Lhasa, China: The Holy Land of Tibetan Buddhists
The capital of Tibet Autonomous Region, Lhasa, China is the Holy Land for Tibetan Buddhists as it is home to the Potala Palace, the former sanctuary of the Dalai Lama nestled on the Red Mountain. What is interesting about its location is that the place is resting on the northern bank of the Lhasa River particularly on a Himalayan Valley. And perhaps that shall explain why the city was named after the river. Discover more about this as soon as you land at the Lhasa-Gonggar Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Should you skip the rainy months of July and August by visiting Lhasa from May to June and September to October when the land is dry? You better think twice since there is a lot going on in the month of August, also known as, the golden season when Nagqu Horse Racing Festival takes place, an activity that also involves singing and dancing other than racing. Nonetheless, there is the Zamling Chisang, the Universal Prayer Day, happening in June when incense powder is being burned in certain areas.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Visit one of the oldest monasteries in the city, the Ramoche Monastery (Xiao Zhao Si) characterized by a three-storey temple. The Tibet Museum, considered as the official museum of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, is also in Lhasa with over 500,000 collection of artifact. You can take time for a reflection while strolling along the serene waters of the Longwang Lake. You can stay at the top Lhasa, CH hotels, such as the Intercontinental Resort Lhasa Paradise and the 5-star Shangri La Hotel Lhasa and the gorgeous The St. Regis Lhasa Resort.