Lhasa, Tibet

Lhasa Today

Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, is an ancient city with a history of over 1,300 years. The Lhasa of today, however, is not only famous as the "City of Sunlight". View a collection of excellent photos of monasteries around Lhasa, and butter sculptures in the beautiful, yet mysterious, modern city of Lhasa which is still strongly tinged with traditional flavor.

Tibetan Recipes

Momo - Steamed dumplings, Then thuk - Noodle soup, Shamday - Tibetan curry, Sha-balé - Meat pastry, Mar Jasha (Butter Chicken)

Tibet Gallery

Prayer Flags, Tibetan Faces, Monasteries / Potala Palace, Rivers / Lakes