Lhasa, the capital of China's Tibet Autonomous Region, has a history of more than 1,300 years. It is the political, economic, cultural and transport center of the region. Lhasa covers an area of close to 30,000 square km. It is home to the Tibetan, Han, and Hui peoples, as well as many other ethnic groups, but the Tibetan ethnic group makes up 87 percent of the total population.
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Samye Monastery
Located in the quiet piedmont area of the Lhokha Region, the Samye Monastery is the first temple to be built in Tibet...

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China Tripitaka
The Buddhist Tripitaka has many written forms and bloc Scriptures.

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A City Never Dark
Lhasa, the capital and political, economic, cultural, and communications center of the Tibet Autonomous Region, lies...

Leisure Life

Tibetan (Xizang) Cuisine

Cordyceps mushrooms