Places worth the detour in Lhasa
19 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Lhasa, China, across 4 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (15). Best known: Potala Palace. 12 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 19, ranked 19
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Potala Palace
Sacred sites · 7th century · Iconic
7th-century Tibetan fortress and palace in Lhasa, rebuilt in the 17th century as the winter seat of the Dalai Lamas
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5.Sera Monastery
Sacred sites · 15th century · Notable
Tibetan Buddhist monastery near Lhasa, Tibet, China
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9.Yerpa monastery
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Monastery in Dromdoi, Dagzê District, Lhasa, Tibet, China
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13.Monument to the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet
Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem
Monument in People's Republic of China
