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Lhasa to Xining via the Qinghai-Tibet Railway – China, Asia

Ride the world's highest railway at altitudes of 5,072 meters with author, Olga Leskiw-Suzuki.

The Yin and Yang of China Travel – Asia

Olga Leskiw-Suzuki delves into the good, the bad and the ugly of travelling through China.

The Back Side of the Mountain – Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Debby Merickel finds that Lhasa, the former capital of Tibet, takes all of your senses at least one step beyond comfort.

Roof of the World – Lhasa, Tibet

Determined to find a heater or have memories of Lhasa confined to hiding under the blankets trying to keep warm and worrying about hyperthermia, Phillip Donnelly sets off to buy one.

Wild Women Take on Tibet – Lhasa/Tibet/China

Yelena Brachman’s spiritual journey to the holiest

Lhasa Travel Facts

The Basics
City Name: Lhasa

Where is it located?: Lhasa is in southern Tibet.

Why do people go there: The fabled city of Lhasa used to be the home of the Dali Lama. It’s the cultural center of Tibet.

How do travelers get there?: There are domestic flights from Tibet to get [...]