One of the safest cities on the planet in terms of street crime or common crimes.

The historic center of Barkhor and the pilgrimage circuits are predominantly pedestrian and flat, although the lack of oxygen requires walking slowly.

Good network of city buses and cheap taxis, complemented by the legendary high mountain railway terminal.

Food and local transportation are cheap, but regulations for foreign travelers require tourist packages with a guide and a private vehicle, which make the trip more expensive.

Quiet and solemn at nightfall; nightlife is reduced to Tibetan folk music bars and tea houses.

One of Asia's richest and most devout living cultures, centered on the traditions of Mahayana Tantric Buddhism, Thangka art and ritual music.

Unique gastronomy adapted to the harshness of the plateau, complemented by a wide range of Sichuanese, Nepalese and Indian food.

Paradise for collectors of oriental sacred art, Buddhist ritual objects, Himalayan minerals and yak textiles.

Very sunny, dry and temperate high mountain climate in summer, with cold nights but bright days throughout the year.

Internal tourist services (hotels, professional guides) are excellent, but access is heavily regulated by visas and permits.

A fascinating and educational trip for teenagers and older children, but not recommended for babies or young children due to the risk of altitude sickness.

There is no explicit persecution but society is conservative and public culture does not contemplate open displays of affection or a gay scene.

The Tibetan people are extraordinarily warm, hospitable and with a perennial smile, welcoming visitors with humility and kindness.

Nestled in a valley flanked by colossal desert mountains under a cobalt blue sky of unsurpassed clarity.

Unique monumental heritage in the world, characterized by imposing stone fortresses, sloping walls painted with natural pigments and golden roofs.

The pinnacle of the political and spiritual legacy of one of the most isolated and fascinating civilizations on the Asian continent.

Although the environment is arid and mountainous, the city has lush palace gardens and the wetlands of the Lhasa River.

The city has a very efficient urban maintenance and cleaning service both in the monumental squares and in the historic districts.

Very limited ecosystem, focused primarily on e-commerce of local products (cordyceps, crafts) and tourism.

Unviable destination for traditional nomadic teleworking due to stay restrictions, the need for constant guidance and the Great Internet Firewall.