Lhasa is the beautiful capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). It is situated in the South Central part of the region, on the North bank of the Kyichu River in a mountain-fringed valley. It is the centre of Tibet's politics, economy and culture. Lhasa has also been appointed as one of the 24 historical and cultural cities of China. It is world-famous for its sites of historical interest related to Buddhism and the Tibetan ethnic group have a long history in this region and rich culture to go with it.

Airport in Lhasa

Lhasa Gonggar Airport

With an elevation of 3,650 meters (11,975 feet), Lhasa Gonggar Airport is one of the highest airports in the world. Surrounded by green mountains, Lhasa Gonggar Airport is about 63.8 kilometres from the downtown Lhasa and it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to ride from the airport to Lhasa and is quite convenient as there are shuttle buses and taxis available at your disposal. As the leading and the first airport in Tibet, Lhasa Gonggar Airport provides plenty of flights to Tibet connecting both domestic cities and overseas destinations. You will be amazed by its excellent facilities, especially with its newly expanded terminal building.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Lhasa?

The best time to visit Lhasa is in summer and autumn, especially from August to October. The warm and humid climate in these two seasons is unlike the dry and windy weather in winter and spring.

Those who travel to Lhasa in summer and autumn can visit the Tibetan palaces and temples during the day like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung Monastery to feel the mysterious religious atmosphere. You can stay in the Tibetan bar at night to experience the unique Tibetan style. Although these seasons are rainy seasons, most of them happen late at night till the next early morning. Hence, it does not affect your trip.

You can join the Lhasa Shoton Festival which happens in the Tibetan calendar July 1^st (the Gregorian calendar August). You not only can enjoy the Tibetan opera joint performance but also have the opportunity to visit the sun Buddha site in Drepung Monastery to look at the brilliant and spectacular scenes.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Lhasa?

Potala Palace - Potala Palace is the highest ancient palace in the world. The palace is mainly made of stones and woods, decorated with special local willow branches called Baima Grass. The palace is composed of 2 parts. The first part is the Red Palace as the centre and the second part is White Palace as two wings.

Barkhor Street - Barkhor Street is located in the old area of Lhasa City, Tibet. It is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple and the locals are always proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, it is also a must-see place for visitors. Barkhor Street is a magical place showing the original outlook of Lhasa. It was paved by hand-polished stone boards. Though it is not broad, it accommodates thousands of tourists every day. A variety of shops stand on both its sides and thousands of floating stands are at every corner for you to shop to your whims.

Namtso Lake - Namtso Lake was selected as one of the five most amazing lakes in China by Chinese National Geography magazine. It is one of the attractions that should not be missed by any visitors. Its purity and solemnness are symbols of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. In Tibetan, Namtso means 'Heavenly Lake.' It is considered one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and famous for its high altitude and beautiful breathtaking scenery. You can enjoy the scenery in this place and take many beautiful photos.