Tibetans were rioting in the streets of
Lhasa, their capital.
However, foreign military experts observed that the type of armored vehicles used in
Lhasa and shown on film were of the type issued only to elite PLA units, though their PLA markings were obscured.
Elliott Sutton with the family's treasured
Lhasa Apso Rupert, before the pet went missing
Although familiar with the Himalayas and Asia from prior travels, I had never been to China or Tibet, never led a delegation before, and knew that the altitude of
Lhasa would be challenging for all of us.
Now, there is some hope that what remains of the old city of
Lhasa may have hope of continuity.
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Lhasa [Tiber], October 2 ( ANI ): China has opened a 409-km toll-free new expressway linking
Lhasa and Nyingchi, the two major cities and tourist attractions in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Buoyed once again by this revelation, like any other visitor to
Lhasa, our first stop had to be the Potala Place.
It is especially popular with photographers, providing you with an elevation and unobstructed view of the Palace, and the mountains ringing
Lhasa. Go to the Tibet Peaceful Liberation Square at night Its name notwithstanding, this is the best place to view the Potala Palace at night, an experience as majestic as visiting it at dawn or during the day.