What city is Lhasa?
Lhasa means "Holy Land" in Tibetan.
Lhasa, meaning "Holy Land" in Tibetan, is the capital city of the Tibet Autonomous Region, the political, economic, cultural and scientific and educational center of Tibet, and a holy land of Tibetan Buddhism. Located slightly southeast of central Tibet, on the north bank of the Lhasa River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra River, the terrain generally slopes from east to west, with an average altitude of 3,650 meters. It is an ancient city with a history of 1,300 years.
The climate of Lhasa belongs to the plateau temperate zone semi-dry early monsoon climate. The climate characteristics are: strong radiation, long sunshine hours, more than 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, and is known as the "Sunshine City"; obvious dry and wet seasons, little rainfall in winter and spring, dry and windy weather; concentrated precipitation in the rainy season, annual precipitation The amount is 200-510 mm, mainly concentrated in June-September, with many nights of rain.
Historical development:
Lhasa, known as "Luoche" in history, is a famous city in my country's history and culture. As early as the 7th century AD, after Songtsen Gampo annexed neighboring tribes and unified Tibet, he moved the capital from Yalong to Jhasa (today's Lhasa) and established the Tubo Dynasty, which became the religious, political, economic, and cultural center of Tibet at that time. It was magnificent and magnificent. The official Potala is a symbol of the unity of politics and religion.
On May 23, 1951, Tibet was peacefully liberated, and the city of Lhasa entered a new era. In 1960, the State Council officially approved Lhasa as a prefecture-level city. In 1982, it was designated as one of the first 24 historical and cultural cities announced by the country.
In its long historical process, Lhasa has experienced the baptism of civilization and the prosperity and continuation of culture, and has accumulated and deposited rich civilizational achievements and cultural heritage. It is known for its beautiful scenery, long history, splendid culture, and It is world-famous for its unique customs, numerous scenic spots and historic sites, and strong religious overtones.