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here’s no place quite like Lhasa. Be it the 1,000-plus years of rich history, the sky-high elevation or the iconic Potala Palace, Lhasa is an unforgettable place. Hidden way up high in the epic Tibetan Plateau, the city is considered the religious and administrative capital of Tibet Autonomous Region. Lhasa has earned itself some legendary nicknames over the centuries, such as ‘Holy City,’ ‘City of Sunlight’ and our personal favorite, ‘Land of Gods.’ As the capital of the ‘Roof of the World,’ the vast majority of people entering the autonomous region will begin at Lhasa. And from the second you arrive, you’ll be hooked by the contagious smiles
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of the Tibetan people, stunning scenery and clear blue skies filled with white clouds. In total, Tibet takes up approximately 474,300 square miles, making it one of the largest regions in China. However, Tibet’s population, most of which live in the capital city, is just over 3 million, meaning there is just 6.7 people per square mile in the autonomous region. Lhasa is a cultural cosmonaut’s dream destination: Sites like Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street, among other culturally rich places, are all well worth a visit. Everywhere you go in this majestic city, you’re bound to find unique cultural practices,
