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 This remote land, of culture, of wide open spaces, gilt-roofed temples, and intricately decorated monasteries, is dominated by the ancient holy city of Lhasa. An aura of magic, and mystery awaits you, with majestic views of the spectacular Himalayas, which also includes Mount Everest, visible from the Tibetan side. Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). The Capital is situated in a mountain-fringed valley on the north bank of the Kyichu River also called the Lhasa River in the central southern part of the region. At an elevation of 3,658m, (12,000 feet), the Lhasa city was nicknamed “Sunlight City”, is the highest city in the world. The city has many Buddhist monuments and was once the seat of the His Holiness Dalai Lama, so that flocks of pilgrims have been making their pilgrimage to the city for centuries. More and more tourists from every corner of the world visit Tibet to explore this vibrant city of Lhasa and its mysterious culture heritage.
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