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There are a vast number of places one could define as “mystical”, but few could lay claim to defining the word. Referenced as the “Land of the Gods” in the native tongue, Lhasa stands out as a 1,300 year old refuge in the middle of the Himalayan Mountains. The capital of Tibet, and the refuge for the Dalai Lama, Lhasa is one of the most revered and spiritual cities on the face of the Earth. It is also one of the highest cities in the world, and has remained a nearly-untouched sanctuary for countless decades, despite the tension with China. Perhaps the most holy city in the world for Buddhists, Lhasa is a wonder all unto itself, and cannot be experienced fully without spending at least a week or more to soak in the atmosphere, and to really delve into the society.

Since Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world, there are a few problems that present themselves to visitors. The first—and the most frustrating—is altitude sickness. This is no laughing matter. At nearly 12,000 above sea level, visitors from lower altitudes will often find themselves having an extremely unpleasant trip if they fly straight into the city. The wisest course of action is to visit one of the lower cities around 6-8,000 feet and spend a few days letting your body adjust before you make the trip to Lhasa itself. But once you are there, prepare for a mystical journey into the lives of devout Buddhists.

The most famous sight in Lhasa is the Potala Palace, which has been a World Heritage building since 1994, and is one of the residencies for the Dalai Lama. There is also Jokhang Temple, and the Norbulingka Summer Palace. Visitors can also take in the Barkhor Street open market, or the Drepung Monastery. Tibetan rugs are hand-made in Lhasa, and many visitors find it worthwhile to take one home with them, a testament to one of the most amazing trips they will ever make.

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Lhasa Travel Blogs

Start of tour, setting foot in Lhasa
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Sep 21, 2007 – Oct 12, 2007
It was a beautiful morning, being in the same timezone as Beijing meant the sun didn't get up til almost 8am, and that's really a plus for sunrise photo shots! The sun was not yet up, and not too many clouds were in the sky, so I went to the Potala square again with camera and tripod hoping for a n…
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the introduction of lhasa
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May 03, 2001 – May 07, 2001
Lhasa, China -› -› …
the children there especailly in small country side are very nice, they wanted to communicat with you, but they cant, they try to use their body language to show something to you.  we brought some pen for them, many children around you, watching you by their puerility eyes. you will feel that …
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Altitude Sickness
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Jul 14, 2008 – Aug 04, 2008
         At 9:30 this morning we met Ross outside of our hotel, eager to see more of Tibet. We began walking in the direction of the Barkhor, which is known as Lhasa's liveliest neighborhood, since it is often packed with pilgrims and locals planning to visit…
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