Lhasa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
prefecture-level city and capital of Tibet
About Lhasa
Lhasa, which means "Land of the Gods" and is over 1,300 years old, sits in a valley next to the Lhasa River. In the eastern part of the city, near the Jokhang Temple and Barkhor neighborhood, Tibetan influence is still strong and evident and it is common to see traditionally dressed Tibetans engaged on akora(a clockwise circumambulation or walk around the Jokhang Temple), often spinning prayer wheels. Long dilapidated, the area has been given a thorough renovation and is now quite pleasant to wander around, and is also by far the most atmospheric area to stay. The western part of Lhasa is more ethnically Han Chinese in character. It is busy and modern and looks similar to many other Chinese cities, although many of the modern concrete blocks have token Tibetan touches. Much of the infras
Top Attractions in Lhasa
Explore the best things to see and do in Lhasa:
- ★Barkhor Street
- ★Blind Massage
- ★Drepung Monastery
- ★Former Site of the Amban's Yamen
- ★Ganden Monastery
- ★Jokhang Temple
- ★Kora
- ★Langma Opera
Where to Eat in Lhasa
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Tibetan Steak House
Where to Stay in Lhasa
- 🏨Banak Shol Hotel
- 🏨Dong Cuo International YHA
- 🏨Fengma Feiyang Hostel
- 🏨Flora Hotel
- 🏨Four Points Sheraton
- 🏨Himalaya Hotel
Lhasa Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: