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Tibet is also known for its intricate and tumultuous history in which its independence has been a central topic. Stretching back to the mid-7th century, when Songtsan Gampo established the unified Tibetan Empire, it’s history outlines Chinese and Mongol control, as well as a British invasion.

Much of Tibet’s rich cultural heritage was laid in ruins due to the Communist government-inspired Cultural Revolution movement between 1966 and 1976. However, tensions have since somewhat calmed, allowing Tibet’s rich traditional culture to gradually recover.

Its capital Lhasa is truly a one-of-a-kind destination and upon arrival, you’ll understand why Lhasa means “place of the gods”. As one of the world’s highest cities, the remote location of Tibet’s capital makes it a thoroughly exclusive destination, with more than 1,000 years of cultural and spiritual history.

Not to be missed are Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the old chief residence of the Dalai Lama; the graceful Lhasa Zhol Pillar, which is inscribed with what may be the oldest known example of Tibetan writing; the Norbulingka Palace, once the Dalai Lama’s Summer Palace; and the Jokhang temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Barkhor pilgrim circuit and for some, the most the most sacred and important temple in Tibet.

Located at the bottom of a small basin surrounded by the Himalaya Mountains, Lhasa features mostly uninhabited marshlands to the Nnrth and an area of great scenic beauty to the south where the Kyi River – the ‘merry blue waves’ – flows through. Lhasa is surrounded by three parks, the Norbulingka – the largest man-made garden in Tibet, the Shugtri and the Lukhang, and spending time within them is an integral part of life in this city.