Chinese Cities with Over a Million Population
132. Lhasa, Tibet - 1,100,123 Lhasa (sometimes spelled Lasa) is the administrative capital and a prefecture-level city of the Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China. It is the second most populous city on the Tibetan Plateau, after Xining, and at an altitude of 3,490 meters (11,450 ft), Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world. The city contains many culturally significant Tibetan Buddhist sites such as the Potala Palace, Jokhang temple and Norbulingka palaces, many of which are located in Chengguan District, the city seat. Lhasa literally means "place of the gods." City Area Location Next City ⇨Hi Res Pic (182K) Return to City List Page 14 |