Lhasa Accommodation

Searching for hotels in Lhasa (China) or Lhasa accommodation?  Lhasa sits in a flat river valley in the Himalaya Mountains and is one of the uppermost cities in the world, covering a flat river valley in the Himalaya Mountains. Lhasa is the capital of the Tibet independent province in China and has the Kyi River running through it. Lhasa is a prefecture-level city that consists of one district and seven counties.

Lhasa is unique with an allure all of its own and is the center of Tibet's politics, economy and culture. The brilliance and opulence of the Potala Palace in Lhasa is a world-famous symbol of the enigmatic power of politics and religion in the region. See attractions like the giant carved Nietang Buddha. Explore the Tibet Museum which is a wonderful blend of Chinese and Tibetan architectural styles. Get a real taste of Tibetan culture at Jokhang Temple located in the center of Lhasa. Being the spiritual center of Tibet, the temple is richly decorated with Tibetan features. The three main monasteries in Lhasa are also not to be missed. They are Sera Monastery, Ganden Monastery and Drepung Monastery, the largest monastery in Tibet. In addition to the aforementioned attractions, there are other sights worth visiting such as Ramoche Monastery, Tibet Museum, Lhasa Carpet Factory, Chakpori Hill and the biggest man-made garden in Tibet, Norbulingka. Visit neighbouring Yangpachen which gained its fame from the copious geothermic heat which provides people with much to explore. Enjoy activities like hiking and trekking among others.

The Lhasans celebrate more than 30 annual festivals in a year. These include Shoton Festival, Tibetan New Year, the Grand Summons Ceremony, Sagya Dawa Festival, the World Smoke Sacrificial Day, the Festival of the Ritual Walk Around Holy Mountains, the Ongkor Festival, the Bathing Festival and the Auspicious Goddess Festival.

Lhasa offers accommodations ranging from budget to mid-range and up-scale. Himalaya Hotel, Lhasa Hotel and Tibet International Grand Hotel are just a few of the lodgings there. - Browse the Lhasa Map or compare Lhasa accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, Lodging & Hostels to Holiday & Caravan Parks.