Tibet Tours

Lhasa is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region has long been the center of politics, economy, culture and religion in Tibet. Lhasa means “holy land” in Tibetan language. The history of the city dates back to the 7th Century, when Tibetan King Songtsen Gampe conquered many tribes united Tibet, the Yarlung to Lhasa, capital, and placed the tube. The 11th Century saw many Lhasa Buddhism and is the focus of a multitude of leading monks and learned to preach the religion. At the time of the 7th Dalai Lama, a famous palace Norbulingkha, 2 km from the Potala Palace was built. From the old city of Lhasa, was the Potala Palace, the center of the Barkhor Street and Palais Norbulingkha of both parties. Lhasa is one of the most charming cities. The great Potala, the blue of the sky, the water and the fresh air throughout the city add charm. The total population of the city is around 373,000 and the population in urban areas are only about 130,000. Persons over 31 nationalities live in the city and the Tibetans are 87% of the total population. Lhasa is located in the valley of the Lhasa River is part of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. It is the height platforms 3658th The city has jurisdiction over the 7 cities and a district with an area of 300,000 square kilometers. The total area of the urban area of 523 square kilometers.