Lhasa, yang terkenal sebagai "kota matahari", yang memiliki banyak landmark berharga seperti Istana Potala--simbol ahli Buddhisme Tibet, dan Kuil Jokhang--sebuah kuil suci dan penting di Tibet.

Visitors to Lhasa are often mesmerized by the majestic views along the Lhasa River (also known as Kyichu River), and the Barkhor, a colorful area of narrow streets and popular devotional practice for pilgrims and locals.