Tibet City Tour

‌Tibet, a mysterious and beautiful land, attracts travelers from all over the world with its unique natural scenery, rich cultural heritage and profound religious atmosphere. As the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region, Lhasa is not only the political, economic, cultural, scientific and educational center of Tibet, but also the holy land of Tibetan Buddhism. Located in the hinterland of the Tibetan Plateau with an average elevation of more than 3,600 meters, Lhasa is known as the “City of Sunshine” and is named for its abundant hours of sunshine. With a history of 1,300 years, the city is one of the first national historical and cultural cities, and has the reputation of “pure city in snow”.

Lhasa’s natural landscape is breathtaking, including magnificent geological landscapes, majestic jade snow peaks, beautiful grassland scenery, and sparkling plateau lakes. There are many historic sites in the city, scenic spots dotted around the city, and 76 intangible cultural heritage projects. The Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Norbulingka and other World cultural heritage sites have attracted countless tourists to come for pilgrimage.

In addition to the natural landscape and cultural heritage, Lhasa’s economy is mainly based on the tertiary industry, especially tourism and religious and cultural industries. Tourism is an important economic source for the city of Lhasa, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to visit the famous religious and cultural sites. In addition, Lhasa also has some traditional handicraft production, such as thangka, Tibetan carpets, etc., which play an important role in the cultural tourism industry.