Lhasa Tibet, China

Lhasa is rightly one of the foremost featured and dreamt-about cities within the world. This is not only as a result of its  high altitude at three,650 meters (11,975 feet) which means that remoteness and restricted accessibility, but additionally as a result of of its over one,000 years' cultural ANd spiritual history that leaves an spectacular heritage that has helped to form the romantic and mysterious Tibetan faith.

Different from the midland cities and alternative places in that high land, Lhasa is unique with AN attract all of its own. In the Tibetan language, Lhasa means the Holy Land or Buddha Land. It is the middle of Tibet's politics, economy and culture. The city has additionally been appointed in concert of the twenty four historical and cultural cities of China. The splendor and grandeur of the Potala Palace remains a world-popular symbol of the enigmatic power of politics and faith in this region.
As the beautiful capital town of Asian country Autonomous Region (TAR), Lhasa is situated in the South Central a part of the region, on the North bank of the Kyichu River in a mountain-fringed natural depression. This ancient sprawling city, settled 1,300 years past, covers 30,000 square kilometers (11,583 square miles), with a population of 400,000, of which eighty seven p.c square measure Tibetans. The urban population is 180,000.
Generally the amount from March to Gregorian calendar month is that the best time to pay a visit. Since the city is found at such a high altitude it's knowing be ready before beginning your journey. Generally speaking, due to the big temperature differences throughout any given day, warm garments ought to be taken to keep away the cold. However, because it additionally receives a nice deal of sunshine, sunglasses, suntan oil, and a sun hat are indispensable things if you are going anyplace within the space.
Currently there square measure 3 choices to reach this mysterious high land, by plane, by road and by train.

Main attractions
    Potala Palace,Jokhang Temple, Gandan Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Romache Monastery, Norbulingka, Barkhor Street, Pabonka Hermitage,Canggu Monastery
    Most popular souvenirs and native products: Tibetan food, crafts, Tibetan rugs
    Most popular food: Tsampa, balep, thukpa, yak butter, yak cheese, raw meat, yak yoghurt,

History
The city was originally the capital of the soma Empire that when stretched from Asian country to Mongolia.
    618 Songtsan Gampo came to power over his small kingdom when the death of his father.
    637 Songtsan Gampo is the first structures for his capital of Lhasa for his empire.
    1642 The Lhasa the capital of his kingdom made by Dalai Lama
    1950 Communist troops captured the city.

 Climate
    highest temperature in July average: 22.6 °C (72.7 °F)
    lowest temperature in January average: -9.0 °C (15.8 °F)
    The city is understood for legion sunshine and gentle temperatures for such a high altitude. Oxygen levels square measure regarding sixty eight of that at ocean level.