Lhasa is a Tibetan city, which was established during the 633 A.D. during that
time King Songtsan Gampo was reigning in Tibet. The Tibet Autonomous Region is
primarily under the administration of the People's Republic of China. Lhasa is
also the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The city shares its border
with the north bank of River Lhasa The word "Lhasa" means a "Holy
Place". Lhasa, Tibet is mainly covered with Chinese population. Chinese ethnicities
gradually grew in number and the Tibetans became the minority of the city. However,
Lhasa is still a Tibetan city.
Tibetan Buddhism is the primary religion that exists in the city of Lhasa,
Tibet. Lhasa is a religious place and many tourist attractions of this city
are also regarded as religious places. That is why Lhasa is considered in Tibet
as "The Land of Gods". In spite of being ruled by the Chinese majority,
Lhasa, Tibet highly reflects the Tibetan culture and traditions.
There are so many tourist attractions in the city. Thousands of people from
allover the world come to visit this place. You will get to see numerous temples,
palaces, monasteries and many other interesting places. Some of the major tourist
spots are listed below.
- Potala Palace
- Jokhang Temple
- Gandan Monastery
- Sanxingdui Ruins
- Sera Monastery
- Drepung Monastery
- Ramoche Temple
- The Pabang Kang
- The Barkhor Street
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