Spring Festival Gala sets up a branch venue in Lhasa for the first time, and expectations are high

The news that the Spring Festival Gala will be held in Lhasa has been all over the screen. This is the first time that the Spring Festival Gala has set up a branch venue in Lhasa, and expectations are instantly skyrocketing! What kind of city is Lhasa? Let us tell you from the perspectives of a city of culture, a city of sunshine, a city of ecology, a city of leisure, and a city of hospitality! Lhasa, an ancient and sacred city with a history of more than 1,300 years, is one of the first national historical and cultural cities. Here, you can wander around the ancient sites and feel the pulse of history. The majestic Potala Palace is a witness to the saying “I am part of you and you are part of me”. The historical stories behind the Barkhor Street, a place of interaction, exchange and integration, are all memories of the changes in the thousand-year-old city. Here, you can explore the intangible cultural heritage and experience the inheritance of craftsmanship. Well-known thangka painting, Tibetan opera performances, and Tibetan incense making are typical representatives of Lhasa's intangible cultural heritage. The six major theme exhibits of the Tibet Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum all tell ancient stories. Here, you can appreciate the charm of literature and art and enjoy a cultural feast. "Princess Wencheng" and "Princess Jincheng", sister linkage, twin stars shining, reproduce the eternal legend and the harmony between Han and Tibetan. Lhasa was born because of water and is beautiful because of water. Following the Lhasa River, there are scattered mountains, grasslands and lakes along the way. Turning your gaze toward the source of the Lhasa River - the Nyainqentanglha Mountains, Namtso lies peacefully in its embrace, interpreting the romantic beauty of mountains and rivers. The Kuqionggangri Glacier is covered with snow all year round, like a "beauty as pure as ice and jade"; the snow-capped mountains surround the Yangbajing Steam Field with its molten hot flow, forming a fascinating natural wonder on the roof of the world. Along the Lhasa River, all the way to the lower reaches, there are "paradise in the valley", Niangre Valley, Baiding Valley, and Yeba Valley. They change their appearance in various ways with the seasons and have become a great place for hiking. There is also a "romantic flower sea secret realm" where Gesang flowers can be seen everywhere, and Mozhu's thousands of acres of rapeseed flowers and flying bees and butterflies can be said to be "beautiful scenery everywhere and something to look forward to at every step"! Rural tourism villages like the "Millennium Ancient Village" Dadong Village and the Junba Fishing Village, the only traditional tribe in Tibet that has made a living by fishing for generations, are springing up everywhere, making "harmony and beauty" close at hand and within reach. When talking about the city of leisure, we have to talk about Lhasa. We cannot just talk about Lhasa, we must talk about life in Lhasa. When eating and drinking in Lhasa, you can feast to your heart’s content. You can enjoy Tibetan noodle sweet tea, potato jelly, special Tibetan food, and yak beef hotpot to fully nourish your taste buds; you can also drink highland barley wine and Lhasa beer to fully release your passion. You can have fun in Lhasa and gain a lot. Take a set of Tibetan photos, dance the 100-person Guozhuang in Zongjiaolukhang Park, shop for treasures at Chongsaikang Market, take a helicopter ride to overlook the holy city, run a marathon that challenges your limits, listen to a Himalayan music festival... We can meet all your expectations for an immersive experience in Lhasa. The beauty of Lhasa, the hospitable city, the simple folk customs and warm hospitality are the pure customs passed down from ancient times.