拉薩市被譽為「太陽之城」擁有許多珍貴的地標例如藏傳佛教的崇高象徵布達拉宮以及西藏重要的神聖寺廟大昭寺。

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.