiritual heart of Lhasa surrounded by the Barkhor pilgrimage circuit.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Tibet's first Buddhist monastery, founded around 779, laid out as a mandala of the universe with the main temple as Mount Meru surrounded by continent-chapels.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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