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Plan your Lhasa tour? Choosing a proper hotel is a major concern for many...
Plan your Lhasa tour? Choosing a proper hotel is a major concern for many Lhasa first time visitors. With the fast development of Lhasa tourism, there are more and more inns and hotels popping up in the city of Lhasa.
Where to stay in Lhasa is largely related to your budget, your personal preference and your time spent on the search on the Lhasa hotel information either online or offline.
If you want to stay at a hotel in Lhasa with a good location, you should have a basic knowledge of the city layout of Lhasa. Lhasa is narrow and long, sandwiched by the mountains in the north and the Lhasa River in the south with the river passing through the south from west to east.
Potala Palace is roughly located in the center of Lhasa, dividing the city into two parts – East Section and West Section. Lhasa’ east section is the old and traditional area largely inhabited by Tibetans. The buildings in the east section are constructed in the Tibetan style.
The building of Tibetan houses are deeply influenced by China and India. The most outstanding feature of Tibetan houses is that they are built on elevated, sunny sites facing the south, and are often made of rocks, wood, cement and earth. Flat roofs are built to conserve heat, and multiple windows are constructed to let in sunlight. Walls are usually sloped inwards at 10 degrees as a precaution against frequent earthquakes in the mountainous area.
Lhasa's west section is basically a modern and developed area with modern buildings and department stores.
Most of the historic relics and important attractions are located in the east section of Lhasa including Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Ramoche Monastery. Many first time visitors would like to stay in the east section of Lhasa, the highlight of Tibetan culture.
If you prefer a modern and developed area, then you should stay in the west section of Lhasa, west of Potala Palace. There are still some important sites in the west section including Norbulingka and Tibetan Museum.
If you don’t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for guided tours to Lhasa:
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