Lhasa in Tibet

Lhasa is the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region People’s Republic. It is situated at 3650 meters altitude on the northern slopes of Himalayas, in southern Tibet Autonomous Region. With its location Lhasa is the highest located city in the world. It is situated 50 km from airport it is constructed and the path to spiritual center takes about an hour.

This is the main place for the Tibet Autonomous Region is the traditional residence of the Dalai Lama. Really we can include this city in our Asian top destinations and Travel journal, because here culture of this place grab many hearts and made this province one of the most interesting for travelers from all over the world. Lhasa is also called “land of the gods”.

The village dates from 1300 and is built in a valley located in close proximity to the eponymous river. In the 7th century there were built the first temple Dzhohang and Potala Palace. Eight centuries later are built Buddhist monasteries Sera, Drepung and Gandin. The historical and spiritual heritage of Lhasa is huge, with regard to fighting and protection of Tibetan culture.

Here lies the unique and most revered of Tibetan culture Jovi Shakyamuni statue, situated in the large temple. It consists of three floors, which house prayer rooms. Here pilgrims pass through three concentric paths – two around the temple and one inside it.
About 3 km away and called Summer Palace and the Potala Palace. Once this has been the spiritual and political center of Tibet, but now converted into museums. Built in the 17th century under the fifth Dalai Lama, this sacred building has 1,000 rooms. The inner part consists of so called.

Red Palace serves as a tomb, which placed the relics of previous Dalai Lamas. White Palace even served as the winter residence of the leader and the seat of government. The area is developed tourist destination in Asia, offering very good hotels, delicious restaurants, travel agencies, Chinese department stores and supermarkets.

Some areas of the city difficult to distinguish from the larger Chinese cities, but the Tibetan spirit is strongly felt, especially in older parts near Barkhor.