In 1642 the city was again the seat of the central government, a position it held till the 20th century. Although Chinese soldiers moved into Lhasa and Tibet in 1951, both cities remained under the Tibetan authority until 1959, when the direct Chinese administration was imposed. Lhasa attained city status in 1960 and is known for its sites of historical interest related to Buddhism. Some famous locations to visit in Lhasa include; Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Norbulingka, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Tibet Museum and several other locations.
There is hardly a boring day in Lhasa, as the city is filled with numerous outdoor activities and several amazing unique experiences. The city's scenic beaches and other beautiful water bodies can be visited and explored on boat cruises and shore excursions. In the city’s theme parks and amusements, visitors will enjoy picturesque views of rare plants and wildlife and can also walk through the most popular walkways and paths in Lhasa for stunning sights in the city on walking and biking.
Tourists can pre-book airport transfer as well as other transfer services for easy movement in the city and can explore famous landmarks on the outsides of the city on day trips and excursions to Lhasa’s neighbouring cities and towns. Tripindicator provides users with these amazing tour activities and several others, after carefully selecting them from tours with the best user ratings and feedback, at very affordable prices compared to other top tour teams.
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