Perched 3,400 meters above sea level on the Tibetan Plateau, almost every visitor to Lhasa will feel the effects of the city's high altitude, some more extreme than others. The most common symptoms include discomfort, breathlessness, poor sleeping patterns ... Read More>>

During the peak tourist season, it may seem as though your only option while visiting Lhasa is to stay in an overly expensive hotel, burning a hole in your pocket in the process. Amidst recent concerns about how safe it is to travel around Lhasa, hotels ... Read More>>

With the world’s largest Tibetan population, Lhasa naturally has a Tibetan style. If you’re intrigued by Tibetan culture and architecture, the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple Monastery, and Luobulin Fortress are three places you can’t afford to miss. Their ... Read More>>

If you come to Lhasa for a visit and leave without tasting some ‘real’, authentic Tibetan food, then you may just regret it for the rest of your days. Wandering around Lhasa’s streets and alleys, you will find many restaurants and cafés offering ... Read More>>

With the development of its tourism, entertainment life in Lhasa is gradually being enriched. In addition to restaurants and bars, there are now even more entertainment options for the culture hungry tourist. When night falls, Lhasa’s theatres begin to ... Read More>>

Although Lhasa is a city rich with history and culture, first time visitors will quickly discover that it enjoys the same conveniences of a modern urban city as anywhere else. Although Tibet does not have a traditional alcohol culture, Lhasa has no shortage ... Read More>>

Unlike the rest of China, travelling to Tibet is more complicated and requires extra planning and documents. Also, due to the sensitive nature of the area, policies regarding travel to Tibet are constantly subject to change. Borders may suddenly be shut to ... Read More>>