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Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region with an elevation of 3650 meters (12,000 feet) above the sea level. Nicknamed Sunlight City, it is the highest city in the world. This ancient sprawling city, settled 1,300 years ago, is the region's political, economic and cultural center as well as a sacred place of Tibetan Buddhism. A tour to the roof-of-the-world is a dream of many people. A typical tour of Lhasa takes 4 days (3 nights), which covers all the necessary sites in Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, the flourishing Barkhor Street, the Norbulingka Park, Drepung Monastery and the Sera Monastery. But if you want to stay a few more days or even as long as two weeks in this wonderful region, there are always a few add-ons to the nearby areas available.

Lhasa Facts

Lhasa is the administrative capital of Tibet Autonomous Region in the People's Republic of China.

Abbreviation:
Coordinates: 29° 39′ 17.4″ N, 91° 7′ 6″ E
Country: China
Mayor: Doje Cezhug
Population: 0.62Million people with 0.16 million non-permanent residents at the end of 2007.
Currency: Yuan (Renminbi)
Language: Tibetan Language
Time Zone: China Standard Time (UTC+8)

Area: 53 square kilometers
Administrative Divisions: 1 districts and 7 counties
City Flower: Rose
Main Rivers: Brahmaputra River, Lhasa River
GDP: Total – CNY34.3 billion; Per capita - CNY 19,589

Sister Cities： Boulder

Lhasa Location - Where is Lhasa

Lhasa is located at the foot of Mount Gephel and on the north bank of Lhasa River, a tributary of Brahmaputra River. The coordinates of Lhasa are 29° 39′ 17.4″ N, 91° 7′ 6″ E. See map of China to view the exact location of Lhasa.

Lhasa Districts

Lhasa has totally 1 districts and 7 counties under its administration.

1 District: Chengguan Districy

7 Counties: Lhünzhub, Damxung, Nyêmo, Qüxü, Doilungdêqên, Dagzê, and Maizhokunggar

Lhasa Codes

Lhasa Postal Code: Lhasa zip codes range from 850000 to 850600. However, not all within the range are in use.

Lhasa Area Code: Internal dialing code is 0891while international telephone calling code is +86-891.

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