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Lhasa
City in Tibet, China
Overview
Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, is a mesmerizing city known for its lively Buddhist culture, stunning mountain backdrop, and iconic sites like the Potala Palace. Its unique blend of spirituality, history, and culture make it a must-visit destination for adventurous travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Tibet
Population
867,891
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
29.65°, 91.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$765
Local Cost
$450
Local Income
$350
Cashless
60
English
20
Temperature
4.4°C
Summer Avg
11.9°C
Winter Avg
-3.9°C
Record High
26.2°C
Record Low
-20.0°C
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
461 mm
Internet Speed
98 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
308 ms
City Vibrancy
39
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
0
Parks
34
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LXA
Distance
45 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped11 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 11 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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