Lhasa, which means "holy land" in Tibetan, is the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region, the political, economic, cultural, scientific and educational center of Tibet, and a holy place of Tibetan Buddhism. Lhasa, known as "Lhasa" in history, is a famous historical and cultural city in my country, a "key city" for stability in the Tibetan area, a "clean city" on the snowy plateau, and a "new city" for reform and opening up, with a history of more than 1,300 years. In the long historical process, Lhasa has experienced the baptism of civilization and the prosperity and continuation of culture, accumulated and precipitated rich civilization achievements and cultural heritage, and is famous for its beautiful scenery, long history, splendid culture, unique customs and folk customs, numerous places of interest and historical sites, and strong religious colors.

　　Main attractions:

　　1. Potala Palace

　　The Potala Palace was built in the 7th century by the Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo for the Tang Dynasty Princess Wencheng who married to Tibet. The Potala Palace is located on the Red Mountain in the center of Lhasa. The highest point is 3767.19 meters above sea level. It is also the highest ancient palace in the world. There are more than 900 stone steps from the entrance at the foot of the mountain to the top. The Potala Palace consists of two major parts: the Red Palace and the White Palace. The Red Palace is in the center and the White Palace runs across the two wings. The red and white colors are alternating, and the buildings overlap. It is a magnificent building that integrates palaces, castles, mausoleums and temples.

　　2. Jokhang Temple

　　Jokhang Temple is located in Barkhor Street, Old Town, Lhasa, Tibet. It was built in 647 AD by King Songtsen Gampo to commemorate Princess Wencheng's entry into Tibet. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit with a history of 1,350 years. Jokhang Temple is the most glorious Tubo-era building in Tibet and the oldest existing civil structure in Tibet. It pioneered the Tibetan flat-style temple layout. Jokhang Temple integrates the architectural styles of Tibet, Tang Dynasty, Nepal and India, and has become an eternal model of Tibetan religious architecture.

　　3. Norbulingka

　　Norbulingka means "treasure garden". It is located in the western suburbs of Lhasa, Tibet. It was built in the 1740s (during the reign of the 7th Dalai Lama). It is the place where the Dalai Lamas of all generations spent their summers and governed the country. It is a typical Tibetan-style garden. The main buildings of Norbulingka are Kelsang Phodrang, Golden Phodrang and Daden Minggyu Phodrang. It has 374 rooms and is the largest, most scenic and most historic garden in Tibet.

　　4. Namtso

　　Namtso Lake is located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, known as the "Roof of the World". It belongs to the "Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Lake Region" of China's five major lake regions. It is located between Dangxiong County, Lhasa City and Bange County, Nagqu City. The lake area is 1,940 square kilometers and it is the world's highest large saltwater lake. The core scenic area of Namtso Lake, Zhaxi Peninsula, has a profound cultural heritage and beautiful natural scenery. It is the best choice to experience Tibetan culture and plateau lakes.

　　5. Drepung Monastery

　　Drepung Monastery is one of the six major monasteries of the Yellow Sect. Its original name is Jixiang Yongheng Shifang Zunshengzhou, which means "Milled Rice Temple" or "Accumulated Rice Temple" in Tibetan. The full Tibetan name means "Jixiang Jimi Shifang Zunshengzhou". Drepung Monastery is located in the valley on the southern slope of Genpei Utse Mountain, about ten kilometers west of Lhasa. It was founded in 1416 by Jiangyang Quji-Zhaxi Bandan, a disciple of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Yellow Sect. Drepung Monastery, Ganden Monastery and Sera Monastery are collectively known as the three major monasteries in Lhasa.

　　6. Yaowang Mountain

　　Yaowang Mountain is called "Jiabo Ri" in Tibetan, which means "mountain at the corner of the mountain". It is located on the right side of the Potala Palace, with an altitude of 3,725 meters. Yaowang Mountain is dedicated to the Medicine King Bodhisattva, and the Zhaolabibi Cave Temple on the top of the mountain is where medical lamas live. Yaowang Mountain is a place that integrates religion, culture and history. It combines cave temples and Tibetan medical schools, showing a profound historical heritage and unique natural beauty.

　　7. Mila Mountain

　　Mila Mountain: Also known as "Jia Ge Jiang Zong", which means "God Mountain". Mila Pass, 5018 meters above sea level, is commonly known as "Mangxiong La", translated as "Red Valley Mountain", and is the boundary pass between Lhasa and Nyingchi. Mila Mountain is a sacred mountain in the hearts of the local Tibetans because of its height and magnificence. There are large and spectacular wind horse flags hanging on the pass, and the ground is covered with scattered Longda paper printed with scriptures.

　　8. Barkhor Street

　　Barkhor Street, also known as Bajiao Street, is located in Chengguan District, Lhasa. It is a famous prayer road and commercial center in Lhasa. It is also the earliest and most prosperous street in Lhasa's history. It has relatively intactly preserved the traditional appearance and living style of the ancient city. Barkhor Street was built and developed for the construction of Jokhang Temple and along with the development of Jokhang Temple. It has a history of more than 1,300 years.

　　9. Sera Monastery

　　Sera Monastery, the full name of which is "Sera Mahayana Monastery", is one of the six main monasteries of the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. Together with Drepung Monastery and Ganden Monastery, it is known as the three major monasteries in Lhasa. It is the last of the three monasteries to be built. The monastery was built in 1419 by Tsongkhapa's disciple Yiqin Choje Shakya Yeshi with the financial support of Langka Sangbu, a nobleman of Liuwuzong. In the early 18th century, Gushri Khan expanded Sera Monastery and made it one of the six major monasteries of the Gelugpa sect.

　　10. Tibet Museum

　　The Tibet Museum is adjacent to the world cultural heritage site - Norbulingka. It is the only national first-class museum in the Tibet Autonomous Region and the largest modern comprehensive museum. The architectural design of the Tibet Museum adheres to the concept of "traditional appearance and modern interior". It has distinct Tibetan traditional architectural art characteristics, while also deeply reflecting the practical characteristics and artistic charm of modern architecture. The Tibet Museum has a rich collection of cultural relics with strong characteristics, highlighting a distinct sense of the times, innovation and national characteristics.